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Jun 9
18m 40s

Do you Struggle To Be Quiet?

Erika Cramer
About this episode

Most people can’t sit in silence.

They fill every space with noise, distractions, and chatter because sitting with yourself is confronting.

But what if the real magic happens in the stillness?

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about silence, presence, and the deep discomfort that comes from simply being. From spa days in Melbourne to five-day silent retreats, I’ve come to understand that quiet isn’t empty, it’s full of truth.

If you’re the kind of woman who avoids slowing down, who resists being alone with her thoughts, or who doesn’t know how to “do nothing” without guilt… this one is for you.

Let’s talk about nervous energy, distraction, healing, and why doing less can actually give you more.

We’re diving into:

  • Why some of us fear silence
  • How stillness helps you meet yourself
  • What we’re really running from when we stay “busy”
  • The truth about transformation and space

This one’s a reset.

Get ready to meet yourself in the quiet.

🌀 Want to go deeper? Join me at the Release Retreat in November 2025:

👉🏽 https://thequeenofconfidence.com/release-retreat/

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome + the real reason I’m talking about silence

02:10 Loud by nature, but learning to be still

04:25 Why we struggle to sit in the quiet

07:40 The five-day retreat that changed everything

10:15 Are you filling space to avoid yourself?

12:40 What silence reveals—and why it’s powerful

15:10 Ready for a real reset? Join us at the Release Retreat

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