The Condor Approach

If you want to build your own business so that you you can be your own boss….I’ll let you in on a secret…..

You actually trade one boss at your former job to dozens and even hundreds of bosses when you have your own business….

They are called your customers. 😬

Hustling vs Hyper-vigilant

My last "real job" was way back in 2011 with Alex Charfen doing sales….

Since then, I've been an entrepreneur, from navigating the indie music scene, creating websites, booking gigs, handling PR, and managing finances for my band…

Booking a 50-city tour in 6 weeks?

✅ Did it from my desk while being top in sales (sorry Alex, lol)

Then I started being a personal trainer, fitness instructor, getting my own clients and filling my own classes….

🤨 There's a BIG difference between being driven by your past (not feeling good enough, shame, guilt) and doing focused, effortful, intentional *work.

I see it in others because it is something I had to actively work on myself….

…I used to push myself relentlessly, trying to make up for everything I wasn’t…
..for anything I thought I had ever done wrong….

Not consciously, of course.

I work hard 🫡 with intention. but I also listen to my body and prioritize rest, laughter, pleasure and play.

😴 I still have intense work periods, but I approach them with energy and create space for breaks, body work, solid nutrition and connection.

The "anti-hustle" movement can be misleading and selling you some snake oil with short term, placebo effects.

Some people jump on the bandwagon, trying to outrun where they are, their past or deserted to force their future….instead of focusing on the present and sustainable changes.

I've been in the coaching space for the majority (though I never called it that)of 25+ years.

🤯 At 18, I was coaching people through email, onstage and in person…

I've seen the field evolve, I fought to be associated with it…

I tried to call myself everything but a coach….

And…

My mind has since shifted.

Now I personally and professionally been changed my amazing coaching, amazing models, amazing people and believe we need more coaches who prioritize intentionality, systems, and evidence-based practices. 💯

I'm here to help you save time and maximize your impact.

😳 But I won't sell you the lie that you can avoid hard work.

🙅‍♀️ That’s your work to do, a symptom of what has happened and yours to unravel and unwind.

We need more people who are willing to get their hands dirty and contribute to positive change. 🌎

Laziness and skipping steps won't lead to sustainable success. 🚫

Of COURSE everyone wants to be a psychedelic coach or guide if all they have to do it gives you a pill, one workshop, one “show” that looks like some shamanic broadway play….

But if you’re ready to be committed and devoted to the greatest path for personal growth that creates unshakable confidence…

We have space for 10 more coaches/mentors/medicine carriers and guides at The Condor Approach in September.

✨ Will one be you? 😉

**Important Update on M**A Therapy**

As many of you know, M**A therapy played a huge role in my healing journey with PTSD.

It helped me get my life back, build a loving relationship, and find purpose in helping others.

So, I wanted to share some recent news that hits close to many homes…

Lykos Therapeutics just announced that the FDA has asked them to do another Phase 3 study before approving midomafetamine (M**A) capsules for PTSD.

It’s a bit of a setback and definitely has some disappointment, especially knowing how many people could benefit from this therapy….

But here's the thing—it doesn't change what we're doing at The Condor Approach.

We’re still committed to educating and supporting those exploring these (and other similar healing methods) whether they’re FDA-approved or not.

Our mission is to empower you to find what works best for your healing journey and how to find the right space for YOUR unique path.

There is no magic pills for everyone but I believe everyone deserves to know what their options could be.

M**A therapy changed my life, and I know it can do the same for others.

We’ll keep doing what we do, sharing what we know, and helping you navigate this path.

If you want to read more about the announcement, I’ll link the article

Lykos Therapeutics Announces Complete Response Letter for Midomafetamine Capsules for PTSD U.S. Food and Drug Administration requests additional Phase 3 study Issues raised in CRL echo those discussed in FDA Advisory Committee hearing The Company intends to pursue all available...

The emotions I refused to feel became the pain I couldn’t ignore.

