Zen Commuter

Troy is a transformational coach who works with the tools and techniques of mindfulness to support others in achieving optimal growth. He works with …

What is Reality? A Provocative Look at Life, Love, the Nature of the Soul, and the Future of Humanity. In Curious Avatar, Marc Max Pollock makes an …

Marc Max Pollock’s life story is an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity. Having grown up experiencing poverty, abuse and homelessness, Marc …

My journey to Soulful Living was born out of struggle Starting at a young age, anxiety and depression crept into my life and I experienced some very …

A woman in tech turned award-winning author shares energy practices and empowering strategies that listeners can use to create more impact!

With new levels of awareness, JJ shares a more spiritual side of her life that …

Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety …

Mindset-Performance Coach, and Remote Viewer, among other roles, Medlock provides a unique exploration of various spiritual modalities. With a …

Some times beginner meditators give up because they experience things that are just too tough to face. Today I talk about what those things are and …

Sharni Quinn and other noteworthy thought leaders have written a book that is the perfect resource for helping you live a fuller, more inspired life. …

Martin is “a man on the mend”, a recovered alcoholic with a debauched and materially-immersed past life of spilt milk under burnt bridges. Moments …

Today I share some ideas about how, or if, to engage with errant thoughts. Most people believe that the goal of meditation is to free the mind of all its myriad creations. However, the goal of meditation is to train the …

Rosanne Nieboer is a yoga teacher who had a profound awakening of a sorts. As she and her practice grew she shifted her focus to the spiritual aspect of Yoga. Which then led her to research and master Chakras and energy …

Meditation isn’t one of those things that you have to master. In fact, the very nature of a practice is that understanding; that you never will be …

About Alan:

Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll & Associates 30 …

Dr Vic Manzo is all about helping his clients become the best they can be, living a life that has meaning for them. He is a business coach, pediatric chiropractor, author, podcaster and speaker who helps people discover …

Hunter Clarke-Fields is on a mission; to help parents raise good kids…great kids. She has a very powerful tool to help her in her journey. …

Susan Michel is courageously transparent when she talks about trying to end her life unsuccessfully when she was in her early 20’s. She is candid …

We know all too well how difficult life can be when we are under stress. Professor Pete Alexander certainly does. After working the majority of his …

To many people, the idea of their identity is very important.  To them, it's everything. With Buddhism it is the exact opposite.  An association with the self is a leading cause of suffering.  today, Francis Cook helps …

The venerable Thubten Chodron helps us understand attachment in day three of Tricycle week. In her article she explains what attachment is and how it …

On day two of Tricycle week I read a great article that talks about how even the thought of embarking on enlightenment creates a challenge. The intention of seeking a spiritual path is the very thing that keeps us from …

We all would like to embody kindness, joy and compassion, to name a few. However, before we start thinking of that wonder goal, maybe it will be …

Donna Conley knows firsthand how trauma can derail a life. She speaks about her own challenges in our interview today. However, she didn’t just help herself find clarity, she went one step further and developed a system …

Josel Gaston, or Sel to his friends, is the host of Find Your Daily Calm podcast. His show features brief meditations and i

Josel Gaston, or Sel to his friends, is the host of Find Your Daily Calm podcast. His show …

Sarah Chauncey has written and edited for nearly every medium over the past three decades, from print to television to digital. Her writing has been …

Mary Ann Stancel is an energy healer. But instead of me telling you, let's hear from her.

"I dive deep into your body's energy, targeting atoms and electrons to provide profound healing from within. Just like the …

Many people practice and teach Yoga, but not the way Veronique Ory does. She feels that a yoga journey is a very personal practice and that while it can be taught in a group setting, it needs to be done in an individual …

Sharni Quinn is a Life Transformation Coach, Wellness Consultant, International Yoga Teacher, Speaker, Author and Retreat Facilitator. She helps …

Ani Rich understands that each of is on a journey of self - discovery. However, not everyone realizes that. She understands that many of the challenges her clients experience comes from a lack of awareness of their true …

A meditation practice has innumerable benefits. Yet there is one that I have found to be the most transformative for my life. In fact, it is the one benefit that has added the most joy and calm to my life. Today I talk …

Meditation can be a sacred practice, but at its heart, it’s physiological. I say that because many new meditators feel that moving or making noise …

Ora Nadrich is a pioneering Mindfulness expert, international keynote speaker and coach, and the founder and president of the Institute for …

Each of us has access to a wealth of wisdom. No one knows this better than Paul Quinton. He is a channel and energy healer who connects to spirit to …

Tatiana Flow is a spiritual mentor who teaches you to live from your intuition, so you can EMBODY abundance –the abundance she believes is infinite in the Universe. Tatiana is a certified kundalini activation energy …

