176 - Working with our Propensities

In this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja in an avalanche in Pakistan. Starting with Richard Dawkins' reminder that "we are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones," I refl ... Show More

In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own human experiences. I highlight key lessons such as the danger of numbing ourselves with comfort, akin ... Show More

In this episode, I explore the concept of being "already whole" by examining two seemingly contradictory Buddhist stories: the Golden Buddha and peeling an onion. The Golden Buddha story suggests we are inherently valuable, covered by layers of conditioning, while the onion story ... Show More

I explain the idea behind the podcast and how I intend to proceed. I also talk about how often I will be able to create episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Hi Girl's! Welcome back to another episode! This week the girl's sit down to discuss all of the realisations they have had this year so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

For our first episode in the new year, a reflection on how we spend our time. What we devote our life to, and the roads we choose not to take. A conversation with Ira Glass.Tickets for the Search Engine live showSupport the show 

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<span>In the first episode of the year, the ladies tell you how to be "that girl," discussing Aristotelian ethics and the mind vacuum of TikTok along the way. Digressions include the best tweets of 2021, the biggest wave in the world, and a potential sponsorship that made us viol ... Show More

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The first Unlocking Us podcast is here! Along with the excitement of sending this into the world, I’m feeling equal doses of fear, awkwardness, and vulnerability. In this episode, I talk about my strategy for staying in tough first times versus tapping out and shutting down. When ... Show More