Where does your mind go when you remove all distractions and comforts for ten days straight?
In this solo episode, I break down my experience of a 10-day Vipassana - the structure, the mental unraveling, the physical intensity, and the unexpected anxiety that surfaced around friendship and worthiness. I talk about the moment things shifted, what the practice revealed about my patterns, and the concrete ways it’s changed how I relate to myself and others.
If you’ve ever been curious about the mind-body connection, or you find yourself questioning your value in friendships, this episode will resonate.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Why this episode terrified me
00:02:12 – Inside a 10-day vipassana
00:09:11 – The anxiety I didn’t expect
00:17:01 – When the mind breaks open
00:24:01 – Surrendering control
00:28:59 – What actually changed afterwards
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