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This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guest Ācārya Malcolm Smith. In this episode, hosted by Daniel Aitken, Malcolm answers questions from his Wisdom Academy course The Nine Yānas. Together, they unpack some key terms of Dzogchen such as dharmatā, dharmadhātu, and dharmakāya. Exploring the concepts of emptiness, pristine consciousness, and direct perception from a Dzogchen perspective. Malcolm and Daniel also discuss:  Vajrayana clear light;  immaculate prajñā; differences between sutra, tantra, and Dzogchen usage; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more and enroll in The Nine Yanas. Available now. Learn more and enroll in Dzogchen Ten Key Terms. Available now. Learn more about Malcolm's other works and join the sangha by visiting https://www.zangthal.com/ A Story of A Thousand (full) Moons by J V R Prasada Rao https://www.amazon.com/Story-Thousand-full-Moons/dp/B0FQCQ4HYZ Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off the Wisdom Academy Course The Nine Yanas with code WPODYana through August 21. The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Ācārya Malcolm Smith: A Dzogchen Perspective (#235) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

It takes decades to save & invest enough to be able to retire. But most people find that when the time comes, they’re unsure about what’s next. That part doesn’t take decades, unless you keep putting it off. Join our next small group program in September and Design Your New Life in Retirement. Two 1 on 1 sessions. 6 interactive group sessions. A new direction. Learn more and sign up today. Early registration ends July 31st. Limited to 10 participants. __________________________ What does it really take to design a meaningful life after full-time work? In this special “Best of” episode of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, you’ll hear brief but useful insights from guests who challenge the old story of retirement as a finish line, a reward, or a long vacation. You'll hear different perspectives on the the shift from “role to soul”, the emotional side of transition, how to build a life portfolio, why mattering may be as important as money, how connection shapes happiness, why your brain can keep growing, and how creativity can become a surprisingly powerful health habit that can enhance longevity. This episode offers a powerful reminder: retirement isn't about stepping back. It's an opportunity to step more fully into life with the courage to keep growing and contributing in new ways. ___________________________ Want to go deeper on any of these conversations? How to Live a Meaningful Life – Dave Evans Navigating the In-Between – Monique Rhodes What Do You Want Out of Life…in Retirement ? – Valerie Tiberius Design a Phased Retirement – Anna Rappaport Mattering…in Retirement – Jennifer Breheny Wallace Love & Happiness…in Retirement – Sonja Lyubomirsky Eat Your Ice Cream – Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD How to Stay Sharp in Retirement – Dr. Majid Fotuhi Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives – Daisy Fancourt _________________________ How Ready are You for Your New Life in Retirement? Take this free 5-minute assessment to identify which areas may need your attention: Not retired yet, but I want to design a meaningful life In retirement, but maybe I could use an upgrade _________________________ Other Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Also Love Best of 2025 – Part Two What If I? Best of 2025 – Part 1 The Very Best of 2024 ___________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy.

~ scroll to bottom to play Sleep Science Wisdom The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 164 ~ Whether you're seeking emotional resilience, sharper thinking, better physical health, increased creativity, or simply more energy, the path to each of these begins each night.   Here we're exploring the science of sleep wisdom: what happens while we sleep, why so many people struggle with optimal sleep and the evidence-based practices that create deep restorative rest. Discover all of our Sleep Meditations and Restorative Practices to give you a great night's sleep. Find them here inside the Juno app.   ~   Namaste 

~ scroll to bottom to play ~   r e s t o r e ~ A Guided Restorative Meditation with Progressive Muscle Relaxation 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 163 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' Restorative meditations are designed to shift your nervous system into a parasympathetic state, actively unwinding stress and tension.  These practices focus on deep, conscious breathing, mental release, and body awareness. Instead of requiring active focus or concentration, restorative meditation involves lying down completely supported, scanning your body for tension, and 'letting go of effort' to achieve deep physical and mental renewal. This style is highly beneficial for individuals dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout. It is also widely used as a sleep aid or an afternoon reset, making it ideal for those who struggle with traditional, active meditation techniques.

~ scroll to bottom to play 'Abundant Summer' A Guided Self-Love Meditation The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 162 ~ Enjoy this peek inside one of our recent livestream events and a beautiful visualization practice. Discover all of our live events + our Saturday live Meditation series inside the Juno app.   ~   This summer, I choose to celebrate who I already am. I welcome beauty. I welcome playfulness. I welcome abundance. I welcome love for myself. Let this magical season be a reminder of all that is abundant within and of you. Namaste 

Ask most farming families when succession actually begins and you'll hear a number — fifty-eight, sixty, "once the debt's down." In Episode 129 of The AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, succession facilitator James Hamilton of Cultivate Advisory offers a very different answer, and it reframes almost everything families think they know about handing on the land.James isn't a consultant who parachutes in with theory. He's a farmer first — twenty-five years on the land at Narromine with his wife Amanda — who lived through his own family's succession and came out the other side with relationships stronger, not strained. That lived experience is the spine of this conversation with Ben Law, and it's why his approach lands so differently from the usual advice.Ben and James get into the one conversation most families quietly avoid for years — the one that, left unspoken, slowly erodes relationships while everyone waits for a "better time." They talk through the difference between fair and equal, and why the families who get this right stop fixating on dollar figures and start thinking about something far more powerful. There's also a deceptively simple golden rule for parents that turns the usual planning process on its head — and spares them the heartbreak of presenting a polished plan only to watch it fall flat.You'll hear why the strongest farming families treat relationships and balance sheets as equally important, what really happens when you invite the child who "doesn't need anything" into the room, and how time itself quietly becomes either the most valuable asset on the table or the most expensive thing you waste.This one is for forward-thinking families who'd rather shape the next chapter on their own terms than have it shaped for them. Whether you're five years out or fifteen, the next gen wondering how to even raise it, or a parent who keeps putting it off, family farm succession planning starts with a single conversation — and this episode shows you how to begin it well. 

