The Healing Mindset Podcast

She Survived 10 Days of Vipassana | It Was Brutal | Jodi Green

Marpa Minds Season 1 Episode 10

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: [https://www.instagram.com/therealjodigreen/]
🔗 LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/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