Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis

Waylon responds to a listener's question: "What would the Buddha say about when to fight? I don't want to be a pushover but I don't want to spend a second of my life fighting. I wonder, if at times, I have a responsibility to fight to ensure other people aren't mistreated. I don't want to fight for myself, but should I fight for others? When should I go to battle and when should I let it go?"  Pod...

Waylon talks with dancer Marlo Fisken re: her experience with Jeffrey Epstein, Sexual Assault awareness, #MeToo. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.      

"Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him." ~ Martin Luther King Jr..Waylon answers a question from a listener: "How can we love people who are so evil?" Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.  

Waylon answers questions from the audience—how do you know if you should stay or leave a relationship? How do you handle conflict in a relationship? How do you decide if your relationship needs fixing or if you should just leave it? Do the annoying little habits your partner has really matter? Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Grief. We all experience it. From a Buddhist perspective, the good news about grief is that we can all let go of it. The bad news is that letting go is hard, and letting go of something or someone we hold very dear to our hearts can be insulting to our egos. But enlightenment is just that—the ultimate insult to the ego. So, we learn to let go and the way to let go is to remember that we are okay....

In this episode, Waylon explores the notion that being vegan is something that is only possible for privileged folk, or folk who want to be distinguished and distinctive. Waylon dives into why he is vegan and common misconceptions surrounding a plant-based lifestyle, such as how expensive it is. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

"Remember: the warrior—a peaceful person who is dedicating her or his life to the benefit of all— should always be a little broken-hearted. Broken-heartedness is not something that we are trying to get away from. We want to be broken-hearted all the time, because that leads to empathy. And empathy leads to catharsis. And catharsis leads to joy—genuine joy. Joy is another way of saying love . We ca...

"From a serious point of view, it is incredibly helpful to be told not to start the entrepreneurial path. If you refuse to stop after hearing everything you are about to hear, then you should proceed." ~ Waylon Lewis. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

In this episode, Waylon dives into how we can approach having difficult conversations with the people we care most about and why being able to have these difficult conversations is crucial to our overall well being. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Waylon Lewis celebrated is 45th birthday on July 16th! In honor of doing so, Waylon reflected on aging—the good and the bad of the inevitable process. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

In this episode, Waylon describes the two qualities of genuine love: warmth & independence. Waylon explains the importance of balance between these qualities and how we can create that balance in our relationships. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

This week, we are releasing a bonus episode of The Mindful Life podcast in honor of Elephant Journal's brand new Elephant Academy Course: How to Write, Sell, & Publish the Hell out of your Book {eco-responsibly}. In this episode, Waylon shares what you can expect from this course, the mindset required to fulfill the dream of writing a book, and how this path of publishing will allow you to make a...

In this episode, Waylon shares his personal tips for more meaningful, present, eco-friendly travel. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

In this episode, Waylon addresses the popular notion that individual actions do not matter in the grand scheme of climate change because corporations are by far the largest contributor to the problem. Waylon highlights that our behaviors drive corporations to make the decisions they do and that it takes altering our daily habits to create real change—which takes a lot of bravery on our part. Podca...

During the era of "self-help" we would be pressed to go a day without being told to "get out of your comfort zone!" In this episode, Waylon discusses just when we should get out of our comfort zones and when we should stay in them. Waylon dives into Buddhist Lojong Mind Training and the idea that we should always trust the principle one first and not to be so predictable. Podcast produced by: Vane...

In this episode, Waylon presents three everyday life challenges that will help slow you down, bring you back to the present moment, and enjoy your life more each day. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

In this episode, Waylon explores jealousy—where it comes from, why we feel it, and what we can do about it. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

The one simple thing you can always do if things are tough in your relationship. It works every time. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration . 

In this episode, Waylon discusses the two kinds of love—the kitchen sink sort of love and the lustful, passionate, honeymoon phase sort of love—and how they relate to the significance and purpose of a relationship from a Buddhist perspective. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration . 

In this episode, Waylon delves into what advice we should give to those who ask us,"What should I do?" Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration . 

In this episode, Waylon shares three things he wishes he had known when he was 22. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thanks to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration . 

If you are frustrated by everyone on TV and social media viewing you as a market or are overwhelmed by the constant flow of fake/bad news and want to take a social media detox—this is for you. Waylon discusses how and why to transform our entertainment and news intake so that we can remain engaged in what is happening in the world, while honoring our mental health. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boe...

In this episode, Waylon explores how addictive aloneness can be, why that is, and how that can make it difficult for a chronically single soul to navigate being in a relationship. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thanks to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration . 

In this episode, Waylon explores the Buddhist notion of judgment—discriminating awareness, or prajna, giving insight on what to accept and what to reject—and how we can use this insight to create clarity in our lives. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration . 

In this episode, Waylon discusses how to spot a fundamentally good, genuine person and what to watch out for; and why someone in every relationship has to do this one simple thing. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Check out the video of this episode at youtube.com/elephantjournal.