In this episode of the Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast, host Nicole Hagen unpacks the concept of vanishing caloric density and explains why it's so easy to eat more than you realize - even when you genuinely don't feel like you're eating that much.If you've ever wondered why a bag of chips seems to disappear in minutes while a balanced meal keeps you full for hours, this episode is for you. Nicole shares how understanding vanishing caloric density can help you build meals that naturally leave you feeling fuller, more energized, and better equipped to pursue sustainable weight loss.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:What vanishing caloric density isWhy your brain doesn't count calories and instead relies on cues like volume, protein, fiber, water, and chewing to regulate fullnessWhy highly processed foods make it easier to consume calories without feeling satisfiedPractical ways to increase satiety by building meals around protein, fiber, water, and volumeHow to navigate calorie-dense foods without fear, guilt, or an all-or-nothing mindsetReaching your sustainable weight loss doesn't require eliminating potato chips or never eating processed foods. It requires understanding how different foods influence your hunger, fullness, and appetite so you can make informed decisions that support your goals. When you stop relying on willpower and start working with your biology, healthy eating gets a whole lot easier.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

~ scroll to bottom to play ~ Healing The Mind: Cognitive Priming for Lasting Resilience 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 161 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' People experiencing mental ill health frequently engage in a style of thinking called “Repetitive Negative Thinking.” This style of thinking involves the tendency to have negative thoughts about the future (worry) or about the past (rumination), and these thoughts can feel uncontrollable. In the absence of a cure or effective treatment for dementia, attention has shifted towards identifying risk factors for prevention.   Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) describes self-perceived worsening of cognition despite unimpaired performance on neuropsychological tests. SCD has been associated with an increased dementia risk and steeper memory decline.   Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a transdiagnostic process that manifests across several mental health disorders associated with increased vulnerability to dementia. RNT has thus been proposed as a candidate marker of risk for dementia and, relatedly, could contribute to the manifestation of SCD.  The best measures if you are looking to support optimal cognitive functioning is to begin with your daily thoughts and the underlying beliefs that influence the thoughts you hold.

Yoga Nidra ~ Sound Garden for Healing The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 160 ~ ~ scroll down to play   Find a greater collection of Yoga Nidra practices inside the Juno app.   ~ Yoga Nidra, often translated as "yogic sleep" or "sleep with awareness," is a  guided, restorative meditation technique. It brings you into a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, allowing your nervous system to transition from a "fight-or-flight" state into deep, restorative relaxation. In this sacred healing garden, experience your 'sankalpa' or heartfelt intention for this practice, the sound garden itself, the traditional rotation of awareness, the breath as it becomes music, the healing fountain, the singing flowers, the tree of resonance, the temple bell and resting in spaciousness, golden healing light ~ all to support your healing journey. 

  ~ scroll to bottom to play ~ What Do You Overshare? 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 159 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' We've all done it. Perhaps when you've been excited to be speaking with someone, perhaps you notice that you enjoy the attention when all eyes in a group are focus on you ~ maybe its when you have that special someone's undivided attention - or maybe you've overshared as the result of having a certain affinity towards a person you've just met - or someone in a trusted long term relationship.   To overshare is to disclose an inappropriate amount of highly personal, sensitive, or confidential information. It can be to the wrong people - for example to your boss or a work colleague, in the wrong setting, - in the middle of a job interview, at a friend's party perhaps as you find yourself the center of attention yet you don't really know anyone at the party - or disclosing too much, too early as you are starting to get to know someone in a relationship. 

In this episode of the Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast, host Nicole Hagen explores an important question: Can GLP-1 medications affect your mood?While these medications are well known for reducing appetite, quieting food noise, and supporting weight loss, far less attention has been given to their potential psychological and emotional effects. Nicole takes an evidence-based, nuanced look at what researchers know so far, why experiences vary from person to person, and why conversations about mental health deserve to be part of the GLP-1 discussion.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:How GLP-1 medications work and why they may influence more than just appetiteWhat current research says about mood changes, emotional blunting, and the brain's reward systemWhy food provides more than nutrition, and how losing interest in food can create an unexpected emotional adjustmentHow rapid weight loss and identity shifts can impact mental and emotional well-beingWhy some people feel happier on GLP-1 medications while others report feeling "flat"Questions to ask yourself if you notice changes in your mood and when it's time to talk with your healthcare providerAs GLP-1 medications become increasingly common, it's important to move beyond oversimplified conversations that label them as either miracle drugs or something to fear. Whether you're taking a GLP-1 medication yourself, considering one, or simply trying to better understand a loved one's experience, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based perspective that acknowledges both the physical and emotional aspects of treatment.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

Transmuting Trauma Into Peace The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 158 ~ ~ scroll down to play ~ listen to the audio here   Find this Spiritual Healing Talk and an abundance of Spiritual Wisdom inside the Juno app.   ~ Choose for the physical manifestations of healing in thoughts and perceptions, beliefs, positive feelings, forgiveness of yourself and others ~ and as you hold privilege in knowing this is possible. This realization and the infinite knowing that every moment lived through the eyes of spiritual wonder ~ holds light and the real world presence of each glorious moment and the next.  The present moment is your healing space. It is also not without needing to address what physical manifestations of trauma have impacted you. You may have careful, sacred healing work in your outer life to accomplish, yet remember it always stems from the inner state of peace and love that you must choose to live from. This is not dependent on others, nor their treatment of you - your inner state of peace and love is based on your free will to choose that for yourself. If you would like my help in transmuting past trauma into peace, please reach out to me: 

In this episode of the Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen answers four listener-submitted questions covering some of the most talked-about topics in nutrition and wellness right now: creatine, the viral "bean diet," GLP-1 medications and mood, and how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of measuring progress.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:Whether creatine is only beneficial for heavy lifters or if women can benefit from taking it tooThe research behind creatine supplementation for muscle health, strength, and agingWhy the viral "bean diet" may be helping some people lose weight The role fiber plays in satiety, blood sugar regulation, and sustainable weight lossWhether GLP-1 medications can affect mood and why some people report feeling emotionally different while taking themWhy scale and measurement fluctuations can feel emotionally charged and how to develop a healthier relationship with progress Practical ways to separate your worth and effort from the number you see on the scaleIf you've ever wondered whether you need the latest supplement, questioned a viral nutrition trend, or felt discouraged when your progress didn't look the way you expected, this episode will leave you feeling informed, reassured, and better equipped to navigate your weight loss journey with more nuance and self-compassion.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

