Spring Washam, author and founding teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center, shares her insights on meditation retreats, diving into the misconceptions surrounding them. She addresses whether skipping a retreat makes you a bad meditator and explains the unique structures of these immersive experiences. Zev Borow, an accomplished screenwriter and Dan's friend, shares his personal journey after completing his first retreat. Together, they explore the challenges of silence, the transformative power of self-reflection, and the importance of integrating these practices into everyday life.