Love You More Podcast
As a dietitian who works in behavior change, I've noticed a common theme in my work: the need for people to give themselves permission for true self care. But, sometimes, the world makes us feel like self-care should be ONE more thing we strive for leaving us feeling like we even fail at this! The Love You More podcast is here to support you in your personal journey towards being there for THE most important person in your life: YOU.
Love You More Podcast
Ep 59: So, I Went on a Silent Retreat
April 15, 2025
Love You More
Ep 59: So, I Went on a Silent Retreat
Episode summary:
Last month Jen went on a silent retreat and we're lucky enough to have a front row seat to the debrief of her experience. The journey to a silent retreat started when her life coach, Helen, introduced her to the work of Amy Johnson—the woman who facilitated the retreat. Amy’s book Just a Thought, along with her other teachings, deeply resonated with Jen and helped her see herself in a way no other form of therapy had before.
After following Amy’s work for several months, Jen felt called to take the leap and experience a silent retreat firsthand. For Jen, the retreat was a powerful and grounding experience that she highly recommends. And she leaves us with the reminder that beneath the busyness of everyday life, there’s always a place of calm and stillness waiting to be found.
Favorite Quotes:
“Silence, for her, was such a powerful experience.”-Jen
“I had this deep moment of feeling like I was held by something.”-Jen
“By the end of the retreat…I felt my energy just continuing to grow.”-Jen
"When you’re in that space of silence everything is so much more vivid."-Jen
“…underneath all of it is this calm still place.”-Jen
Resources
Just a Thought
Changeable Podcast
Dr Amy Johnson's Website
My Secret is Silence
Sweet Potato Tooth
Substack
Jennifer's Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website