I spent 10 days in silence doing a Vipassana Retreat and I didn’t expect this

Hey Adventurers,

In this solo episode of The Adventure Reignition Podcast, I take you inside one of the most raw, revealing, and unexpectedly adventurous experiences I’ve ever had: a 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat. No phone. No talking. No reading or writing. Just ten hours of daily meditation and complete stillness.

It turned out to be one of the most physically  intense challenges of my life.

Inside this episode, I open up about:

• The weird sensations I felt after giving away my phone—and how deep my addiction really was.
• The surprising physical pain and endurance it took to sit still for 10 hours a day.
• The moment I cried at the last meditation.
• The mindset shift that comes from truly becoming an observer of your thoughts, pain, and sensations.
• The powerful principle of “Adhitthana” (strong determination), and how it’s shaped the way I now approach content creation, coaching, and personal growth.

This episode is for you if:
You feel overstimulated, disconnected from yourself, or overwhelmed by noise. You crave a deeper connection to your intuition, your body, and the quiet wisdom that only stillness can unlock. Or you’re simply curious what it actually feels like to meditate in silence for 10 days straight.

🔍 Episode Breakdown:

In this episode, I’m sharing what really happened behind the silence—from physical pain to emotional breakthroughs, including:

[00:03:00] Letting go of my phone—and the identity crisis that followed
[00:04:45] Why silence wasn’t the hardest part—the physical battle with stillness
[00:07:35] How Vipassana trains you to observe pain, not escape it
[00:14:10] The emotional moment that cracked my heart wide open
[00:20:00] Why strong determination (Adhitthana) isn’t about force—it’s about full commitment
[00:24:00] The biggest lessons I’m carrying with me into life, coaching, and creation

💬 Favorite Quote:

“You learn to see reality as it is—not as you wish it to be.”

💡 What I Learned:

• Most of us are more addicted to noise and distraction than we realize.
• Stillness isn’t easy—it’s a courageous confrontation with the self.
• You don’t overcome pain by avoiding it. You dissolve it by witnessing it.
• Growth doesn’t happen from chasing highs—it happens through non-reaction.
• Strong determination isn’t a hustle mindset—it’s about staying through the discomfort to experience transformation.

🤝 Want to Go Deeper?

If you’re a multi-passionate creator or adventurer who’s been ghosting your voice and craving more alignment, let’s talk. I’m opening spots for my new 1:1 coaching program, where we’ll co-create a magnetic personal brand rooted in your truth, not trends.

DM me “POD” on Instagram to get started.

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🌄 Final Thought:

In a world that demands speed and performance, choosing stillness is one of the boldest adventure. This retreat reminded me that real clarity comes in silence and that everything I was running from had something to teach me. I hope it inspires you to listen a

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