About this Retreat
Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical health of our communities. He is a founder of
Innovations in Resilience and the
Bounce Back Project, a practicing private group physician, Bush Fellow, and a consultant to many healthcare and educational organizations in their response to clinician burnout. Driven to do this work by the loss of two colleagues and friends, Corey strives to create an environment of opportunity in which all of us can do the deep, heartfelt work of changing the way we show up and interact in each other’s lives.
One of the ways he does this is by facilitating resilience retreats across the United States and throughout the world. He is both a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and Center for Courage & Renewal Facilitator and facilitates workshops based on the work of Brené Brown and Parker Palmer. In his free time, he enjoys working on his farm which he has recently turned into an event center. He lives in Maple Lake, MN with his three daughters. He is a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring “good enoughist”.
As an individual, Mary strives to be a catalyst for change. She strongly believes in moving towards purpose and meaning by avoiding the focus on what people don't want. Her superpower lies in emotional intelligence (EQ). Mary possesses the ability to quickly understand the motivations, energies, processes, and needs of people, enabling a fulfilling and satisfying life.
Mary's expertise lies in generating momentum. She leads with infectious energy and an open heart, strengthening relationships and propelling progress. Mary specializes in developing and conducting courses that lead to lasting transformation.
With over 25 years of experience, Mary has worked with individuals striving for excellence in both personal and professional lives. At Innovations in Resilience, they understand the tremendous value of working within a retreat community. They also recognize the impact of one-on-one sessions following their retreats, which can be truly empowering.
Through a diverse range of experiences, including traditional business environments, personal retreats, and one-on-one work, Mary has gained a unique advantage that has contributed to her own growth and understanding. Her ultimate goal is to dismantle the narratives that keep problems in place, hindering fulfillment, satisfaction, and self-nurturing.
Details of this retreat
$499
Up to 12 CME/CEU Hours Available
Love, Money & the Stories That Run Your Life - Maple Lake, MN
August 20–21, 2026
What if the life you’re trying to create is being shaped, quietly and consistently, by patterns you’re not even aware of?
Money is rarely just about money. It’s about the beliefs you picked up early about security, worth, success, and control…and how those beliefs show up in your decisions, your relationships, and the way you move through the world.
This retreat is an invitation to step out of autopilot and into awareness. To explore how your relationship with money is deeply intertwined with how you show up in your relationships, your decisions, and your sense of worth. If you want to create a life that feels more aligned: financially, relationally, emotionally, this is where that work begins.
Set in the grounded, intimate setting of the Cadillac Ranch Retreat Center, this experience gives you the space to slow down, reflect, and see more clearly what’s been running the show. Through a rhythm of direct teaching, guided reflection, and real conversation, you’ll move beyond insight alone and into practical change.
Drawing from the work of Brené Brown, Joe Dispenza, Brad Klontz, Sonya Lutter, and the Center for Courage & Renewal, we explore the intersection of financial behavior, emotional patterns, and relational dynamics.
Because when you change how you show up with money, you change how you show up everywhere.
You’ll leave with greater clarity, practical tools, and a more grounded way of making decisions. One that isn’t driven by fear, avoidance, or the need to “look good,” but by intention, abundance, and alignment.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Daily Group Sessions – Interactive, research-informed conversations exploring money stories, expectations, fear, control, and how they shape both finances and relationships.
Pattern Awareness – Identify the unconscious beliefs and inherited “truths” that drive your financial habits and relational dynamics.
Real Conversations – Honest, grounded dialogue about money, power, identity, and connection. The things most people avoid but that quietly run everything.
Practical Tools – Frameworks to help you interrupt old patterns, make clearer financial decisions, and navigate conversations with more confidence and less reactivity.
Reflection & Integration – Time for journaling, quiet reflection, and actually integrating what you’re learning into real life.
Community & Connection – A small group experience designed for meaningful conversation, shared insight, and lasting impact.
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WHO THIS IS FOR
Individuals who want to better understand their relationship with money and how it impacts their life
People who feel stuck in recurring patterns, financially or relationally
Couples looking to explore money, communication, and connection
Anyone ready to stop repeating the same patterns and create a more aligned, intentional life
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Retreat Highlights
Money Scripts in Action – Understand how early experiences shape how you earn, spend, save, and relate
Fear & Control Work – Explore how fear of loss, rejection, or failure drives your decisions
Expectation Awareness – See how unspoken expectations create frustration, conflict, and disconnection
Alignment & Intentional Living – Learn how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence what you create in your life
Real-Life Application – Tools and conversations you can take directly into your finances and relationships
TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE
Day One: Your Money Story & The Patterns Beneath It
Thursday, August 20 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
We begin by getting underneath the surface of your financial life—past budgets, past strategies, past “trying harder”—and into the stories that actually drive your behavior.
