
45 | Insurance Helps — But It Doesn’t Cover Everything
From The Conscious Counsel Podcast by Cory Sterling
May 15, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 45
About this episode
Cory Sterling discusses the limitations of insurance for wellness entrepreneurs and the importance of legal agreements.
A lot of wellness entrepreneurs think insurance is enough. But what happens when your policy doesn’t actually cover the situation you’re facing? In this episode, Cory shares a real story about reviewing a retreat organizer’s insurance policy and discovering major gaps that could leave the business owner personally exposed. Why This Matters Insurance and legal agreements work together — not separately. Without customized agreements and proper legal protection, many common retreat risks may still leave you vulnerable. Key Takeaways ✔️ Insurance policies often contain major exclusions ✔️ Many retreat policies don’t cover cancellations or force majeure ✔️ Property theft, illness, and alcohol-related incidents may not be protected ✔️ Legal agreements help fill the gaps insurance leaves behind ✔️ Retreat organizers should review insurance before selling spots Cory’s Legal Pro Tip 📄 “Insurance is important — but your contracts are what help protect the gaps.” 🎧 Listen now to learn how legal agreements and insurance should work together. 📞 Book a legal call 📸 Instagram 👥 Join Our Facebook Group
People in this episode
Host: Cory Sterling
Topics covered
- insurance
- wellness entrepreneurship
- legal protection
- retreat risks
- customized agreements
Keywords
- insurance policies
- retreat organizers
- legal agreements
- cancellations
- force majeure
- property theft
- illness
- alcohol-related incidents
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