80.Surviving 5 Days of Silence in Total Darkness: The Truth About Dark Retreats (testimonial 2025)

Real Influence w/ Joey Vaillancourt

Want to know what 5 days in complete darkness does to a person? What happens when you completely disconnect from the world and spend DAYS in total silence? Would your mind expand or would you break? How would it transform you? 🔥 In this mind-blowing episode, we dive deep into a life-changing experience with Matt Stafford, who voluntarily spent 5 days in complete darkness—no phone, no light, no distractions. What he discovered about his mind, emotions, and past traumas will completely shift the way you see your own reality.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover: ⚠️ Why most people think they have a bad memory or poor focus—but they’re actually just addicted to distraction ⚠️The mental detox that happens when you remove all sensory input ⚠️How the mind naturally produces DMT in total darkness and how that affects perception and reality ⚠️ The unexpected challenges that made Matthew question whether he could finish the full experience ⚠️ How processing deep-seated emotions without distractions leads to powerful personal transformation ⚠️ Why we unknowingly hold on to limiting beliefs from childhood and how to finally break free from them ⚠️ How removing all distractions for an extended period can unlock your potential and increase focus

✨ Whether you're interested in mindset shifts, personal development, self-influence, or extreme experiences, this episode will challenge the way you see the world.

🎥 Watch now to hear Matthew’s raw, unfiltered insights on what it’s like to face your mind in its purest form!

In this we’ll talk about: 03:15 - Real stories from a dark room retreat 10:42 – What happens when your mind is completely silent? 18:30 – The unexpected struggles of a full digital detox 27:15 – Can complete darkness unlock hidden parts of the mind? 35:50 – Facing deep emotions with no distractions 45:20 – How 5 days in isolation can change your reality

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Connect with Matthew!

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