Jun 24

207 - Be a Lamp Unto Yourself

In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I explore what it means to “be a lamp unto yourself.” Drawing from personal stories, including my time teaching paragliding, and Buddhist teachings on wisdom, I reflect on the journey from seeking external guidance to cultivating t ... Show More

32m 31s

Jun 17

206 - Right Intention

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Eightfold Path by diving into the second aspect of wisdom—Right Intention. We explore how intention functions like a compass, helping us navigate life with purpose and clarity. Rather than reacting habitually, Right Intention in ... Show More

25m 55s

Jun 10

205 - Right View

In this episode, I share the audio recording of a Dharma talk I gave during one of our Sunday Zoom calls. The topic is Right View, the first step on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. Inspired by the book Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, I explore the nature of truth and how we relate to it ... Show More

30m 28s

May 2020

Songs Giving Us (Much Needed) Life

Talking about race can get real heavy, real fast. Listening to music is one way people have been lightening the mood and sorting through their feelings. So this week, we're sharing some of the songs that are giving all of us life during this especially taxing moment. Learn more a ... Show More

23m 8s

Jan 2023

The Journey of Life Through Songs with Frank Turner

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How his songs represent some of his values, like kindness and how we need to remember to be more kind in our interactions with each other. Learning persistance and his drive to keep going and never give up when faced with difficulty. Why he wrote th ... Show More

42m 43s

Apr 2023

Little Things in Life That Make it Worth Living (Part 2)

A feel good episode all about the little things in life that make it worth living. I did an episode like this last year and it was a listener favorite, so I’m bringing it back for a part 2 to talk about even more little things that I love in life.

28m 20s

Feb 2023

The Ever-Living Fire: Explained

My band Slumbering Sun releases The Ever-Living Fire today, on 2/24! This is a project composed with the themes of amor fati and embracing a world of eternal change. I wanted to tell all of you the story of how this band came into existence, how it fits into my story, and what it ... Show More

35m 45s

Dec 2019

#12 My Love Story With Music

#journeyswithelliott ep.12. Today we kick back and talk about one of the biggest passions I have in life - music. We discuss how I found music, and how my taste has evolved. We also talk about current important topics in life right now, such as political correctness, fat-shaming, ... Show More

36m 56s

Aug 2022

Vivre vite

«Quand je me demandais ce qui m'avait poussée à me tourner vers cette musique-là, je me disais que c'était ce que ça me faisait dans la tête, mais aussi dans le ventre. Un truc sexuel», écrivait Ann Scott dans Superstars, qui raconte les passions féminines sur fond de techno des ... Show More

28m 53s

Feb 2024

1055: Dancing at The Get Down by Cat Wei

Today’s poem is Dancing at The Get Down by Cat Wei. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Recently, my seventy-three-year-old father called to tell me how much fun he had at a local dance club. I was envious. He used to swim daily, but after he ... Show More

6m 4s

Apr 2021

Stop Wasting Your Time

Hi yall! In this episode Tori and I talked about living a life with intention because it is so easy to distract ourselves until we wake up and wonder where the time went...

9m 57s

Dec 2023

Unlocking the Soul's Rhythm: A Journey into Manifestation, Music, and Jungle Living

In our latest episode, we dive deep into the question: What Is The Beat Of Your Soul? 🎶 We've got the incredible Oisin Lunny from Audio Talks joining us, and trust us, you don't want to miss this one, as he asks us some searching questions and gets to the root of our why. Buckle ... Show More

48m 12s

148 - The Dance Of Life