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The Case for "Doing Nothing" in a Time of Crisis | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren
Episode 266
At a time of multiple, mutually-reinforcing dumpster fires, meditation can seem counterintuitive. Instinctively, many of us might prefer to rush to t…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai
Episode 265
In Buddhism/meditation circles, desire or wanting is often considered a no-no. But is this line of thinking sometimes taken too far — or simply misun…
5 years, 8 months ago
The Brain Science of Enlightenment | Rick Hanson
Episode 264
Today we're going to nerd out about what enlightenment (or, if that word is triggering, let's just call it "high doses of meditation") can do to your…
5 years, 8 months ago
The Buddha's Four-Part Strategy for "Ultimate Happiness" | Sally Armstrong
Episode 263
"Mindfulness" has become a buzz phrase. There are books on mindful parenting, mindful lawyering, even mindful sex. But what does the word even mean? …
5 years, 8 months ago
Why We're All Suffering from Racial Trauma (Even White People) -- and How to Handle It | Resmaa Menakem
Episode 262
It's easy to think of racism as a virus that lives in your head. But my guest today makes a compelling case that it also lives, in very profound and …
5 years, 8 months ago
Can Faith Be Useful - Even for Atheists? | Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
Episode 261
Faith is a loaded word in some circles, but in this episode, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel makes her case for it - in ways that might surprise you. We als…
5 years, 8 months ago
The Science of Happiness | Emiliana Simon-Thomas
Episode 260
In this episode, at this fraught moment in history, we're bringing on a leading scientist to help us tackle one of the most pernicious misconceptions…
5 years, 8 months ago
How You Can Help Transform America's Racial Karma | Dr. Larry Ward
Episode 259
What can you, as an individual, do to help break the cycles of rage, pain, fear, and violence that continue to grip America - and many other parts of…
5 years, 8 months ago
Why Your Bad Habits (and Addictions) May Be Getting Worse - and How Mindfulness Can Help | Dr. Jud Brewer
Episode 258
Do you find yourself overeating during this stressful time? Maybe drinking or smoking more than you would like? What about shopping or gambling? And …
5 years, 8 months ago
The Dharma of Harriet Tubman | Spring Washam
Episode 257
I had always known Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, repeatedly risking her own life to lead slaves out of the South. But in…
5 years, 9 months ago