Chill Pretty is more than a boutique. It is a one-stop salon, boutique, and community space built around style, connection, and making women feel welcomed. On this episode of the Whiskey and Wisdom Podcast, Chris Kellum and Tyler Yaw are on location in Surf City, North Carolina with Amber and Michelle, the owners of Chill Pretty Boutique. Chill Pretty is more than a boutique. It is a one-stop salon, boutique, and community space built around style, connection, and making women feel welcomed. Amber shares how her longtime hair career led her to open a small two-chair salon with a boutique attached, and how rapid growth pushed the business into a larger space. Michelle shares how their partnership formed organically as neighbors and turned into a thriving local brand. In this conversation, we talk about building a salon and boutique business, creating a strong community culture, weekly yoga, supporting military families, buying trips to the Vegas market, boutique inventory strategy, Surf City business growth, loyal customers, Black Friday events, and what success really looks like when you are leading a team and serving your community. Whether you love small business stories, boutique fashion, salon culture, Surf City, Topsail Island, or local entrepreneurship, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how Chill Pretty Boutique is growing with intention. Follow Chill Pretty Boutique online and visit them in Surf City, NC. Subscribe to Whiskey and Wisdom Podcast for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, business owners, and community builders. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Podcast On Location 01:00 Meet Chill Pretty Owners 01:10 Amber's Salon Journey 02:17 Finding a Business Partner 04:24 Why Add a Boutique 05:49 Brand Name and Loyal Clients 07:41 Community Vibe and Yoga 09:30 Growing Online the Right Way 11:26 Staying Local Not Franchising 12:27 Surf City Shop Strip Culture 13:59 Buying Strategy and Vegas Market 15:30 Style Aesthetic and Quality 17:19 Merchandising and New Inventory 19:12 Sizing and Future In-House Line 20:44 What Excites Them Daily 21:21 Why Mondays Rock 22:33 Favorite Colors and Neutrals 23:09 Color Theory and Workwear 24:06 Next Growth Ideas 25:30 Manifesting New Businesses 27:30 Kids as Motivation 30:28 Going Viral on Instagram 32:27 Advice to Younger Self 34:10 Black Friday Beach Party 35:41 Defining Success and Team 36:42 Where to Find Chill Pretty 38:11 Wrap Up and Thanks

~ scroll to bottom to play ~ The Art of the Right Answer: A Guide to Making Confident Decisions 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 157 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' Your decisions are going to be difficult at times, Your truth is not found in the promises of others nor the hopes that your ego mind gives you. Your truth is in the honest listening within and the knowing that says: "I'm going to be okay. This decision, made in the best interests of me is going to allow me to find my happiness again, to continue to live in my happiness and to trust that happiness will be existant in a new relationship if I choose it." *The names of my client and her partner and some details have been changed to aid with confidentiality. Their story is absolutely real.

What A Father Needs to Be The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 156 ~ ~ scroll down to play   Read/Listen to the WISDOM Audio BLOG inside the Juno app.   ~ The 8 Lessons of What a Father Needs to Be Life Rules for Fatherhood for all of Mankind If you've been challenged as a father; if you have conflict with any of your children or if perhaps you don't understand or agree with your children's decisions and actions, it may be useful to embrace this list. Here, I explain the most important and necessary aspects of fatherhood. This may shine ample light on why you have been struggling ~ why it has not been as easy as it could be ~ and how to have a far more loving and respectful relationship with your child ~ regardless of their age ~ and yours.

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guest Venerable Robina Courtin. Join Venerable and host Daniel Aitken as they discuss Lama Yeshe's teachings and discovering your true nature. Dive deep into an understanding of your mind and contrast Mahāmudrā's experiential approach with theory-first methods. Challenge your understanding of mental consciousness, conceptual construction, and explore the links between contact, feeling, attachment, and karma. They also celebrate the release of the Wisdom Academy Course Mahāmudrā: Lama Yeshe's Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature.  Venerable and Daniel also discuss:  Finding the “I”; attachment and aversion; your mind as a mirror; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more and enroll in Mahāmudrā: Lama Yeshe's Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature Read the book that inspired the course, Mahamudra by Lama Thubten Yeshe See Venerable Robina in the film Chasing Buddha Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Mahāmudrā: Lama Yeshe's Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature with code WPODIAM through July 27. The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Venerable Robina Courtin: Discovering Your True Nature (#234) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this episode of the Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen shares 6 wellness industry trends that are wildly overrated and explains why complexity often distracts people from the foundational behaviors that actually move the needle when it comes to health and sustainable weight loss.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:Why adding trendy ingredients like beef tallow, collagen, or protein powder doesn't make ultra-processed foods “healthy”What the “health halo effect” is and how it can unintentionally lead to overeatingWhy demonizing processed and convenience foods ignores accessibility, privilege, and real-life capacityWhy supplements are often marketed as solutions to problems rooted in inconsistent foundational habitsThe truth about “natural” foods and why natural doesn't always mean healthier or saferWhy most people would benefit more from mastering basic health behaviors before diving into biohacking and expensive optimization toolsIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by wellness advice online or wondered whether you really need all the powders, gadgets, routines, and optimization strategies influencers promote, this episode will help you separate what's flashy from what's actually effective.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

