Zen Sammich

This episode is YOUR roadmap to make 2025 the best year of your life.Answer these 7 questions to live the life you want this coming year.___________________________Help support the show! Make a donation at zensammich.com or wherever you are listening now.Note: If you donate through the Red Circle link, yes, it works too! BUT, it will be anonymous. The show won't know who donated and we can't give you a shoutout on a future episode.For a shoutout on the show, please go through PayPal at zensammich.com and let us know who you are. Thanks!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever lived in a foreign country?You don't have to move to Japan to experience a little culture shock (but it wouldn't hurt!). You can simply go to an unfamiliar place wherever you live. Point is, there is beauty, excitement, and self-discovery to be found in the discomfort of culture shock.___________________________Help support the show! Make a donation at zensammich.com or wherever you are listening now.Note: If you donate through the Red Circle link, yes, it works too! BUT, it will be anonymous. The show won't know who donated and we can't give you a shoutout on a future episode. For a shoutout on the show, please go through PayPal at zensammich.com or patreon.com/zensammich and let us know who you are. Thanks!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 practical tips to help you chill out, let go of the attachment to specific outcomes, and actually enjoy life just as it flows.___________________________Help support the show! Make a donation at zensammich.com or wherever you are listening now.Note: If you donate through the Red Circle link wherever you are listening, it works too! BUT, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, please go through PayPal at zensammich.com or patreon.com/zensammich.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Look in the metaphorical mirror and try to view yourself as others see you.If you are brutally honest with yourself, would you marry you if you were someone else?If the answer is no, that's a problem. Let's fix it.This episode is not just about relationships, it's about using “Would You Marry You?” as a standard for becoming a better version of yourself.___________________________Help support the show! Donate through PayPal by sending to recipient zensammich@gmail.com or go to patreon.com/zensammichNote: If you donate through the Red Circle link wherever you are listening, it works too! But, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever feel the need to hit the reset button on life?It's easier than you might think because the answer is within. Just come back to 3 key elements and what they mean for YOU.___________________________Help support the show! Make a donation through PayPal or join Patreon for bonus material. Donate through PayPal by sending to recipient zensammich@gmail.com or go to patreon.com/zensammichNote: If you donate through the Red Circle link, it works too! But, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What would happen if you stopped trying to be right?Is the desire to be right all the time just as much an “attachment” as the craving for happiness, for a new job, or for the latest iphone?___________________________Help support the show! Make a donation through PayPal or join Patreon for bonus material. Donate through PayPal by sending to recipient zensammich@gmail.com or go to patreon.com/zensammichNote: If you donate through the Red Circle link, is works too! But, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You can't control whether or not it rains, but you CAN control what you do with your time when it does.Changing your life is simply a matter of changing your perspective and CHOOSING what is important to focus on. Here are 3 questions to ask yourself to help facilitate that change.___________________________Help support the show! Make a donation through PayPal or join Patreon for bonus material. Find out how by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through the Red Circle link, is works too! But, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you someone who always finds a way, or someone who can never seem to catch a break? Do you see yourself as a winner or a loser? Whatever you believe about yourself is more than likely to be the result."You Live What You Believe You Are" explores the concept that whatever your identity is, that's what controls your life.You can use this to your advantage. Change what you believe about yourself and you will change your reality.___________________________Help support the show! Make a donation through PayPal or join Patreon for bonus material. Find out how by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through the Red Circle link, is works too! But, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some rewards happen in a linear way - if you save up to buy a new car, eventually you will get there - but things that exist only in your mind (e.g., confidence, satisfaction and happiness) are paradoxical. The harder you try, the further away you become from your goal.___________________________Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What makes you flinch? A cold shower? The idea of starting your own business? Talking to someone you are attracted to? Walking away from a relationship?In this transformational episode, I challenge us all to embrace what scares us, knowing in our hearts that it is something we should do.