Ep. 206 🌿 If you’ve ever felt a tug from deep within—a knowing that something powerful is calling you toward plant medicine—this episode is for you.
Maryann gets real, raw, and radically honest as she prepares for her first sacred Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica. From emotional readiness to spiritual surrender, this solo episode offers an intimate look into why she’s finally saying yes to this transformative journey—and what she hopes to leave behind.
✨ Key Takeaways:
What ayahuasca is—and what it’s not
Why preparation is spiritual, emotional, and physical
How clean eating, journaling, and intentional solitude prepare your vessel
What it means to be called (vs. curious)
The importance of safety and choosing women-led spaces
Why true healing starts before the ceremony
Whether you're exploring plant medicine for the first time or you're simply craving deeper healing, Maryann’s transparency offers insight, inspiration, and reflection prompts to honor your soul’s whispers.
⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 – A Personal & Sacred Invitation
0:57 – What Is Ayahuasca? (Origins + Ingredients)
2:11 – The Soul’s Question: What Are You Ready to Surrender?
3:35 – Trusting the Facilitators & Safe Spaces
5:17 – The Screening Process + Medical Intakes
6:30 – Purpose, Legacy & Facing What’s Been Buried
8:12 – What to Expect in Ceremony (Visions, Purging, Healing)
10:33 – The Power of Surrender 12:52 – “10 Years of Therapy in One Night” 13:35 – A Guiding Affirmation
14:20 – Mind, Body, and Spirit Preparation 15:31 – When You Say Yes, Things Begin to Shift 16:34 – Clearing Space for What’s Next
17:46 – Tips for Those Curious About Plant Medicine
18:21 – This Is Not Escape—This Is Return 19:02 – Advice for Women: Choose Safe, Feminine Containers
19:34 – Upcoming Episodes with Lauren of Love & Dr. Stephanie Burgos 20:30 – Reflection Prompt + The Courage to Sit With Yourself
21:19 – Your Healing Is Your Responsibility…But You’re Not Alone
🧘🏽♀️ “Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is sit with yourself and listen to the truth your soul has been whispering all along.”
Connect with Maryann
Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/
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