Kingdom Athlete Founder Kellie Schiller joins Tyler Yaw and Chris Kellum on the Whiskey & Wisdom Podcast to share how a simple faith-based clothing brand evolved into a thriving community movement centered around fitness, faith, and purpose.Kellie discusses launching Kingdom Athlete during her husband's military deployment, overcoming repeated rejection from local gyms, hosting her first fitness and devotional events, and growing a brand focused on helping people strengthen both their bodies and their faith.The conversation covers entrepreneurship, event planning, apparel manufacturing, Christian business ownership, handling setbacks, and redefining success through impact rather than income.Along the way, the crew samples Tapped Maple whiskey and dives into lessons on resilience, marriage, community building, and staying faithful when the path isn't clear.In this episode:• The origin story of Kingdom Athlete• How rejection helped grow the brand• Building sold-out fitness events• Faith and entrepreneurship• The future of Kingdom Athlete apparel• Marriage, military life, and perseverance• Why success isn't what most people thinkConnect with Kellie Schiller and Kingdom Athlete:Website: KingdomAthlete.comInstagram: @kingdomathletecoSubscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, business owners, and community leaders.#KingdomAthlete #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndFitness #WhiskeyAndWisdom #ChristianBusiness #FitnessCommunity #Entrepreneurship

~ scroll to bottom to play ~ Self-Regulation for Your Nervous System 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 155 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' When we speak about regulating the nervous system, we are talking about the ways in which you can intervene when you feel anxious, stressed, sad, or any other uncomfortable emotion - to create relief, comfort, safety and presence. One of the true mechanisms of regulating the nervous system is to bring the mind's attention to the present.   Here I'll show you how to create your own unique way of self-regulating using breath coupled with another sensory organ. This helps to keep the mind focused in the present moment and it has the additional benefit of actively creating calm for the nervous system. Let's practice together!   + Join us inside The JUNO app for: 

A Promise of Peace Guided Meditation The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 154 ~ ~ scroll down to play   Download the Juno app for more Mindfulness best practices. I host 'live' Meditation practice each Saturday inside the Juno app.  Join us! All are welcome!   ~ Our Saturday 'live' Meditation Series is a personal space for you to be guided in gentle, intentional practices that nourish you.  After practice, there is always time to ask questions, share your experiences and to simply enjoy the beautiful sacred space we hold. ~ A promise of peace is the committment that you make to yourself to live a peaceful existence ~ one breath, one moment, one smile, one kind word ~ and the next...   This prayer meditation is your self-affirming commitment to walk in peace, to live a more peaceful life by choice, to embody peace when it can be a challenge ~ and of course to remember that you embracing peace is going to have a wonderful ripple effect for others as well.   Be amazed at how easy it can be to choose peace. ☮️

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guests H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti. Together with host Daniel Aitken, they tackle the topic of Buddhist education in the modern world. Discussing the value of rigorous critical thinking in improving Western Dharma study. How students can benefit from collaboration such as the collaboration with Serkong Institute, Association Manjushri Lotsaw, and University of Pisa to bring traditional Buddhist academic structure to Western academia. They also discuss Rinpoche's course with Wisdom Academy, The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance.  They also discuss Serkong Institute's mission to guide students amid abundant online materials and the evolution of AI by grounding them in His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Nalanda tradition; how debate functions as a practical tool to test understanding, refine doubts, and build conviction; how to cultivate correct understanding of the Four Noble Truths, liberation, and critical inquiry through reasoning and debate; and much more! The debate videos referenced in the episode can be viewed in the original Dharma Chat from minutes 40:22 to 41:11 here. Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Serkong Institute at https://www.serkonginstitute.org/ Learn more and enroll in The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance.  Learn more about Science of Mind and Epistemology for Critical Thinking and Contemplative Sciences. Offered in collaboration with Serkong Institute and Association Manjushri Lotsaw. Available from June 15-July 24 2026.  Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance with code WPODDEBATE through July 13. The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. Meet Our Guests: H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche was born in the Spiti valley, in India, in 1984. At the age of two, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II (1984 – present) pointed to the photo of the recently deceased Assistant Tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama and said, “That's me!” When he was about three years old he was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the incarnation of Kyabje Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche (1914-1983), who was one of the seven master debate partners to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche began his Buddhist studies and training at Ganden Jangtse Monastery in South India. After deciding to continue his work for the Dharma as a lay person, he completed his education at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala. On the advice of the Dalai Lama, Rinpoche completed three years of intensive study of English in Canada. Rinpoche teaches at Dharma Centers around the world, combining his experience of the study and practice of Buddhism with his acquaintance with the Western world. His fascinating teachings are full of wisdom, grace, and humor. Rinpoche feels privileged to continue the responsibilities of Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche to teach and benefit people as much as he can. Atisha Mathur, Ph.D. Dr. Atisha Mathur was born and brought up in New Delhi, India. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Language and Literature of South Asia, with a focus on Tibetan studies, at the esteemed Orientale in Naples, Italy. His scholarly pursuits led him to the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India, where he was first immersed in the traditional approach to Buddhist studies.  Atisha then completed a rigorous 10-year study program at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala which emphasizes logic, debate, and the major Indian and Tibetan treatises. In 2024, he earned his doctoral degree in Buddhist Studies at L’Orientale in Naples, Italy.  Since 2019, Atisha has generously shared his expertise in logic and debate with groups of students from all over the world. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.serkonginstitute.org/teachers Fabrizio Pallotti Fabrizio Pallotti (Champa Pelgye) has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 1979. Fully ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1982, he lived in India from 1987 to 1993, where he learned Tibetan under the guidance of great first-generation masters such as Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Denma Locho Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. For eight years, he lived permanently with Kyabje Ribur Rinpoche, one of the great lamas of Tibet, serving as his translator and secretary. At the request of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, he then served at the Lama Tsong Khapa Institute as a Tibetan-to-English translator for the Master’s Program. For many years he has been the official Italian translator of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the founder and president of the Manjushri Lotsawa Association and the Sarva Yoga Citta Academy—Yoga of the Mind. Author of the program “Thought Education and Emotional Hygiene,” he teaches at numerous Buddhist centers and master’s programs in Italy. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.iltk.org/insegnante/fabrizio-pallotti/ The post H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti: Buddhist Education in the Modern World (#233) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this episode of the Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast, host and head coach Nicole Hagen is joined by Nutrition Coaching client, Ashley Hernley, for a powerful conversation about creating sustainable weight loss with ADHD, building body confidence, and creating habits that last.Ashley shares how she lost over 40 pounds and 26 inches, transformed her body composition, and built realistic routines that supported both her physical and mental health - all without restriction or perfectionism.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:How Ashley created transformational change habits while continuing to eat out and enjoy fun foodsThe role accountability played in her successHow she adapted her habits and behaviors to work with her ADHD, rather than against itWhy body composition and strength became more meaningful than scale weight aloneHow improving sleep, routines, and meal prep supported long-term progressWhat confident maintenance looks like after fat lossThis conversation is a refreshing reminder that lasting transformation isn't about having more willpower, but about building supportive systems, realistic habits, and self-trust over time.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

