Best Buddhist Biohacker Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 280 Northern Exposure Summer Series: Season Two 1:31:35

7d ago1:31:35

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Unveiling the mystical threads woven into the heart of Cicely, one season at a time. Welcome to Mystical Exposure, a deep dive into the occult symbolism hidden within the beloved TV show Northern Exposure. Each season of the show offers a treasure trove of esoteric themes, archetypes, and mystical references, and we're here to unravel their secrets…

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Ep. 279 The Empath & The Endocrine System: Healing the Invisible Impact 1:01:56

7d ago1:01:56

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Can our bodies absorb the emotional weight of unspoken truths? Do sensitive souls experience endocrine imbalance differently? Join Lisa Gunshore, Suzanne Hunt, and Denise Maple in this illuminating conversation exploring the spiritual and emotional roots of thyroid and endocrine issues—especially through the lens of empathic living. Drawing from th…

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Ep. 277 Northern Exposure Summer Series : Season One 54:33

7d ago54:33

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Unveiling the mystical threads woven into the heart of Cicely, one season at a time. Welcome to Mystical Exposure, a deep dive into the occult symbolism hidden within the beloved TV show Northern Exposure. Each season of the show offers a treasure trove of esoteric themes, archetypes, and mystical references, and we're here to unravel their secrets…

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Ep. 147 - Don’t Stop Believing - Faith and Awareness in The Six Bardos of Collapse and Rebirth 1:00:22

12d ago1:00:22

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How we work with our minds in the spaces between collapse and rebirth (those uncomfortable gaps in life as well as the huge “gap” after death) hold the key to creating futures that do not replicate the stuckness and suffering of our past. This is true both personally and collectively. As always, with recent world events in mind, we discuss the six …

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Ep. 278 Awaken the Author Within: Writing as a Spiritual Path 1:07:00

14d ago1:07:00

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The moment you feel the nudge to write your story—it’s sacred. In this intimate and inspiring episode, Julie Hoyle and Lisa M. Gunshore invite you to explore the mysterious, beautiful moment when your inner guidance says: write the book. Whether it’s a whisper or a lightning bolt, this call is a portal to healing, expression, and deep spiritual ser…

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Ep. 276 It's All Connected: An interactive leadership and healing journey through the chakras 56:49

21d ago56:49

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Jessica Boots is a writer, transformational leadership coach, yoga teacher (E-RYT 500, RPYT) and mama who supports introspective, heart-led humans in evolving their leadership from the inside out. As the founder of Lead and Be Well, she blends mindfulness, wellness, and professional growth to help others show up with authenticity and purpose. A lif…

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Ep. 146 - The Dissonance of 2025 46:41

28d ago46:41

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Ethan visits a recurrent conversation he’s been having with his students, his friends, and within his own mind: the dissonance between feeling like your personal life and close community are in basically good places, while simultaneously raising your gaze to see the immense suffering and chaos of the world. How can we hold those two and find our co…

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Ep. 275 From Harmful to Harmonized With Tim Sandars 1:03:42

1M ago1:03:42

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Covering the Real Reason Why EMF Harms us, and how we can truly Harmonize the Radiation we are exposed to all day. This brings great, measurable benefits to our bodies. We explore the electrical composition of the body, and how there are balanced electrical fields (like the sun) and imbalanced electrical fields (like EMF), and then demonstrate how …

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Ep. 274 Still Here: Living After the Death of the Psychological Self With Julie Hoyle 1:11:01

1M ago1:11:01

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What happens when you survive the story you thought would end you? In this soul-baring conversation, mystic teachers Julie Hoyle and Lisa Gunshore explore the invisible terrain that follows a radical awakening—when the ego dissolves, the “I” dies, and the Self awakens. But what happens after the light? How do we stay grounded in a body, in a life, …

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Ep. 273 Unlock Your DNA: The Test That Transforms Weight, Mood, and Energy 28:12

