Get Real Zen

“Money is not separate from us. It’s a relationship that reflects how we learned to feel safe in the world.” In this episode of The Zen Den, Maggie Calder sits with financial therapist and money coach Brenda St. Louis to explore the quieter patterns beneath our financial lives. Brenda explains how behaviors like scarcity, control, avoidance, overspending, or over-giving are often learned early, sh...

“Even when I couldn’t move or speak, I realized that the simplest acts of care, like the gentle touch of a nurse or the presence of my family, were full of love and quietly helped me heal in ways no medicine could.” In this episode of Get Real Zen, former Buddhist nun and spiritual teacher Maggie Calder shares her extraordinary near-death experience after a serious motorcycle accident left her in...

“With each pedal stroke, each bit of run, all the small training days that led towards the event, it was building my self-confidence, making me realize what I was capable of.” In this episode of Get Real Zen, Maggie Calder sits down with 18-time Ironman finisher, artist, and community builder Kat Calder for a heartfelt conversation about courage, mindfulness, and endurance, both on the racecourse...

“When you focus on the present, the rest of the day flows with ease.” In this episode of Get Real Zen , host Maggie Calder welcomes Wayne Penny, who spent 42 years at Coca-Cola before retiring. Wayne reflects on his career, the challenges of leading through the uncertainty of COVID, and how mindfulness transformed not only his leadership but also his personal relationships. From bringing Maggie in...

“Nature is not outside of us. It is within us, sustaining us, guiding us, and reminding us who we are.” – LoriAnn Bird  Welcome to Get Real Zen, a space where we explore how to find real inner peace in the middle of life’s chaos. In this episode, I talk with my dear friend LoriAnn Bird, an educator, author, and plant wisdom guide, about the sacred reciprocity between humans and the natural wo...

“Raising children is a constant lesson in presence, patience, and the art of balancing worry with trust.” I’m Maggie Calder, and I’m so excited to welcome you to The Zen Den , a space where we explore how to find real inner peace in the middle of life’s chaos.  In this episode, Maggie Calder talks with Susannah Adams about the beauty and challenges of motherhood. They explore everything from...

“At the center of your being, you know who you are and you know what you want.” – Dr. Robin Johnson Welcome to Get Real Zen, a space where we explore how to find real inner peace in the middle of life’s chaos. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Robin Johnson, an extraordinary teacher, psychologist, and intuitive guide, about the power of reconnecting to our gut wisdom and inner rhythm. We dive into...

“The world may be complicated, but inside us is a quiet place where calm and clarity always await.” I’m Maggie Calder, and I’m so excited to welcome you to Get Real Zen , a space where we explore how to find real inner peace in the middle of life’s chaos.  In this introductory episode of The Zen Den, I invite you to walk with me through my story from a lively family life to traveling with Eck...

Get Real Zen is a conscious conversation space hosted by Maggie Calder, where guests share real-life challenges and the inner journey of returning to peace, presence, and balance—their “Zen state.” Through personal stories and mindful reflections, the show explores how even in chaos, we can access stillness and harmony within. Whether through ancient wisdom, spiritual practices, or everyday breakt...