195 - Letting Go: The Path to Freedom

In this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja in an avalanche in Pakistan. Starting with Richard Dawkins' reminder that "we are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones," I refl ...  Show more

In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own human experiences. I highlight key lessons such as the danger of numbing ourselves with comfort, akin ...  Show more

Dora shares a Buddhist parable about a raft and what it means to let go of beliefs that no longer serve you. This episode explores how liberation isn’t loud or grand — it’s found in the quiet moment when you decide to release and begin again. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis ...  Show more

If you’re feeling stuck or struggling to move forward, this episode will help you release what’s holding you back and step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence. Ellie dives into the power of letting go—of the past, of other people’s decisions, and of the things we s ...  Show more

On this episode, I talk about the art of letting go and why this leads to emotional freedom. We can be less reactive over our distressing emotions and learn to embrace them. When we do, they do not survive for long. Feel the pain and discomfort and let it subside. Its only whe ...

I hope you enjoy this episode my love, as it's your reminder that you no longer have to hold on to the burdens of how, the expectations of when, or even the question of will it or won't it. What's for you is for you, but it flows so much easier to you once you let go. Join the Pa ...  Show more