Zen Sammich

Coach, meditation teacher, speaker and author, Ipek Williamson shares her personal story, as well as offers suggestions on how we all can utilize hope to overcome obstacles and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. We also discuss techniques for living in a meditative state. Catch up with all she has going on or buy her books here: https://linktr.ee/IpekWilliamson Her latest contribution is to an an...

Trusting yourself is key to living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Zen Sammich discusses 3 key components of trusting yourself. Zen Sammich needs your support! We are listener supported. You can support here through Red Circle, or find out other ways to support the show by going to  zensammich.com . Even just a one-time donation of $5 is greatly appreciated. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

From Austria to Cambodia and banking to Buddhism, Otto Gatternigg discusses burnout, making life-altering pivots in your 40s, and finding inner peace. We also discuss the importance of mental health maintenance, and finding someone you can talk with and confide in. Visit his website at https://mentalhappiness-innerhealth.com/ Zen Sammich needs your support! We are listener supported. You can suppo...

Echart Tolle once said, "I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them cats." But what about dogs? They seem to live constantly in the present moment. Forgiving in an instant. Kind. A wonderful companion. Zen Sammich considers the entire animal kingdom in this short episode and comes up with the answer! Zen Sammich needs your support! We are listener supported. You can find out how t...

I asked a Buddhist monk all the questions you’ve wanted to ask: Do Buddhists pray to Buddha as an actual God? Does a Buddhist monk ever get nervous, angry, or have a bad day? What happens after we die? Is there a heaven and hell? Zen Sammich needs your support! We are listener supported. You can find out how to support the show by going to  zensammich.com . Even just a one-time donation of $5 is g...

We live in a world that is constantly vying for your attention. Practice turning down that noise and putting your focus on what has meaning and value in your life instead. Zen Sammich needs your support! We are listener supported. You can find out how to support the show by going to  zensammich.com . Even just a one-time donation of $5 is greatly appreciated. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

“Humanity is going to look very different in the coming months and year than it ever has before.” Cory Lopes Warfield So, what the heck is ChatGPT anyway? What’s a metaverse? AI expert, Cory Lopes Warfield joins Zen Sammich to break it down for all of us confused folks trying to figure out just what all this new technology is and what it will mean for us in the future. Is it doom and gloom or some...

DJ Flores shares the story of the two wolves we each have inside us. Which one wins? The one you feed. We also discuss whenever you face obstacles in life, how to take ownership and just do the next thing. Follow DJ on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/djflores08/ Zen Sammich needs your support! We are listener supported only. Which means no ads! You can find out how to support the show by g...

Four stories, four diagnoses: Epilepsy, ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia.  Imagine going through life not realizing why you seem to perceive the world differently than others, perhaps invoking some self-doubt and anxiety about it along the way. Only to later in life finally get an explanation as to why. Would that be a traumatic diagnosis or one of relief by way of the explanations it offered? There is...

Keynote speakers and authors, Mariah and Byron Edgington, discuss their new book “Mindset Matters” and discuss how we invest our time rather than spend it. Visit their website at https://www.mandatetoelevate.com/ Zen Sammich needs your support! If you enjoyed this episode, consider making a one time $5 donation through Red Circle at the link provided, just click "sponsor this podcaster." Y...

Even when you aren’t prepared for shocking moments in life, you CAN get through them somehow, someway. Be inspired by the resilience, determination, and ultimately hope of award-winning author and attorney Char Murphy as she recounts some of the transformations she went through as a 4x breast cancer survivor. Her site can be found here; https://believeinspire.us/ For more information about the upc...

An insightful quote, often (mis)attributed to Walt Whitman, “be curious, not judgmental” aptly characterizes the approach Lyle and Leanne McCabe have about travel and life. They are the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast. We discuss the joys of travel, and more significantly, the reasons for doing it all: To expand your view, to go through life with curiosity, and to have fun in the process. F...

Iain Maclean is the author of “TJ’s War” - a creative non-fiction account of his father’s time during WWII that is reminiscent of an Ernest Hemingway novel. We discuss the core elements of success in life, such as surrounding yourself with good people; the importance of realizing that a lot of people in charge are mostly pretending they know what they’re talking about; and ultimately, the best lif...

