The podcast episodes provided touch on the topic of silent retreats in different contexts. In the Meditative Story episode, Rohan Gunatillake recounts his experiences at silent meditation retreats, particularly at Gaia House, which played a significant role in his journey into mindfulness.

In the The Chunkz & Filly Show episode, the concept of silent retreats is briefly discussed, with Filly expressing his confusion and suggesting potential reasons why someone might engage in such an activity.