Founder's Story
Hello, I am Dr. Shradha Goel
An eye surgeon, a retreat leader, a medicine woman, a healer, and a fellow traveler on this extraordinary path.
As an Indian eye surgeon with over twenty years of experience, I have spent my life restoring vision, helping people see the world with clarity. But the most profound vision I ever received wasn’t through a lens or microscope. It came through my journey with plant spirits.
Lionheart Journeys was born from my own healing and awakening through these sacred medicines. These mountains, these plants, these ancient ways – they cracked me open, brought me home to myself, and gave me the remembrance of who I truly am.
It changed everything: my relationships, my work, and my way of being. And with that, came a deep calling: To share this magic. To create spaces where others too could remember their essence, their power, and their truth.
Lionheart is not just a name. It is my spirit, my path, my prayer. It carries the energy of the lion’s strength, courage, love, and sovereignty. It is the reminder that we can hold both: fierce truth and tender love in the same breath.
With love,
Dr. Shradha Goel
Founder, Lionheart Journeys
Founder's Story
As an Indian eye surgeon with over twenty years of experience, I have spent my life restoring vision, helping people see the world with clarity. But the most profound vision I ever received wasn’t through a lens or microscope. It came through my journey with plant spirits.
Lionheart Journeys was born from my own healing and awakening through these sacred medicines. These mountains, these plants, these ancient ways – they cracked me open, brought me home to myself, and gave me the remembrance of who I truly am.
It changed everything: my relationships, my work, and my way of being. And with that, came a deep calling: To share this magic. To create spaces where others too could remember their essence, their power, and their truth.
Lionheart is not just a name. It is my spirit, my path, my prayer. It carries the energy of the lion’s strength, courage, love, and sovereignty. It is the reminder that we can hold both: fierce truth and tender love in the same breath.
When you journey with us, you are not just attending a retreat. You are saying yes to your soul’s deepest calling, and it would be my honour to walk alongside you.
With love,
Dr. Shradha Goel
Founder, Lionheart Journeys
"The journey home is the most sacred one we’ll ever take."
What is Lionheart Journeys?
Lionheart Journeys is more than a retreat, it is a sacred invitation to remember who you truly are.
A journey of healing, transformation and reconnection with your soul through Sacred Plant Medicines. It is a journey that transforms you gently but deeply.
A path that reconnects you to self-love, awakens your soul’s true purpose, and invites you to see the world and yourself through a lens of compassion, clarity, and grace.
Whether you are seeking healing, purpose, or deeper connection, Lionheart Journeys holds space for your transformation in nature’s most powerful and sacred landscapes.
Our Founding Principles
- Trust & Integrity – Holding each journey with honesty, presence, and heart
- Confidentiality & Discretion – Complete privacy and respect for your sacred process
- Medical Safety – Led by an experienced medical professional, ensuring physical and emotional well-being throughout
- Deep Intention – Every detail, from the space to the ceremony, is woven with love and purpose.
“Lionheart is not a destination, it is your return to the heart, to your power, and to your soul’s truth.”
What is Lionheart Journeys?
Lionheart Journeys is more than a retreat, it is a sacred invitation to remember who you truly are.
A journey of healing, transformation and reconnection with your soul through Sacred Plant Medicines. It is a journey that transforms you gently but deeply.
A path that reconnects you to self-love, awakens your soul’s true purpose, and invites you to see the world and yourself through a lens of compassion, clarity, and grace.
Whether you are seeking healing, purpose, or deeper connection, Lionheart Journeys holds space for your transformation in nature’s most powerful and sacred landscapes.
Our Founding Principles
- Trust & Integrity – Holding each journey with honesty, presence, and heart
- Confidentiality & Discretion – Complete privacy and respect for your sacred process
- Medical Safety – Led by an experienced medical professional, ensuring physical and emotional well-being throughout
- Deep Intention – Every detail, from the space to the ceremony, is woven with love and purpose.
“Lionheart is not a destination, it is your return to the heart, to your power, and to your soul’s truth.”
What We Offer
We curate transformational retreats in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring and energetically potent landscapes.
Each journey is guided with deep intention, held in care, and rooted in reverence for your unique healing process.
Our Retreat Experiences Include:
- Sacred plant medicine ceremonies with experienced facilitators
- Mindful integration practices.