Peter Cook is a blend of scientist, business consultant, political pundit, author, and musician. We discuss everything from the Academy of Rock to the woes of Brexit. Along the way, there is some good advice on being adaptable and how to do something about the things that might exasperate you as a form of “active meditation” and catharsis. You can find Peter’s books on Brexit - such as “Reboot Bri...

Forget motivation. Motivation gets you started, but discipline gets you finished. You also need to have “a bloody good reason why” you want to do something. Gav Gillibrand - coach, author, and sports nutritionist - discusses why people fail, why self-discipline is more important than motivation, and why moderation, not elimination, are the keys to success in fitness. Moreover, these tactics are us...

“Surround yourself with people who invigorate and inspire you.” Tony Michaelides Tony Michaelides, author and TEDx speaker, was David Bowie’s publicist in the late 90s. Before that, he is credited with helping put U2 on the Rock n' Roll map. He has also worked with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Sting, and Bob Marley. He is an icon of the music industry and shares not only stories of “Moments Tha...

Casey Ruff and Ben Currier make cameo appearances to help me sort out what all I've learned after 2 years and 100 episodes of Zen Sammich. The lessons aren't simply about podcasting. They are about life itself and applicable to everyone. Click here for a link to the Radiance Award press release mentioned in this episode. If you enjoy the Zen Sammich podcast, consider making a one time dona...

Dino Carella is a coach, a consultant, a public speaker, and author of the book The Way of the Wind. We discuss topics such as “we are awareness;” the beautiful part of life is its uncertainty; and ultimately, that you can trust yourself to know what is right and to just be. Find out more at https://www.dinocarella.com/en/ You can follow Dino Carella on LinkedIn Purchase “The Way of the Wind” here...

What do a stay at home mom; a professor and author; a former Playboy Playmate of the Month; and a renowned mental health advocate and TEDx speaker have in common? They have all experienced and gotten to the other side of loneliness. Hear their stories and insight - not on how we "beat" loneliness - but how we get through it, utilize it to make us better, stronger, and more compassionate pe...

Larry Chao is the founder and Managing Director of Chao Group Ltd., an international organization and executive consultancy. He discusses competency, open-mindedness, empathy, and other "universal truths" for high quality leadership. Most importantly, how might we each apply these principles to our day-to-day lives? Follow Larry on Linkedin and find out more about his consultancy company a...

Author, humorist, and world traveler, Jack Everly, joins Zen Sammich to discuss how to find the positive - life, love, caring, and nurturing - in a world that has a lot of gloom and doom in it. The answer is found nature. Without being dogmatic about any particular religious tradition or “rule book,” he also suggests there is a need for guidance and guidelines in our existence. Where you find your...

This is the final episode of a 3-part series examining our fears. In the first two parts, the discussion focused on identifying our fears and getting over and beyond them. In this episode, the focus is on the positive side of fear - that is, how to utilize our fears to make us stronger, smarter, and better people. Jim Jacobs, David Lomax, Angelique Stidhum, Kevin Reynolds, Christine Meyer, and Ben...

From facing your fears to trusting your intuition, five separate strategies for dealing with the obstacles and fears that we inevitably face throughout our lives. In separate interviews, Jim Jacobs, Christine Meyer, Michelle Ensuque, Dr. Anna Zakrisson, and Dennis Pitocco discuss how they moved through their fears and how they employ these techniques to this day. If you enjoy the Zen Sammich podca...

What is the greatest fear you have ever faced? From the financial to the tangible and physical, six individuals share their stories of when they faced and got through their worst fears. Featured on this episode (part one of a series) are: Michelle Ensuque, David Lomax, Dennis Pitocco, Jim Jacobs, Dr. Anna Zakrisson, and Kevin Reynolds. If you enjoy the Zen Sammich podcast, consider making a one ti...

Massimo Pigliucci returns! A professor of philosophy at City College of New York, author of 16 books, TEDx speaker, and one of the driving forces of the resurgence of Stoicism in the U.S., it is always a fascinating conversation with Professor Pigliucci. His latest book is entitled "The Quest for Character." You can get it on Amazon or at his website - where you can get a wealth of informa...