~ scroll to bottom to play ~ Change Your Thoughts: Rule Your Life 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 153 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' - we dive into: What is a thought?  How thoughts drive and create what we feel. The four steps for changing your thought in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) A simple experiential practice to observe how you can choose how you (want to) feel.     + Join us inside The JUNO app for: 

Gentle Noticing A Mindfulness Practice The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 152 ~ Download the Juno app for more Mindfulness best practices. I host 'live' Meditation practice each Saturday inside the Juno app.  Join us! All are welcome!   ~ Our Saturday 'live' Meditation Series is a personal space for you to be guided in gentle, intentional practices that nourish you.  After practice, there is always time to ask questions, share your experiences and to simply enjoy the beautiful sacred space we hold. ~ 'Gentle noticing' is the mindful practice of paying attention to your present experiences, thoughts and surroundings as they are (without judgment or the urge to change or fix them.) 'Gentle noticing' shifts you out of autopilot, helping you observe the minutiae of daily life and defuse difficult emotions through simple, compassionate awareness.   This particular practice is about giving your complete attention to life before you. Your full and complete attention - nothing spared. Your whole heart ~ your whole being.  Be amazed at what you notice.

What if the way you feel in your home is shaping the way you feel in your life?What if clarity, peace, intuition, and emotional wellbeing aren't something you have to chase…But something you can create?Welcome to Intuitive Wisdom.I'm K. Margaret Solorio—Certified Angel Reiki Master, intuitive guide, author of Make Ease Your Vibe, creator of the Home Frequency Reset, and your host.Here on Intuitive Wisdom, we explore the connection between energy, intuition, spirituality, and the spaces we live and work in.Because your home is more than a place.It's the environment holding your nervous system, your relationships, your creativity, your healing, and the life you're building.And when the energy around you shifts… you shift too.Through soulful conversations, inspiring guests, practical tools, and honest reflections, this podcast is here to help you clear emotional and energetic clutter, trust your intuition, connect with spiritual support, and create deeper alignment in your home, your heart, and your life.We'll explore topics like intuition, angels, home energy, divine timing, emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and what it truly means to create a life that feels supportive, intentional, and aligned.At the heart of this work is the belief that peace matters.That kindness is a practice.That your environment reflects and influences your wellbeing.And that creating Delicious Ease—a way of living rooted in calm, clarity, trust, and energetic alignment—is possible for all of us.Whether you're navigating change, craving clarity, healing emotional overwhelm, or simply looking for the next right step…You are welcome here.deliciousease.comSend us Fan MailSupport the showResources & Links:Free Quiz: Discover Your Home Energy Type Your home holds energy — and it may be influencing your clarity, emotions, intuition, relationships, and wellbeing more than you realize.https://deliciousease.com/quizBuy the Book: Make EASE Your Vibe https://amzn.to/4h4l3w9 Have You Clicked Subscribe?Please subscribe, leave a 5 STAR review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to raise the vibration of their home and life.  Let's keep raising the frequency – together!  Send me your sparkling review at support@deliciousease.com and get a shout out in an upcoming episode!

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features special guests Geshe YongDong Losar and Jesse Moussa. Geshela is a Tibetan Bön lama in the Yungdrung Bön lineage, and Jesse has been a Class A Professional with the CPGA since 2007. Together with host Daniel Aitken, they discuss the release of Becoming The Master On The Course And In Life, Wisdom from a Golf Pro and a Meditation Master. Discover how this pair met and join them as they dive into the physical, spiritual, and mental relationship between Buddhism and the sport of golf. They also discuss: how walking the course supports mindfulness and connection with nature; how golf can be used as a practice, connecting with the elements of space; using golf and Buddhism as a foundation for stillness, intuition, confidence, and performance; letting go of expectation; and much more!  Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Becoming The Master On The Course And In Life with code WPODGOLF through July 06.  The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. Meet Our Guests: Geshe YongDong Losar Geshe YongDong Losar (Geshela) is a Tibetan Bön lama, or spiritual teacher, in the Yungdrung Bön lineage, which is rooted in the indigenous spiritual tradition of the Himalayas. He lives in Courtenay, British Columbia. where he established and directs Sherab Chamma Ling, the only Tibetan Bön Buddhist Center in Canada. He teaches in many centers and universities around the world and has also founded the Bon Da Ling center in Costa Rica. Jesse Moussa Jesse has extensive education in golf management and instruction in Canada and the United States and has been a Class A Professional with the CPGA since 2007. He has developed his career with the CPGA for seventeen years, and his commitment to the game and industry is still strong. His passion is in growing the love of the game and developing ways to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Jesse is an inventor of a patented golf training aid, “The Right Touch,” which he developed to help his students wipe out the stubborn slice, with the backing of world-renowned instructors Fred Griffin and Mike Adams. His passion lies in inspiring confidence, enjoyment, and progress in his students and fellow instructors. He believes that improving your skills can be as much fun as playing the game. Jesse's favorite place to be, other than home, is at the golf course, sharing his love of the game while supporting others, and playing and honing his own skills, too. The post Geshe YongDong Losar and Jesse Moussa: Becoming The Master On The Course And In Life (#232) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