___________________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Let go of the way you would like things to go." - Andee Scarantino As your experience is happening, just be in it. That sounds easy enough, but why is it so difficult to do?Andee Scarantino returns to Zen Sammich and, of course, she doesn't hold anything back. Her transparency is not only refreshing, it actually demonstrates the point she is making: To be WHEN you are more than who you think you are supposed to be. Check out Andee's amazing writing athttps://viewfromtheroof.substack.com/Or her coaching and classes atgetthefuckoff.com, where you can “Change Your Life. Keep Your Personality.”____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Finding your "purpose" in life is a concept that is far too often misunderstood.You don't find it out there in the cosmos somewhere. You create it. Here's how you go about compiling your diversified purpose portfolio in life.____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Most people do not know what they want in their life. They're just drifting from day-to-day." - Mimi BlandHow do we stop drifting? Well, the questions you ask yourself are of critical importance.Best selling author of "The Answer is You," Mimi Bland, discusses why we don't allow the things we truly want to happen and how to start "being the scientist of your own life."Find out more or pick up a copy of "The Answer is You" at mimibland.london.____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Exercise is usually not much fun. Even when it IS enjoyable, it remains a challenge.The mental exercise contained within is something that EVERYONE should engage in. And just as form is significant during physical exercise, the WAY you do this one is critically important.____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Have some fun, do some good, and just don't bore me.”Earl Bridges embodies that mantra for life and then some.He is a “philanthropologist,” meaning that in his PBS TV show, “The Good Road,” he travels the world unearthing stories about people who are doing good without any concern for their well-being.From stories about filming in places of civil unrest to almost getting ‘smushed' by the world's largest elephant in Kenya, this is a don't-miss episode.Follow his adventures on The Good Road here: https://www.youtube.com/@thegoodroadtvVisit Earl's other affiliated websites here: earlbridges.com goodallover.tv____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We hear the philosophy “embrace your mistakes” or “failure is the path to success” all the time.Maybe. But, it still sucks to fail. Failure is painful no matter how much cheerleading we give ourselves or receive from the sidelines.I think it's more useful to acknowledge and accept our mistakes and failures as necessary, even if a bit painful at times.The real question is: For what cause or benefit are you willing to endure a few defeats?____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bill Jordan embodies the essence of an everyday man or woman's philosopher.A radio personality for over 4 decades and a voiceover artist, with over 25,400+ days of survival (about 70-ish years or thereabouts), he is still learning, growing, and breaking personal records.Coach Mike Krzyzewski - coach of the US National Basketball Team and winner of 5 national titles with the Duke Blue Devils - knows a little something about winning in life and wrote the introduction to Bill's book “Embrace The Boom”.We talk about how to create and maintain habits in life, a few celebrity stories, and the beauty of getting older.Follow Bill on social media..,FB: https://tinyurl.com/3v79sknxIG: @bjordan729Pick up a copy of "Embrace The Boom" on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/mvxc45dc____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How can you make a connection to others with a story that's unique to you?Diane Wyzga helps women find the words they didn't know they had. She has quite a fascinating story of her own to tell as well.Truly a delightful conversation from start to finish!Visit her website at https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/Listen to her podcast - “Stories from Women Who Walk” - on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you get podcasts.____________________Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why do most of us stop drawing after childhood?Are we missing out on something by not tapping into that creative energy and curiosity?You dang right we are. In this short episode, I explore why we ever stopped drawing in the first place, the benefits of drawing, and, most importantly, how to get started doing it again.There is, of course, a bigger picture here than just drawing. The lesson here applies to your whole life as well.____________What sparks your joy?Submit a short video to Joyfest 360 by March 31, 2024 sharing your answer. More info in the episode and at: https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/joyfest-360/Visit this episode's sponsor: mandatetoelevate.com. Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2024 marks 30 years since I graduated high school. Wow!I reunited with my all-time favorite teacher from that bygone era.We discussed how people change, regrets, and the virtue of forgiveness.What would you ask your high school teacher (the ones you liked) if given the chance?Visit a sponsor of Zen Sammich: mandatetoelevate.com. Send Byron and Mariah Edgington a thank you message for supporting the show and, hey, pick up a free gratitude journal while you're there!Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What are you chasing that doesn't want to be caught?What dreams do you have that continue to be elusive?Tap into your inner Zen cowboy or cowgirl and you just might be able to catch it.Visit the sponsor of this episode: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/Check out ZS's sister podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@goingcommandowithangelaanddanaSupport the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Note: If you donate through Red Circle, it will be anonymous. I won't know who donated and can't give you a shoutout on the show. For a shoutout on the show, go through PayPal or Patreon instead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever wanted to do a TEDx Talk?It was a “bucket list” item for me, and I recently succeeded in scratching it off the list.But, I took away a few life lessons beyond the “ideas worth spreading” that I heard there.I share the why-I-did-it, how-I-did-it, and a few lessons learned from the experience in this episode.Visit the sponsor of this episode: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Detachment is not about abandoning your dreams; it's about releasing your stranglehold on how those dreams should unfold.It is better to go after the unreachable and “die on the road” than to never embark.It's about confronting the fear of the unknown head-on and saying, "You know what? I'm still going."Visit the sponsor of this episode: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/Subscribe to ZS's "sister podcast" at https://www.youtube.com/@goingcommandowithangelaanddanaSupport the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever noticed that the more choices you have, the harder it is to make a decision?Or, how about the more you focus on perfection, the more imperfections you see?In this episode, I explore 5 paradoxes that, once fully understood, may make your life a little smoother.Visit the sponsor of this episode: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever thought of starting life over? Packing up and moving to the other side of the planet?Here's something a lot of folks don't realize: You are more adaptable than you think.Take it from Janine Mitchell. She is a consultant to top executives, creator of The Executive Code™, and someone who "walks the walk, not just talks the talk." Hear how she uprooted her life and business in Manchester, England and relocated to Vietnam.Find out more at: https://changeforsuccess.co.uk/Follow her on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-mitchell-change-for-successVisit the sponsor of this episode: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you haven't met Angela DiMarco and Dana Sardano yet, well, let's fix that. Your life is about to get a whole lot better.They are the cohosts of the podcast Going Commando, as well as being authors, artists, and book publishers. There might even be a mafia connection there, who knows?!We discuss everything from manifestation and woo woo to cosmic alignment and Ubuntu. Already one of my favorite episodes, but be forewarned, a little bit of salty language in this one.Check out their Going Commando podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@goingcommandowithangelaanddanaFor books that Dana and Angela have written and published: https://phenom-publishing.com/For some AMAZING artwork and everything else Dana and Angela do: https://www.ubuntufishgallery.com/Visit the sponsor of this episode: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you were asked, "What are your three rules for life?" - What would you come up with?I came up with my 3. Feel free to disagree or revise and improve upon them.Visit the sponsor of this episode: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At what age in life do you finally figure it all out?Everything is in the right place: You understand the world and your place in it, dreams accomplished, marriage and 401K intact, villains vanquished... ahhh, you can now rest and enjoy the time remaining.Yeah, that. How old are you when that happens?Zen Sammich contributes two yen's worth of advice on the topic in this episode to begin Season 4!This episode is sponsored by: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/You can also support or sponsor the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you read the news everyday?If so, how does reading or watching the day-to-day news affect your mood?Also, why do it exactly? To stay informed? I'm all for education and staying smart, but I'm also all for good mental health and less stress about things beyond my control.So, I did an experiment and I quit the news for 30 days. Here's what happened…This episode is sponsored by: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you good at talking to people?Most of us do ok, but are there any situations that make you feel awkward? Like, talking to children or very opinionated people?Here are some tips, techniques and mindsets from some of the best: A stand-up comedian, a multi-topic podcast producer and co-host, a youth empowering "Queen of Goofiness," and a moderator of public forums on frequently sensitive topics.A star-studded, idea-packed episode to help us all become better at communicating, listening, and