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We discuss all things psychology, self-help, and Zen Buddhist philosophy. Explore relationships, healing trauma, inner-child wound recovery, and explore ways to attain inner peace. Visit MyMuddyPath.com for free resources and weekly Zen.

Michele Paiva


    • Mar 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    Dealing with Difficult People and the Three Poisons in Buddhism|Ep 44|S.4|Muddy Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 10:40


    (Please follow and rate this podcast, as it helps me continue to provide free resources- it is very appreciated) Today we are discussing the Three Poisons and Dealing with Difficult People. This is a short discussion but sometimes a concept gets right to the point. Let me know if you want me to go more deeply into this one. In this episode, we cover topics including:The Three PoisonsDelusionGreedHatredNarcissismToxic PeopleDysfunctionHow to protect yourselfFor a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com Peacefully,Michele Paiva Joyful Realization of the Source PS. Free Resources on my site-including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back)and also my free course, Happy Again, which is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.

    Muddy Path|Ep 43|S.3|Meditation for Releasing Other's Beliefs (use earbuds for binaural benefits)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 20:04


    Scroll for free resourcesHave you ever had the experience of being told that your dreams or passions were not valid? That you "should" be doing something else or would not amount to anything per someone else's opinion?Have you been betrayed by someone you loved?This meditation is all about release and accepting pure, intentional care.Let me know how you like it...(Please follow and rate this podcast, as it helps me continue to provide free resources- it is very appreciated) The last winter season show is a beautiful binaural beat meditation; use earbuds/headphones for the best experience.For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com Peacefully, Michele Paiva Joyful Realization of the Source PS.My couples program US for Couples is an economical, peace-focused path for couples looking to heal some of the past to move forward with increased intimacy and calm and for new couples looking for an alternative to premarital counseling. PPS.I have free resources,including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back)and also my free course, Happy Again, is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.

    Your Self Perception Becomes Your Reflection with Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 17:36


    (Please follow and rate this podcast, as it helps me continue to provide free resources- it is very appreciated) Today I'm discussing the four elements in Zen, the mirror that is you, and how to shift your mindset to see yourself as more empowered and valuable. For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com Peacefully, Michele Paiva Joyful Realization of the Source PS. My couples program US for Couples is an economical, peace-focused path for couples looking to heal some of the past to move forward with increased intimacy and calm and for new couples looking for an alternative to premarital counseling. PPS. I have free resources,including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back)and also my free course, Happy Again, is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.

    Your Life, Love Life and The Morbid Story of Hansel and Gretal (through the lens of Zen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 23:56


    (Please follow and rate this podcast, as it helps me continue to provide free resources- it is very appreciated)I've got some freebies below; check them out We're talking all things morbid, creepy, and Zen for your healing journey. In this episode, we cover topics including - Rekindling Love - Seeing the Empowerment after Suffering - Seek and Find Trust - Boundaries - Conscious Planning of Life, Love, and Healing.For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com Peacefully, Michele PaivaJoyful Realization of the Source PS. My couples program,US for Couples,is an economical, peace-focused path for couples looking to heal some of the past to move forward with increased intimacy and calm and for new couples looking for an alternative to premarital counseling. PPS. I have free resources,including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back)and also my free course, Happy Again, is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.

    Does Trauma Imprint On You? Understanding Trauma 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 21:11


    Does trauma imprint on you? With each year, we learn more and more about the process of trauma and healing.This is an integrated observation of trauma, imprinting and integration, and strategies from varied modalities, including a Zen Buddhist approach to working through trauma.For more resources, including my free course, Happy Again, and my Trauma Triggers Checklist, see MyMuddyPath.com

    When Your Relationship is On Autopilot; You Don't Want to Leave, But Don't Want to Stay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 13:00


