Stephen Zerfas is the co-founder & CEO of Jhourney, a tech startup scaling life-changing meditation with a data-driven approach.  Jhourney's mission is fascinating. The company helps novices experience "Jhana", a life-changing meditative state akin to MDMA without the drug, in under a week.  Stephen shares his personal journey from a struggling moment in life to mastering Jhanas, and explains how his company aims to make these profound states accessible to millions. Learn about the science, methodology, and real-life impacts of Jhourney’s retreats, which combine modern technology with ancient practices. 00:00 Introduction to Jhourney03:06 Stephen's journey and Jhana experiences17:33 Starting Jhourney22:47 Retreat structure and techniques27:38 Future vision and technological integration31:33 Jhourney retreats vs others 33:21 Life-changing experiences and benefits33:53 Working smart in meditation36:40 Personal transformation stories40:37 Fun anecdotes from retreats45:06 Secularizing meditation practices54:27 Non-Duality 56:30 Advice for founders