Zen Teachings Podcast

Rudy answers a question from a subscriber regarding how to boost self confidence and be braver in uncomfortable situations

In this episode, Rudy talks with Alexios Pathenos, a former classmate and current attorney about how meditation and mindfulness helped Alexios pass the Michigan State Bar Exam. Alexios had no interest in martial arts at all and was looking for a way to overcome his challenge. He is proof that meditation helps everyone!

As a follow up to New Year's Resolution, Rudy discusses how to truly be "Happy". We often confuse this with simple pleasures. We believe that a pleasurable experience is happiness and as long as we maintain this delusion, disappointment will follow! There is a lot of material out there and there are plenty of guides. Choose happiness but first, you have to understand it!

In this talk, Rudy discusses whether or not New Year's Resolutions are important and how to implement them effectively. We all want a "better" life. Sometimes it can feel out of our control. However, we have way more to do with it than we understand. You can be the person you want to be this year! Record, revisit and crush your New Years Resolutions!

Relationships are not easy but they're worth it. They are tremendously fulfilling when you're in the right situation, but how do you know what constitutes the right situation? Should you "figure yourself out" first, or no? Here, I talk about some of the questions on this topic that I have received.

You need to use your body to stay healthy. Keep moving- all day long. No matter if it's playing with the kids, a brisk walk with the family animal or walking to work, taking the stairs instead of the elevator- all contribute to moving and staying healthy. You need to use your body to stay healthy. Keep moving- all day long. No matter if it's playing with the kids, a brisk walk with the family animal or walking to work, taking the stairs instead of the elevator- all contribute to moving and staying healthy. get out: walk, jog or have some fun Their muscles get tired easily - get kids active and moving Plan a daily walk with a loved one or favorite animal No matter if it's playing with the kids, a brisk walk with the family animal or walking to work, taking the stairs instead of the elevator- all contribute to moving and staying healthy. Healthy Living Let's talk about staying healthy - it's the staple of living! A healthy diet is a diet that helps to maintain or improve overall health. A healthy diet provides the body with essential nutrition: fluid, macronutrients, micronutrients, and adequate calories. For people who are healthy, a healthy diet is not complicated and contains mostly fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and includes little to no processed food and sweetened beverages. The requirements for a healthy diet can be met from a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods, although a non-animal source of vitamin B12 is needed for those following a vegan diet. Various nutrition guides are published by medical and governmental institutions to educate individuals on what they should be eating to be healthy. Nutrition facts labels are also mandatory in some countries to allow consumers to choose between foods based on the components relevant to health.

Why should you tell the truth? It certainly seems that lying is easier...however "easier" isn't always the right thing.

Rudy talks about the Secret to Success. It is within your reach if you are willing to put in the work!

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In this episode Rudy reads through his blog and gives his thoughts on a common phrase we all hear. No one is stronger than their environment. It is stronger than will every time. We need to be careful about who we surround ourselves with.

In this episode Rudy has a conversation with Dr. Rachel on how meditation can be helpful with motivation at the gym or with Martial Arts.

During Internal Retreat 2018, Rudy and Aaron take a break from the meditation practices to walk the grounds and answer a question one student asked.

In this special conversation Rudy speaks with Dr. Rachel on mindfulness in relationships and how it can benefit both partners and bring about a happier and healthier relationship and life. Dr. Rachel is a writer, speaker and licensed clinical psychologist with more that a decade of practice. She helps many people all around the world deal with anxiety, self-esteem issues and building better lives and relationships. If you would like to know more you can visit her website www.heydrrachel.com

This week's podcast is a first ever "Live from the mats' conversation with student Dan Bolton.

Rudy is joined again by senior student Jon Moises as they talk with active duty US Army Infantry Sergeant and senior student Aaron Kratz about how we was able to stay consistent with his practice and meditation while serving overseas. 

Rudy talks with senior student John Moises, who has practiced Martial Arts for over 15 years, about what he has learned and what Martial Arts means to himself and his family.

We discuss our annual internal retreat and the many breakthroughs that were had. Listen and learn that you can have these same breakthroughs when you focus on yourself and your personal growth and power.

Listen and learn what you already know: you are a powerful being whose only limitations are self-inflicted. Be who you want to be when you want to be that person. Learn the secrets to tapping into your inner potential.

Sometimes the key to success is simply showing up. The old saying, "fall down 9 times...get up 10" is true. Listen and learn about the importance of developing the fortitude to fall down 10,000 times and rise 10,001.

We all face conflict, in many forms. Listen and learn to respond well and be the person you want to be, no matter the circumstances.

Listen and learn how you have the power to respond well to the difficulties of life that will invariably challenge us all. Nothing hits harder than life. Luckily, you have the power to overcome anything.

Listen and learn about the various stages of meditation and how they can be broken down into understandable, distinct sections that are digestible to a novice and helpful to any long-time practitioner.

Listen and learn more about your inner worth and what lies within.

Listen and learn how your own choices affect the pulls you feel in your daily life.