1M ago28:12

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Are you ready to decode the secrets of your body? Join me live as we explore the groundbreaking 3X4 Blueprint Test—a powerful genetic analysis that examines 170 genes to reveal your personal roadmap to optimal health. In this special session, we’ll discuss how this non-invasive test (no needles, just swabs!) can transform your approach to: 💥 Weight…

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Ep. 271 The Lisa Frequency: Psychic Sessions & Soundwaves 36:37

1M ago36:37

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The Lisa Frequency: Psychic Sessions & Soundwaves🔴 Live on YouTube A live, interactive talk show where mysticism, healing, and transformation take center stage. The Lisa Frequency is a two-hour deep dive into Ayurveda health & nutrition, transformative coaching, Jungian psychology, and live psychic readings—all designed to help you navigate the uns…

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Ep. 272 Holy Mother: Awakening Through the Family Path with Swami Aliananda 54:54

1M ago54:54

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Is it possible to raise children and raise your consciousness at the same time? In this soul-nourishing episode, Swami Aliananda joins Lisa Gunshore for a live, heartfelt dialogue on the divine dance between motherhood and spiritual leadership. Together, they explore the sacred challenges and profound initiations that arise when the path of family …

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Ep. 145 - Always Meditate on Whatever Provokes Resentment 43:29

2M ago43:29

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What is resentment? Why is it so corrosive? How can we work with our resentments? How can we overcome a victim mentality while still protecting ourselves, protecting others, and protecting truth? In this solo episode, Ethan uses a classic Tantric Buddhist contemplative slogan from the Lojong mind training tradition that translates as either “Always…

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Ep. 270 Everything is Emotional with Denise Maple 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Through her company, Live Life Spiritual Direction, Denise Maple is a Mind/Body/Spirit coach, teaching her clients how to heal themselves through spiritual coaching, Reiki, and Bioenergetic Testing. She is also a accomplished business coach and featured speaker. She has spent her adult years facing her fears head-on, overcoming them, and generating…

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Ep. 269 Becoming Whole — Integrating the Shadow and the Light of Resilience 54:30

2M ago54:30

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The Gifts of Resilience with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle Resilience isn’t just about surviving hardship—it’s about transforming adversity into wisdom, strength, and empowerment. In this three-part series, Lisa Gunshore and Julie Hoyle explore the profound gifts that resilience offers, showing how life’s greatest challenges can become catalysts for …

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Ep. 268 The Gifts of Resilience with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle Pt. 2 52:57

2M ago52:57

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The Gifts of Resilience with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle Resilience isn’t just about surviving hardship—it’s about transforming adversity into wisdom, strength, and empowerment. In this three-part series, Lisa Gunshore and Julie Hoyle explore the profound gifts that resilience offers, showing how life’s greatest challenges can become catalysts for …

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Ep. 267 The Gifts of Resilience with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle Pt. 1 47:58

2M ago47:58

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Welcome to Part 1 of our powerful 3-part podcast series, The Gifts of Resilience. In this episode, we explore the alchemy of adversity—the transformational process of turning pain into personal power. ✨ What you'll hear in this episode: How to transmute suffering into soul strength Why adversity is a crucible for emotional intelligence and adaptabi…

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Ep. 144 - Microdosing Grief and The Practice of Saying Goodbye 38:08

2M ago38:08

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In a spontaneous episode, Ethan discusses grief and loss while processing multiple events. At a recent compassion meditation retreat, colleague and friend René Fay gave a presentation where she discussed the need to “Microdose Grief,” to take it in little by little so that we can honor the small moments of loss to develop familiarity with the exper…

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Ep. 143 - Meditations for Mortals with Oliver Burkeman 56:26

2M ago56:26

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How can we embrace the limitations of time and the certainty of death and create real fulfillment that thrives on an honest assessment of our human predicament? These are the questions at the heart of this episode. Ethan welcomes back bestselling author and journalist Oliver Burkeman for a discussion of finitude, death, limitations, productivity, a…

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Ep. 142 - The White Lotus, The God Realm and Pop-Culture Dharma 38:49