    You don't want to leave. You don't want to stay.What is going on in your relationship?In this episode, I offer you a little fairytale-style story so you can explore the two characters and decide how this might fit into your life.The story touches on topics such as:CodependencyGuiltEmotional distanceMindless livingMindful LivingIntentional livingFor a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com

    Mindful Moment Meditation- Four Components of Love -

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 8:41


    For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath Learn more about my different offerings, my free course Happy Again and my weekly Zen newsletter at MyMuddyPath.com

    Four Elements to Elevate Your Love| How any relationship can get through difficult times.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 25:56


    ..In this episode, we are talking about all things self-love and relationships.Topics include:Four elements of loveThe skills to deepen your relationshipsActivities to help you foster deeper relationships free from chronic suffering.For more conversations and community about all things Zen and Recovery from trauma, visit my Instagram at @the_muddy_pathAlso, visit MyMuddyPath.com for my free course and to explore my services and offerings.

    Loving-Kindness Meditation for Valentines Day or Any Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 13:17


    A quick overview of what a loving-kindness meditation is and a short meditation perfect for Valentine's Day or any day. This is one of my favorite meditations that I do on my own. Visit me at MuddyPath.org for more.

    A Buddhist Perspective on Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 12:50


    As a Buddhist, here is my perspective on Valentine's Day and I offer ways to incorporate a more Zen approach. Visit MuddyPath.Org for more information.

    3 Perfectionism Types that You'll Want to Work On

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 10:54


    How Perfectionism Breaks You, Breaks Your Zen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 14:22


    Muddy Path|Ep32|S3|Meditation, Confidence and Clarity with Binaural Beats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 16:42


    This is a binaural beat meditation focused on releasing stress and working toward feeling inner-confidence and clarity. There is a peacefulness to owning your power and energy. There is a peacefulness to understanding you are connected to all things and having the power to draw inward what you wish, and better understand those things that you are uncomfortable with.For more MuddyPath.org

    Muddy Path|WINTER RETREAT|Day 5|Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 16:32


    The last podcast of 2022 before the new season, "Letting Go"Visit me at MuddyPath.org or MichelePaiva.com

    Muddy Path|WINTER RETREAT| Day 4|Ancestors and Lineage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 16:57


    Visit the blog by signing up at MuddyPath.org and get weekly Zen.

    Muddy Path|WINTER RETREAT| Day 3|Can You Tap Into Immeasurable Love and Why Would You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 11:38


    Muddy Path|WINTER RETREAT| Day 2|Working with Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 10:43


    Day two, working with emotions, the free winter retreat.See MichelePaiva.com for the blog "Working With Emotions" for the activities that connect to this podcast.

    Muddy Path|WINTER RETREAT|DAY 1| Foundations of Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 11:51


    Winter Retreat, Day 1. See MichelePaiva.com (blog) for lesson; search "Winter Retreat, Foundations of Mindfulness"

    Muddy Path|Ep 31|S3|Holiday Meditation for Inner Peace and Love with Binaural Beats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 17:16


    This meditation journey is for you if you've been struggling this season. Close your eyes, wear headphones, and take a magical journey that blends past, present, and fantasy.Visit MuddyPath.Org for weekly zen.

    Muddy Path|Ep 30|S.3|Your Past and Present with a Narcissistic Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 23:43


    Growing up with a narcissistic parent can be debilitating. This show is all about helping you understand that it wasn't you, it was them, more than you realize, and some tips offered in a gentle manner, to help you cope.Visit me at MuddyPath.org or MichelePaiva.com

    Muddy Path|Ep 29| Meditation for Inner-Outer Conflict with Binaural Beats for Relaxation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 22:45


    Lower your stress levels with binaural beats introduced by a short guided meditation to trigger feelings of protection and safety.

    Muddy Path|Ep 28|S3|5 Signs Your Relationship is Ending and A Zen Approach to Saving It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 14:01


    Is your relationship ending? How do you know? In this podcast, I give you five signs that your relationship might be ending and also five Zen approaches to saving it.