talking to (almost) anyone.This episode is sponsored by: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yep, I've narrowed it down to just 5.What do you think you need to work on to become a better YOU?Zen Sammich currently survives by way of donations and sponsorship. And every little buck helps, even just $5!You can support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Becoming great at anything is not reserved for the select few. It is available to ALL of us.Self-improvement in any area is not a stroll in the park. It takes dedication and effort. But in this 12 minute episode, I breakdown 3 essential steps to achieving legendary status at anything. I even throw in a little Zen toward the end to sweeten the deal.Zen Sammich currently survives by way of donations and sponsorship. And every little buck helps, even just $5!You can support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What tools do you use to cope with your fears? Could you take a tragedy and turn it into something positive?How might a traumatic event affect the relationships in your life?Chris Maliszewski, a mass shooting survivor and co-founder of the Walking Tall Movement, discusses the variety of ways in which we navigate, learn, and grow from trauma and adversity.Check out his organization's website at walkingtallmovement.comFollow Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-maliszewski-20190061/Zen Sammich currently survives by way of donations and sponsorship. And every little buck helps, even just $5!You can support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you the same person you were 10 years ago? Probably not. How about 10 hours ago? 10 minutes?!And what story do you believe in? Is it the same story you were fed as a child or did the story and you evolve into something else?Big discussion with awesome people. Transformational coaches and podcasters, Andee Scarantino and Zen Benefiel, join the conversation about discovering insight, whether through a mystical experience or by being left alone at an airport.Truth can be found in a variety of places and from a variety of sources. Where did you find YOUR truth?Find out more about Andee Scarantino atgetthefuckoff.comviewfromtheroof.substack.comYou can find Zen Benefiel atbethedream.comzenbenefiel.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ZenBenefielZen Sammich currently survives by way of donations and sponsorship. And every little buck helps, even just a $5er!You can support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever try to quiet your mind, and it keeps going in every random direction except still?Ever try to think of nothing to no avail? Of course, you human being, you!But who is observing your thinking mind while it is running amuck?Oh, yeah, that's you too.Gaining some understanding of your “two minds” is key to cultivating and improving your mental self-discipline.Zen Sammich currently survives by way of donations and sponsorship. And every little buck helps, even just a $5er!You can support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever feel guilty for NOT feeling something when you think you should?So, when is it ok to just "not feel?" Zen Sammich currently survives by way of donations and sponsorship. And every little buck helps, even just a $5er!You can support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“You can spray Lysol on a dog turd and it's still a dog turd."- Mike AshabranerBelieve it or not, there is a lot of Zen in redneck wisdom.Financial coach, Mike Ashabraner, and I discuss Redneck Zen, the importance of good mentors, and what we have each learned from ours. Find out more about Mike at redneckfinancialcoach.comFollow at https://www.linkedin.com/in/redneck1/Check out the Hounds of Business Community at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hounds-of-business-happy-hour/This episode is sponsored by: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you know who you can trust and who is unhealthy for you?Short and sweet in this 10 minute episode - the five types of people you should avoid or distance yourself from in life.This episode is sponsored by: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What are the highs and lows of a cross-cultural, multi-lingual marriage?I gave my wife a glass of wine and pressed record for a special in-house family edition of Zen Sammich!This episode is sponsored by: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Does intentionally having fewer opinions make you smarter?It just might.Check out our sponsor: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What would you say if someone asked you, “What's your heart's mission?”Raquel “Raqi” Flores is clear about hers. She shares her inspiring story that isn't over by a long shot, as well as the value of honesty and remaining humble in the process of overcoming life's obstacles.Check out Raquel Flores Connection Corner LIVE every Saturday at 11am EST on LinkedIn and YouTube.Join her nearly 50K followers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-raqi-flores/If you're not on Linkedin, check out her show live on Saturdays here:https://www.youtube.com/@raquelfloresconnectioncornerPlease consider supporting Zen Sammich with a small donation (even $5 helps!) through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.To inquire about becoming a sponsor of the show, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you have too much “stuff” in your life or just the right amount?When asking this, the question really becomes: What truly matters to you?Minimalism isn't about giving up the stuff you enjoy in your life. It's actually about making more room for the things you truly enjoy.