- Immersive time in nature, silence, and sacred community
- Somatic and creative healing modalities
- Medically informed care for safe, supported journeys
We offer a sanctuary for those ready to:
- Release old patterns habits and conditioning’s
- Break free from addictions and cycles of self-sabotage
- Heal from grief, loss, or emotional exhaustion
- Rediscover their true purpose and soul calling
- Remember their connection to nature, spirit, and the sacred within
What We Offer
We curate transformational retreats in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring and energetically potent landscapes.
Each journey is guided with deep intention, held in care, and rooted in reverence for your unique healing process.
Our Retreat Experiences Include:
- Sacred plant medicine ceremonies with experienced facilitators
- Mindful integration practices.
- Immersive time in nature, silence, and sacred community
- Somatic and creative healing modalities
- Medically informed care for safe, supported journeys
We offer a sanctuary for those ready to:
- Release old patterns habits and conditioning’s
- Break free from addictions and cycles of self-sabotage
- Heal from grief, loss, or emotional exhaustion
- Rediscover their true purpose and soul calling
- Remember their connection to nature, spirit, and the sacred within
"This is your sacred space to transform from within."
Our Journeys
Peru: October 4-10, 2026
A journey where silence speaks and the soul understands
Testimonials
Aiman Khorakiwala
This journey is a truly unique experience of coming back to yourself, deep, immersive, and profoundly beautiful from the inside out.
The space holds you like a cocoon, a stunning sanctuary surrounded by nature, where every detail gently supports your process. There is a deep sense of care here, with people who create a safe and nurturing environment, allowing you to explore whatever it is you are seeking, at your own pace.
Coming from the fast pace of a city like Mumbai, where the nervous system is constantly on overdrive, this experience offers something rare, the chance to truly slow down. You begin to breathe again. You become more present, in how you speak, how you eat, and even how you think.
There is a quiet magic here, in the mountains, in the stillness, in the people, and in the love that surrounds you. It’s something you carry with you long after you leave.
And for that, I am deeply grateful.
Sanjana Shah
I don’t think I’ve ever felt this calm, this seen, this understood, or this deeply heard, all within such a beautiful and supportive space.
From the moment the journey began, I could feel my body and mind softening, my nervous system gently settling into a state of ease. There was a natural sense of realignment unfolding within me. The entire experience felt nothing short of magical.
I am deeply grateful to Shradha for holding this space with such care and presence. It’s rare to encounter something that feels so genuine, so safe, and so transformative. I know, without hesitation, that I will return.
Just as we care for our physical bodies, this experience feels like tending to your soul, your inner world, your spirit. And that kind of nourishment is something we all need, at least once a year.
This journey offers a rare opportunity to pause, to reflect, and to truly look within. It’s something I would recommend to anyone on a path of self-discovery, which, in truth, is all of us. We all carry questions, uncertainties, and moments of feeling stuck.
If you are seeking a deeper connection with yourself, greater clarity, and a sense of realignment, this is an incredibly powerful experience.
It has truly been a remarkable journey.
Nehal Kotecha
If you feel called to join the Lionheart Journey curated by Shradha, my only advice is, trust that feeling.
I had first signed up for this journey a year ago, but at the time, I wasn’t truly ready. Something Shradha shared had touched a very deep part of my soul, and that initial “yes” came from a place I didn’t fully understand yet.
Over the following year, life unfolded in unexpected ways. By early 2026, I had even decided not to come. But the way Shradha held space, with complete understanding, no pressure, and genuine care, gave me the freedom to reflect. She reminded me that it was always my choice, and that quiet support meant more than I can express.
In my own time, I found my way back. I said yes again. I booked my tickets, traveled from Canada, and stepped far outside my comfort zone into something completely new.
Looking back, this journey feels like one of the greatest gifts I have ever given myself. As a child, I used to draw gift boxes in my notebooks, and now, I truly feel this experience became that gift. One that I chose for myself. And I’m incredibly proud that I did.
One of the biggest lessons I carry with me is simple, yet powerful, gratitude is everything. To feel that depth of gratitude, to reconnect with my soul, and to experience my spirit come alive again… that is something I would return for, again and again.
It’s difficult to fully put into words what this journey offers. It feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, yet also something every soul deserves to experience at least once. We all deserve to give ourselves that opportunity.
This place, this journey, this sanctuary, there is something truly special here.
And if you feel even the slightest calling… listen to it.
It might just change your life.