Translating the body’s language is an bio individual event that will save you money, time and further damage to your organism.

I have space for 10 more coaches at the next Condor Live event in Austin, Texas Sept 12-14th.

Why would coaches and facilitators fly from Spain, Bali and South America to attend?

They know the liberation through integration requires the intelligence of the body.

If you work with clients and you don’t know how to read the nervous system…

You’re working 10x harder, often flooding your clients with TOO much information and often in the wrong direction.

Can you spot people pleasing or fawning?

It matters because it will always effect your bottom line and their results.

Wanna hear more? We do in person, stealth ninja methods to show you what it looks like.

Let’s talk

Is the pressure to become a father causing fertility issues beyond a low swimmer count and shorts that are too tight, saunas that are too hot and other impacts on the power hanging fruits for men? 🤔

Tah and I have been talking a lot about the complexities of fatherhood (his daughter is 33 with two kids) and the hidden emotional factors that can influence a man's decision to have children (or not).

It's not just about tight pants or ticking clocks.
(is it?)

From all our private client processes (the same processes we teach our condor coaches) we often find it's more about facing deep-seated fears, societal pressures...
..and the quest for meaning in an uncertain world...
..than swimmer count.

Tah, in his 30+ year as a nurse 25 in busy NYC ER's, his 7,000+ hours training clients and coaching in gyms, PLUS being a psychedelic coach, has witnessed firsthand how unresolved traumas and anxieties can impact men's health and well-being....

But...
We want to know what you think? 🤔

Are societal pressures influencing men's decisions about fatherhood? (unconsciously/consciously)

How can we create a more open and supportive environment for men to explore their feelings about parenthood?

Can psychedelics play a role in helping men navigate these complex questions?

Share your thoughts. Let's start a conversation 👇

(oldie but a goodie pic by Jules Montano

Can Psychedelics and Plant Medicine Help Men Heal ED?

🙊 This topic is often considered taboo but at The Condor Approach we are having the convos that no one is having the psychedelic space.

In our years of working with couples, a recurring theme emerged—

-one that often lurked beneath the surface, unspoken and buried in shame. 😫

Men of all ages, from the young and newly partnered to seasoned veterans in love, were silently battling erectile dysfunction (ED).

😖 It was a hidden pain point, a source of frustration and disconnection in their relationships.

But here's what we discovered, and it might surprise you...

ED wasn't just about physical health.

More often than not, it was deeply intertwined with emotional struggles, past traumas, and the relentless pressures of modern life.

😫 Many of the men we worked with were stressed, disconnected from their bodies, and burdened by performance anxiety in bedroom and the boardroom.

They felt less like themselves, less confident, and less fulfilled in their lives, not only sexually but in general.

And that's where the breakthroughs began...

We found that by addressing the emotional and psychological loops spinning in their heads, rather than just the physical symptoms, men could experience profound shifts in their sexual health and overall well-being.

Through a combination of psychedelics and coaching, we helped them to:

Heal past traumas blocked by shame: Uncovering and processing emotional wounds that were sabotaging their intimacy.
Reduce anxiety: Letting go of performance pressure at home and work.
Reconnect with their bodies: Cultivating a deeper sense of self-awareness and pleasure.
Reclaim their confidence: Stepping back into their self confidence and power with a renewed sense of vitality.
Now, we're not saying this is a magic bullet.

But the results we've seen in our clients have been nothing short of remarkable.

And this is only a snap shot of the impact as a coach you can make in people's lives when you learn about body mapping, the impact of trauma and stress on the nervous system to guide someone back into their own liberation.

It's time to move beyond the surface-level solutions and embrace a holistic approach to health that requires you learn the language of each unique body, and our 3 day trainings are an incredible start even it you aren't a coach (yet).