~ scroll to bottom to play ~ The Balanced Ego 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 151 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' - we dive into: What is the ego in Psychology ~ and what is its function?  What does an unbalanced ego looks like (whether inflated or fragile) ~ and what does a balanced ego feel like? What are ego defense mechanisms (do you recognize any from this list of 10?) and how can you improve your ego?   Take the Ego Spectrum Assessment Quiz here Take this quick quiz to discover if your ego is balanced, riding a little too high, feeling a bit fragile, or beautifully in progress.   + Get started on the ways in which you can gain self-control and a balanced 'in check' ego.     + Join us inside The JUNO app for: 

~ scroll to bottom to play ~ Waking Up To Remember ~ A Morning Affirmation Meditation The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 150 ~ I host 'live' Meditation practice each Saturday inside the Juno app.  All are Welcome!   ~ Our Saturday 'live' series is a personal space for you to be guided in gentle, intentional practices that nourish you.  After practice, there is always time to ask questions, share your experiences and to simply enjoy the beautiful sacred space we hold. Saturday LIVE Meditation Series    This episode of 'ask dorothy' - is a Morning Meditation with powerful affirmations ~ to help you remember the incredible nature of your life, your courage, the possibilites you hold in which to dream big and to embody your true source of power.   + Join us inside The JUNO app for  The BOOK of LOVE

In this episode of the Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen breaks down why it's so easy to eat more than you think (especially in today's modern food environment) and why that doesn't mean you're lazy, broken, or “bad” at nutrition.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:Why restaurant meals are more calorie-dense than meals prepared at homeHow “healthy” foods can still make fat loss more difficult if portions and energy intakeWhat portion distortion is and the role it plays in sustainable weight lossThe importance of calorie and macronutrient awareness WITHOUT becoming obsessivePractical strategies for navigating restaurant meals while still enjoying your life and favorite foodsIf you've ever felt like you're “doing everything right” but still struggling to lose weight, this episode will help you better understand the role calorie density, food environment, and portion awareness play, without leaving you feeling discouraged or fearful around food.Instead, you'll walk away feeling informed, empowered, and better equipped to make nutrition decisions that support your health, your goals, and your relationship with food long-term.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

~ scroll to bottom to play ~ Overcome The Ruminating Mind The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 149 ~ We hold live Q & A Sessions inside the Juno app.  This is a special feature included in your Premium Membership.   A personal space for you to have your questions answered in real time + to connect and dialogue together. Join us for Open Heart Fridays - live Q & A in Juno.   This episode of ask dorothy - inspired by a real life client story lends itself to all people who have struggled with fear based thoughts and in particular the compulsive thought loops that occur in rumination. Inside this Episode: ~ What is rumination? ~ What are 'thought loops' and why do they happen? ~ Simple techniques that work to help you disengage from this repetitive cycle of thinking ~ The impact of OCD compulsions ~ The four primary triggers that drive thought loops ~ How facing your fears and living with them creates self-mastery and personal growth ~ The psychological interplay between the conscious and unconscious mind and how to break the loop ~ How allowing the intrusive or ruminating thought to be present without attempting to 'fix it' allows anxiety to eventually dissipate on its own ~ When medication can help and how it works in the brain * If you would like my help to overcome ruminations and thought loops, please reach out to me. + Join us inside The JUNO app for  The BOOK of LOVE

Sonance ~ The Sound of Beauty Video Episode The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 148 ~ Sonance as what describes a sound. It's linguistic meaning is the quality or condition of being capable of producing sounds.   This sensorial meditation is to engage your senses as you imagine the descriptive prompts I share herein. It's a unique and beautiful way to engage with your sacred life.   + Join us inside The JUNO app for  The BOOK of LOVE

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features special guest Gerrardo Abboud. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Gerardo went on to spend 14 years living in India and Nepal studying the Tibetan language. In 1986, he became president of the Dongyuling Center in Argentina. Since 1992, he has served as an interpreter for many lamas throughout Latin America, including Tsoknyi Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Gerardo discuss Gerardo's introduction to Buddhism and Tibetan culture, his experiences with yogic Kagyu models of study and translating key Mahamundra texts. They also discuss how those experiences flourished into becoming a Tibetan/English and Tibetan/Spanish interpreter, and much more. The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Gerardo Abboud: Translating the dharma (#231) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

The BOOK of LOVE Audio Course  | Excerpt ~ Day 4 The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 146 ~ I invite you to take this Audio Course. 30 Daily Teachings to inspire you to live as love.   + Join us inside The JUNO app for  The BOOK of LOVE

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features special guest Lama Justin von Bujdoss. Lama Justin is an American Buddhist teacher, author, and the founder and Spiritual Director of Yangti Yoga Retreat Center. In this episode, host Daniel Aitken and Lama Justin explore the Tibetan Buddhist practice of dark retreat. Lama Justin shares his introduction to Buddhism and dark retreat practice from teachers Ani Dechen Zangmo, Kyabje Pathing Rinpoche,  His Eminence Gyaltsab Rinpoche, and the Ngakpa doctor, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang.  Lama Justin and Daniel also discuss:  The various styles of dark retreat; Lama Justin's experiences with chaplaincy and violence;  rainbow body mindset; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Check out the Yangti Yoga Retreat Center here The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Lama Justin von Bujdoss: Dark Retreat (#230) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

The Practice of 'Letting Go' 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 145 ~    Letting go is the precursor to relief, calm, peace and the beginning of joy. Letting go is the important first step to then choosing what you will hold instead.   Letting go means that you've first examined a thought, a situation, a behaviour of your own or of someone else, and to the best of your awareness you've been able to answer: Is there truth to my thought? Are my thoughts 100% true and accurate?   True letting go is about the willingness you give each and every moment to live the present before you. This new breath, this reliable instance, this grace that becomes the catalyst for living true to all of your being ~ because the moments you need to fix are the ones that have already happened. And while they are unchangeable they are often fixable.   ~ Namaste

