by D'Arcy Benincosa
The podcast for brave creatives who live in a world that wants you to play it safe. It's time to face facts: You are an indestructible woman fused with super powers that defy convention. Am I right? If so, then this podcast is for you! In Play It Brave, D'Arcy Benincosa dives in deep to her wit and wisdom to teach you about creative a life full of mindset, money, and marketing miracles! Let's get started!
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April 17, 2025
<p dir="ltr">In this intimate and heart-opening episode, D’Arcy sits down with her partner, Tyler, for their first-ever podcast conversation together. What unfolds is a raw, funny, and deeply honest look into the real work of love—what it takes to build a conscious relationship, navigate hard seasons, and grow as individuals and a couple.</p> <p dir="ltr">They share the story of their romance, from meeting at a retreat in 2023 to reconnecting after a breakup in 2024, and everything in between. From mismatched attachment styles to breakdowns in communication, D’Arcy and Tyler don’t shy away from the truth: relationships can be hard, but they can also be healing.</p> <p dir="ltr">Expect big laughs, real talk, and some wildly endearing moments (like Tyler referring to himself as D’Arcy’s "Renaissance bad boy"). They talk about what brought them back together after months apart, the work they did individually, and what keeps them choosing each other daily. You’ll hear about D’Arcy’s solo journey to India and Bali, Tyler’s growth in therapy, and the practices that are helping them build a more secure, connected partnership.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">They also touch on:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What it’s really like when an anxious and avoidant fall in love</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Learning presence and reworking their relationship with technology</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Creating safety in love after trauma</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of repair and radical honesty</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dream destinations, future goals, and a few delightfully weird Valentine’s Day plans<br /> <br /></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">If you’ve ever questioned whether love can evolve, this episode is for you.</p> <p dir="ltr">Whether you’re single, partnered, healing from heartbreak, or learning to love again—this conversation will remind you that conscious relationships are possible, and they start with you.</p>
April 10, 2025
<p>I didn’t just go to India. I checked myself into a hospital for 21 days. I let go of my business, my routine, my Western way of life—and I surrendered to a deep, ancient healing process. I was bathed by women half my size, scrubbed down with herbs, and forced to slow down in a way I never had before.</p> <p>This is what happened.</p> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Why I Did This</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I reached a breaking point. Numb toes, neuropathy, panic attacks, extreme stress, feeling trapped in my body—it all led me to this decision.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">My body was screaming at me. And I knew I needed something more than another diet, another break, another surface-level fix.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I discovered Pancha Karma, an ancient Ayurvedic cleanse for detoxing not just the body, but the mind and soul.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I decided to go all in. I closed down my business, leaving everything behind.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">Arrival at Vaidyagrama: Entering Another World</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">This was a hospital—not a spa. There were basic rooms, strict routines, and repetitive rituals.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Getting naked was a daily ritual. The towels were tiny, and loincloths were used for coverage. For the first time, I was truly seen.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The doctors and staff infused ancient wisdom with medicine. Prayer and spiritual connection were a part of every treatment.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Everything was done with deliberate slowness. There was no soap, no shampoo, no rushing—just pure, purposeful care for the body.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">The Treatments: Surrendering to the Process</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Red juice treatment. I lay on a wooden slab, while three tiny Indian women poured warm red juice over my body again and again, staining my skin crimson.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Oil massages & herbal scrubs. I was massaged daily by women who saw bodies in a way I never had—practical, neutral, without judgment.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ghee treatment. I was fed butter and broth for 21 days. As this happened, it was not only my body that became cleansed, but also my mind in its relationship to food.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Everything here was intentional. Every drop of oil, every movement, every prayer. It was about more than the body—it was about resetting something deep inside me.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">My Body Was No Longer an Enemy</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Western culture teaches us to battle our bodies. Ayurveda teaches us to nurture, honor, and support them.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">For the first time in my life, I wasn’t trying to change my body. I was caring for it.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I released old narratives. My body isn’t something to fix—it’s something to listen to.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What shifted for me:</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I stopped seeing my size as "wrong."</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I understood slowness as healing instead of laziness.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I learned to receive care instead of always giving.</p> </li> </ul> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">What I Took Home with Me</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The real healing started after I left.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">In the West, we treat exhaustion like a badge of honor. In India, I learned that rest is sacred.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I made changes in my daily life—diet, movement, self-talk, and most importantly, prioritizing inner peace over external productivity.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Closing Thought</h3> <p dir="ltr">Would I do it again? Absolutely. This wasn’t just a cleanse. It was a complete reset—of my body, my mind, and the way I relate to myself. And I think more of us need that.</p> <p> </p>
March 14, 2025
<p dir="ltr">What happens when you sit in <strong>complete silence for 10 days</strong>—no talking, no technology, no eye contact, no distractions? In this episode, I take you inside my Vipassana meditation retreat, where I spent over <strong>100 hours in silence</strong> and came face-to-face with my mind in ways I never expected. From nearly having a panic attack on Day 4, to <strong>watching a cobra almost kill my neighbo</strong>r, to a tiny fly teaching me a profound lesson on suffering—this experience rewired my brain, changed how I see technology, and redefined what it means to be human in the modern world.</p> <h2 id="what-is-vipassana-meditation" class="wp-block-heading"> <strong>What Is Vipassana Meditation?</strong></h2> <p>Vipassana, which means “insight” or “clear-seeing,” is one of the oldest meditation techniques in the world. Rooted in the teachings of <strong>Gautama Buddha</strong>, it’s designed to cultivate <strong>awareness, equanimity, and liberation from suffering</strong>.</p> <p>During the retreat, I followed the traditional <strong>Vipassana rules</strong>, including:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Noble Silence</strong> – No speaking, no eye contact, no gestures.</li> <li><strong>No technology</strong> – No phones, books, or journaling.</li> <li><strong>No intoxicants or distractions</strong> – Just meditation, walking, and sitting.</li> <li><strong>Complete surrender to the schedule</strong> – Wake-up bells at 4 AM, over 10 hours of meditation per day.</li> </ul> <p>But what I thought would be a peaceful experience turned into <strong>one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is an invitation to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with yourself in ways you never imagined. <strong>Would you ever try Vipassana?</strong> Listen now and decide for yourself.</p> <p> </p>
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