2M ago38:49

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In this episode, Ethan does what at least 40 people have asked him to do (special shout-out to Michele S. in Iowa who convinced him to devote a whole podcast episode to it!) - share his thoughts, as a Buddhist, on Season 3 of the Max streaming series The White Lotus. To do so, he explains three different ways to look at the concept of “Dharma Art,”…

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Ep. 266 The Shadow Side of Resilience pt. 3 with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle 47:19

3M ago47:19

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The Shadow Side of Resilience with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle What happens when resilience turns into a mask—one that hides our struggles, isolates us, and keeps us in a cycle of survival rather than true thriving? In this three-part series, Lisa Gunshore and Julie Hoyle explore the hidden costs of resilience, shedding light on the unspoken toll o…

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Ep. 265 The Shadow Side of Resilience pt. 2 with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle 49:32

3M ago49:32

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The Shadow Side of Resilience with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle What happens when resilience turns into a mask—one that hides our struggles, isolates us, and keeps us in a cycle of survival rather than true thriving? In this three-part series, Lisa Gunshore and Julie Hoyle explore the hidden costs of resilience, shedding light on the unspoken toll o…

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Ep. 264 The Shadow Side of Resilience pt. 1 with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle 55:20

3M ago55:20

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The Shadow Side of Resilience with Lisa Gunshore & Julie Hoyle What happens when resilience turns into a mask—one that hides our struggles, isolates us, and keeps us in a cycle of survival rather than true thriving? In this three-part series, Lisa Gunshore and Julie Hoyle explore the hidden costs of resilience, shedding light on the unspoken toll o…

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Ep. 141 - Strong Back, Soft Front: The Posture of Meditation is The Posture of Courage 43:10

3M ago43:10

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In this episode, Ethan links a crucial set of instructions from mindfulness meditation teachers of the past regarding how we carry our posture to what it means to show up in this world at a time of chaos. He discusses the instructions on mindfulness meditation from the “warrior” tradition of enlightened society, as well as decoding the qualities of…

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Ep. 140 - Equanimity Feels Different on a Roller Coaster 38:38

3M ago38:38

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After tariffs were broadly imposed by the current American regime (including, apparently on uninhabited islands populated mostly by penguins) causing a nearly unprecedented crash of the stock market, and after attending the lovely and unexpectedly massive protest marches that took place on April 5, Ethan ponders how to deal with extreme states of m…

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Ep. 139 - A Buddhist View of A.I. (It Ain't Great...) 51:34

3M ago51:34

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In light of revelations about the theft of countless authors' work by one A.I. company (guess which one), Ethan finally talks about a topic he's been requested to cover for a while: Buddhist views on artificial intelligence. He begins by positioning the conversation within the frame of View and Intention, asking the question of what "technology" is…

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Ep. 138 - Torched Teslas, Fart Noises, And Right Action Against The Oligarchy 49:46

4M ago49:46

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Ethan delves further into right action during a time of protest and chaos, using the recent examples of Tesla cars and cybertrucks being set on fire as a launching point. In The Power of Choice episode, he looked into the five precepts as guidelines for empowered and skillful action. In this episode, he looks into actions of mind as our guide: whet…

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Ep. 137 - People-Pleasing: A Buddhist View 40:34

4M ago40:34

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Ethan delves into the Bodhisattva teachings on happiness, benefitting beings, and “idiot compassion,” or what happens when compassion becomes an ego construction. How do we tell the difference between helping others in a nourishing way, on the one hand, and doing things for others that we really don’t want to do that leave us burnt out and resentfu…

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Ep. 136 - The Heart Sutra, Groundlessness, Joy, and Crumbling Patriarchy with Susan Piver 52:57

4M ago52:57

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Ethan welcomes bestselling author and Dharma teacher Susan Piver for a discussion of the groundlessness of our current world framed through her new book Inexplicable Joy: On The Heart Sutra. If you'd like to read a translation of this classic Buddhist text, you can find that on Ethan's Substack. Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author …

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Ep. 135 - The Three Lords of Materialism 52:43