  8 Paths to Peace The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 144 ~ In this guided practice, I'll share eight different descriptive phrases - each to soften your mind and heart as you pause for peace - as an experience in the present ~ and as the peace that lives within you. ~ Peace can only be felt when you exist in kindness and love. It lives in love, loving-kindness and in a place of inner harmony that you exist as. To feel peace ~ to walk its path each day ~ is to first calibrate yourself to feel all of the sacred moments of life as your own. Not through the lens of another's perspective or angst, rather through your heart. Enjoy this practice as an invitation to witness yourself as all love and tenderness ~ and sacred - because you are. ~ Namaste and love to you

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Jet Li. Jet is a renowned martial artist, actor, and thirty-year practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Together, they celebrate the release of Jet’s new book, Beyond Life and Death. Jet and Daniel explore prioritizing experience over knowledge, bodhicitta, emptiness, awareness in daily life, and using success to help others. Jet also shares his experiences receiving refuge vows, teachings from Tai Situ Rinpoche, and more! View the video version of this episode here.  Also in this episode, Jet and Daniel discuss:  Meeting the Karmapa; Dharma through action; non-enmity; and so much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Follow Jet Li’s Podcast So Be It The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post Jet Li: Beyond Life and Death (#229) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

8 Habits of Pause VIDEO Episode | 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 143 ~    In this Episode: In this practice, you'll be experiencing pause in eight different ways - all to give you ideas for creating new habits in which to practice pausing in positive ways - for living in the present moment - for you to witness and be and as you create new thoughts and feelings that ignite pleasant and enjoyable experiences. After each description, experience the pause. Use any or all of these eight habits of pause to live a gentler and more easeful existence. ~ Namaste

The Integration Your Sacred Calling to Life The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 142 ~ Universal truth is the path of all love into each real world moment. It is the foreshadowing of what creates true miracles - the healing of relationships - out of conflict, strife, suffering into understanding, patience, kindness, love...   Its the democracy of culture - of living in harmony with each other - of sacred ground that finds a path and conviction towards lending one's self to witness the greater truth (and freedom) of life. Truth as the context for which all miracles and desires are born out of love and only love. Loving kindness is the condition for how we may choose to be unto our self. In the grace of all miracles - in the happenstance of true power led by affirming words and the conditions of kindness, respect, honesty and right action. The Integration is your sacred calling to life.  It is living your spiritual awakening. You have embodied a way of being that no longer fits with what you have lived before. ~ Namaste and love to you

The Third Awakening The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 141 ~ The third awakening is the path and the passage ~ the dawn of new beginnings of awakened consciousness that holds the brilliance that each one of us feels ~ as love; in the effortless thrill of what all is here.   ~~~ The third awakening is the conscious recognition of your divinity. It is your recognition and journey back to unite with the very source of which you came from. In this state, ego dissolves.  Thoughts become one with God.   ~ Namaste and love to you

ONIRA ~ A Meditation for Dreaming ~ The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 139 ~ Aspirations, sacred visions, and the subconscious experienced through my open heart ~ allowing for the integration of suppressed feelings, memories, and beliefs stored in the subconscious.   ~~~ Dreams ~ the keeper of all of my visions and my call to life beyond now. Dreams ~ I continue to remember all of my faithful acts of kindness and love.   ~ Namaste and love to you

What Are You Mirroring? The Neuroscience Of Emotional Bonding  |  'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 140 ~    In this Episode:   We'll look at the mechanism and function of mirror neurons; how they came to be discovered ~ and what we know from indirect evidence through fMSI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) in humans. All to which sheds light on why we learn through observing the behavior of others ~ and why being in the presence of difficult, angry, unkind and toxic people, whether we are watching them in the media or they are in front of us, has such an negative, diminishing and at times an aggressive influence on how we feel and act. ~    I also want to share how... Understanding and using mirroring behavior is actually a skill that you can develop ~ that will enable you to create rapport and connection with others. Helpful in business and in your relationships, mirroring behavior is a life skill.  As you mindfully live confident, calm, and self-empowered, you mirror this widely positive behavior with all others ~ and it becomes a tool of healing conflict and unresolved hurts of the past. Let me show you.   ~ Namaste

  A New Day ~ A Morning Meditation ~ The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 138 ~ Morning is perhaps the best time to meditate. It begins the seeds of your day and it gives you an opportunity to reflect, to contemplate, and to go inward and connect with your own internal rhythm. Morning is also a beautiful time of day to set intentions ~ and with those seeds ~ what is truly desired ~ setting in motion for what you will create. I wish for you after listening ~ a truly beautiful new day in your life. ~ Namaste

