What happens when you give up talking, phones, reading, journaling — everything — for 10 days of silence?
In this episode, Rose sits down with her retreat roommate Fantoya Hill, LCSW (@yeuniquity) to share their first-hand experience at a Vipassana meditation retreat in Kelseyville, CA. Together, they explore the challenges and breakthroughs of sitting still for 10+ hours a day and the unexpected lessons that came after leaving the retreat.
✨ In this episode:
Facing boredom, pain & intrusive thoughts
Discovering impermanence (anicca) through body scans
Learning to eat, walk & drive deliberately
How silence shifted our reactions to daily stress & social media
Takeaways we’re carrying into everyday life
Whether you’ve been curious about trying Vipassana or just want to understand what it’s like to sit in silence, this conversation offers both honesty and hope.
Guest: Fantoya Hill, LCSW
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