{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep279 Running Retreat Centers: It Isn't As Sexy As it Looks...","description":" Bridging Healing and Community   In this special live panel from The Condor Approach, host Kole interviews a diverse group of healers, medicine carriers, and retreat leaders. https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/medicinapachamama\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lavidadivine\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/healingwithariel\/   The guests, including Lauren Gallagher, Jocelyn, Gaddy, and Ariel, share their experiences and insights on running retreat centers, working with plant medicines, and creating sustainable and inclusive healing spaces.   They discuss the challenges and responsibilities of maintaining retreat centers, the importance of cultural reciprocity, and the nuances of serving marginalized communities, including BIPOC and queer individuals.   The conversation also touches upon the significance of integration and the impact of Western expectations on indigenous practices.   This episode provides valuable perspectives for anyone involved in healing and transformative work.   00:00 Introduction to a Special Episode 00:57 The Condor Approach: A Revolutionary Method 02:29 Challenges of Running a Retreat Center 04:12 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned 07:29 The Importance of Community and Integration 15:41 Cultural Sensitivity in Medicine Spaces 28:41 Sustainability and Reciprocity in Retreats 35:05 Challenging Western Perspectives on Indigenous Technology 36:26 Empowering Indigenous Voices Through Education 37:35 Bridging Cultural Gaps with Technology 39:07 Reevaluating the Concept of 'Going to the Source' 41:22 The Importance of Integration in Healing 42:24 Observations on Psychedelic Journeys 49:21 The Role of Community in Healing 52:34 Final Thoughts and Gratitude   ","author_name":"The Psychedelic Coach Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/psychedeliccoach.libsyn.com\/website","html":"