EPISODE 80: Surviving 5 Days of Silence in Total Darkness: The Truth About Dark Retreats (Testimonial 2025)

Want to know what 5 days in complete darkness does to a person? What happens when you completely disconnect from the world and spend DAYS in total silence? Would your mind expand or would you break? How would it transform you?
🔥 In this mind-blowing episode, we dive deep into a life-changing experience with Matt Stafford, who voluntarily spent 5 days in complete darkness—no phone, no light, no distractions. What he discovered about his mind, emotions, and past traumas will completely shift the way you see your own reality.


🎙️ In this episode, we cover:
⚠️ Why most people think they have a bad memory or poor focus—but they’re actually just addicted to distraction
⚠️The mental detox that happens when you remove all sensory input
⚠️How the mind naturally produces DMT in total darkness and how that affects perception and reality
⚠️ The unexpected challenges that made Matthew question whether he could finish the full experience
⚠️ How processing deep-seated emotions without distractions leads to powerful personal transformation
⚠️ Why we unknowingly hold on to limiting beliefs from childhood and how to finally break free from them
⚠️ How removing all distractions for an extended period can unlock your potential and increase focus


✨ Whether you’re interested in mindset shifts, personal development, self-influence, or extreme experiences, this episode will challenge the way you see the world.


🎥 Watch now to hear Matthew’s raw, unfiltered insights on what it’s like to face your mind in its purest form!

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In this episode, we cover:

03:15Real stories from a dark room retreat 10:42What happens when your mind is completely silent? 18:30The unexpected struggles of a full digital detox 27:15Can complete darkness unlock hidden parts of the mind? 35:50Facing deep emotions with no distractions 45:20How 5 days in isolation can change your reality

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