25: Stewarding a Retreat with Integrity w/Melissa Stangl

Listen to this episode from One-Degree Shifts on Spotify. Join Pascal, co-founder of Nectara, and Melissa Stangl, co-founder of Soltara, as they discuss the world of Ayahuasca retreats and personal transformation. This episode explores Melissa's journey from a biomedical engineering background to co-founding a leading retreat center in Costa Rica, the challenges of integrating Indigenous healing traditions with modern therapeutic practices, and the importance of community and holistic support in the healing process. Learn about the intricacies of running a retreat center, the significance of collaboration over competition, and the future of the evolving psychedelic retreat space.Topics discussed:The founding story of SoltaraDefinition of a “next-generation” retreatChallenges of running a retreat wellBalancing and integrating healing and businessDecolonizing through business Working cross-culturallyMerging Western treatments with plant medicine traditionsSoltara's beautiful new location in Costa Rica Check out Soltara's retreats in Costa Rica. Supported by Nectara's ecosystem of integration support and care. Save $200 with code 'NECTARA200'