Do you know your virtual self? In this month’s podcast, I explore the impact of social media on our sense of spiritual identity and meaning, including:

• Social media in relation to the goals of spiritual practice
• The positive and negative aspects of social media
• How to engage in social media more meaningfully

Do everyday chores feel like a chore to you? In this month’s podcast, Kelly and I discuss why maintenance tasks, like cooking and cleaning, are spiritually relevant and how to engage in them more effectively. You’ll learn:

• How to utilize everyday tasks as a spiritual practice
• Valuing chores as “micro-achievements”
• Combating the social bias against maintenance tasks

What is meditation really? In this month’s podcast, Kelly and I explore how meditation relates to the rest of your life. You’ll learn:

• How meditation can affect our lives both on and off the cushion
• The difference between meditation technique and meditative experience
• A broader, all-encompassing definition of meditation.

This month’s podcast is a Q&A with my wife, Kelly, about the role of mantra and sound in meditation. Turn’s out we had so much to talk about that our conversation lasted 45-minutes! In it, you’ll learn:

• Why sound is the most effective tool for psycho-emotional change
• How sound impacts your mind & body
• A simple mantra for releasing stress & tension

This month, instead of writing a blog post, I experimented with recording a podcast. In this 25-minute conversation with my wife, Kelly, we continue our exploration of meditation by discussing the following topics:

• The purpose of meditation
• The connection between breath & mind
• Breathing techniques to reduce stress & anxiety