Swami Nityananda is the spiritual teacher of the Awake Yoga Meditation community. She was consecrated by Swami Shankarananda as a Swami in 2014. Her teachings helps listeners and readers connect with the reality of …

Ashley Williams has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations increase their overall happiness and satisfaction in life. As an emotional wellness advocate, Ashley has shared her insights and …

Being under the weather is not fun at all, but some things still have to get done; like your meditation practice. Thankfully there are many ways to …

Thomas Sterner literally wrote the book on helping us free ourselves from the tyranny of our thoughts. In his latest book, It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom Through Deliberate Thinking, he helps readers learn that …

Thomas Sterner is the author of It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking. Today I read the introduction to his book so that you can get an idea of his work, and the power of this groundbreaking …

Constantin is a personal and professional development enthusiast with over 15 years of experience. As a Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor, he inspires …

While I typically don’t include reviews of books when Tricycle week comes around, I thought that Chenxing Han’s book about care-taking may provide a great resource for those taking care of a loved one, and what that …

Thich Nhat Hanh was a kind and wise leader. Now that he has passed, Plum village carries on, hoping to continue his legacy, while making sure that his teachings do not get lost in the day to day working of running a …

Today is definitely a departure from a regular post at Tricycle. Ann Tashi Slater interviews humorist David Sedaris, who talks about shopping, the …

Today I share a great post from acclaimed meditation instructor, Sharon Salzberg. In it, she does a great job of explaining when we are being open and accepting of life, and when we are constricted; trying to force …

Today is day one of Tricycle Week, and I start it off with a great reminder; be your own soulmate. Sister Dang Nghiem offers us a great article that …

Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of …

It’s safe to say that many people deem meditation to be a source of calm. Even though it has so many other benefits, most people associate meditation and meditators with tranquility. But do you really know why …

Marc Max Pollock’s life story is an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity. Having grown up experiencing poverty, abuse and homelessness, Marc …

Tracey Leigh Whittet is a spiritual energy healer, sacred conduit, and intuitive guide located in Santa Fe, NM. Transmosis Healing is a unique, …

Denise Blanc teaches leaders and their teams to communicate with courage, candor and authenticity using the latest information from emotional …

As Dana explains it... "For the longest time, I used to think that my intuitive gifts made me…well…a little bit of an oddball.   It seemed like anytime I met someone—even a total stranger—I’d hear the words “wow…I’ve …

Every now and then I inteview a guest whose energy is felt across thousands of miles. That was the case with Clementne Moss.  She joined me to talk about her latest book, her practice and her life as a rock musician

Kara Goodwin is a meditation and spiritual transformation coach, host of The Meditation Conversation podcast, energy healer, and beekeeper. She was drawn to meditation after a tragic year which brought many losses in …

Michael Goddart is the author of A New Now. His latest book talks about how we can access wisdom and joy more readily. I sat down with him to discuss the book, past lives and the beauty of awareness.  Come listen.

Tomorrow I am going to share my interview with Miachael Goddart, the author of The New Now. To get ready for that interview, today I am going to read an excerpt from his book.  Enjoy.

It's been a while since I have recorded a meditation strictly for Zen Commuter.  But the time has come.  The 16 minute meditation I created is to help practitioners connect to universal consciousness.  The recording …

Victoria Rader, Ph.D. Possibility Coach™, transformational speaker and founder of YU2SHINE empowers coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers to …

When we are young we look to our parents and caregivers to teach us. We also look to our literal teachers, as well as religious leaders for those of …

Much like many of us, Marsha Vanwynesberghe has seen her share of challenges in life.  But those challenges did not beat her down.  If anything, she eventualy came to see them as gifts.  And now she helps other people …

Today I thought we would tackle how to meditate for longer periods of time.  With that said, as I hammered home in the episode (odd phrase for a …

Meditation is about stillness, about experiencing the truest understanding of who we are; past the boundaries of body and thought.  Today I talk about how we can do that; how we can expereince that understanding through …

Many, if not the majority, of my students find creating a consistent practice to be the most difficult part of meditation.  Today I share with you a …

Martin Theis is a spiritual coach and teacher who focuses on mental and emotional well-being through the art of shamanic journeys.  The coaching practice Light Trails Co.'s mission is to assist others on their journey …

I have recorded many Tricycle Week articles on Zen Commuter, and invariably I come across the word, Rinpoche. Today, I talk about what the term …

To many people, the idea of their identity is very important.  To them, it's everything. With Buddhism it is the exact opposite.  An association with the self is a leading cause of suffering.  today, Francis Cook helps …

Today, Karen Armstrong shares with us how we can take principles from the past and apply them to contemporary challneges; namely, climate change.  In her article she discusses how we must meld mind and heart to arrive …

Today is day two of Tricycle Week, and I bring to you a story that illustrates how to see the gifts that we are given, whether we see them as gifts in the moment.  Come Listen.

