Oren Jay Sofer leads retreats and workshops on mindful communication and meditation at retreat centers and educational facilities around the United States. He is the founder of Next Step Dharma and Mindful Healthcare and he holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University. In this episode, he and Eric discuss his new book, Say What You Mean: ... Show More
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How to Live Gratefully When Life Isn’t Going Your Way with Kristi Nelson
In this episode, Kristi Nelson discusses how to live gratefully when life isn’t going your way. She explores how to learn to cultivate unconditional gratitude – appreciating life itself, even amidst difficulty, aging, or illness. Kristi shares insights from her cancer journey, ex ... Show More
54m 42s
Nov 21
The Three Levers of Change: How to Shift Your Mindset, Motivation, and Methods for Success with Jim Kwik
In this episode, Jim Kwik explores the three levers of change and how to shift your mindset, motivation, and methods for success. Jim shares his journey overcoming a childhood brain injury and how he discovered practical methods to drive change. He also introduces his “brain an ... Show More
57m 54s
Nov 17
How To Let Go of Self-Doubt and Transform Your Life with Elena Brower
In this episode, Elena Brower explores how to let go of self-doubt to transform your life. She shares her journey to sobriety, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of apology and inner safety. Elena discusses how Zen practice and guiding principles can foster heali ... Show More
51m 8s
Mar 2022
How to Argue Better | Oren Jay Sofer
<p><strong>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>This episode dives into our archives to revisit the notion of communication as a learnable skill. Often so ... Show More
54m 47s
Nov 2023
Inviting Devotion Into Mindfulness Practice, with Oren Jay Sofer and Sean Fargo
<p>Devotion is not a quality that’s often talked about in secular mindfulness. But perhaps it should be. </p><p>Devotion can be an inspiring means of getting out of our heads, out of our own way, and connecting to our own hearts and communities. It need not be reserved for the di ... Show More
23m 17s
Nov 2023
How To Be Less Anxious and More Useful in a Chaotic World | Oren Jay Sofer
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Buddhist strategies for navigating tumult— and even becoming a node of sanity amidst it all.</p> <p><br /></ ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2024
Living with a Courageous Heart in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Oren Jay Sofer
The pace of change is speeding up and much of the news we receive is alarming. More than ever, we need the inner reflections and meditations that help us connect with our capacities for clarity, bravery and openheartedness. This is what Tara explores with Oren Jay Sofer, in his b ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2023
917: Training Your Mind For Better Focus, Energy, and Willpower with Oren Jay Sofer
<p>Oren Jay Sofer shares how to engage contemplative practices to improve your focus, energy, and quality of life. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>— YOU’LL LEARN — </strong></p><p>1) The five-item list that will help you focus better. </p><p>2) How to be unstoppable in t ... Show More
47m 6s
May 2021
How To Master The 3 Ways To Influence People - Michael Beckwith
In this talk, Michael Beckwith, Founder and Spiritual Director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, shares the purpose of life and why you should activate it. He teaches us about the spiritual nature of influence and its different types: overt, covert, and subliminal infl ... Show More
25m 34s