Brad Wells, founder of Reunion, a non-profit plant medicine retreat center in Costa Rica, discusses his life-altering experience with ayahuasca and the specialized retreats offered at Reunion. Topics covered include personal transformation with plant medicine, the importance of integration, preserving medicinal plants and indigenous wisdom, exploring the ego and the benefits of psilocybin, the structure and schedule of Reunion's ceremonies, the screening process and supportive team for medicine ceremonies, and the benefits of a smaller group for gatherings.
Reunion offers specialized retreats, including the Cultivating Pride retreats exclusively for the LGBTQ community.
Ayahuasca and psilocybin are powerful plant medicines offered at Reunion, providing profound healing and transformative experiences for individuals dealing with issues like depression, trauma, and self-worth struggles.
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Reunion: A Nonprofit Plant Medicine Retreat Center in Costa Rica
Reunion is a nonprofit plant medicine retreat center in Costa Rica, founded by Brad Wells. Brad shares his transformative experience with ayahuasca and how it led him to live more authentically as a gay man. Reunion offers various retreats, including the signature ayahuasca and psilocybin retreats, as well as specialized retreats for the LGBTQ+ community, leaders and entrepreneurs, medical doctors, and women. The retreats provide a safe and supportive environment for personal growth, healing, and self-acceptance. Reunion emphasizes integration and offers ongoing support to its guests through follow-up sessions and community calls.
The Power of Plant Medicines: Ayahuasca and Psilocybin
Ayahuasca and psilocybin are powerful plant medicines offered at Reunion. Ayahuasca ceremonies typically include a minimum of three ceremonies, with the potential for more, and offer participants profound healing and transformative experiences. Psilocybin retreats provide an alternative option for those seeking personal growth and self-discovery, with a different medicine and a similar structure. Both plant medicines offer support for individuals dealing with various issues, such as depression, trauma, and self-worth struggles. Reunion ensures a safe and supportive environment for guests, with a skilled facilitation team available to provide guidance and assistance throughout the retreats.
Brad Wells, founder of Reunion, a non-profit plant medicine retreat center in Costa Rica joins me in this episode. Brad shares his life-altering experience with ayahuasca and how the medicine reunites us with who we are at our core. He also discusses the specialized retreats offered at Reunion, including the Cultivating Pride retreats designed exclusively for the LGBTQ community.