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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