Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison is a Zen teacher and co-founder with his partner, Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell, of the New York Zen Center of Contemplative Care. He’s also an author, a Jungian psychotherapist, and a Certified Chaplaincy Educator.
In this episode, Koshin Paley and Eric discuss his newest book, Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up, and how ... Show More
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Why Choosing Harmony Over Truth Often Leaves You With Neither | Dr. Rick Hanson
In this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson explores why choosing harmony over truth in our relationships often leaves us with neither. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychologist, relationship expert, and mindfulness teacher, Rick shares practical wisdom for navigating conflict, com ... Show More
1h 16m
Jun 16
Why You're Addicted to Thinking (And What to Do Instead) | Alex Olshonksy
In this episode, Alex Olshonsky explores why you’re addicted to thinking, nd what to do instead. Drawing from his journey through addiction, recovery, meditation, and somatic psychology, Alex argues that overthinking is often a way of avoiding difficult emotions. He explains why ... Show More
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How to Trust Life Even When It Breaks Your Heart | Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
In this episode, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer explores how to trust life even when it breaks your heart. She talks about grief, healing, and trust following the loss of her son and father. Rosemerry shares how her daily poetry practice and spiritual teachings helped her navigate pro ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2022
Living While Dying with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
“All the time I work with dying people, and only a few of them know they are dying.” On this episode of Being Well, Soto Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison joins Forrest and Rick to explore living, dying, and personal practice in the midst of our beautiful, challenging, mess ... Show More
58m 40s
Feb 2023
Ep. 201 – Koshin Paley Ellison
<p>Koshin Paley Ellison joins Sharon for Episode 201 of the Metta Hour speaking about his new book, <em>Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion.</em></p><p><strong>Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your fir ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2024
11 Ways To Overcome Loneliness
In recent years, loneliness has been recognized as a growing public health concern. Its impact is likened to that of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, affecting countless individuals worldwide, spanning diverse backgrounds in terms of income, race, religion, and other social demograph ... Show More
28m 14s
Mar 2024
Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into "Little Shmoos"
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>A Buddhist psychiatrist (and one of the key players in Dan's meditation career) talks about the overlap between Freud and the dharm ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2021
Meditation | Science, Soul & Practice
<p>Today’s episode is special, it’s a unique meditation deep dive that brings together the deep, research-driven insights from Daniel Goleman, best known for his work on Emotional Intelligence, as well as his book, Altered Traits. Daniel takes us into the science behind meditatio ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2023
Breaking Free from the Burden of Regret
Do you find yourself ruminating on regret? Are the "what ifs" and "if onlys" taking over your thoughts? Is regret preventing you from living a life of fulfillment, joy, and greater health - both mental and physical? If so, then it’s time to take control. Regret can rob us of our ... Show More
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<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>We've all got parts of our personality or our past that we're ashamed of. We might refer to these parts of o ... Show More
