The V_Va_Ya Podcast

Hello! And welcome🥸. This is V Va Ya Podcast and I am your host, V. We are continuing the Art of Peace series. I share my journey of cultivating inner peace in stillness through readings and reflections. Today I read another passage from our mainstay and original inspiration, “The Art of Peace” by renowned martial artist and founder of Aikido, Morehei Ueshiba. Wanna Support the Show? Share this s...

Hello! And welcome🥸. This is V Va Ya Podcast and I am your host, V. We are continuing the Art of Peace series. I share my journey of cultivating inner peace in stillness through readings and reflections. Today I read another passage from our mainstay and original inspiration, “The Art of Peace” by renowned martial artist and founder of Aikido, Morehei Ueshiba. Wanna Support the Show? Share this s...

Welcome to the V Va Ya Podcast and the Art of Peace series. The one where I share my journey of cultivating inner peace in stillness. Usually I read a passage from “The Art of Peace” by renowned martial artist and founder of Aikido, Morehei Ueshiba. Instead I'm sharing a quote from arguably the most famous martial artist, Bruce Lee. Then I share my immediate thoughts and reflections. Wanna Support...

The Art of Peace series continues. With the help of wise words from Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the art of peace, Aikido, the way of harmony, the way of peace. How much should spirituality can I scientifically handle? Let's find out in today's passage. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You find me? ➡️Instagram🤳🏽 ➡️Substack✍🏼 This is a public episode. If you'd lik...

Spring is here! And so another installment of “The Art of Peace” sprouts forth from the detritus of winter. Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido, believes we all can be warriors for peace. I've been using his collection of thoughts and poems to help guide my practice of finding a moment of stillness through contemplation and reflection. I'll read a passage and offer my interpretation. Wanna Support...

Today we take break from our usual programming! V Va Ya! has taken on many forms since it’s initial debut. Not everything makes the cut. Sometimes the material isn’t resonating with me. Sometimes I’ve moved on to greener pastures. But..! Sometimes a lil gem (or two) fall through the production cracks, only to be unearthed after I pry back a few floor boards and do some scooping, cus I smell someth...

Seeking peace in stillness? I sure am. And renowned martial artist, founder of Aikido, Mr Morihei Ueshiba, has offered us guidance. I'll read a passage from “The Art of Peace” by Morihei himself and offer my interpretation and reflections. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You find me? ➡️Instagram🤳🏽 ➡️Substack✍🏼 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss...

Does it still feel like a new year in February? Maybe. Depends on the calendar you follow, as we have an upcoming lunar new year! But I digress. This is another installment of me reading a passage from “The Art of Peace” by Morihei Ueshiba, renowned martial artist and founder of Aikido aka the art of peace. And he's convinced me that anyone can be warrior for peace. Does that require strict asceti...

Zomg guys it's a new year!? I'm still alive. Still trying to be peaceful as I look for guidance (and offer self- reflection) through “The Art of Peace” aka the way of unifying harmony aka aikido. Morihei Ueshiba, this martial art’s founder and author of, will expound. I share a passage from his manifesto-like collection of poems. craving. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where El...

Hey y'all, it's the last episode of the year! More will come of course. I ain't done yet. Today I read another passage or two from “The Art of Peace” and offer my reflection. All recorded within the peacefulness of a winter snow storm. I hope the 2026 brings us all the peace we're craving. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You find me? ➡️Instagram🤳🏽 ➡️Substack✍🏼...

Another installment on “The Art of Peace” by Morehei Ueshiba. In an effort to cultivate and strengthen my inner peace, I’ve been using this collection as a guideline for each AoP episode. I read aloud a passage and share my most immediate thoughts. I was taught that martial arts are about building character. I believe this what Ueshiba means when he says that the art of peace fashions sincere huma...

Welcome to another installment of my series on “The Art of Peace” by Morihei Ueshiba. Today’s passage is much longer than usual but chock full of practical martial artistic perspective. Su refers to the cosmic breath of the universe that we must seek to harmonize our own voices with. I ponder this while sharing my immediate thoughts and reflection on the passage. Hope this helps you bring some pea...

