You know how sometimes the universe conspires to make you rest? To give you a reason to pause because you’re so used to go, go, go you’d never choose to take a step back on your own?
I relate to that so much, as I’m sure many of you do, too.
Not long ago, I hit a wall. It wasn’t catastrophic, but something in me just… slowed down. Not by choice at first. My body started sending signals: fatigue, hormone imbalances, and just not feeling great.
Turns out, a combination of menopause and a health issue I needed to take care of were the culprit. But what are the chances of all that happening at the same time? While I was leading in my business, showing up for others, and keeping all the plates spinning, like I was used to doing, it all just felt a little bit harder. Inside, I felt a quiet unraveling. And eventually, I had to face the truth:
I needed to get my health back in line and the pace I was keeping wasn’t sustainable to make that happen.
Forced vs. Chosen Pauses
There are two types of pauses in life:
The forced kind — when your body, circumstances, or life make you slow down.
The chosen kind — when you decide to pause before life demands it.
I’ve experienced both. And while the forced pause was uncomfortable, it taught me something I’ll never forget:
A pause isn’t a setback. It’s a sacred space where clarity lives.
Once I committed to my pause, I finally had space to breathe, reflect, and answer some key questions:
What do I really want now?
What’s still aligned and what’s just habit?
What am I being called to switch?
And in that space… I got so much clarity. That’s when this next chapter and The Opportunity Switch™ was born.
Why I Built Retreats Around the Pause
The truth is, I don’t guide people through the entire Opportunity Switch™ framework inside a coaching session or podcast or even an online course.
There’s only one space where I walk women through all 5 steps and I designed it this way on purpose. I only teach my method at:
Retreats.
Why? Because retreats are the pause. They’re sacred spaces where you’re no longer managing life... you’re spending time with yourself again. You’re immersing yourself in a setting designed for stillness, reflection and inner clarity.
When I created my retreat experiences, I didn’t want them to feel like a conference or just a getaway. I wanted them to feel like a homecoming…back to your intuition, your truth, and your joy.
Whether it's a half-day clarity experience, a 3-day immersive reset, or a week-long global adventure, every retreat is intentionally created to hold the space you’ve been too busy to create for yourself.
If you’re ever curious what these powerful pause-based experiences look like, here’s a peek at how I’ve designed them to meet you where you are:
The Switch Session™
A half or full day experience to jumpstart your clarity and momentum.
Perfect when you need a reset, but don’t have days to get away.
The Switch Retreat™
A 3-day immersive retreat to reconnect with your inner voice and reset your vision. Our sold-out Sedona retreat was exactly this: a soulful, powerful, and unforgettable pause for 14 women —> a full behind the scenes look is coming soon!
The Switch Abroad™
This is a week-long international immersion to realign your life and take bold, soul-led action. Coming soon in 2026: think epic locations, deep breakthroughs, and next-level clarity.
At every level, these experiences are for women who are done settling. Who are ready to stop spinning, slow down, and actually listen to what’s next.
Because your next chapter becomes clearer when you make time for it to appear. It arrives in the stillness. And the pause is where the magic begins.
Your Mini-Pause Invitation
If a full retreat isn’t in the cards yet, I want to offer you a simple, powerful practice:
This week, schedule a “mini-pause.”
No pressure. Don’t try to be productive. Just carve out 20–30 minutes with no noise, no notifications, and no to-dos.
Then ask yourself:
What do I need right now that I’ve been too busy to hear?
You might be surprised by what comes up. And it might be the bravest thing you do all week.
Ready For A Bigger Reset?
I created these retreats because I know firsthand how hard it is to make space for yourself when life gets loud. If you know you’re ready for a deeper reset, I’ve got something just for you.
Join the waitlist to be the first to know about upcoming Switch Retreats and immersive experiences.
Your next chapter is calling and it might just start with a pause.
With heart,
Debbie