This week on Radically Loved, leading meditation expert Sharon Salzberg discusses the impact of meditation on personal and societal levels. Sharon shares her journey and the evolution of her meditation practice, emphasizing the importance of letting go of fixed mindsets and embracing different approaches. They explore the role of loving-kindness in meditation and how it can help cultivate self-compassion and balance. Sharon also discusses the connection between meditation and social change, highlighting the need for patience and community support. They address the overwhelm of starting a meditation practice and offer practical advice for coping with uncertainty and finding structure in daily practice. In this conversation, Sharon discusses the importance of taking action and encouraging voter participation. She shares her personal commitment to voter registration and writing letters to voters. Sharon emphasizes the significance of individual actions in making a difference. The conversation also explores the idea of shifting perspective and creating space to pause, allowing for a change in mindset. Sharon reflects on the impact of her teachers and the importance of honoring those who paved the way. Finally, she shares how she feels radically loved through daily moments of pause and connection.
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Three reasons to listen to the whole episode:
Let go of fixed mindsets and embrace different approaches to meditation.
Cultivate self-compassion and balance through the practice of loving-kindness.
Recognize the connection between meditation and social change, and the importance of patience and community support.
Start a meditation practice with a commitment to consistency and evaluate the impact on daily life.
Timestamps:
04:55 Introduction and Gratitude
05:41 Impact of Sharon's Work
08:09 Sharon's Journey and Insight Meditation Society
11:20 Evolution of Sharon's Meditation Practice
13:19 Changing Practice and the Role of Loving Kindness
14:31 Letting Go of Fixed Mindsets in Meditation
18:19 Meditation's Impact Beyond Internal Experience
20:13 Meditation and Social Change
21:58 Meditation in Challenging Circumstances
24:23 Cultivating Patience in a Fast-Paced Society
25:59 Finding Balance and Taking Action
31:47 Teaching Meditation and Qualities of a Good Teacher
36:40 Pausing Between Stimulus and Response
42:38 Starting a Meditation Practice and Overcoming Overwhelm
50:23 Creating Structure and Commitment in Practice
55:37 Advice for Coping with Overwhelm and Uncertainty
57:11 Choosing to Take Action
58:15 Shifting Perspective and Creating Space to Pause
59:13 Honoring Teachers and Paving the Way
1:00:39 Feeling Radically Loved
Connect with Sharon Salzberg:
Website: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/
Books: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsalzberg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonSalzberg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharonsalzberg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSalzbergVideo
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Outside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110
Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588
In this conversation, Rosie Acosta and Tessa Tovar discuss the transition of hosting duties on the Radically Loved podcast. Rosie reflects on her decision to step back and take time for herself, while Tessa shares her experience taking over as the host. They explore the importance of finding inspiration and re-igniting passion, as well as the journey of health and wellness, particularly in relation to menopause. The conversation emphasizes the need for rest and incubation, and the power of giving oneself permission to heal. They also discuss the future of the podcast and their excitement for the upcoming year. In this conversation, Rosie and Tessa discuss various topics related to their podcast and community. They touch on the concept of codependency and the healthiest kind of codependency they may have. They also express their excitement for the future and the new space they have created for their listeners. Finally, they close the conversation by asking for reviews and feedback from their audience.
Three reasons to listen to the whole episode:
Discover the importance of taking time for oneself, and how allowing for rest and incubation is essential for healing and finding inspiration.
Join us on a journey of health and wellness that is ongoing and requires continual self-compassion and self-care.
Learn how the Radically Loved podcast will continue to evolve and serve the community, with a focus on authenticity, curiosity, and empowering conversations. Co-dependency can exist in healthy forms.