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Today is the start of Tricycle Week.  You heard me right...week.  that means that for the next five days I will be sharing five articles from the latest issue of Tricycle magazine.  Today is a great start for the week …

Shana Francesca is a  speaker, writer and entrepreneur.  Shana has been interviewed on more than 60 podcasts worldwide and has been published in Medium, Authority Magazine & Shoutout LA and emotional intelligence + …

Crystal Anne Compton is a spiritual teacher, intuitive channel, and founder of The Lightshine Lab, an online community dedicated to spiritual learning and consciousness exploration. She served as an intuitive reader for …

Amos Smith is Quaker minister as well as a celebrated author who focuses on centering prayer. in today’s interview we talk about the intersection of centering prayer and meditation. Along the way, we discuss how both …

Ryan Cote is the host of The Morning Upgrade podcast. On his show he speaks with a variety of entrepreneurs, business people and thought leaders to get an idea of how they start their days. One of the things he includes …

After Rachael's heart opening and awakening on the island of Kauai in early 2021 she has become a global voice for the wisdom of the heart. Rachael …

Today I share 3 more very short meditations to help you cope when anxious thoughts creep in. They are not meditations in the typical sense, but instead, directions for loking at anxiety through the lens of bodily …

Today, Dr. Kamilah Majied and Sylvia Boorstein helps us calm our anxious minds with 2 brief meditations that can be woven into your existing practice or practiced on their own.  Come listen.

If there is one article that the world could benefit from reading, it would be this one. Patience is a much needed quality today. I see it in myself …

Many people suffer from panic attacks.  Thankfully, mindfulness can assist those impacted by allowing them to bring their attention to sensations in …

Many people suffer from anxiety, whether it's mild or profound.  However, Buddhism offers us a way to deal with it. Today, I share an article from …

I won't say what they are here because they would spoil the show.  Suffice it to say, this one phrase has the ability to remind us of the true nature …

Well, we got to a complete understanding of how to meditate.  To that end, todays' episode is a brief four minute meditation. Enjoy the calm.

Today I wrap everything up and get us ready for a complete basic meditation tomorrow.  Our focuse for this last episode in the series is about visualization and dealing with persistent thought.

Today, we continue with our four part series on how to meditate. Our focus for this episode is on where to meditate and what is going to be our optimal posture during a session. Come listen.

Now that we know what meditation is and isn't, it's time to talk about how to practice it.  Today's epsiode talksabout the importance of breath, and how to do it in a serving way.  Enjoy

Today I am starting a ZC tradition.  I am going to teach listeneers how to meditate.  The bet place to start today is with understanding what meditation is and what it isn't.  Once we have that taken care of we are set …

The last time we got together we talked about the premise of a Sankalpa.  We learned what it is and how it canbe beneficial for us.  Today I talk about how to create your own Sankalpa.

In Sanskrit, Sankalpa is a solemn vow, an intention.  Today I flesh out what that means and how to incoporate it into your meditation.

Meditation consistency is one of the greatest challenges for practitioners. Even meditators who have been consistent for a while fall back inot a spotty practice. Today I talk about two methods for advanced meditators …

It may seem like a very simple answer.  But as we will discuss today, there are many things to consider.  Come listen

A walking meditation is not simply a walk in the woods ( although those are very nice).  Today I talk about all things related to a walking meditation.

Michael Harris is the author of Falling Down, Getting Up.  In the book he details the many struggles he faced growing up and how those seemingly random trials ended up setting him on the path of an amazing life.  In our …

To finish off the week of great articles that were supplied to us by the Lion's Roar, I thought that two stories about drinking and phone use would …

Devout Buddhists see intoxicants as things to be avoided at all costs.  But today we get some differing perspectives.

Alcoholism and subsstance abuse are tough addictions to recover from.  But today I share the stories of two students of the Dharma who have …

The challenges that face people struggling with addiction are colossal. But there is a tool that can help.  Today we talk with two people who found …

Today we read a post by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche that discusses how meditation can be used to help us understand our innate Buddhanature.  Today's episode starts Lion's Roar week.  

When I initially had Juni on the show we talked about all things meditation and cancer.  Originally slated for Patreon, this episode is perfect for all listeners as we talk about the work she does helping women …

WIth the ability to turn our focus inward, we are able to stifle many noises and thoughts that keep us on edge. Today I talk about the necessities for starting out on a spiritual Journey.

Today, as I recuperate, enjoy this rebroadcast episode of Zen commuter that talks about the real meaning of Karma.

Ulrika Karlsson is yogatherapist, spiritual teacher and acclaimed international author.  Today I sit down with her to talk about spiritual jouneys, karma and life.  Be advised that there are a few "blue" words in the …

On this last day of Tricycle week , we delve into the story about the Buddha's stepmother, and her success in getting women in service along with monks.