Meet your hostess: led by two women who understand.
Meet your hostess: led by two women who understand.
Meet your hostess: led by two women who understand.
about
Two women who have been exactly where you are. One rebuilt her life from silence and trauma. The other discovered herself after thirty-seven years of devotion to everyone else. Together, they created Breaking Free so you could experience what changed their lives. They are your guides and your witnesses.
Two women who have been exactly where you are. One rebuilt her life from silence and trauma. The other discovered herself after thirty-seven years of devotion to everyone else. Together, they created Breaking Free so you could experience what changed their lives. They are your guides and your witnesses.
Meet your hostess: led by two women who understand.
Meet your hostess: led by two women who understand.
about
Two women who have been exactly where you are. One rebuilt her life from silence and trauma. The other discovered herself after thirty-seven years of devotion to everyone else. Together, they created Breaking Free so you could experience what changed their lives. They are your guides and your witnesses.
Laura Bayne
I come from a line of
builders—entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries.
For nearly 25 years, I helped run our general contracting business while raising kids, managing a hobby farm, and juggling the never-ending list of what “needed” to be done.
But somewhere in all of it… I lost myself.
I found myself in a relationship that was both mentally and physically abusive. Fear became my daily companion—until the day I watched every possession I owned set on fire. On Christmas Day, 2018, I lost everything I had… but I gained the courage to walk away.
I’ve never looked back.
For nearly 25 years, I helped run our general contracting business while raising kids, managing a hobby farm, and juggling the never-ending list of what “needed” to be done.
But somewhere in all of it… I lost myself.
I found myself in a relationship that was both mentally and physically abusive. Fear became my daily companion—until the day I watched every possession I owned set on fire. On Christmas Day, 2018, I lost everything I had… but I gained the courage to walk away.
I’ve never looked back.
Since then, I’ve rebuilt a life that is rooted in truth, healing, and purpose. I’ve reconnected with the woman I forgot.
And now, alongside Maria, I co-lead Breaking Free Retreats
—to hold space for you to remember who you are.
You are not alone.
We are walking this path together.
Laura Bayne
Laura Bayne
For nearly 25 years, I helped run our general contracting business while raising kids, managing a hobby farm, and juggling the never-ending list of what “needed” to be done.
But somewhere in all of it… I lost myself.
I found myself in a relationship that was both mentally and physically abusive. Fear became my daily companion—until the day I watched every possession I owned set on fire. On Christmas Day, 2018, I lost everything I had… but I gained the courage to walk away.
I’ve never looked back.
Since then, I’ve rebuilt a life that is rooted in truth, healing, and purpose. I’ve reconnected with the woman I forgot.
And now, alongside Maria, I co-lead Breaking Free Retreats
—to hold space for you to remember who you are.
You are not alone.
We are walking this path together.
Laura Bayne
I come from a line of
builders—entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries.
Maria Marzano-Thielen
Along the way, I attended and graduated college while working full-time, met the love of my life, built a family, and raised two incredible young adults. I devoted my heart to my career, my marriage, and my children—pouring everything I had into the people I loved most.
But somewhere in that devotion, I forgot to pour back into myself.
Over time, the cost of putting myself last began to show up in my body, in my mind, and in my spirit.
In 2021, I attended my first retreat. By January 2022, after a second soul-deep gathering, my life had completely changed.
I broke free of the invisible limitations I had placed on myself.
Since then, I have shed 30 pounds, come off prescription medication, and most importantly, come home to myself.
Now, with Laura, I co-create Breaking Free Retreats—a sacred space where individuals can awaken and remember their own power. We are here to walk beside you.
Maria Marzano - Thielen
I started my journey working for a Fortune 500 company at sixteen and stayed for thirty-seven years.
Maria Marzano-Thielen
I started my journey working for a Fortune 500 company at sixteen and stayed for thirty-seven years.
Along the way, I attended and graduated college while working full-time, met the love of my life, built a family, and raised two incredible young adults. I devoted my heart to my career, my marriage, and my children—pouring everything I had into the people I loved most.
But somewhere in that devotion, I forgot to pour back into myself.
Over time, the cost of putting myself last began to show up in my body, in my mind, and in my spirit.
In 2021, I attended my first retreat. By January 2022, after a second soul-deep gathering, my life had completely changed.
I broke free of the invisible limitations I had placed on myself.
Since then, I have shed 30 pounds, come off prescription medication, and most importantly, come home to myself.
Now, with Laura, I co-create Breaking Free Retreats—a sacred space where individuals can awaken and remember their own power.
We are here to walk beside you.
Maria Marzano - Thielen
FAQs
Common Questions
We believe clarity is part of the journey. Explore our most common questions, answered with care and precision.
FAQs
Common Questions
We believe clarity is part of the journey. Explore our most common questions, answered with care and precision.
Who is this retreat for?
When and where does it take place?
What is the investment?
What is included in the price?
I've tried therapy and retreats before. How is this different?
What will I actually walk away with?
Who is this retreat for?
When and where does it take place?
What is the investment?
What is included in the price?
I've tried therapy and retreats before. How is this different?
What will I actually walk away with?
Who is this retreat for?
When and where does it take place?
What is the investment?
What is included in the price?
I've tried therapy and retreats before. How is this different?
What will I actually walk away with?
Who is this retreat for?
When and where does it take place?
What is the investment?
What is included in the price?
I've tried therapy and retreats before. How is this different?
What will I actually walk away with?