Talking about Dark Retreat, Part 2 with Andrew Holecek

Deconstructing Yourself by Michael W. Taft

Aug 1, 202501:12:32Religion & Spirituality

Host Michael Taft continues his conversation with with Andrew Holecek about the transformative practice of Dark Retreat; the reasons behind the recent surge of interest in darkness practices; its relationship to the femi...

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