My Ayahuasca Journey Begins

Rise, Shine, and Redefine

In this episode of Rise, Shine, and Redefine, host Caryn Meininger shares her personal journey of preparing for her first-ever plant medicine retreat with ayahuasca. After years of contemplation and synchronicities aligning, she takes the leap to embark on this transformative experience. Caryn opens up about her intentions, fears, and the hope of deep self-discovery that will allow her to serve others authentically.

Topics Covered:

• How Caryn discovered ayahuasca and her 4-year journey to this moment.
• The synchronicities that led her to a retreat in Costa Rica.
• Setting intentions for growth, healing, and authenticity.
• The importance of self-compassion and integration in personal transformation.
• Caryn’s vision for 2025 and living an iconic life.

Stay tuned for future episodes as Caryn shares her post-retreat insights and the lessons learned from this life-changing experience.

00:00 – Introduction: Caryn shares her excitement about an upcoming adventure.

00:13 – How ayahuasca came onto Caryn’s radar and her initial thoughts.

00:51 – Deciding between retreats: Rythmia vs. Selena.

01:30 – The synchronicity of discovering the Selena retreat.

02:46 – Why Costa Rica holds special significance for Caryn.

03:42 – Concerns about health and white coat syndrome.

04:42 – Reflecting on identity beyond roles and achievements.

05:44 – Caryn’s hopes and intentions for the journey.

06:51 – Embracing the unknown and avoiding preconceived expectations.

07:14 – Caryn’s 2025 mantra: Living Iconic.

08:05 – External realities as reflections of internal patterns.

08:56 – The importance of self-compassion in transformation.