What really happens when you meditate for 30 hours in a single week?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis share their experience attending an intensive, week-long meditation retreat inspired by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza. They explore what surprised them, what challenged them, and how extended meditation impacted their nervous systems, habits, and daily lives after returning home.

This week’s episode is paired with Live-a-Little / Live-a-Lot wines from Stellar Organics — organic, fair-trade wines chosen to complement reflective conversations and intentional living.

This conversation weaves together psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and real-world application. We talk about stress, subconscious patterns, brain states, heart-brain coherence, and why lasting change often requires more than insight alone.

Whether you’re curious about meditation, skeptical of transformational claims, or simply looking for new ways to regulate stress and reconnect with yourself, this episode offers an honest, grounded perspective on what change can actually look like.