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen breaks down the growing trend of peptides: what they are, how they work, and whether they're something you should be considering for weight loss, recovery, or overall health.This episode provides a clear, evidence-based look at peptides, helping you understand the difference between clinically studied, regulated options and the unregulated, high-risk products often promoted online, so you can make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:What peptides are and how they functionThe difference between naturally occurring peptides and synthetic peptidesWhich peptides have strong human research and medical oversightThe potential risks of using unregulated peptidesHow to evaluate whether a peptide is safe, appropriate, and necessary for your goalsIf you've been curious about peptides, confused by conflicting information online, or wondering whether they could help you reach your goals faster, this episode will help you understand what's worth considering, what to be cautious of, and why sustainable results are always built on consistent habits, not trendy tools.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen explores why all-or-nothing thinking keeps so many women stuck in cycles of starting over, and how to break that pattern in a way that supports sustainable weight loss.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:Why all-or-nothing thinking is a common default when it comes to food and weight lossHow the cycle keeps you from building consistencyWhy one imperfect meal or day doesn't undo your progressHow perfectionism and black-and-white thinking make sustainable change harderPractical ways to interrupt the “start over” mindset and shift toward more consistent decision-making, and Simple strategies to help you navigate busy, imperfect days without spiralingIf you find yourself constantly “starting over,” feeling like you've failed after things don't go as planned, or struggling to stay consistent unless everything is perfect, this episode will help you understand why, and show you how to create progress without relying on perfection.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guests His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche and Michele Loew. Together with host Daniel Aitken, they celebrate the release of The Yoga of Niguma, available now at wisdom.org.  This new publication interweaves Buddhist and yogic practices, making them accessible to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Rinpoche shares personal stories about learning the practice and now teaching it, while Michele explores how yoga and meditation can serve as complementary paths, helping students integrate body and mind through embodied awareness. The discussion also covers practical advice for new practitioners, encouraging practitioners not to be intimidated by the practice but to approach the teachings with sincerity and humility and discover the impact on both physical and mental well-being.  Rinpoche, Michele, and Daniel also discuss:  the challenges and plateaus which can occur in Yoga; advanced practices and illusory body; healing and health benefits of Niguma Yoga; and much more! Additional content mentioned in this episode: Rinpoche and Michele's new book, The Yoga of Niguma Rinopche's most recent online course, Niguma's Dream Yoga Rinpoche's first Wisdom Academy online course, The Illusory Body and Mind Learn more about Rinpoche and his work at https://shangpakagyu.org/ Learn more about Michele Loew at https://www.micheleloew.com/ The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. Meet Our Guests: His Eminence the 2nd Kalu Rinpoche His Eminence the 2nd Kalu Rinpoche was born on September 17, 1990 in Darjeeling, India. His father, Lama Gyaltsen, was a nephew of the previous Kalu Rinpoche and had also been his secretary since his youth. The 2nd Kalu Rinpoche was recognized on March 25, 1992 by Tai Situ Rinpoche. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has officially confirmed the recognition. On February 28, 1993, he was inducted into Samdrub Darjay Chöling (Sonada). His father passed away in 1999 and he asked to live in the monastery of Bokar Rinpoche in order to grow and study under his direction. In 2004, he began the traditional three-year retreat, which he completed in 2008. In 2009, he received from Tai Situ Rinpoche all the transmissions of the Shangpa Lineage. On this occasion, he undertook to confer 108 times the cycle of initiations of the lineage from which he is now the holder. In 2010, Kalu Rinpoche traveled to the West and took charge of the meditation centers created by the first Kalu Rinpoche around the world. In 2014, he returned to Burgundy, in the center of meditation Palden Shangpa La Boulaye, to teach and to resume the tradition of Monlam Shangpa initiated by his predecessor. He has done the same in the United States in 2019.  Michele Loew Michele Loew is an international yoga teacher and practitioner of Hatha and Tibetan yogas. She has taught, practiced, & studied avidly since 1998, and ran her longtime beloved yoga studio, The Yoga Space in Portland, Oregon, from 2006-2025.  You can now practice with her online or at in-person retreats, yoga immersions, and teacher trainings. She is known as a teacher's teacher and is respected for her 200 & 300 hr Yoga Alliance Certification schools and her ability to integrate modern therapeutics and cutting-edge science with lineage-based traditional yoga practices. She is the co-author of The Yoga of Niguma with H.E. Kalu Rinpoche and shares Niguma's yoga practices and the dharma around the world. Her love and commitment to the unexcelled yoga tantras of Varayana and the sister science of Hatha Yoga as paths we can take towards perfect enlightenment, seeing both as powerful interconnected traditions, infuses her work with great joy & commitment towards sharing yoga and spirituality to create a more compassionate and awakened world. She honors the lineage of teachers she comes from and bows to her longtime Hatha & Classical Yoga teacher Richard Freeman for elucidating the middle path of love with the utmost clarity and compassion and His Holiness the Dalai Lama for sharing the “religion” of kindness. She is on the board of Tibet House US and is committed to supporting and preserving Tibetan Culture and their dharma practices for the benefit of all. Her Clearlight Yoga school continues to educate teachers around the world on the enlightened sleep yoga practices such as Yoga Nidra and Dream Yoga and the 6 yogas of Niguma and Naropa. The post His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche and Michele Loew: The Yoga of Niguma (#227) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen breaks down how busy women can lose weight in a way that actually fits their lives - without relying on restriction, perfection, or unsustainable routines.This episode explores why so many busy, multi-passionate women find themselves stuck in cycles of starting over and why conventional dieting approaches often fail when applied to full, demanding schedules. Nicole shares a more realistic, sustainable approach to weight loss that prioritizes simplicity, consistency, and reducing mental load.Throughout this episode, you'll learn:Why busy women are often repeat dieters (it's not a discipline issue)The most common weight loss barriers busy women run into and how to navigate themThe “big rocks” that yield the biggest results for the least amount of time and energy The role of support and accountability in reducing decision fatigue and helping you stay on trackIf you've ever felt like you know what to do but can't seem to follow through, or like weight loss only works when life is calm and controlled, this episode will help you understand why, and show you a more sustainable path forward that works even when life is busy, messy, and unpredictable.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

What if the words you speak are the invisible prison keeping you from better relationships, freedom, and the life you were born to live?Josh Trent welcomes Mindset Coach and Language Expert Mark England on the Wellness and Wisdom Podcast, episode 809, to reveal how the specific words you speak every day are silently building either your freedom or your prison, why the English language as most people use it functions as a slave language rooted in  the fear of not being good enough, and how changing even one word in the story you tell yourself can dissolve a pattern that has been running your life.

In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken is joined by John Makransky.  John is Associate Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, senior advisor for Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche's Centre of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, and developer of the Sustainable Compassion Training model for accessing innate capacities of compassion and awareness. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. As a meditation teacher and a practitioner of Tibetan meditations of compassion and wisdom for four decades, John has pioneered new ways of making these accessible to people of all backgrounds and faith. His published works from Wisdom Publications include Awakening Through Love: Unveiling Your Deepest Goodness. Join John and Daniel as they explore Buddha nature and bodhicitta, and compassion in today’s world.  They also discuss:  John's new book How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom;  the significance of the emptiness and luminosity aspects of your fundamental awareness; ways to deepen your practice; and much more!  Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about John’s work with Sustainable Compassion Training at https://sustainablecompassion.org/ How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom by John Makransky, Paul Condon  Awakening Through Love: Unveiling Your Deepest Goodness by John Makransky The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. The post John Makransky: How Compassion Works (#226) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.