Through a mix of teaching, reflection, and real conversation, you’ll explore the beliefs you picked up early about money, success, and worth—and how those beliefs quietly shape your decisions and relationships today.
We’ll dive into:
Your money story and where it came from
Inherited beliefs and “truths” from family, culture, and early experiences
How expectations and autopilot patterns create frustration and disconnection
The role of fear, control, and the need to “look good” in financial decision-making
This is the foundation. Once you see the pattern, you can’t unsee it, and that’s where change begins.
5:30–9:00 PMImmediately following the workshop, we’ll host a relaxed, joy-filled gathering for all past Bounce Travels retreat participants. Expect meaningful conversation, shared laughter, food, music, beverages and plenty of connection as we gather under the Minnesota sky. This event is optional but warmly encouraged—because retreat community doesn’t end when the plane lands.
Day Two: Interrupting Patterns & Creating Something Different
Friday, August 21 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Day Two is where we shift from awareness into application.
Now that you’ve identified the patterns, we focus on what it actually looks like to change them—in your finances, your relationships, and your day-to-day decisions.
We’ll explore:
How to interrupt automatic behaviors and make more intentional choices
Navigating money conversations with more clarity and less reactivity
The connection between financial patterns and relational dynamics
Moving from fear, avoidance, and control → toward alignment and intention
Practical tools to help you create lasting change (not just a temporary “retreat high”)
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how you operate—and a set of tools to start doing things differently right away
Continuing Education Credit
We’re offering up to 12 hours of CME/CEUs for healthcare professionals who want to integrate this work into their practice. Financial and relational awareness is increasingly used in leadership development, burnout prevention, communication training, and team dynamics—making this not just personally insightful, but professionally relevant.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Expert facilitation
Snacks and beverages each day
Lunch on the first day
Dinner on the second day
12 CME/CEUs for healthcare professionals
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Transportation
Overnight accommodations
Travel insurance – Click here to get a quote
CANCELLATION DETAILS
Cancellations prior to Aug 1, 2025 are subject to a $75 cancellation fee
Non-refundable on or after Aug 1, 2025
A minimum of 10 participants are necessary or the retreat will be cancelled. This decision will be made at least 30 days before the retreat start dates.
If Bounce Travels cancels the retreat due to any reason, you have your choice of a refund OR use your entire balance plus 10% towards another Bounce Travels trip through the following calendar year
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
A room block has been arranged at the Country Inn and Suites Buffalo for $169 per night for Wednesday and Thursday and $199 per night for Friday. To book, use this link: Hotel Reservation Reservations must be made by July 19, 2026. Contact info: 1002 Highway 55 East, Buffalo, MN/ 651-461-4954
PLEASE NOTE
This itinerary may change slightly due to weather and spontaneous activities. Please be respectful of all the different paces and walks of life that come together on this group retreat.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This experience is powered by CMEfy – discover unlimited opportunities to capture reflections at the point of inspiration, point of care to unlock continuing education credits via ReflectCE– an accredited activity portal designed for busy Dentists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
Reflections based on retreat content can be eligible for up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Learn more about CME/CEU credits for healthcare specialties here.
💦 DIP YOUR TOES EXPERIENCE
If you're brand new to retreats or personal growth work, this is the perfect place to begin. You’ll find a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can explore self-reflection, connection, and emotional wellbeing—at your own pace, without judgment. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart.
💧 Retreat Depth
Who It’s For
What to Expect
💦 Dip Your Toes
Brand new to personal growth or retreat spaces
Gentle, welcoming, and low-pressure. A perfect introduction to self-reflection, connection, and emotional wellbeing—without overwhelm.
🌊 Wade In
You’ve started exploring inner work or want to revisit the basics
Reflective practices, mindset shifts, and tools for resilience. Ideal for folks ready to grow, but not quite ready to cannonball.
🌊🌊 Swim Out
You’ve done some personal work and are ready to go further
More depth, more vulnerability, and more challenge. You’ll explore identity, relationships, and what’s getting in your way.
🌊🌊🌊 Go Deep
You’re experienced in inner work and craving transformation
Brave spaces, soulful inquiry, and a strong container for people navigating transitions, reinvention, or purpose. Designed for the seasoned soul.
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