The Mind Whisperer

Where Will I Go? The Paradox Of Self Vs. Selflessness

What do the various Buddhist texts mean when discussing 'no-self?' If there is no self, how do 'we' exist, and know who we are? Where will I go if I recognize that Self is a concept to begin with!

The Joy Equation: Acceptance, Gratitude & Vulnerability

Researcher Brené Brown writes about shame, vulnerability, and the relationship between gratitude and joy. What does she mean by "low tolerance for vulnerability makes joy forboding."

Creativity & Anxiety: From Kierkegaard to Bukowski

"They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more," wrote Samuel Beckett in Waiting For Godot. What do we make of this existential tension, and the will towards creative expression in the face of impermanence!   

Finding Gentleness: From Self-Harm To Self-Friendship

In our most difficult moments, we realize that our greatest suffering comes from a feeling of 'not being there' for ourselves when we need us most. There is a painful awakening that we are estranged from ourselves. We can begin to soften and experience vulnerability within, as a strength.

The Power Of Forgiveness

Forgive, but don't forget--a very potent saying. We often mistake forgiveness for 'letting someone off the hook' for something. However, when we hang on to hurt, it is we who are on the hook....

Occupy Yourself: Becoming The Change You Want To See

To parahrase Gandhi, "You must be change you wish to see in the world." Today on the show, embodying change and leadership...

Making Space: Allowing For What Is

Many times, what makes a challenging situation or emotion more difficult is our initial urge to rush in and change it or avoid what it evokes within us. Making space creates a little breathing room, and often the right solution presents itself.

Leaving Blame Behind Pt 2: From Self-Pity To Self-Advocacy

How do we take full ownership of our actions and what shows up in our lives? We continue this discussion by looking at self-responsible negotiation vs. blame.

Leaving Blame Behind: From Martyrdom To Self-Responsibility

How do we take full ownership of our actions and what shows up in our lives? In this conversation I discuss the critical aspects of becoming truly accountable, and how to move from victimhood to self-actualization.

Phobias Explained!

"I don't likes spiders and snakes," as Jim Stafford's hit song lamented...Apart from primal fears, why do we experience phobias?