Timestamps
04:55 Introduction and Reconnecting
08:22 Handing Over the Podcast
16:09 Finding Inspiration and Re-igniting Passion
23:10 Defining Health and Navigating Menopause
27:34 The Importance of Rest and Incubation
39:33 Tessa's Experience Taking Over the Podcast
46:20 The Future of the Podcast
51:05 Excitement for the Year Ahead
52:11 Codependency
52:58 Excitement for the future
54:06 Closing and call for reviews
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Outside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110
Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588
In this episode, Tessa interviews Michelle Brock, a spiritual development life coach specializing in past life regression. They discuss Michelle's recently launched book, 'Who Do You Think You Are? An Interactive Journey Through Your Past Lives and Into Your Best Future.' They explore the concepts of reincarnation and intuition, and how dreams can be used to tap into past life regressions. Michelle shares her personal journey into this work and the transformative power of recalling past lives. They also discuss the difference between fate and destiny, the purpose of reincarnation, and the idea of new souls and evolved souls.
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Three reasons to listen to the whole podcast:
Gain intuitive and psychic abilities which are inherent in all human beings and can be developed through practice.
Learn about recalling past life memories which can provide insight into our present lives and help us navigate our future.
Understand why past life work is about using our past lives as a tool to create a more fulfilling and intentional future.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Book Launch
03:15 Understanding Reincarnation and Intuition
06:31 Using Dreams to Tap into Past Life Regressions
08:11 Embracing the Fear of Remembering Past Lives
10:46 The Difference Between Fate and Destiny
12:14 Michelle's Origin Story and Personal Transformation
21:51 Exploring Fate, Destiny, and Multiple Reincarnations
23:59 Using the Book as a Guide to Discover Past Lives
29:28 Forgetting and Remembering Past Lives
33:41 New Souls and Evolved Souls
36:16 The Purpose of Reincarnation and Creating a Better Future
37:48 Connecting with Michelle on Social Media
Resources:
MICHELLE BROCK is a New York City–based spiritual development life coach who specializes in past-life regression. Her work has been featured on Inside Amy Schumer, and her clients include celebrities, CEOs, writers, artists, and academics. She has been featured in publications including Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, Bustle, Elephant Journal, and YourTango.
Brian Weiss, Many Lives, Many Masters https://www.brianweiss.com/about-the-books/many-lives-many-masters/
Brian Weiss, Miracles Happen https://www.brianweiss.com/about-the-books/miracles-happen-the-transformational-healing-power-of-past-life-memories/
Connect with Michelle Brock
Website: https://michelle-brock.com/
The Book “Who Do You Think You Are”: https://michelle-brock.com/orderbook/
TikTok: @pastlifemichelle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastlifemichelle/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw
Outside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110
Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588
In this episode of Radically Loved Tessa interviews Haemin Sunim, a Zen Buddhist teacher and author. They discuss topics such as the meaning of life and death, discovering the true self, practicing meditation, healing the fear of abandonment, and cultivating gratitude. Haemin shares personal stories and insights from his book, 'When Things Don't Go Your Way,' emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and finding joy in the present moment. He also provides practical tips for implementing a gratitude practice in daily life. Overall, the conversation explores ways to navigate difficult times and find inner peace and happiness.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction and Origin Story
06:00 Exploring the Meaning of Life and Death
08:39 Discovering the True Self
11:17 Practicing Meditation to Strip Away Labels
14:05 Using Personal Triggers for Self-Discovery
20:16 Healing the Fear of Abandonment
24:49 Receiving Feedback and Overcoming Self-Criticism
27:30 The Power of the Sacred Pause
29:28 Key Takeaways from the Book
36:22 Cultivating Gratitude in Daily Life
40:52 Connecting with Haemin Sunim
Resources
Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in South Korea, where his books have sold more than three million copies and are popular as guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. Born in South Korea, he came to the United States to study film, only to find himself pulled into the spiritual life. Educated at UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, he received formal monastic training in Korea and taught Buddhism at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He has more than a million followers on Twitter (@haeminsunim) and Facebook and lives in Seoul when not traveling to share his teachings.
Connect with Haemin Sunim
Website: https://www.haeminsunim.com/
The Book “When Things Don’t Go Your Way”: https://a.co/d/4EQGuFg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haemin_sunim/
Connect with Rosie Acosta:
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Listen to Rosie on Radio Headspace: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51BBKoCzz2Wzmi7TTsYfNI?si=65bc001ec09d4e8e&nd=1
Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!
Connect with Tessa Tovar:
Website: https://tessatovar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw
Outside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110
Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588