4M ago52:43

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Ethan discusses the classic origins of the worldview of "Materialism," as well a framework developed by the Tibetan teacher Chogyam Trungpa called "The Three Lords of Materialism" for looking at how we can notice our tendency to chase peak experiences in the arenas of the physical world, intellectual experience, and of course, our spiritual paths. …

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Ep. 263 How to Choose Peace One Second at a Time with Vishali Shahin 41:36

5M ago41:36

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Who's running your life, really? Which inner teacher are you listening to? In the tumult of our daily lives there’s an incessant inner dialogue, with a voice of peace and a voice of chaos that competes for attention. Buddhist Biohacker Podcast: Awakening the Spirit Through Balance, Wisdom, Practice, and Trust Welcome to the Buddhist Biohacker Podca…

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Ep. 261 Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind with Kate Swick 49:39

5M ago49:39

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Welcome to the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast, where we explore pathways to spiritual awakening, self-healing, and personal transformation. Hosted by Lisa Gunshore, a Functional Ayurveda Wellness Coach, psychic medium, and dedicated spiritual practitioner, each episode blends ancient wisdom and modern insight to guide listeners on their journey of self…

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Ep. 134 - The Power of Choice: The Five Precepts as a Recipe for Transformation 52:41

5M ago52:41

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Ethan discusses a classic Buddhist concept, sīla (or shila), through the lens of knowing where to place our attention and action, knowing "what to cultivate and what to reject." Choices shift energy and energy can build power, and that power can be the difference between awakening and confusion. Ethan also argues, using the five precepts (or five m…

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Ep. 260 AI, UFOs, and The Alien Within: Bridging the Unknown in 2025 46:28

5M ago46:28

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2025, the "Nine Year," invites us to embrace transformation and renewal through introspection and spiritual growth. From the lessons of The Hermit and the wisdom of the Wood Snake to the empowerment of Led Zeppelin’s "Stairway to Heaven," this episode explores how solitude, self-discovery, and trust in the unknown can guide us home to our authentic…

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Ep. 133 - The Dharma of Film: A Complete Unknown, Or A Cesspool of Ego? with Andrew Buckland 1:00:15

6M ago1:00:15

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Ethan is joined for an insightful discussion about Dharma Art with Academy Award-winning film editor and Buddhist meditator Andrew Buckland. They discuss the practice of filmmaking and creativity more generally, as well as Andrew's path, the film A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan biopic which was Andrew's latest editing project. Finally, they discu…

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Ep. 132 - Is Mindfulness Enough (Why Study Buddhist Philosophy)? 56:05

6M ago56:05

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Ethan is joined for an insightful discussion about Entering the Study of Buddhism with the faculty of Dharma Moon's Yearlong Buddhist Studies program. Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Yearlong Buddhist Studies program (The first 6-Week module, Entering The Path, is open to all and starts January 28, 2025) a…

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Ep. 131 - The World Is On Fire 18:56

6M ago18:56

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Ethan offers a lovingkindness (metta/maitri) meditation for all who are effected by the climate crisis, and discusses why when global crises require our action, our practice might be a privilege, but it's also a necessity. The climate crisis recognizes no borders, and we are truly all in this together. Just a few links to help and get involved with…

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Ep. 130 - Five Keys To A Sustainable Meditation Practice 42:54

6M ago42:54

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Ethan discusses the difficulty with keeping a meditation practice going that is relevant for those who are new to practice as well as those who have been finding their seat for many years. He offers five keys to making your practice more sustainable this year. Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Yearlong Buddh…

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Ep 129 - The Astrology of 2025 (Not A Chapter, A Whole New Book) with Juliana McCarthy 1:04:21

6M ago1:04:21

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Ethan is joined again by friend, bestselling author, dharma practitioner and astrologer Juliana McCarthy. They discuss the various movements in astrology in 2024 and 2025 from a mindful perspective. Juliana gives her optimistic take on what is to come, calling Mid 2025 onward "Not A New Chapter, But A Whole New Book," why Ethan is praying for Star …

