Building a Sustainable Plant Medicine Retreats Business with Sarah Lynn Thomas
Fri Jan 23 2026
In this deeply inspiring conversation, Jessica sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, Co-CEO of Behold Retreats, to explore the intersection of purpose-driven business, plant medicine, and conscious retreat leadership.
Sarah shares her powerful journey from a demanding corporate finance career to building a life rooted in service, healing, and community—now based in Costa Rica. Together, they unpack what it really takes to create safe, ethical, and sustainable plant medicine retreats, including the importance of preparation, integration, and long-term community care.
This episode dives into:
Sarah’s transition from corporate life to purpose-led entrepreneurship
Building a retreat business with integrity, safety, and sustainability at its core
What makes Behold’s ayahuasca retreats different—from medical screening to deep integration support
Partnering in business (and life) while honoring different strengths and leadership styles
Advice for aspiring retreat leaders on renting vs. owning retreat spaces
Why healing, expansion, and entrepreneurship are deeply interconnected
Living abroad intentionally and making “soft transitions” into new ways of life
Whether you’re curious about plant medicine, dreaming of hosting retreats, navigating a major life transition, or seeking a more aligned way to lead and live, this episode offers grounded wisdom, honest insight, and a reminder that transformation doesn’t end with a single experience—it begins there.
✨ Learn more about Behold Retreats and upcoming retreats at behold-retreats.com
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In this deeply inspiring conversation, Jessica sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, Co-CEO of Behold Retreats, to explore the intersection of purpose-driven business, plant medicine, and conscious retreat leadership. Sarah shares her powerful journey from a demanding corporate finance career to building a life rooted in service, healing, and community—now based in Costa Rica. Together, they unpack what it really takes to create safe, ethical, and sustainable plant medicine retreats, including the importance of preparation, integration, and long-term community care. This episode dives into: Sarah’s transition from corporate life to purpose-led entrepreneurship Building a retreat business with integrity, safety, and sustainability at its core What makes Behold’s ayahuasca retreats different—from medical screening to deep integration support Partnering in business (and life) while honoring different strengths and leadership styles Advice for aspiring retreat leaders on renting vs. owning retreat spaces Why healing, expansion, and entrepreneurship are deeply interconnected Living abroad intentionally and making “soft transitions” into new ways of life Whether you’re curious about plant medicine, dreaming of hosting retreats, navigating a major life transition, or seeking a more aligned way to lead and live, this episode offers grounded wisdom, honest insight, and a reminder that transformation doesn’t end with a single experience—it begins there. ✨ Learn more about Behold Retreats and upcoming retreats at behold-retreats.com