{"podcast":{"title":"Transform","slug":"transform-6730212","podcast_index_feed_id":6730212,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/transform","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/transform","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e3/6b/d5/88/e36bd588-7372-4521-a6bf-07df37ebb806/dfdeed91f09b99fd087a79cb8fc4dfd7484cde72c9450696506a481c05199c1e67e5b0408d12bb0f359936bb71d7e06265f4a329a86eb01d32fa14a3d02089b9.jpeg","author":"Dear Media","episode_count":140,"summary":"Join the movement to embrace the best version of yourself with two unstoppable forces - Sami Clarke and Sami Spalter, the dynamic duo behind the brand FORM. These twenty-something best friends are on a mission to empower women by providing the ultimate tools to help you form your best self. With that same intention in mind, TRANSFORM is an external journal of growth, where the Samis lift the veil on their personal journeys. No secrets are off-limits as they dive into all things wellness, sharing all the tips and tools to transform into your best self. Expect captivating solo episodes and noteworthy discussions with expert guests! Despite their vastly different life experiences, their unbreakable bond of friendship weaves a tight cord of connection that invites everyone to relate, learn, and better themselves alongside these extraordinary women. So, gear up for a transformative experience like no other when you tune in now to TRANSFORM!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T16:19:39.421908+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transform-6730212"},"episode":{"title":"Sami Clarke on Her First Silent Retreat and What Seven Days of Total Silence Actually Did to Her","slug":"sami-clarke-on-her-first-silent-retreat-and-what-seven-days-of-total-silence-actually-did-to-her","published_at":"2026-07-15T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transform-6730212/sami-clarke-on-her-first-silent-retreat-and-what-seven-days-of-total-silence-actually-did-to-her","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transform-6730212","url":"https://claritaspod.com/measure/mgln.ai/e/369/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/arttrk.com/p/DM22A/swap.fm/track/rMcaufTTUA0ts8Gfif7m/rss.art19.com/episodes/b4a41e70-6a81-4cc0-bce8-3a0694e6e0f4.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://claritaspod.com/measure/mgln.ai/e/369/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/arttrk.com/p/DM22A/swap.fm/track/rMcaufTTUA0ts8Gfif7m/rss.art19.com/episodes/b4a41e70-6a81-4cc0-bce8-3a0694e6e0f4.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Sami booked a hotel on the island of Lanai, pre-planned every meal so she'd never have to speak, and wore a necklace that read \"I am on a silent retreat\" for seven days straight. No talking, no screens, no music, no journaling. Nothing. This is her honest account of what happened. Tune in as Sami walks through her first solo silent retreat — designed on her own terms, while following the Open Gate Sangha program. She gets into what seven hours of meditation a day actually looks like, why day four nearly broke her, and the unexpected clarity that came through in the stillness. She is not sugarcoating it: this was the hardest thing she has ever done. But somewhere in all of it, something cracked open. Because her biggest breakthrough was realizing how much she loves her life.  If you've been thinking about any kind of retreat, this one is worth listening to first. Transform Instagram -  click here! Sami Spalter Instagram -  click here! Sami Clarke Instagram -  click here! FORM Shop -  click here! FORM Website -  click here! Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. 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