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LISA MARIE STAAB
The Mindful Foodie & Conscious Living Mentor
The Art of Living Well
The Camino Was Never Meant to Be Rushed: Why I Keep My Retreats Small
The Camino was never meant to be rushed. After crossing paths with large tour groups on the Camino Inglés and Portuguese Camino, I found myself reflecting deeply on why I intentionally keep my own retreats small. This isn’t about exclusivity or luxury for the sake of it — it’s about creating space to truly experience the Camino. The quiet villages, spontaneous conversations, long lunches, aching legs, church bells, wine stops, moments of silence and unexpected emotion.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 28
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The Camino Was Never Meant to Be Rushed: Why I Keep My Retreats Small
The Camino was never meant to be rushed. After crossing paths with large tour groups on the Camino Inglés and Portuguese Camino, I found myself reflecting deeply on why I intentionally keep my own retreats small. This isn’t about exclusivity or luxury for the sake of it — it’s about creating space to truly experience the Camino. The quiet villages, spontaneous conversations, long lunches, aching legs, church bells, wine stops, moments of silence and unexpected emotion.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 284 min read
Walking the Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago in 2026: Slower, Smaller & More Connected
Walking the Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago is never quite the same twice. This 2026 journey through Galicia blended thoughtful pacing, small group connection, exceptional local food, rural stays, unexpected detours and the kind of Camino moments that rarely make the guidebooks.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 277 min read
A Reminder of Presence in Bali
A quiet reflection on returning to the rice fields of Bali — ten years on — and the lessons in presence, growth, and stillness that continue to unfold.
Lisa Marie Staab
Feb 52 min read
Lessons in Laughter, Letting Go & a Little Bit of Vomit: Our April 2025 El Camino De Santiago
Lessons in Laughter, Letting Go & a Little bit of Vomit. An honest, heartfelt (and slightly hilarious) recap of our April 2025 El Camino de Santiago Retreat—from Porto to Santiago via lush Galicia, with mindful moments, unexpected twists, and unforgettable connections along the way.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 16, 20255 min read
The 80% Rule: Eating Like a Blue Zoner (Without Feeling Deprived!)
I think we’ve all been there—you’re sitting at the table, your meal is nearly done, and you hit that moment where you could totally stop...
Lisa Marie Staab
Feb 2, 20253 min read
What Do You Do Now?
It's always darkest before the dawn! A little poem I wrote as I moved from Trauma to Triumph
Lisa Marie Staab
Jan 2, 20252 min read
Purposeful Expansion
After returning from my whirlwind travels through Europe, I had a clear vision for what I wanted to focus on next. But life had other plans
Lisa Marie Staab
Dec 30, 20245 min read
Fate, Second Chances & Gratitude for family time
Back in Melbourne, navigating family, fate, and second chances as I reconnect with my dad and embrace life’s unexpected turns
Lisa Marie Staab
Nov 19, 20243 min read
"Redefining Life and Purpose: Bringing My Journey to Life"
Eight years ago, I wrote a piece of prose reminding me of my purpose and journey. My vision has come to life, proving anything is possible
Lisa Marie Staab
Jul 30, 20244 min read
"Rain or Shine: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Magic on the Camino" Part Two
And let's not forget the futile search to hunt down that one fiery Padron pepper—a game of culinary Russian Roulette.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 6, 20243 min read
Footprints of Gratitude ~ Mindfulness Insights on the Camino.
Transformative lessons and heartfelt experiences from my Camino de Santiago journey. Gratitude, adaptability, and mindfulness await!
Lisa Marie Staab
Apr 24, 20242 min read
"Mindfulness Magic: How Reducing Chronic Stress Can Transform Your Life"
In our fast-paced world, chronic stress has become an unwelcome companion in many lives, taking a toll on our physical and mental...
Lisa Marie Staab
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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