In my second conversation with Amaranatho, we talk about how to bring mindfulness more meaningfully into our lives and, specifically, our relationships. Westerners already tend towards individualism, and gravitating towards intensive meditation practice can sometimes reinforce the preference of Westerners for individualism, while failing to allow us to develop the valuable skills of mindfulness within... The post #54: Bringing Relationship back into Mindfulness with Amaranatho appeared first on Hacking The Self.

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#54: Bringing Relationship back into Mindfulness with Amaranatho

This week I speak with Amaranatho, who was a Buddhist monk for 15 years under the guidance of a very well respected teacher in the Thervada Buddhist tradition, Ajahn Sumedho. Ajahn Sumedho was one of the original Western disciples under Ajahn Chah, one of the great masters of the Thai Forest tradition of the 20th... The post #53: Coming back to Awareness with Amaranatho appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#53: Coming back to Awareness with Amaranatho

I sat down with the co-founder of Bangkok based Paleo Robbie, a company that provides high quality wild caught fish and pasture raised meats, along with a host of other delicious and nutritious products. For those based in Bangkok they also offer a meal plan service. Erik is a wealth of information beyond just nutrition.... The post #52: The Paleo Way with Paleo Robbie Co-Founder Erik Verspui appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#52: The Paleo Way with Paleo Robbie Co-Founder Erik Verspui

This is the second half of my conversation on Chinese Herbalism with Roger Drummer. Roger is the founder of Herb Works and the man who formulated its various, exceptional products, such as Tian Chi and Inner Peace. A brief description of Roger’s story from the Herb Works website will give you a taste of what you’re... The post #51: Reducing Stress with Chinese Herbalism: a conversation with Roger Drummer Part 2 appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#51: Reducing Stress with Chinese Herbalism: a conversation with Roger Drummer Part 2

This is the first of a two part conversation on Chinese Herbalism with Roger Drummer. Roger is the founder of Herb Works and the man who formulated its various, exceptional products, such as Tian Chi and Inner Peace. A brief description of Roger’s story from the Herb Works website will give you a taste of... The post #50: Reducing Stress with Chinese Herbalism: a conversation with Roger Drummer Part 1 appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#50: Reducing Stress with Chinese Herbalism: a conversation with Roger Drummer Part 1

In my fourth and final conversation with acupuncturist Ben Elan we learn about the differences between Classical Chinese Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Ben’s insights are highly relevant to anyone interested in Chinese Medicine, “alternative” approaches to Western Medicine, Medical Qi Gong or Daoism. In particular, this information is highly valuable to anyone interested... The post #49: What’s the difference between Classical Chinese Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#49: What’s the difference between Classical Chinese Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?

In my third conversation with Ben Elan, Ben gives us a glimpse into two foundational pieces of Daoism and Classical Chinese Medicine: the concepts of Yin Yang & 5 Element Theory. Guest Bio: Benjamin Elan, Dip. Ac has been been studying and practicing Classical Chinese Medicine for 13 years. Trained in the Stems & Branches... The post #48: Crash Course in Yin Yang & The 5 Elements with Ben Elan appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#48: Crash Course in Yin Yang & The 5 Elements with Ben Elan

In the second conversation in our series on Ancient Chinese Medicine with acupuncturist Ben Elan, we cover the following topics: fundamental differences in approach between Chinese & Western medicine the pros and cons of each methodology what kinds of problems or symptoms are each of these effective at treating challenges in talking about, or comparing,... The post #47: Chinese vs Western Medicine with Ben Elan appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#47: Chinese vs Western Medicine with Ben Elan

This conversation is the first in a series on Chinese Medicine. I’m tinkering with a new format for the show in which I do a series of shorter (20-30 minute) conversation with one guest where we unpack one theme or topic over a number of shorter episodes. Here is the overview of topics for the... The post #46: What is Chinese Medicine? with Ben Elan appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#46: What is Chinese Medicine? with Ben Elan

In this episode I sit down for another conversation with Dayne Barkley who shares helpful suggestions for biohacking light and sleep. Dayne also discusses his latest venture: developing a multi use and more stylish model for blue light blocking glasses. Dayne educates us on the following topics including: circadian rhythms what types of light you... The post #45: Biohacking Light & Sleep with Dayne Barkley appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#45: Biohacking Light & Sleep with Dayne Barkley

This week is a special week for me because I sit down with Vincent Horn, the host and founder of the podcast Buddhist Geeks, which was the first show, along with Waking Up with Sam Harris, that turned me onto podcasting. Buddhist Geeks has a keen interest in several of the topics that we like... The post #44: Buddhist Geeks with Vincent Horn appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#44: Rewriting Ancient Wisdom in Modern Code with Vincent Horn

This week I speak with Katchie Ananda who teaches Dharma Yoga: an approach to teaching hatha yoga that integrates the insights of Theravada Buddhism. Katchie and I discuss studying with exceptional teachers like Richard Freeman and Jack Kornfield and how these teaches have impacted her. We also discuss the ways in which entheogens, such as... The post #43: The Art of Awakening with Katchie Ananda appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#43: The Art of Awakening with Katchie Ananda

This week I am honored to speak with Zen Buddhist Priest and social activist Roshi Joan Halifax. Roshi Joan shares the wisdom she has learned through working with people who are terminally ill, and how confronting death honestly has taught her how to live live more fully. She also offers insight into how to live... The post #42: Living with Right Intention with Roshi Joan Halifax appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#42: Living with Right Intention with Roshi Joan Halifax

In this conversation I speak at length with Ed Liu, the host of the most popular psychedelic podcast on iTunes: Psychedelic Milk. Ed and I discuss our mutual interests in psychedelics, yoga and meditation, as well as why we both like living in Asia as American expats. Guest Bio:  Ed Liu is a yoga teacher... The post #41: The Yoga of Living Abroad with Ed Liu appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#41: The Yoga of Living Abroad with Ed Liu

This week I sit down with Carol Horton, PhD to discuss the reactivity and outrage defining our current cultural moment and the unraveling of the American Left in the Age of Trump. Carol specializes in the intersection of yoga, politics and culture. We discuss some of the trends in American politics and culture and consider... The post #40: The Unraveling of the American Left with Carol Horton PhD appeared first on Hacking The Self.

#40: The Unraveling of the American Left with Carol Horton PhD

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