Pops shares the vision for the Phoenix Retreat, a mountain refuge born from loss and faith that aims to help people and families heal through presence, nature, shared meals, creative work, and therapeutic practices.

The episode outlines the land and experience, who the retreat serves, the team and values behind it, and the long-term legacy inspired by the memory of their daughter, Jaden.

In Episode 2, host Pops Peyton Willis welcomes Doc Wooten, who reads "Waltzing in the Bitter Roots" and recounts his nomadic, spirit-led journey through Montana—elk herds, snowstorms, unexpected encounters, and his first aurora borealis.

They discuss presence, humility, listening to inner callings, and how daily coincidences and setbacks shape a life of freedom, creativity, and purpose. Find Doc’s writing and photos at writingwooten.com and on YouTube.

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