P.S. Price increases from $997 to $1,197 August 14th, so don't wait. If you are seeking financing options hit replay and let us know. See you Sept 12-14th Condor Approach Live

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I thought I was going to throw up...🤢

Legit, I started to sweat, my heart was racing...sh*t. 🤮

There we were, about to board a flight to Costa Rica, excited for our upcoming retreat, when I received an email that made my heart drop into my feet.

"I'm gonna be sick..." I gasped, and handed Tah my phone...

It was from the retreat center, informing us that we still had an outstanding balance of $14,000. They wouldn’t receive us upon arrival unless it was paid immediately.

To make matters worse, we were already on the plane. Many of our attendees were en route, enduring one of the worst snowstorms the U.S. had seen in years.

Flights were being canceled left and right, and some of our guests had been traveling for over 24 hours just to get to the retreat.

"What are we going to do?" I said, as tears started swelling in my eyes...

"Everyone is already on their way...what will we do?"

Listen, if you have been following us for a while you have seen epic photos online, maybe incredible jungle bungalows, waterfalls and the perfect instagram reel...

I have done hundreds of events, but I had never experienced something like this...

In total we had to pay 25k on that retreat...

Like...it COST us 25k to go to Costa Rica, (really more than that) and we still worked all week, staying in one of the smallest rooms.

This experience taught me a valuable lesson about the real costs and risks of hosting retreats in exotic locations. While the photos and promises of a life-changing experience may look sexy online, there are hidden pitfalls that can turn your dream into a nightmare.

You good intentions don't carry any weight here.

The details of how we got here don't matter, and I won't tell you what retreat center because I didn't appreciate how we were handled, leading up to the retreat, at all and I couldn't recommend them but won't trash talk them either.

As you grow as a facilitator, retreat leader or workshop creator, there is a lot to consider:

🤑 Unexpected Costs: Always verify that all payments are settled well in advance. Hidden fees can blindside you at the worst times.

⛈️ Weather and Travel Disruptions: Consider the timing and location of your event to minimize travel disruptions for your attendees.

🗣️Communication: Ensure clear and constant communication with your retreat center and attendees, especially regarding payments and travel plans.

💰Financial Backup: Have contingency funds to cover unexpected costs or emergencies. This can save your event from becoming a financial disaster.

🤔 Realistic Expectations: Understand that creating an epic event doesn’t necessarily mean choosing a luxury or far-off destination. Focus on the experience and value you provide.

I wish I had the templates I now use and share with our live events attendees and coaches...

These templates are crucial whether you're planning an hour workshop, a one-day event in your home, a weekend retreat, or an international experience with jungle bungalows and monkeys...

You may not be risking tens of thousands of dollars...but most of the healers and coaches I work with would be as devastated and panicked at a few thousand...

What we teach isn't just cool concepts... they are rolled around our 4 part framework from intake to integration so that when the ish hits the fan (not if), you can breath through it, figure it out and recover.

Though I absolutely teach about attracting the right people, deflecting the wrong ones, and how to avoid getting in over your head when unforeseen issues arise, like weather or high travel costs...I speak from experience.

😱 In our case, the flights to Costa Rica were upwards of $4,000 per ticket, which limited our signups.

We had lots of interest, but the high flight costs—sometimes reaching $6,000—made it more expensive than the retreat itself, taking many people out of the game.

And that brings me to a special opportunity to learn from mistakes.

Whether it's a 90-minute webinar, a three-day weekend retreat, a plant medicine retreat, or even an international retreat, creating epic events comes down to this four-pillar system that I will guide you through step by step in a new course.

Because I am going to recording new lessons, making workbooks, templates, audios, slides etc, I am opening it up very limited spaces to do this with me.

If you're interested in being part of this first case study so you can test the course, (I want testimonials, so I want you to get you results), there will be an investment but a lot lower than when it launches. Plus you'll have time wit me which you won't once the course launches.

If you have been craving a step-by-step course on creating epic events, retreats and workshops...
..But...