Hello, and welcome back to another installment of my finding peace in stillness. My usual go-to’s for peace involve movement, and lately I’ve found myself needing to sit still much more often and regularly. So when I came across “The Art of peace” by renown martial artist Morihei Ueshiba, I took that as my sign to sit still and reflect on his wisdom. Today’s reflection is on a passage of about the...

Heaven is right here! That is, according to the “Art of Peace” by renowned martial artist, Morihei Ueshiba. I read another passage and offer my immediate reflection. Morihei believed everyone could be a warrior for peace, and that we need nothing else than what we’re born with: mind, body, and spirit. Another passage and another day of me trying to focus on finding peace in stillness. I will admit...

I continue my reading of the “Art of Peace“ by Ueshiba Morehei, reknowned martial artist who founded aikido, the way of unifying harmony. It’s a compilation of his philosophy, as recorded and compiled by students and/or admirers. I started this series as a way to guide my journey to find more peace and presence in stillness. Today’s passage focuses on how anyone can be a warrior for peace. Wanna S...

…After a well needed Summer hiatus…I've returned to uploading fragments of myself to the e cloud. And I'm starting a new series! I introduce the written work “The Art of Peace” by Morihei Ueshiba, how it relates to my life, and that we can all fight for peace without actually fighting each other. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You find me? ➡️Short form pictorial...

We're back with another minimally edited installment of the ¡V VA YA! Podcast. Follow your intrepid host and main character traverse the Buffalo Summer scape, completing one side quest after another. And a special guest😎.Links to accompanying photos coming soon. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You find me? ➡️Short form pictorial content via Instagram🤳🏽. ➡️Long(...

In this long overdue episode, I break the hiatus silence, shooting from the hip, and reveal thunderous news: I’m still kicking after 39 rotations around the sun. There’s so much to share these days, I can’t keep up. But don’t worry, you can, cus you literally control the speed of the audio. I’m throwing caution to the wind and investing in the spiritual trust fund. I’m recording this as is, with m...

In case you missed it two episodes ago, here’s a standalone release for easier sharing of Bath Time with SJ! 🛁🧖Buffalocal sassy babe SJ decants the details of her signature ritual, how it’s evolved, and why you should make more time for selfcare. If you want more, let me know !I think she’s unlocked more podcasting cred in five minutes than the entirety of my multi year span of podcasting effort...

I post up under a balcony to wait out the rain for a quick update episode. And location wise it’s thematically relevant, cus I recap some fun from Porchfest, among other happenings! Play Where’s Waldo but instead it’s my friends and I at porchfest. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7DDNNR6v_/?img_index=10&igsh=MWcydmZyZGh4Y2hyWanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You fi...

The Buffalo Bicycle life continues as I share a typical weekend day in the life of Buffalo Bicycling. I just finished an epic manga that’s taken me years to read. I share a quick synopsis and my initial thoughts before arriving at our next debut segment…Bath Time with SJ! 🛁🧖She shares the details of her signature ritual, how it’s evolved, and why you should make more time for yourself. If you wa...

May is National Bicycle Month! Here in Buffalo, the bicycle community comes out in full. To semi-quote a bicycle song, get on your bikes and ride! I open the show with a personal update: slightly less depressed! Bicycling is not only my primary mode of transport (no car), it is also my favorite mode of recreation and go-to mood booster. If I’m on my bike, I’m having fun, minimum. I practice some g...

Another episode in the life of the car-less, and bicycle-fueled! Listen to your domestically heroic host hurdle over motorized obstacles with careful abandon. I also share my thoughts on defensive bicycling and weather appropriate bicycle gear, as I take Buffalo rush hour traffic by the mechanical horns. Oh and a debut unexpected surprise guest. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. W...

A quick fan featured episode! I really appreciate all the support. So glad the show has fans. If you want to be on the next fan segment, you can reach me at thevmang.substack.comWanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You find me? ➡️Short form pictorial content via Instagram🤳🏽. ➡️Long(er) form written content via Substack✍🏼. This is a public episode. If you'd like to d...

A short episode documenting my temporary escape from work. I contemplate life and death aloud as I watch imperceptibly slow drifting chunks of ice, while enjoying the shoreline view of Lake Erie. Expect a steady stream of seagulls squawking it up in the background. Wanna Support the Show? Share this shareable link. Where Else Can You find me? ➡️Short form pictorial content via Instagram🤳🏽. ➡️Lon...