She Survived 10 Days of Vipassana | It Was Brutal | Jodi Green
After 15 marathons and a high-powered legal career, Jody Green thought she knew what grit meant until she sat through 10 days of total silence at a Vipassana meditation retreat. In this deeply honest conversation, Jody shares the physical and emotional battles she faced, from crippling back pain to confronting years of stored grief, and the life-changing moment she finally asked for help. We explore her journey from rebellious musician to burnt-out corporate lawyer, and how psychedelics, meditation, and authenticity helped her rebuild a life of purpose. Jody opens up about living with chronic pain, breaking free from perfectionism, and what it really takes to reconnect with yourself in a noisy world. If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or trapped in a life that looks good on the outside but feels empty on the inside, this episode will speak to you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Vipassana meditation experience 01:00 - Guest Jody Green's background and meditation retreat 02:03 - Physical and mental challenges of 10-day silence 04:31 - Listening to the body and releasing pain 08:00 - Jody's reflections on mental health and meditation 10:21 - Asking for help and coping with chronic pain 15:11 - Integrating Vipassana lessons into daily life 19:03 - Jody's psychedelic interest and law career path 23:10 - Music passion and transition to law career 27:10 - Challenges and burnout in corporate law 31:50 - Life changes after realizing unhappiness 34:13 - Shift to cannabis and psychedelic law practice 36:36 - Meaning behind Antithesis Law firm name 41:13 - Authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership 43:25 - Embracing imperfection and being real Life has a way of testing us, but it also has a way of teaching us exactly what we need to grow. Jodi’s journey is a reminder that it’s never too late to turn pain into purpose. Connect with Jodi Green: 🌐 Website: [https://antithesis.law/] 📸 Instagram: [ / therealjodigreen ] 🔗 LinkedIn: [ / jodisgreen ] 👤 About Marpa Minds Marpa Minds is a next-generation mental health network offering Spravato® and Ketamine treatments for depression, trauma, and emotional numbness. We combine science, therapy, and compassion to help you feel again. 👉 Learn more about Marpa Minds: www.marpaminds.com