😳You're not exactly rolling in the dough. Life has been life-ing so even though you pour your heart into your work those big-budget events and retreats? Yeah, not happening right now. You need a way to create magic on a shoestring (for now).
You've got a vision, but turning it into a reality feels like herding cats. (sprinkle of ADHD, perhaps? lol)

🫠Logistics, marketing, keeping it all organized... it's enough to make anyone want to crawl back into bed. You're craving a clear, simple plan that actually works.

😬You're a multi-passionate coach with a million things on your plate. You need a streamlined approach that doesn't require sacrificing your sanity or sleep.

🤑You want your events to be accessible, but you also need to pay the bills (and know in your core you can turn a profit in a way that feels in integrity). Finding that perfect price point feels like an impossible balancing act.

😅You're all about heart-centered experiences, but sometimes the logistics and planning threaten to overshadow the magic. You need a way to keep the focus on connection and transformation, not just checklists and spreadsheets.

And you're ready to Stop Winging It –

Comment below and I will send the application within 48 hours to see if this is the right fit for where you are and where you want to go.

Woot woot! Only two beds left on site for the September The Condor Approach and we still have 5 weeks!

😫 Do Others Walk All Over Your Boundaries?

The truth is, most of us have been taught to prioritize others’ needs over our own.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that setting boundaries is selfish or even unkind.

But what if I told you that setting boundaries is actually the most loving and empowering thing you can do for yourself AND your relationships? 😳

That’s where my upcoming workshop, “Creating and Reinventing Healthy Relationships Through Boundaries,” comes in.

Join Me, 🙋🏾‍♂️ Registered Nurse turned master coach, Tah Whitty, on an interactive, one time virtual workshop packed with three hours of tactical, real world support that prioritizes creating body aides that work and people respect.

💪🏿 Together we will learn and implement...

👉 The clear distinction between boundaries and requests (this is where most people get it WRONG).

👉 The different types of boundaries (it’s not just about saying “no”).

👉 How to identify your OWN unique boundaries (what YOU need to feel safe and respected).

👉 Hands-on practice creating your own boundaries (this is where the real transformation happens).

👉 How to communicate your boundaries with confidence and clarity.

👉How to handle pushback and boundary violations.

The incredible ripple effect healthy boundaries have on EVERY area of your life.

THIS ISN’T JUST ANOTHER BORING VIRTUAL WORKSHOP.

It’s learning an actual process for body stirs that WORKS!

On August 14th I’m going to give you the tools and strategies you need to create lasting change and the walk you step by step in creating your own unique process.

By the end of our 3 hours together, you’ll have a clear roadmap for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in all your personal and professional relationships.

So you in?

https://condorapproach.com/boundary-page

Tah is doing a virtual workshop on boundaries, how to create them, communicate them and get folks to honor them on August 14th at 5pm-8pm on zoom. Who wants the info?

I've got a confession to make 😫

I used to be one of those "experts" who thought if I just told people exactly what to do, and they did it, they would get results and KEEP GETTING THEM...

😳 Many of you don't know I have been in self work, personal growth, healing space professionally since 2001.

HOW that happened is a story for another day, let’s just say what I have been through is…a LOT, which was why so many wanted to hear my story(s).

By 19 years old I was given a day of recognition in the state of Utah for my efforts in helping teens throughout the state...

I was sponsored by JetBlue, Made 5k an hour speaking by 20 years old and had no education beyond completing 10th grade.

I tested for my GED at 18 before competing at Miss Teen USA because they felt that was important if I was a “role model” that I complete high school.

🏃🏽‍♀️I was nominated and ran the Olympic torch for the 2002 Winter Olympics for the same reasons(plus, I got to keep the torch I ran with.)

When I started as a coach, I didn't even know the term...

On average I was getting 200+ emails per DAY in the early 2000's from folks asking for my help...

I wasn't trauma trained, definitely wasn't a therapist, and do you know what I learned?

