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The Most Effective Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Build Positive Habits
In this special episode, Eric coaches a listener named Tommy on the most effective strategies to overcome anxiety and build positive habits. Tommy struggles with low-level anxiety, self-doubt, and difficulty acting on healthy intentions. He knows exercise and social connection he ... Show More
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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
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So much of our happiness and well-being comes back to how effectively we’re able to communicate with others – particularly in our important relationships. But how often are we our best selves? Are we able to hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without either b ... Show More
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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
<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
<p>Mindfulness teacher Oren Jay Sofer sits with Raghu to discuss keeping our hearts open through difficult times.</p><p>In this episode, Raghu Markus and Oren Jay Sofer talk about:</p><ul><li>Oren’s path to mindfulness</li><li>The influence of Vipassana Meditation</li><li>How min ... Show More
<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
