Explore the difference between feelings and emotions, the disparity between truths and facts, and the countless benefits of mindful living. If you consider yourself spiritual but not religious, you're at the right place. And if you want to lead a simple and uncomplicated life with happiness at your fingertips, then you'll want to read Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless more than once!

Jul 26, 2021

People seldom ask themselves if they are ready to love before they decide to get into a relationship or to have kids, they just want to BE loved and simply assume they will be able to love in return. For some, loving comes easily because they aren’t judgmental, but for many, judgment comes easily, making...

Jul 11, 2021

It's a huge relief to distinguish between what is for us to decide and what is out of our hands. Some things are not up to us, yet we try to control every step of the process AND the outcome, which causes unnecessary stress and anxiety. The simple mantra "It's not up to me," keeps me grounded, and I hope it helps you as...

Jun 23, 2021

Jun 12, 2021

Fear will run and ruin your life if you let it. The trick is to see fear as a speed bump, not a dead-end street. This episode is only five minutes long, but it can stay with you for a lifetime. The Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast is commercial-free without ads or sponsorships thanks to listeners like you who donate as little...

May 23, 2021

What does "Normal" even mean? To what lengths are we willing go to fit in? From a very young age, I was told something was wrong with me simply because I was different. Would you pretend to be someone you're not in order to be liked and admired, celebrated or accepted? Would you commit a crime? Do drugs? Work 80 hours a...