EPISODE 3: Someone Got Injured on My Retreat… Help! How Waivers of Liability Actually Work
In this episode of the Conscious Counsel Podcast, Cory shares the most crucial lessons every wellness entrepreneur needs to learn about one legal document: your waiver of liability.
You'll hear two real client stories—one involving a retreat guest who broke their jaw and required a helicopter evacuation, and another where a yoga studio’s properly drafted waiver protected them from liability. These case studies show the real-world consequences of vague, templated waivers versus custom, legally sound agreements.
Whether you're hosting fitness classes, organizing wellness retreats, or coaching online, your waiver is often the only thing standing between you and a lawsuit. This episode teaches you what to include in a waiver and how to make sure yours actually works.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why specific risks, activities, and locations matter in a waiver
✔️ What happens when your waiver doesn’t match your services
✔️ Why most free templates and AI-generated waivers miss the mark
✔️ How to protect your assets, livelihood, and peace of mind
🎧 Ready to upgrade your waiver before it’s too late? Hit play.
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Heart-leading health and wellness entrepreneurs, we've got your back. The Conscious Counsel Podcast is the go-to resource for business growth and legal advice for practitioners, solopreneurs, and small businesses dedicated to making a positive impact and spreading love and wellness throughout the world.
Law meets heart. Hosted by Cory Sterling, this podcast shares real stories, practical insights, and legal wisdom for wellness entrepreneurs, fitness professionals, and heart-led business owners. Whether you’re scaling your studio, launching a retreat, or just want to make law feel less scary—this show is for you.
Whether you’re a yoga teacher, personal trainer, life coach, or holistic health professional, this podcast gives you the guidance, support, and protection you need without the confusing legal jargon. Tune in for enlightening conversations with experts, industry-specific legal guidance, and real-life case studies of conscious businesses. You do what you do to make the world a better place, and this podcast is here to clear the path so you can show up fully in your gifts. And, if you need legal help, why not get it from a lawyer who loves you?
Cory Sterling
Lawyer & Founder of Conscious Counsel
Cory is a heart-led lawyer, entrepreneur, and podcast host making law fun, accessible, and empowering for wellness professionals around the world.
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