S01E22 - Life in the Baggage Claim - Interview with Andrew Tansil - Exploring Wellness Retreats

Episode Description
In this episode of Life in the Baggage Claim, hosts Jim Hauck and Chuck Longerbeam welcome Andrew Tansil, who runs a wellness retreat in Mexico. Andrew shares his personal journey of healing through plant medicine and discusses the transformative experiences offered at his retreat. The conversation delves into the holistic approach to mental health, the benefits of various plant medicines, including ayahuasca and ibogaine, and the importance of self-care and personal growth. Listeners gain insight into the costs and accessibility of these retreats, as well as the profound impact they can have on individuals seeking healing and transformation.

About Andrew Tansil
Andrew was running a successful roofing business, but success came at a devastating personal cost. The high-stress, physically demanding industry was wreaking havoc on his mental health. Day after day of managing crews, dealing with weather delays, insurance claims, and the constant pressure of a seasonal business left him burned out, anxious, and questioning everything.
Like many entrepreneurs, Andrew was trapped in the "success prison" - making good money but feeling completely unfulfilled and mentally exhausted. The roofing industry's culture of "toughing it out" meant there was little room for addressing mental health struggles.
When COVID hit and the world shut down, Andrew found himself at a crossroads. Instead of waiting for things to "get back to normal," he made a decision that would change everything - he flew to Mexico during the pandemic uncertainty.
This wasn't a vacation; it was a quest for healing and a new direction. In Mexico, Andrew discovered the transformative power of legal psychedelic therapy and experienced firsthand how ancient plant medicines could heal modern mental health challenges.
What started as personal healing became a mission. Andrew realized that if psychedelic therapy could transform his life so dramatically, imagine what it could do for others struggling with similar challenges. He saw an opportunity to create something that didn't exist - a luxury, medically-supervised, legal psychedelic therapy center that combined the best of ancient wisdom with modern safety protocols.
In just 4+ years, that vision became Sayulita Wellness Retreat - a $2M+ business that has transformed over 700 lives.
Andrew and the wellness resort:  https://sayulitawellnessretreat.com/
The Sayulita Wellness Retreat homepage (www.sayulitawellnessretreat.com) serves as the comprehensive hub for Andrew's luxury psychedelic therapy retreat center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Takeaways
Andrew started a wellness retreat in Mexico after his own healing journey.
The retreat offers a holistic approach to mental health.
Participants undergo a thorough onboarding process before the retreat.
Ayahuasca is part of the retreat's offerings, but mushrooms are preferred for their safety.
Ibogaine is effective for treating addiction and complex PTSD.
The retreat experience includes luxury accommodations and medical supervision.
Real-life transformations are common among participants.
Self-care is essential for personal growth and healing.
The wellness industry is rapidly growing as people seek alternative healing methods.
Traveling for wellness can provide profound personal insights.

Sound Bites
"I started a wellness retreat down here in Mexico."
"It's a really beautiful Villa that we're at."
"We actually started in Ayahuasca."

Call to Action
Andrew’s Wellness Resort information is here, and if you consider going, let us know we would love to hear what you think. https://sayulitawellnessretreat.com/
The Sayulita Wellness Retreat homepage (www.sayulitawellnessretreat.com) serves as the comprehensive hub for Andrew's luxury psychedelic therapy retreat center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tina Coleman and Her Journey
02:56 Empowering Women Through Solo Travel
05:58 Cultural Perspectives on Travel and Safety
09:01 Experiences in Different Countries
11:55 The Importance of Travel and Memories
14:53 Exploring Unique Destinations
17:52 Personal Travel Preferences and Future Aspirations
20:24 Evolving Travel Interests
22:51 Perceptions of Safety and Fear
25:01 Cultural Understanding Through Travel
27:31 The Importance of Travel and Adventure
30:00 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth
33:23 Empowerment Through Travel and Self-Discovery Keywords

Keywords
wellness, healing retreats, plant medicine, psychedelics, mental health, ayahuasca, ibogaine, self-care, personal growth, therapy

Hashtags
#Interview
#MentalHealth
#Wellness
#SelfCare
#PersonalGrowth
#Healing
#Entrepreneurship
#PodcastLife
#Inspiration
#PlantMedicine
#PsychedelicTherapy
#WellnessRetreat
#Ayahuasca
#Ibogaine
#HolisticHealth
#SayulitaWellnessRetreat
#JimHauck
#ChuckLongerbeam
#MexicoWellness
#PuertoVallarta
#AndrewTansil
#Sayulita
#MexicoRetreat

Production
Recording: October 14 2025
Trailer: November 19, 2025
Full Episode: November 21, 2025