Sally in the Zen

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

Sally in the Zen is a bi-weekly podcast of a Chinese Zen Buddhist Caregiver in pursuit to find Zen moments in everyday living. Sally cares for her elderly Asian mother and father, who's also her actual Zen Master as well as a stroke survivor. Hear personal stories as Sally chronicles life, love and the Zen way with her aging parents. Sally is the creative owner of the Sally in the Zen family blog, and is also a contributing writer to the Ascent publication on Medium.com. Follow Sally in the Zen on Instagram and Pinterest.

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Episode 007 Why I Chose to be a Caregiver - Is it an Asian Thing

November 13, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode, we dive into a recent Medium article that I wrote about a deeper meaning behind why I chose to be Pop and Mom's caregiver. Link to the article on Medium: Taking Care of Your Aging Parents Isn’t For the Faint of Heart FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ If you have any questions or comments or if you would lik...

#006 Halloween Tale Buddhist Style

October 30, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this episode, we get into the spirit of Halloween with two spooky tales. FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the Show.

#005 Senior Citizens and Driving

October 16, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode, we dive into: My thoughts on senior citizens and driving Zen Master's accidental car accident FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the Show.

#004 The Signs and the Neighbor

October 02, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

In this episode, we dive into: Signs and crystals The neighbor and her unusual attitude FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the Show.

#002 Zen Master's Stroke

September 18, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this episode, we dive into: The day of Zen Master's stroke in 2016 Know the symptoms for a stroke: FAST Medium article that I eluded to: Published article on Medium.com: Grieving for Someone Who's Still Alive FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the Show.

#003 How I became a Contributing Writer on the Ascent publication in Medium.com

September 18, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB

In this episode, we dive into: What compelled me to write outside my family blog Published article on Medium.com: Horrible Daughter Mentioned in this episode: Roberto Blake of Create Something Awesome Medium.com FOLLOW SALLY: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sallyinthezen PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/sallyinthezen/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@sallyinthezen BLOG: https://sallyinthezen.com/ Support the Show.

#001 How I became a Zen Buddhist Caregiver

September 18, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Welcome to the Sally in the Zen podcast! I'm your host, Sally and I’m a Zen Buddhist Caregiver of my elderly Asian parents, and I thank you so much for joining me in my pursuit to find Zen moments in everyday living. In this episode, we dive into: My thoughts on what is Zen Buddhism Why I'm started this podcast How I became a caregiver to my elderly parents Background on Zen Master, Zen Mum and me Published article on Medium.com: What to Do When the Universe Bitch Slaps You Down FOL...

#001 How I became a Zen Buddhist Caregiver

September 18, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

#000 Coming Soon: Sally in the Zen

September 01, 2019 18:00 - 34 seconds - 443 KB

Join Sally in the Zen, a biweekly podcast hosted by a Chinese Zen Buddhist Caregiver who's trying to find Zen moments in everyday living. Coming soon on Wednesdays. Support the Show.