    Gratitude Meditation {Thanksgiving and Holiday Season 2022)}

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 64:41


    A Thanksgiving and holiday meditation for release.

    Muddy Path| Ep 27|S3| Your River of Emotions (mini lesson and meditation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 8:54


    A quick lesson in understanding your emotions through a Zen Buddhist lens, through a short mindful meditation. I hope this brings you peace as you learn to release what no longer serves you and revisit what is comforting.

    Muddy Path|HOLIDAY BINGO| Free Holiday Bingo Self-Care Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 11:40


    MuddyPathTherapy.com for the Holiday Bingo cards (in menu) It is free, fun and enjoyable.

    Muddy Path|Ep 26|S3|Insomnia Melts Away with a Meditation Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 24:26


    Can't sleep? You are not alone. Insomnia can be debilitating but there's hope; meditation has been found to be a most powerful remedy when you can't fall asleep or stay asleep.

    Muddy Path|Ep 25|S3|Where is the Real You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 13:58


    Is the false you stopping you from finding love, success, and even focusing on your health and wellness? What is the false self, and what and where is your truth? How do you reclaim your truth?

    Muddy Path|Ep24|S3|Three Blocks to Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 13:33


    There are three blocks to love that you probably have never heard of; let's discuss them and begin to manage them to your benefit. Also, visit MuddyPath.org for weekly Zen!

    Muddy Path|Ep 23| S2| Is Chemistry in Relationships Important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 18:31


    Muddy Path|Ep 22|S2|Release Pain Make Space for Peace-Binaural Beats, Use Earbuds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 60:01


    One hour of relaxation and release. Binaural Beats and a short meditation to kick it off. Use earbuds for the best experience. No podcast intro, outro, or advertising in the middle of this podcast - smooth experience. In collaboration with Narek Mirzaei Music.

    Muddy Path|Ep 21|S2|Can't Just Let It Go? Don't. 3 Tips to Truly Let Go.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 16:45


    3 tips on releasing pain and why “just let it go” is horrible advice.

    Muddy Path|Ep 20|S2| Exploring Anger| Sangha

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 17:24


    Re-recording of Breathe Sangha | exploring anger with breathing & art activity

    Muddy Path|Ep 19|S2|The Complexity of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 9:49


    Getting the love you deserve and desire, is complex; but why?

    Muddy Path|Ep 18|S2|Managing Disturbing Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 11:25


    It can be stressful to have thoughts that seem to control us; luckily most are just perceptions, and we can train ourselves to let them flow by the wayside. Visit MuddyPath.org to get weekly Zen.

    Muddy Path|Ep 17|S2| Childhood Parentification and True Self with Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 32:44


    Your true self is often lost when you have had to be the parent or when you had immature parents growing up. What does this do to you? How do you know if this happened? What happens to your True Self, and how to regain it? Let's explore.

    Muddy Path| Ep 16|S2| Heartbreak Discussion and Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 17:55


    A recent loss, an ended relationship, the death of someone close to you, struggles with family, childhood trauma surfacing, or personal health struggles; a nurturing heart-opening meditation "fusion" practice might help you.The mix of Zen Buddhism and transpersonal psychology insight can illuminate healing in a comforting and empowering way while bringing peace.MichelePaiva.com

    Muddy Path|Ep 15| Guided Meditation Sweetness of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 18:41


    A guided meditation if you've felt shame, self-loathing, or feeling stuck because of experiences in your past that feel as if they've disempowered you.Relax and give yourself at least a half of an hour to release into this guided meditation.

