Dharma Junkie

The Buddha taught that the 5 clinging agrregates lead to suffering. In a sense, identity itself leads to suffering. Trying to be "somebody." Join Dr. Daniel Ingram, Gary Sanders, and myself as we discuss how to navigate this topic and teach the Dharma effectively in world that is, at a glance, obsessed with identity.  It's a tough topic to navigate and one that is NEVER discussed. There's risk inv...

This talk was given on 7/29/24 at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida. Please support our mission to spread Dhamma by donating via Venmo to GulfCoastDharma or through Cashapp to $Dharmajunkie       stay blessed!     gulfcoastdharma.org

This talk was given on 3/5/24 at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL.   gulfcoastdharma.org

Gary Sanders lives in Los Angeles, CA where he founded SCV Mindfulness. He was empowered to lead Buddhist meditation and dharma groups at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. He also helped found Refuge Recovery, a Buddhist-based recovery program for all addictions, which has now spread worldwide.  After moving to Portland, OR in 2015, Gary was asked to join the teaching staff at Portla...

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 2/26/24. Everything I do as a podcaster and facilitator is donation based. If you enjoyed any of the talks or interviews, I could use your support. Please consider donating via Venmo to Gulfcoastdharma   gulfcoastdharma.org    

After a humble and often tumultuous beginning to his life, Daryl Dittmer has worked relentlessly on himself for almost 40 years. Having hailed from a blue-collar family and upbringing, work-ethic was instilled early and often. Daryl was put to work as a farm hand at an early age, at $1.50 per hour, and learned the immense value of hard work and long days. ​ Since those days, Daryl has been a carpe...

This guided meditation was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 2/26/24   gulfcoastdharma.org

Jill Sitnick's journey with PTSD began in her childhood, where she faced severe trauma due to an abusive father and a clinically depressed mother. Despite leaving her tumultuous home life at 19 and building a successful career in educational technology, the unresolved trauma from her past caught up with her in her late forties. After the passing of her long-term partner, Jill experienced severe PT...

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 2/19/24. If you feel as though you have gained anything or benefited from any of this content, please consider donating via Venmo to gulfcoastdharma   gulfcoastdharma.org

Daniel Ingram, MD is a meditation master (and self-described Arahant, meaning one who has fully awakened) with decades of experience training and teaching worldwide. On this episode we discussed the mission of the EPRC, why it's important, and I ask Elon Musk to pony up some cash for the cause.      The Mission of the EPRC What many might call "spiritual", "mystical", "energetic", etc. experiences...

This talk was given on 2/12/24 at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL.

Ann Swanson is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Her new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday life. She worked alongside Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Sara Lazar and an illustrator for the New York Time...

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 12/18/23.   http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

Joel Bouchard is a doctoral student in psychology, a multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, and host of the philosophy podcast "From Nowhere to Nothing." https://jbouchard.podbean.com/   Much like the last few, this episode was recorded several months ago. Production went on hiatus for a while. If I remember correctly, this episode was recorded the d...

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 12/11/23.   http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

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 traveled extensively, studying Vedic arts and sciences under renown...

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/23/23.   http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

Meet Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley, the real-life husband and wife duo behind 'The Skeptic Metaphysicians'. From unraveling metaphysical enigmas to exploring spiritual awakenings, they dive deep without making it cringy. Their contrasting views—one is a true pragmatist, and the other a wonder-filled explorer—make them the perfect guides for today's journey into the great unknown.   https://www....

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/16/23.   http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

Amrit Singh has been studying Kundalini Yoga for over 30 years which gives him the ability to deeply understand and connect with his clients. In 1999 Amrit Singh decided to move to India to deepen his exploration of yoga and meditation. After 20 years in India, he recently moved to Valle de Bravo in Mexico. During all these years his true passion has always been in helping people through 1-1 coach...

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/9/23.   http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

When she was a 19-year-old cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, Nicole would be forced to learn how to live and love differently following a terrifying and transformative Near-Death Experience. Her memory of the crash came back 20 years later, and it has taken Nicole almost another two decades to align her soul, spirit, mind, and body, proving healing is certainly a non-linear process.  ...

This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/2/23.   http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

Transformation Catalyst | Humanistic Psychologist | Writer | Podcaster | Free Thinker | Intuitive Healer | Conscious Dance facilitator | Pellowah teacher | Mentor | Organisational Transformation Strategist | Cat lover   https://truthandtranscendence.buzzsprout.com/

Chris Grosso is an independent culturist, freelance writer, spiritual aspirant, recovering addict, and musician. He serves as spiritual director of the interfaith center The Sanctuary at Shepardfields, writes for the Huffington Post, Rebelle Society, and Intent blog, and is a correspondent for the Where Is My Guru radio show. He created the popular hub for all things alternative, independent, and...