Why are so many of us having such weird dreams these days? How do we successfully interact with family members while on lockdown? Are we all experiencing some sort of trauma? These are just some of the questions with which we grapple during this discussion with Dr. Mark Epstein. It is no exaggeration to say that Mark has played a pivotal role in my life. My ... Show More
Oct 30
When the News Feels Like Too Much, Try This | Sharon Salzberg
Buddhist advice on taking care of yourself so you can take care of the world, including what to do with your outrage, and why looking for the good on purpose isn't denial. The news is painful right now. And for most of us, the options we reach for — doom-scrolling, rage-posting, ... Show More
38m 33s
Oct 28
How To Stop Fixing Yourself | Ayya Santacitta
Buddhist advice on the feeling of "I'm not enough," the voice that says "if I don't do it, no one will," and tolerating uncertainty without impatience. Santacitta Bhikkhuni trained as a nun in England & Asia, primarily in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and has also received teachings ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 26
How To Stay Sane, Rested, and Useful During Hard Times | Katherine May
Winter is coming. The author of Wintering on weathering the cold, dark seasons, literally and otherwise, with rituals, cold-water swimming, reading in the middle of the night, and a lesson from a hibernating dormouse. Katherine May is the New York Times bestselling author of Wint ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2021
How to Get Over Yourself with Dr. Mark Epstein
<p>Mark Epstein, M.D. is a psychiatrist who has written numerous books about the integration of the Buddha's teachings into psychotherapy. He joins Kate and Oliver this week to discuss trauma, meditation, the ego, and how we can all get over ourselves.</p><p>Executive Producers: ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2022
Dr Mark Epstein: Buddhist Wisdom Meets Western Psychiatry
<p>Do you wish to lead a life where both your voice and vision for the future can be realised? Joining Sarah Grynberg is American psychiatrist, spiritual teacher and author, Dr. Mark Epstein. In this inspirational conversation, Sarah and Mark discuss his journey for personal mean ... Show More
54m 53s
Sep 2023
Spiritual Bypassing With Dr. Mark McNear
We are joined again with therapist Dr. Mark McNear to discuss what spiritual bypassing is and how important it is to understand the whole person. Dr. Mark McNear, a licensed clinical social worker, and author of the book Finding My words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently A ... Show More
28m 18s
May 2022
147. My Backstory Interview from Mark Goulston
Dr. Mark Goulston and I discuss my experience with psychedelics, (im)patience, purpose, life patterns, and pretending you’re blind, as well as concepts like surgical empathy, coping (instead of healing), psychological adhesion, the {horror—terror—don't panic} trifecta, and how Ay ... Show More
51m 5s