S3E32: Our Psychedelic Retreat Experience: Conscious Leadership Lessons Unlocked for 2026 and Beyond
Tue Feb 03 2026
Conscious leadership begins with awareness — not strategy.
In this deeply personal and expansive episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition , Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen share their experience attending a conscious leadership retreat in Costa Rica — and the powerful insights that emerged around alignment, empowerment, healing, and consciousness.
Two weeks post-retreat, they reflect on what happens after the ceremony ends: the 8–10 week neuroplastic integration window, the emotional work that follows, and the real-life leadership shifts that begin when awareness deepens.
This is not a conversation about “quick fixes” or spiritual bypassing.
It’s an honest exploration of how consciousness training — including psychedelic-assisted modalities — can act as a catalyst for deeper self-awareness, emotional regulation, and aligned leadership when engaged responsibly and intentionally.
In this episode, Susan and Tracey explore:
Why awareness is the foundation of aligned leadership
How consciousness training helps lower protective patterns and access deeper insight
The difference between healing experiences and real integration
Turning pain into purpose through somatic and emotional processing
Why the real work begins after the retreat
How leaders can show up more present, regulated, and impactful at work and at home
This conversation is for leaders who feel the call to evolve — not just professionally, but personally — and who understand that conscious leadership starts from the inside out.
🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
License code: GNM1DDFOSCISSWRB
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/back-to-moves
License code: PXJHIC8CT4KT64TX
Resources: https://mattzemon.com/https://www.psychedelicsafety.institute/announcement-safety-hub https://www.psychedelicsafetyalliance.org/https://www.friendsofpsychedelics.org/harm-reduction https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-have-a-safe-psychedelic-trip
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Conscious leadership begins with awareness — not strategy. In this deeply personal and expansive episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition , Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen share their experience attending a conscious leadership retreat in Costa Rica — and the powerful insights that emerged around alignment, empowerment, healing, and consciousness. Two weeks post-retreat, they reflect on what happens after the ceremony ends: the 8–10 week neuroplastic integration window, the emotional work that follows, and the real-life leadership shifts that begin when awareness deepens. This is not a conversation about “quick fixes” or spiritual bypassing. It’s an honest exploration of how consciousness training — including psychedelic-assisted modalities — can act as a catalyst for deeper self-awareness, emotional regulation, and aligned leadership when engaged responsibly and intentionally. In this episode, Susan and Tracey explore: Why awareness is the foundation of aligned leadership How consciousness training helps lower protective patterns and access deeper insight The difference between healing experiences and real integration Turning pain into purpose through somatic and emotional processing Why the real work begins after the retreat How leaders can show up more present, regulated, and impactful at work and at home This conversation is for leaders who feel the call to evolve — not just professionally, but personally — and who understand that conscious leadership starts from the inside out. 🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation: https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/ Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: GNM1DDFOSCISSWRB Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/back-to-moves License code: PXJHIC8CT4KT64TX Resources: https://mattzemon.com/https://www.psychedelicsafety.institute/announcement-safety-hub https://www.psychedelicsafetyalliance.org/https://www.friendsofpsychedelics.org/harm-reduction https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-have-a-safe-psychedelic-trip