😖 What I thought was an addiction problem sweeping across the states was actually a loneliness and lack of access to tools/community support problem.

Kids emailing me about their parents, parents about their kids, it was hard to believe I was making any difference when all I could reply most days was...

"I hear you..."

"I feel you..."

"I understand what that feels like..."

“I will pray for you..."

"I'm here with you...

"Just keep going."

“I’m sorry your hurting…”

“You didn’t deserve it…”

♥️ Holding space was all I could do 99% of the time.

By 20 years old I had dated a 4 x platinum pop artist, attended cosmetology school and moved to NYC alone to be signed by Brittany Spear’s manager (Larry Rudolphs) Assistant…

🗽I got my first studio apartment for $1200/ month on 45th street between 8th and 9th, blocks away from TRL Live and MTV studios in Manhattan.

Thanks to my moms support, I didn't know anyone before arriving there and as hard as it was to see me leave she wanted me to have the opportunities she didn’t…

📖 By 23 I knew my stuff…

But something was missing…

🙋🏻‍♀️ Me.

I was trying to make up for everything I wasn’t…for everything I thought I had ever done wrong…it didn’t matter how many people I helped, how many stages I spoke on or how many kids told me I changed their life…

All I could see was the faces I couldn't.

Person after person would come to me with incredible breakthroughs, these profound insights... proclaiming they would finally get clean and stay that way….

and then they'd fizzle out…

😫 They'd fall back into old patterns, struggle to integrate who they wanted to be with who they had been, and ultimately felt defeated when it seemed like they hadn't really changed.

And you know what? It broke my heart. 💔

I knew there had to be a better way.

A way to make these breakthroughs stick, to turn those fleeting insights into lasting transformation.

So I did what any self-respecting seeker would do:

🕵️‍♀️I went on a quest, one that I knew had to start with me.

Over the last 22 years I have traveled the world, studying with shamans, healers, and wisdom keepers.

I delved into ancient traditions and modern science.

I experimented, I failed, I learned.

🌅 And slowly but surely, a new approach began to emerge as a new me began to form and flourish.

An approach that wasn't about some nirvana like state of bliss or regurgitated spiritual backwash.

One that was grounded in the real world, that honored both the mystical and the mundane, and that empowered people to take ownership of their own healing journeys in a way that is unique to them.

Over the years it has taken many forms, and now, that approach has become The Condor Approach.

🦅 The Condor Approach Live > Your Flight Path to Grounded Transformation

This isn't just another psychedelic integration training, in fact we hardly discuss them at all at the event.

It is about letting go of who you have been and integrating who you are becoming or want to become…and why you keep sliding backwards.

It’s a process of letting go and allowing in…

It's a 3-day immersive experience in Austin, Texas, where you'll learn how to:

⭐️ Prepare for your journeys with intention and clarity.

⭐️ Navigate the psychedelic landscape with confidence and resilience.

⭐️ Integrate your insights into actionable steps that create lasting change.

⭐️ You'll also join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are committed to growth, healing, and making a real impact in the world.

Our speakers are not just teachers; they are fellow travelers on this wild and wonderful journey.

Each of us have been where you are, and we know what it takes to create lasting transformation and the common mistakes people keep making that keeps them stuck or spiraling back into shame.

🙌 Here's what sets us apart:

🌱 We're grounded: We believe in blending ancient wisdom with modern science to create a holistic approach to healing.

🌱 We're experienced: Our team includes shamans, nurses, doctors, therapists, and medicine carriers who have years of experience in the trenches of psychedelic integration.

🌱We're passionate: We're committed to empowering you to live your most authentic, fulfilling life.

This is your invitation to join us in Austin this September and experience the power of The Condor Approach for yourself and why so may come back 6,7, even 8 times.

If you be been feeling stuck…

If you’re tired of the woo woo fluff that is regurgitated, empty and lacking experience DOING what is being taught….

Come.

