In this episode of Unshakeable Confidence, Coco reflects on five profound lessons about growth and transformation drawn from completing three 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreats over four years.
This is not an episode about how to meditate — or why you should do a silent retreat.
It’s about what real growth actually looks like when it’s lived, embodied, and integrated, not just understood intellectually.
By returning to the same retreat, the same meditation hall, and the same time of year — but as a very different person — Coco was able to viscerally experience how much had changed within her nervous system, identity, and inner world.
That contrast revealed the truth about sustainable change.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Why growth becomes real only when it’s felt in the body, not just thought about
• How nervous system capacity and neuroplasticity shape what feels safe, possible, and sustainable
• What changed between Coco’s first and third silent retreat — and why that matters
• Why pushing through, overriding your body, and “doing it right” eventually stops working
• How learning to listen to your body transforms discipline, self-trust, and consistency
• Why no single healing modality can “fix” you — and what actually creates lasting change
• The difference between consuming information and doing embodied practice
• Why success, calm, ease, and growth can coexist
Key themes explored:
• Nervous system regulation as the foundation of change
• Presence as a trainable skill
• Embodied growth vs. intellectual insight
• Releasing survival-based patterns
• Redefining effort, success, and self-care
This episode is for you if:
• You’ve been on a personal growth journey but still feel stuck or disconnected
• You’ve tried many tools but nothing seems to fully integrate
• You’re high-achieving, driven, and exhausted
• You want growth that feels supportive — not punishing
👉 Want to build your Unshakable Confidence? I offer a free 45-minute clarity call to help you gain insight into where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s holding you back. If you’re ready to take action, email me at coco@nullcocoduancoaching.com.
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