    Muddy Path|Ep.13|A Standing, Short Yoga Flow for Increasing Power and Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 20:50


    This short yoga flow increases power and heat; you might want to tack this onto the beginning or end of a yoga sequence or enjoy it on its own. Especially great for those with shoulder limitations. Visit MuddyPath.org

    Muddy Path|Ep.12|How Foundational Zen Can Be Applied To Life Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 20:11


    Did you ever wonder what the basic philosophies of Zen actually are? This brief discussion will outline some of the basics and how they can benefit your day-to-day living.Remember this is just a quick overview; for more please visit muddypath.org

    Muddy Path|Ep.11|Stillness Walking Meditation for Boundaries and Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 21:45


    Stillness Walking Meditation for Boundaries and Strength. This short but powerful meditation is both active and still and engages muscle and emotion. For more and lessons aligning with the podcasts, visit www.muddypath.org

    Muddy Path|Ep. 10| Short Guided Yoga Moon Salutation with Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 13:53


    A short guided moon salutation with theory interwoven. Get your yoga mat and get ready to unwind.

    Muddy Path|Ep.9|Third Noble Truth, Ending Suffering in Everyday Living

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 23:17


    From body image, dieting, and relationships to online drama, climate issues, polarized groups, and war, we are caught up in the suffering; how do we end this suffering or alleviate it? Let's look at how to manage the Third Noble Truth, Ending Suffering, right now.Visit MuddyPath.org for more.

    Muddy Path|Ep.8| Embracing Courage for Difficult Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 18:38


    Embracing difficult conversations is a necessity in life but often quite uncomfortable. The strength in approaching these conversations comes from inner strength and courage. This podcast is a combination of meditation and exploratory discussion. A zen approach to difficult conversations can help you to step into your passion and truth, with dignity and a sense of purpose.If this type of support is helpful to you, please subscribe to the podcast and also visit https://muddypath.org/ to never miss an episode and to glean free inspiration and/or lessons that align with each episode.

    Muddy Path|Ep. 7|Accepting What Is by Finding the Middle Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 18:38


    When the past or present has been turbulent, accepting what is, is challenging. In Buddhism, the middle way is a powerful resource to help us stay out of two dangerous mindsets that hold us to our trauma, stress, or conflict. Subscribe and then connect at MuddyPath.org to not miss an episode and to get free lessons that align.

    Muddy Path|Ep.6|Why Can't You Let Go? The Second Noble Path Insight.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 25:00


    The Second Noble Path offers insight into why we struggle with letting go of relationships, habits and so much more. This Zen Buddhist Psychological approach to release may be supportive to your sense of freedom. Let's connect at MuddyPath.org

    Muddy Path| Ep. 5| Short Moonlight Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 17:34


    A quick moonlight mindset-switch meditation to play before bed will help you connect to your true self and access the empowering energy already within.

    Muddy Path|Ep.4| Moving Meditation|Mountain Stillness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 20:31


    This is a short moving meditation with a focus upon the energy of stillness, and how to allow suffering to be observed and roll off of us like a mountain shrugging off the rain.

    Muddy Path-Ep. 3-Outdoor Contemplative Walk to Release Anxiety and Improve Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 21:57


    Join me on a contemplative walk that is intended to reduce anxiety by focusing on the present moment and increasing a sense of confidence.

    Muddy Path-Ep.2- Seated Moving Meditation| Diffuse Locked Stress and Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 39:06


    This is a seated discussion and moving meditation. Opening the hips and diffusing and releasing stress while understanding how we "ripen" our suffering or our healing, may help bring a shift in mindset while creating a physical shift as well.This is a practice to incorporate daily or weekly.Visit MuddyPath.org

    Muddy Path|Ep.1|Why Welcome Our Suffering?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 16:31


    I don't want you to invite suffering in, but it might be a good idea to welcome it in if it shows up. This podcast will outline why. Please visit MuddyPath.org.

    Muddy Path Intro + Trailer| Zen Buddhism and Transpersonal Psychology with Michele Paiva

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 0:54


    Get closer to love and peace while alleviating suffering.Muddy Path Intro + Trailer| Zen Buddhism and Transpersonal Psychology with Michele PaivaMuddypath.org

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