9 - Carrots & Sticks

In this episode, I celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Secular Buddhism podcast by announcing a new AI-powered website, EightfoldPath.com, which serves as a modern application of the Buddhist concept of skillful means. Skillful means, or upaya, is the idea that teachings sho ...  Show more

Why are we so uncomfortable with not knowing? We often race toward any answer, even a bad one, just to escape the anxiety of uncertainty. This episode explores the strange and profound world of Zen koans.Using the powerful story of the nun Chiyono and her breaking water pail ("No ...  Show more

Do you ever feel like you're your own worst enemy? In this week’s episode, we look at all the different ways in which we ‘self-sabotage’. Having had some unexpected challenges ourselves in the recording of this episode, we dig deep into our vulnerabilities and the unexpected ...  Show more

My beautiful friends, we are back with another Q&A episode!! You guys know these are my fave. Today we dive into topics such as the worthiness wound, subconscious programming, consistency vs. motivation and more! You don't want to miss this episode. JOIN PODCAST MASTERY NOW🎙✨🦋 ...  Show more

This week, we're back with another episode diving into our new John study! In this week's episode, Mac & Kenz speak to the girl who is tired of trying so hard. I'm sure we've all been there. We know we have and want to assure you that you're not alone! If you've been feeling burn ...  Show more

Because some days are harder than others. If you’re sick of struggling with body image or whatever it is you struggle with, this episode is for you. You’ll hear Laura & Nico get raw, give practical tips for the harder days, & even give each other real-time advice! As always, DM ...  Show more