In 2012, San Francisco therapist Jodie Stein walked into the desert alone for a three-day Vision Quest — fasting, without shelter, seeking clarity on purpose, direction, and what was truly getting in her way. What she found there became a turning point. As featured in HuffPost, this is her story. If you feel called toward your own intentional retreat experience, learn more about personal retreats with Jodie in San Francisco and Petaluma.

What does it actually take to sustain love over a lifetime? San Francisco therapist Jodie Stein reflects on the relationship skills she wished she had the first time around — and the seven hard-won lessons that changed how she loves. Honest, personal, and deeply practical for anyone committed to doing relationships differently.