184 - Emotional Equanimity and Antifragility

In this episode, I explore the concept of skillful effort, also known as right effort, which is the sixth aspect of the Eightfold Path. I explain that skillful effort isn't about "trying harder" but rather about applying energy wisely, much like a gardener tends to their plants. ...  Show more

In this episode, I talk to Andy Chaleff about his book Dying to Live, which explores our societal discomfort with death and how confronting mortality can lead to a more meaningful life. We discuss the "3 AM panic" of existential dread, the concept of "little deaths" as moments of ...  Show more

Join hosts Jackie and Amanda for a captivating journey through the latest episode of Dualistic Unity. This engaging episode delves into the complexity of human emotions and experiences, touching on themes like fear, control, expectations, and relationships. With candid reflect ...

In this week’s episode, Gareth and Kim talk about the important role our emotions play within our spiritual journeys. They look at why people often have a difficult relationship with their emotions or try to avoid feeling certain ways. They discuss better ways to think about our ...  Show more

In their latest episode, Gareth and Kim tackle the issue of societal obsession with busyness, looking at how our need to be busy can distance us from our authentic selves and others. They reflect on how acceptable it is to be very busy, and how it often wins external approval. Ye ...  Show more

In this week’s episode, Gareth and Kim talk about the role of emotions in our day to day lives. What are emotions, and why do we try to avoid ‘negative’ emotions so much? What happens when we control or avoid our emotions? And how can we have a more understanding emotional relati ...  Show more