“It's about finding the right balance between having what you need and truly enjoying what you have.”Check out our sponsor: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When faced with life's difficulties, have you ever asked, “Why me? What did I do to deserve this?”Surely, most of us have at some point.Coach and best-selling author of “The Power Within” and “Mind 2.0,” Anurag Rai, tells the fascinating story of a series of unfortunate circumstances that eventually led him to ask that same question.But, it was also at this point that he found the superhuman inside. He changed the question and asked, “Why NOT me?”Learn more at https://www.superhumaninyou.com/You can support Zen Sammich through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.To inquire about becoming a sponsor of the show, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An enigmatic saying rooted in traditional Zen goes this way: “If you see the Buddha on the road, kill him.” This saying essentially means, “Don't get too attached to the idea of having all the right answers.”A little bit different, somewhat more “academic” look at Zen in this episode. Yet, amongst the jargon and history lesson, there is a down-to-earth practical message to take away as well.Check out our sponsor: https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you reconcile simplicity with living life to the fullest? Do those two concepts need reconciling at all?I ask prolific author and arguably the doppelgänger for Dos Equis's “Most Interesting Man in the World,” Joseph Carrabis, that question among many others.We discuss Zen and the art of writing, cooking and living a full life of simplicity.You can find out more about Joseph and purchase one of his many books, including his latest entitled, “The Shaman,” here: https://josephcarrabis.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you were to look in the mirror each morning and ask, “Do I feel good about what I'm doing today?” would your answer be “yes” more often than “no”?To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you have control over your emotions?Do you suppress them out of a desire to be "strong" or (for guys) "manly"? Or, on the other end of the spectrum, do they overwhelm you? Do you cry over spilt milk?When you master your emotions and guide them in a good direction, they become an asset rather than a liability.Daniel Gasser discusses how we can utilize our emotions in a positive way. He is a coach for men, helping them to become better men who are both, in touch with and in control of, their emotions.Follow Daniel at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgasser-empowers-men/Find out more about what he does at https://danielg.online/Also, you can get help with an alcohol problem through one of his programs here: https://quitthebottle.com/To inquire about sponsoring Zen Sammich, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com with "sponsorship" in the subject line.You can also support the show through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From the daily grind to pursuing dreams and goals of things you don't actually enjoy doing, it's time to let go of chasing identities and instead embrace the things in life you truly enjoy doing.Support the show through the link to Red Circle, if available where you are listening; or, find out about other ways to support the show by going to zensammich.com.Or, to sponsor the show, send an email to zensammich@gmail.com for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever thought about starting a podcast?Syya Yasotornrat, founder of Brilliant Beam Media, joins Zen Sammich to discuss the joys and woes of podcasting (spoiler alert: there are more highs than lows). She even shares a worthwhile Zen tip about humility.https://www.brilliantbeammedia.com/Zen Sammich needs your support to pay the bills!You can support the show through the link to Red Circle, if available where you are listening; or, find out about other ways to support the show by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why isn't the pace of life slowing down?We have smartphones, automation, AI, and cars that drive themselves. That should mean we have to work less, right?Then, why aren't we?Two roads diverged. One leads to burnout and the other to peace of mind. It's ultimately up to you which path you take.A “Zen Slider” (shorter Zen Sammich episode) on the merits of living slowly.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do we lose kindness as we age? Is the world getting meaner? Or does it just happen to us individually as we get older?More importantly, how do we fix it?Accountant turned author, Tammy Hader, has some great advice, gleaned from her experience of rediscovering her kindness.Her book is “Walking Old Roads: A Memoir of Kindness Rediscovered”Find out more about Tammy and her book at tammyhader.com.Zen Sammich needs your support to pay the bills!You can support the show through the link to Red Circle, if available where you are listening; or, find out about other ways to support the show by going to zensammich.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zen-sammich/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy