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Zen Commuter

820 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratings

Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to deepen your meditation practice.

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2035: Advanced Meditation Questions - Regulating Emotions

April 09, 2024 15:15 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

Meditation is a great tool for living a life that is more even-keeled. Thats a fancy way of saying we aren’t laughing one minute and then screaming with rage the next. Emotional regulation is a great benefit of a mindfulness practice. Let’s talk about it.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://w...

2035: Advanced Meditation Questions - Determining the Nature of Reality

April 05, 2024 03:18 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MB

For the next five episodes I am going to be answering questions I get asked by other veteran meditators about their practice.  Today's topic focuses on understanding the true nature of reality by using your meditation practice.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walter...

2034: Meditation Instruction - How Meditation Helps with Stress and Anxiety

April 05, 2024 03:16 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MB

Most people turn to meditation to expereince more calm in their lives; and that's not a bad thing.  But it is so much more.  However, since I brought it up, let's talk about how meditation helps with limiting stress and anxiety   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walter...

2033: Meditation Instruction: Do I Have to Sit Cross-legged to Meditate?

April 02, 2024 21:41 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MB

If you ever watch a show or movie that has a meditator in it, invariably they are sitting cross-legged on the floor. However, as I will discuss today, there is more than one way to sit to meditate.  I'll even go into posture and tell you what a zafu is.  Come listen.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram...

2033: Meditation Instruction: How Long to Meditate for Each Day

April 01, 2024 18:53 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MB

If you are a beginner, then you probably wonder how long you should meditate for each day.  Today I answer that question, but with some very interesting and important points to remember/understand.  Come listen   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - ht...

2032: Meditation Instruction: How Long to Meditate for Each Day

April 01, 2024 18:53 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MB

If you are a beginner, then you probably wonder how long you should meditate for each day.  Today I answer that question, but with some very interesting and important points to remember/understand.  Come listen   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - ht...

2031: Meditation Instruction - What is Meditation

March 28, 2024 11:16 - 16 minutes - 30.9 MB

One of the biggest reasons people have difficulty with a meditation practice, and eventually quit altogether, is they don't go into it knowing what it truly is.  Today I answer that question; what is meditation.  Not only will we talk about what it is, but we will talk about how it adds to our lives.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.p...

2030: Meditation Instruction - Increasing Focus and Avoiding Distraction

March 26, 2024 10:19 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MB

For the next five days I want to help beginners deepen their practice, or even get them interested enough to start one. To that end, I will be answering the top five questions that students ask in regard to their practice.  Today I talk about how to deepen focus and avoid distractions.  You'll be surprised to know what the answer is.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-...

2029: Meditation Wisdom - Remembering and Forgetting

March 13, 2024 04:04 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MB

Even with a solid practice there are still many things to remember.  Today I talk about the lesson I relearned about creating all realities for a purpose.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter   ...

2028: Tricycle Week - Lighten Up...Why is Meditation so Hard

March 08, 2024 05:26 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MB

What a great way to end Tricycle week; by talking about something that almost all my students wrestle with at one point or another.  Why is meditation so hard.  Come listen.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=z...

2029: Tricycle Week - Lighten Up...Why is Meditation so Hard

March 08, 2024 05:26 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MB

What a great way to end Tricycle week; by talking about something that almost all my students wrestle with at one point or another.  Why is meditation so hard.  Come listen.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=z...

2028: Andrew Safer - Helping Students Find Peace Through Mindfulness (R)

March 07, 2024 04:44 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MB

Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspired enough for a lifetime. Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogya...

2027: Tricycle Week - On Wanting to Sound Good by Satya Robyn

March 06, 2024 04:27 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MB

There is a wonderful thing that happens when we catch our thinking starting to go off the rails.  Satya Robyn of Tricycle shares a story of hers that demonstrates the entire process perfectly.  Not just the creation of the worry, but the ensuing trnasformation of it once we are still.  Come Listen.   Tricycle interview with Haemin Sunim   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-w...

2026: Tricycle Week - The Twitter Monk by Emma Varvalucous

March 04, 2024 17:51 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MB

Last week I read to you an article by Haemin Sunim, and in reading Tricycle further, I found an article about him. That is our story for today...Twitter Monk.  It details the story of Haemin when things were not going so great for him.  But as you will find out, sometimes the darkest stories have the happiest endings. Come listen.   Tricycle interview with Haemin Sunim   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - h...

2025: Tricycle Week - Making Friends with the Night by Noelle Oxenhandler

February 29, 2024 12:29 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MB

Today's article from Tricycle is something we can all relate to: insomnia.  Some a little, and many, alot. As odd as it may seem, in the unlikely event it happens to me in the near future, I am eager to view it the same way Noelle Oxenhandler does, with grace.  Come listen   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Ins...

2024: Tricycle Week - Myth and Meaning by Karen Armstrong (R)

February 28, 2024 12:20 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MB

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 at a solution that is desperately needed. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://w...

2023: Tricycle Week - The Courage to Say I can't by Haemin Sunim

February 26, 2024 03:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MB

Spring is right around the corner! You know how I know? The latest issue of Tricycle is out. And today I start off tricycle week with a great reminder about courage. As today’s post dictates, there are times we really don’t need to step up… but rather, step down or away. Come listen.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencom...

2022: Julie Hutsell Starling - Helping Us Avoid Burnout

February 21, 2024 02:01 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

Dr. Julie Hutsell-Starling, is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), Certified Health Coach, Akashic Records Soul Realignment Practitioner, a Kundalini Yoga Teacher and a Qigong teacher. Dr. Julie has worked as an acupuncturist in private practice for over 16 years, and in that time she dealt with major burnout several times, each time was successively worse and more difficult to overcome than the one before. Once she finally got to the root cause of what was causing the bur...

2021: Eight Tips for Creating a Consistent Meditation Practice

February 15, 2024 03:48 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MB

The majority find meditating to be somewhat easy to grasp; to practice. However, as simple as it may be for many people, the one challenge almost all my students have has to do with consistency. They know how, they just can find a daily rhythm. Today i help us all become daily meditators.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/z...

2020: John Lawyer - Helping Himself and Others Connect to Spiritual Life

February 12, 2024 14:52 - 45 minutes - 82.5 MB

From desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He acts as one of several guides for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community for people to share their journey and explore their own unique spiritual path. John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He offers individual spiritual guidance and coaching services as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community.   Meditatio...

2019: Josel (Sel) Gaston - Host of Find Your Daily Calm

February 09, 2024 13:02 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

  Josel Gaston, or Sel to his friends, is the host of Find Your Daily Calm podcast. His show features brief meditations and inspiriting words that all have the same goal, to help you find peace of mind. And I can’t think of a more fitting host. Sel is a genuine man who exudes peace. In our talk today, we discuss how to stick to your meditation practice, the importance of taking care of yourself and ways to deepen your practice. Please join me in a very special interview. Links from the E...

2018: Distraction and Enlightenment in a Meditation

February 07, 2024 00:48 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MB

It’s been a while since we have talked about how exactly to meditate. Actually, we haven’t spent much time lately answering your questions about your practice. How about we do that now? Today I answer two questions about meditation. One has to do with Enlightenment, and the other with distraction.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patr...

2017: Catherine Gregory - Mindful Resilience: Meditation and Multiple Sclerosis

February 02, 2024 22:34 - 45 minutes - 83.8 MB

Meditation has been utilized by many to ease the challenges of physical pain. Sometimes it’s incidental, and other times it’s chronic. Catherine Gregory, while diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, doesn’t suffer from it; she doesn’t allow that. She lives a vibrant life, thanks, in large part, per her own expression, to her meditation practice. Today she shares some lesser known facts about Multiple Sclerosis, and more so, how her meditation practice helps her understand all of life.   Medi...

2016: Debbie Cassidy - Spiritual Life Coach

January 29, 2024 15:49 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

As expressed by Debbie: I am a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree in Nursing. I have spent my life in service to others through my nursing practice. When I discovered yoga and meditation my world was forever changed and enhanced. I began reading books by Wayne Dyer, Carolyn Myss, Marianne Williamson, Gary Zukav, Eckart Tolle, Joseph Campbell, Louise Hay, a meridian of others, and different world spiritual philosophies. My world shifted when I read my first book by Dr. Deepak Chopra,...

2015: Gail Behrend - Author of Energy is Real

January 25, 2024 00:42 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

Gail Christel Behrend is an engineer, author, speaker and energy healer. Midway through a successful 20-year engineering career, she experienced a spontaneous spiritual opening which changed her life, transforming her from skeptic to seeker. Her spiritual journey eventually led her to explore human energy and alternative healing as a side-vocation. A graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH) in Florida, she has been an energy practitioner in Vancouver Canada for over 25 year...

2014: Jackson Kerchis - Awakening to Life: Musings on Mindfulness and Happiness

January 19, 2024 02:21 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

Since my friend Jackson Kerchis is an author, I wanted to share his latest book with you. Awakening to Life is a wonderfully down-to-earth guide for teaching how to exist more fully in our days. Jackson shares his own realizations and awakenings, prompting his readers to do the same: look at their lives thru the lens of gratitude and mindfulness. Today I read three wonderful passages. Enjoy. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode...

2013: Jackson Kerchis - Happiness Expert, Author and Zen Monk

January 17, 2024 17:24 - 44 minutes - 81 MB

After finishing his economics major at University of Alabama in two years, he decided to create the world’s first Bachelor of Science in Happiness Studies. Over the next few years, he won research grants, instructed the first Happiness Habits course at the University of Alabama, and lived as a Zen monk for four months. Jackson believes that the science of happiness has the power to transform the world of business. He combines his experience as a happiness researcher and educator with his bus...

2012: Heather Shannon - Sex Therapist and Meditation Guide

January 16, 2024 16:55 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Heather Shannon is a Certified Sex Therapist who helps people who are dedicated to personal growth to explore, express and embrace their authentic sexuality. She helps clients transform how they feel about their sexual selves and achieve deeper intimacy in their relationships. Her holistic approach focuses on what is authentic for the client rather than any one-size-fits-all method. Heather is also a licensed clinical professional counselor, Internal Family Systems therapist, meditation guid...

2011: Lori Anne De Lulio Casdia - Transformational Coach and Best-Selling Author

January 11, 2024 14:54 - 1 hour - 157 MB

Lori Anne is a #1 International Best Selling Author, Certified Professional Transformational Success Coach, Marketing Positioner and Strategist, Personal Development Success Coach, International Speaker, and Radio Show Host of 'Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne’ & has been featured on Jack Canfield's Tv Show “Talking About Success with Jack Canfield” & many news, TV, and radio platforms. She has shared the keynote stage with celebrity and best-selling authors William Paul Young & Dr. Debi Sil...

2010: Matthew Ponak - Author of Embodied Kabbalah

January 09, 2024 14:45 - 1 hour - 122 MB

In Matthew’s words: As a teacher and counsellor, I draw on this experience and knowledge to help students of diverse backgrounds tap into their own essential truths. In this ever-evolving information age, where big ideas and advice abound, the skills of a spiritual ally—sharing teachings with no-strings-attached and empowering people to become their most authentic selves—are a precious commodity. I deeply value the balance between presenting esoteric teachings in a way that is readily access...

2009: Understanding the Nature of Thoughts for a Fuller, More Joyful Life

January 04, 2024 18:57 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MB

Today’s episode focuses on something that we usually don’t think about; managing our thoughts. Most people blindly accept the thoughts that enter their minds, thinking that they are real. Not even questioning their nature or where they come from. In this episode I talk about the illusory nature of thoughts, and how we can see them differently to arrive at a life that is a more joyful. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop...

2008: Aline Ra M - Spiritual Guide, Healer, Teacher, Author

January 04, 2024 13:27 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

Aline Ra M is a Spiritual guide, coach, healer, teacher. She guides clients to live purposefully from their hearts, fostering a direct, self-sustained connection to the Divine within. Her approach to spirituality is practical, hands-on, and rooted in everyday life. She masterfully and cleverly blends deep insights about spirituality with practical tips that speak directly to authentic spiritual growth in a modern world. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultat...

2007: Pat Wetzel - Author of Bump in the Road

January 03, 2024 00:03 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

Adventure is what makes life worthwhile. And adventure is a key part of how award-winning author Pat Wetzel lives life. From Wharton Business School to global finance, from disability to learning to soar (literally: I am a sailplane pilot with over a decade of tales to tell); from world travels to travel within, I have led an extraordinary life. And now I tell the stories of other extraordinary people and how they have navigated their bumps in the road and the wisdom they’ve gained along the...

2006: Madhu Das - Monk, Coach and Musician

December 30, 2023 00:34 - 54 minutes - 99.6 MB

Madhu, formerly a monk, is a Holistic Health & Business Lifestyle Coach who has trained hundreds of health and wellness professionals, coaches and influencers in ancient sciences and helps them create 6 & 7 figure online business. He lived and trained for half a decade as a monk in the Bhakti Yoga tradition. During these years, he travelled extensively studying Vedic arts and sciences under renowned teachers. In his free time he is a professional musician who tours internationally. Meditat...

2005: Tricycle Week: The Art of Investigation by Sayadaw Tejaniya (R)

December 20, 2023 14:52 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

When we turn our minds from affect to investigation we neutralize the emotional volatility of moments that seem angry or fearful. Today, I share a great article that talks about how to do just that; investigate the feelings instead of getting caught up in their energy. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: Become a member of Tricycle The Art of Investigation by Sayadaw Tejaniya Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using t...

2004: Tricycle Week - The Art of Solitude by Stephen Batchelor

December 20, 2023 14:34 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

I have had the pleasure of meeting Stephen Batchelor to interview him on this very show, so I know the depth of thought he has. Equally so, he has a warmth and sense of humor that is so apparent. All those qualities are evident in this blog post about the benefits of solitude. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: Become a member of Tricycle Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spen...

2003: Tricycle Week - Love in Action by Devin Berry

December 19, 2023 02:51 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MB

Today is day three of Tricycle week and in today's post Devin Berry talks about not stopping at the feeling of cpmpassion, but to take it to the next level by demonstrating Love in action.  Come listen.  Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Personal Upgrade Report from Ryan Cote of the Morning Upgrade Podcast Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening ...

2002: Tricycle Week - A Gift by Sunita Puri

December 13, 2023 17:12 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB

Today is day two of Tricycle week and in today's post Sunita Puri talks about the impermanence of all things.  A lesson she admittedly has had to learn a couple of times (pun intended). Come listen.  Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the s...

2001: Tricycle Week - Why Should I Appreciate Life by Dale Wright

December 12, 2023 02:27 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MB

Winter Tricycle week is here. And I start off with a phenomenal article by Dale Wright. It talks about the freedom that comes from accepting your entire life. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. ...

2000: The Real Founder of Zen Commuter

December 07, 2023 16:36 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MB

Episode 2000! Can you believe it? I certainly can’t. But I am extremely grateful that it is here. After wondering what I should talk about on this special day I turned to my meditation cushion for guidance, coincidentally enough. While she may not have thought that she should warrant an episode, today I talk about the true founder of Zen Commuter, my Mom. Her wisdom and Love are the reasons I do what I do, and it seems only right to focus on all she did to get us to episode 2000! Thanks, Mom...

1999: Zen Commuter Episode #1

December 05, 2023 03:52 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MB

Today is episode 1999. In honor of tomorrow’s 2000th episode I thought I would share with you the episode that started it all. Thanks for 2000 episodes Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also,...

1998: Troy McFadden - Founder of Wisdom Warrior Coaching

November 30, 2023 18:55 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

Troy is a transformational coach who works with the tools and techniques of mindfulness to support others in achieving optimal growth. He works with The Asian Leadership Institute as a corporate coach and also operates his private practice, Wisdom Warrior Coaching.  Links from the Episode: https://www.wisdomwarriorcoaching.com Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron b...

1997: Curious Avatar by Marc Max Pollock

November 29, 2023 13:26 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MB

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 important contribution to the advancement of metaphysical thought. He wrote this book for freethinkers who want to delve into life’s mysteries, and for the seekers among us who yearn to know more about life, existence, and becoming a creative channel for Divine Energy. Relying on scientific research and his own life experience, Marc builds a conv...

1996: Marc Max Pollock - Author of Curious Avatar

November 28, 2023 01:10 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Marc Max Pollock’s life story is an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity. Having grown up experiencing poverty, abuse and homelessness, Marc made it his mission to harness the power of the universe to change his reality from a life of hopelessness to a life of abundance. On his journey, he used the insight he gained to heal the wounds of his traumatic childhood and create wealth, health, and happiness. Marc’s calling is to share his transformational secrets to help you heal and live...

1995: Georgia Pitfield - Host and Founder of Soulful Living

November 17, 2023 15:12 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

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 difficult times. One day someone gave me a book that would change my outlook on life and make me think differently about everything - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It lit a fire inside me and I began to learn everything I could about meditation and the Law of Attraction. This knowledge was empowering and liberating - the power to heal and c...

1994: JJ DiGeronimo - Author of Seeking and Women's Empowerment

November 09, 2023 01:51 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MB

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 undeniably strengthens her mission to empower women at work and in life. Conditioned to look outward, JJ juggles a variety of external validations, such as titles, salaries, and relationships intermingled with self-doubt, negative self-talk, and demanding schedules.  The...

1993: Paul Zolman - Author of The Role of Love

November 02, 2023 18:22 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MB

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 of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies me to speak about love? My childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside me, I searched for and eventually created a method that transformed my life from anger to loving everyone. Growing ...

1992: Jason Medlock - Author of Empowered by Consciousness

October 23, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Mindset-Performance Coach, and Remote Viewer, among other roles, Medlock provides a unique exploration of various spiritual modalities. With a profound understanding of human potential and a passion for empowering others, he has dedicated his career to helping business owners, athletes, and everyday working individuals become exceptional leaders capable of achieving their goals with unwavering confidence. His groundbreaking book, Empowered by Consciousness, is a transformative manual for s...

1991: Four Challenges That Beginner Meditators May Experience.

October 19, 2023 02:01 - 30 minutes - 56 MB

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 the best ways to work through them.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media ...

1990: Ignite Your Purpose - An Excerpt by Sharni Quinn

October 16, 2023 18:06 - 28 minutes - 51.3 MB

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. The book, Ignite Your Purpose, is a great read that also offers you actionable steps to creating a meaningful life. Today, I read a very vulnerable passage from Sharni Quinn. Her story helps readers understand how she went from seemingly having it all, to a breakdown, to a rebirth. One that finally allowed her to live a more balanced, inspired ...

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