P.S. We know this work is not for everyone. It's for those who are ready to dive deep, face their shadows, and emerge transformed. If that's you, we can't wait to meet you.

P.P.S. My "No Regrets" Promise For September: If, after experiencing the full 3-day event, you don't feel like it was worth every penny, simply return your materials at the end of day 3 for a full refund. No questions asked. We want you to feel confident in your investment, just like we're confident in the power of The Condor Approach.

If I created a space for the remainder of 2024…one filled with action, how to make a positive impact on your own life and your family’s…think FB without the ads, community without the division, solutions with commitments and accountability….a place that would actually improve your experience, not in spite of the turmoil, loss and sadness of the world… but along with it….

Who would want in?

5 months to elevate your communication with those you love, guest speakers sharing their fav tools…a safe space for you to make a difference outside of the noise and drama that will saturate your newsfeed?

There would absolutely be an investment of $1k for the rest of the year (basically $200 /m), it would have to be paid in full, and you could guarantee to find community of folks who don’t want to hide from the world but don’t want to be swallowed up by its suffering either.

The coaching industry is undergoing a massive shake-up, a sort of reckoning…if you will…

Over the past few years, good marketing sold high-ticket packages, but poor delivery has left folx burned and hesitant to invest again, rightfully so.

This coming year will be like sifting for gold in a pail—coaches who jumped on the bandwagon will continue to be cleared out because their businesses were built on nothing more than regurgitated marketing tactics shrouded in high dollar opportunity, and weak foundations all crumble, eventually.

It's common, after such an explosive, expansive growth period like the coaching and psychedelic industry has had, for there to be a firm, and even harsh, contraction—like the heartbeat or the breath.

With growth will always come contractions.

For legitimate coaches with proven methods and thrilled, fanatic customers, this means getting lumped into the mix.

“Whistleblowers,” driven by the same depth of ego as the predatory coaches they claim to fight, many are ready to light a match and burn *any* coach at the stake with little research or pre-qualification…

It makes them FEEL like they are doing something, when really they are embodying the same predatory drive they claim to be fighting against…

If you’re a coach, healer or facilitator, knowing how to handle hate and conflict can be the difference between surviving these attacks and getting swept away as the water run clears, leaving no trace of the impact you had worked so hard to create.

Tah and I continue to model what conflict can look like in the wake of confrontation.

We embrace conflict head-on, showing how resilience and authenticity can turn criticism into growth opportunities.

There have been countless times I have been able to befriend an attacker who had mislabeled me as the enemy…part of “them”, either in the coaching, spiritual or “conscious community” space.

Learning how to handle this type of interaction is a skill, one that, I believe, is necessary for true change in our lives.

And so, like the breath or the heartbeat, we can prepare for, navigate, and integrate what was, project what is here, and what is on its way through trends and past data.

If you’re a coach committed to real change, resilience in the face of criticism isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential to your own growth and becoming who you believe yourself to be

You CAN grow with integrity and emerge stronger but it stings sometimes, no doubt.

Stay focused on delivering genuine value, and remember, authenticity always wins in the end when you’re playing a long game, not one roll of the dice.

And hey…

If you want help to showing up in EVERY interaction as honestly and effectively as possible….

Come to The Condor Approach, we don’t teach how to integrate psychedelics…

We teach how to integrate who you are, into who you are dreaming of becoming.

My whole life changed for the better…
When I learned what I *thought was my intuition was sometimes my instincts…which blocked my growth
…and knowing the difference was a game changer for getting to where I wanted to be.

If you’re working with psychedelics, plant medicines or investing in transformative coaching you gotta know what “red flags” to look for. Good news I have a free workbook you can download NOW. Want it?

Oooo….who would want access to a FREE 14 day integration renovation where I bring in our top Condor coaches, facilitators, guides and live events speakers to share their mind-body tips and tricks that make breakthroughs last?

Everything from intake to integration?!