Meditation: Widening Rings of Being (20:26 Min.)
In this 20‑minute guided meditation, Tara Brock leads listeners through a step‑by‑step body scan, emphasizing deep breathing, gentle release of tension, and expanding awareness to encompass the whole field of sensation, including sounds and thoughts. She invites participants to notice the space between thoughts, fostering a sense of spaciousness and presence that she describes as "widening rings of being." Throughout, she offers subtle cues—softening the brow, unclenching the jaw, relaxing the shoulders—to deepen relaxation and cultivate an alert, compassionate awareness. The practice culminates in a reminder that we often imprison ourselves with fear and thought, and that the doorway to freedom lies in staying present and open.
This Messy, Gorgeous Love—A Conversation with Tara and Devon and Nico Hase
In this episode Tara Brock talks with longtime partners and Buddhist teachers Devin and Nico Haza about their new book, *This Messy Gorgeous Love*, which explores how partnership can be a vehicle for awakening. They share personal stories—from their first...
Overview of Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing)
In this episode Matthew Sokolov revisits an older talk on Anapanasati, the Buddhist practice of mindfulness of breathing, drawing on Bhikkhu Analyo’s translation and commentary. He outlines the 16-step framework organized into four tetrads that correspond to the four foundations...
A Zen Mind Guided Meditations
In this 3‑minute episode of A Zen Mind, host Jo guides listeners through a short, calming meditation designed to foster inner peace and mindfulness. Jo emphasizes the importance of carving out personal time for reflection amid a busy life and...
Story: Alex (Suicidal OCD, Existential OCD, Health Anxiety, I-CBT) (#531)
In this episode, host Stuart Ralph speaks with Alex, who shares his lived experience of severe OCD manifesting as suicidal, existential, health‑anxiety, and pedophilic intrusive thoughts. Alex explains how inference‑based CBT (I‑CBT) and medication, combined with support from his wife...
Love-Based Activism: A Conversation with Tara Brach and Mohsen Mahdawi - Part II
In part two of her conversation with activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Tara Brach delves into the deep psychological roots of fear, hatred, and trauma that fuel systemic injustice, using the Israel‑Palestine conflict as a vivid illustration. Mahdawi explains how Buddhist ethics...
The Art of Radical Curiosity
In this episode, host Michael interviews author Russell Story about his book *Radical Curiosity and Reclaiming Mental Freedom in an Age of Indoctrination*. They explore how the unquestioned worship of economic growth harms both people and the planet, and discuss...
INNER SUN Equinox Meditation
In this Spring Equinox Inner Sun meditation, the host guides listeners through a 20‑25 minute visualization that aligns personal intentions with the heightened planetary energy of March 20, 2026, including Mercury going direct. The practice emphasizes vivification—infusing visions, resolutions, and...
Meditation: The Pathway of Deep Listening (21:16 Min)
In this guided meditation, Tara Brock leads listeners through a practice of deep listening, expanding awareness from external sounds to the subtle sensations within the body. She emphasizes receptive, non‑judgmental attention, inviting participants to experience each region—from ears and mouth...
The Power of Inquiry in Spiritual Awakening - Part 2
In this episode Tara Brock explores the second domain of spiritual practice: inquiry. She explains how asking pointed questions—like "What stops me from opening my heart?"—illuminates hidden beliefs and fears, allowing us to de‑condition the automatic, fear‑driven lenses through which...
The Responsibility Shift: Care, Power, and Liberation
In this episode the host explores the distinction between being "responsible for" something—trying to control outcomes—and being "responsible to" someone—showing up with integrity while honoring their agency. They discuss how this shift impacts parenting, relationships, and personal well‑being, emphasizing self‑reflection...
Whale & Dolphin Song
In this eclectic episode titled "Whale & Dolphin Song," the hosts weave together a collage of ambient sounds, spontaneous gratitude, and brief spoken interludes, including a nod to spiritual teacher Mooji. While the narrative is largely abstract, listeners are treated...
Meditation: Inhabiting Awake Awareness (21:49)
Tara Brach’s 21‑minute guided meditation, “Inhabiting Awake Awareness,” begins by anchoring attention on the breath before expanding into a full‑body scan that highlights the sensation of aliveness. Listeners are then invited to open all senses into a boundless, receptive awareness,...
Learning How To Stay
In this episode of "Let's Have the Conversation," host Desiree B. Stevens explores the concept of "staying"—maintaining presence and regulation within community work and difficult dialogues. She outlines three core practices: staying in your body to avoid dissociation, staying without...
The Noble Eightfold Path: Wise Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration
In this episode Matthew Sokoloff wraps up his series on the Noble Eightfold Path by exploring the final segment, the Factors of Samadhi—wise effort, mindfulness, and concentration. He explains the four types of wise effort, illustrating how to prevent, abandon,...