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Ep. 128 - Enlightened Society with David Nichtern 1:18:21

7M ago1:18:21

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Ethan is joined by Dharma Moon founder and award winning musician/composer David Nichtern for a true moment of Nichternity. They engage in a wide-ranging discussion (the only kind they know how to have) about Wicked, Ariana Grande, Ethan's issue with musicals, the death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, the Kaliyuga or "dark ages," fear of impermanence,…

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Ep. 127 - Conspirituality: Compassion Down The Rabbithole with Derek Beres 56:26

7M ago56:26

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Ethan is joined by health journalist and podcaster Derek Beres to discuss the dominance of misinformation in the health, wellness and spiritual spaces, and how we might be able to understand and converse with the people—and the parts of ourselves—that have gone "down the rabbithole." Derek Beres is a multi-faceted author, speaker, and podcaster bas…

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Ep. 126 - Rock-Bottom Individualism and The Possibility of Sangha 42:27

8M ago42:27

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Ethan discusses the addiction concept of "rock-bottom" and how that concept can be transposed onto the worldview of individualism and individual power. In what ways, from a Buddhist standpoint, is individualism healthy and necessary? In what ways is it confused? Can we transition to a more collective or community-oriented worldview, and what is the…

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Ep. 125 - After The Apocalypse 33:04

8M ago33:04

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Ethan shares thoughts in the aftermath of the shocking (to him, at least) results of the US presidential election. Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Yearlong Buddhist Studies program and Mindful Meditation Teacher Training. Check out the free talk on Grief and Heartbreak, "The Gift of a Broken Heart" with Br…

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Ep. 124 - "Does It Count?" - Cortland Dahl on Short Meditation, Mindful Living, And Feeling Allergic To Religion 50:43

9M ago50:43

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Ethan talks to author, Dharma teacher, and scientist Cortland Dahl about his new book A Meditator's Guide To Buddhism. They discuss research on short meditation sessions, mindful living, and touch on the meaning of "guru" in the modern world. Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Yearlong Buddhist Studies progra…

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Ep. 123 - No But Really, We're All In This Together 33:46

9M ago33:46

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Reeling from the events of the last 10 days in Western North Carolina (which directly and tragically affected two friends who have been on The Road Home podcast), as well as close friends directly affected by the bombing and aggression in the Middle East, Ethan returns to some basic thoughts on the truth of our interdependence, and the limits of lo…

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Ep. 122 - Meditating With Anxiety (For Election Season and Beyond) 38:25

10M ago38:25

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Ethan looks at the nature of anxiety as a special-case emotion and offers a short dharma talk on working with anxiety, then guides a 15-minute lovingkindness with supportive visualization practice for working with any anxiety we might be feeling during election season or beyond. Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon, including…

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Glow Worthy with Katie Silcox 1:04:38

10M ago1:04:38

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Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the upcoming new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness. She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, is a member o…

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Ep. 121 - Why We Stereotype and How to Break Bias with Anu Gupta 52:43

10M ago52:43

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Ethan talks to author, meditation teacher, scientist and lawyer Anu Gupta about his new book Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From--and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel Them. They discuss Anu's life, how bias brought him to the brink of taking his own life, and his extensive work with organizations getting to the roots of in…

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Ep. 120 - A Buddhist Perspective on "The Shadow" and Shadow Work 35:43

10M ago35:43

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Ethan provides a dharma talk on the (originally Jungian) idea of The Shadow and the current popularization of "Shadow Work." He explores the ways that Tantric Buddhism offers to work with our more difficult and suppressed experiences, as well as the concept of treating our most difficult experience as "beautiful monsters." Check out all the cool of…

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Graceful Movement with Jennifer 52:30

10M ago52:30

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Jennifer is a classically trained ballet dancer with over 25 years of experience throughout the U.S. and Europe. After her career on stage, Jennifer moved on to a career on Madison Avenue in the advertising industry. After giving birth to twins Jennifer realised she wanted to go back to her roots, and she created The Graceful Movement . The Gracefu…

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