What is it like to sit, walk, and not talk for 9 days in complete silence?
Our Guest:
Jennifer Howd is a writer, editor, and mindfulness facilitator and a 10+ year veteran of the entertainment industry.
As a writer, Jennifer’s experimental short film, An Ounce of Mother, was an official selection in the 13th annual Boston Underground Film Festival and won “Best Film Shot on a Mobile Device” in the world’s first iPhone app film festival.
She is the co-author of The Gay & Lesbian Guide to College Life (published by Random House), and her debut memoir, Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat, is published by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s publishing company, Parallax Press.
Jennifer has been included in GO! Magazine’s 2008 & 2014 “100 Women We Love” lists.
Tune in to her about Jennifer’s experience sitting through (and surviving!) a 9-day silent meditation retreat.
Quick Preview of the Podcast:
Jennifer’s first hand experience meditating for 9 days straight. Learning to trust that everything will be okay when we are present. How to practice Loving Kindness Meditation. The surprising birthplace of suffering.Grab your copy of Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat.
FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation
