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ZC 2143: Discerning the Voices in Your Mind
If you sit quietly for even a few moments, you'll notice that your mind is rarely silent. Thoughts arise, opinions appear, and sometimes it feels like there's an entire panel discussion happening…
ZC 2142: Tricycle Tuesday - Slow Down, Take Your Seat - A Meditation by Ayya Santacitta
Hey, my friend. It's been a while since we have had an actual meditation. So today I thought I would combine the best of two worlds; meditation and Tricycle Tuesday. :0) This one was written by Ayya…
ZC 2140: Journey to Inner Stillness: A Conversation with Manal El Ramly (R)
My guest today is Manal El-Ramly, author of Transcending Anxiety: From Fear to Freedom, TEDx speaker ('Why You Don't Need to Search for Your Purpose'), creator of the Mattain Method, and a beloved…
ZC 2139: Tricycle Tueday - Connecting with the Root of Our Being
In this episode of Zen Commuter, I share reflections inspired by a recent Tricycle article on connecting with the root of our being. Lately, I've been reminded that the places, roles, and things we…
ZC 2138: Running on Empty? Cool.
Many people feel that low energy is something to be conquered. If you're feeling a little lackluster, something must be off, or wrong. Guess what? I used to think that too. As recently as today.…
ZC 2137: The Metaphors That Shape Our Lives
Drawing inspiration from a recent Tricycle magazine article, this episode explores the powerful metaphors we unconsciously use to describe our lives—and how they influence the way we suffer, grow,…
ZC 2136: Why Won't My Mind Stop Thinking?
One of the most common meditation frustrations is the belief that something is wrong when the mind keeps thinking. In this episode, we gently bust one of the biggest myths about meditation: that a…
ZC 2135: Five Ways Meditation Builds Quiet Confidence
In today's episode of Zen Commuter, we explore how meditation naturally builds confidence—not through positive thinking or self-improvement, but through familiarity with ourselves. As we sit and…
ZC 2134: Meditation Myths - Am I Meditating Right?
It is a new year, meaning there are plenty of people reworking their current practice, or starting one fresh. Regarding both of these groups, it's going to be helpful to wipe away any misperceptions…
ZC 2133: Tricycle Tueday - What is Right Speech by Sensei Dhara Kowal
Hey my good friend, thanks for coming back to another episode of Zen Commuter. Today, upon returning from a hiatus, I thought it would be a perfect day to talk about Right Speech. And the best way to…
ZC 2132: The Practice of Staying: Meditation as a Companion in Grief
As we say farewell to another year, I'm reminded that there are many times in our lives when we must say goodbye. Many of those moments are unplanned, like the loss of a loved one, a dear pet, or…
ZC 2131: Feeding Your Soul: My Chat with Jen Kalawur (Part 2)
Today I continue my warm and wonderful chat with Jen Kalawur. In this segment, we talk about the importance of listening to your intuition when it let's know what your body and mind truly need. To…
ZC 2130: Releasing Family Trauma - A refreshing Talk with Jen Kalawur (Part 1)
On today's episode, I sit down with Jennifer Kalawur, a mindful leadership coach whose work blends emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and grounded presence. Together, we explore how mindfulness…
ZC 2129: Aligning Purpose and Prosperity with Dean Patrick
In today's episode, I sit down with author and meditator Dean Patrick for a meaningful conversation about meditation, self-care, and redefining what success really means. Dean shares how his own…
ZC 2128 - Meditation, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Christopher Rivas
In this episode, we sit down with multi-hyphenate storyteller Christopher Rivas — actor, writer, Buddhist practitioner, and host of the Brown Enough podcast. We dive deep into themes of identity,…
ZC 2127: Tricycle Week Fall - How to Meditate While Raising Kids
Believe it or not, consistency is one of the hardest parts of a meditation practice; setting time each day to sit in stillness. As a single man, it's easier for me, than say, a parent with young…
ZC 2126: Tricycle Week - Winter Light: Old age Brings an Intensity of Experience by Douglas Penick
While I don't know the exact demographic of Zen Commuter listeners, I have confidence in saying that many of you are my chronological peers. To that end, today's article from Tricycle will resonate…
ZC 2125: Tricycle Week: Blind Passions: Seeing What Holds Us Back
In this episode of Zen Commuter, I read Mark Unno's essay "Blind Passions," a powerful reflection on how unseen desires shape our lives and our practice. Together, we'll explore how passion can cloud…
ZC 2124: Tricycle Week, Autumn Edition - Non-Self Storage by Christopher Rivas
While the days have yet to capture that wonderfully crisp Autumn breeze, my mailbox tells me that it is indeed Fall. Well, at least it's on its way; as evidenced by the latest edition of Tricycle…
ZC 2123: Easing a Cancer Journey with Steve Olsen
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Steve Olsen, a retired dentist who shares his powerful journey of healing and resilience. After facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis, Steve turned to…
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