Zen Sammich

Expectations are a form of attachment, and attachments lead to suffering. Turn off your expectations. Instead, take the advice of Warren Zevon, who was terminally ill when asked about what he had learned about life: "Enjoy every sandwich." If you like this episode, consider making a one time donation through Red Circle or become a supporter of Zen Sammich for as little as $3 at patreon.com...

After working for five years in television at Sky News and BT Sport in London, as well as having written for publications such as The Times and The Huffington Post, his debut book entitled, (Just As Well) It's Not About The Bike , is out now. One can imagine people told him he was crazy to leave his job and his girlfriend behind to jump on the cheapest bike he could find and peddle across Spai...

Ever get overwhelmed? Too many projects going on at once? Often we try to lean in and tackle everything only to face burn out, frustration and stress. Instead, try to "lean back," and go forward with steady deliberation and ease. You just might get more done and be happier through the process. Join our facebook group. Search for "The Zen Dog Life" If you like this episode, consider...

A candid conversation with Deborah Driggs about her remarkable life so far. From an elite figure skater in her youth; to Playboy's Playmate of the Month, Ms March 1990; to her high profile marriage to an olympic gold medal gymnast; to the success and crash of her real estate business; to becoming one of the top 5% of professionals nationwide in her current field; her story is both compelling a...

Practice giving attention and loving the small movements of life and it will be a long life. How is that? Because you won't be spending your time focused on some far off goals or results you can't immediately control. One aspect of successfully appreciating the small actions of your life is to occasional say no to others. If you like this episode, consider making a one time donation throug...

Rob Kreitlein and Karith Cashion Whirty discuss what it's like for men in a post-"Me Too" world; whether prostitution should be legal; do women make better world leaders; and other related topics that are likely to get us all cancelled by prevailing popular culture. The full, uncut 58 minute video of this episode is available only through patreon.com/zensammich If you like this episode...

Have you ever been curious about the personal obstacles a motivational speaker encounters? Like, have you ever thought, "I wonder if Tony Robbins ever has a bad day?" Of course, he does. Here is the honest and candid story of Kristin Petrucci, a Transformational Speaker and "Mindset Architect." Hear about the life changing grand mal seizure and epilepsy diagnosis, living with the e...

Perception is reality. What does this mean? How can we change our mindset? Can we really turn "work" into "play"? From seemingly petty, day-to-day misunderstandings to a much bigger picture, when we practice changing our mindset, we become more compassionate, less judgmental and even happier. If you like this episode, consider making a one time donation through Red Circle or become...

Have you ever walked into a social gathering or worked somewhere and you wanted to be "liked" by everyone? Surely most of us have. It's only natural. But here's a newsflash: Not everyone is going to like you. No matter how awesome you are. But, the good news is, that doesn't have to bother you one bit. In fact, you can feel liberated by changing your mental focus to other peopl...

JT Tingley is the host of The Paranormal Son Podcast, which covers all topics from the paranormal and mysterious to the unexplained. JT takes an analytical, scholarly approach to each case he presents, ultimately leaving final judgment to the listener based on the evidence presented. You can find his podcast on all the major platforms or through his website: theparanormalson.com If you like this e...

Does a life of peace and calm sound good? Of course it does! Problem is, it takes a bit of practice for most of us. One particular obstacle that we encounter on a nearly daily basis is the mundane discomforts in life: awkward silences, office meetings we don't want to attend, annoying people we have no choice but to be around. But life's uncomfortable moments need not be at all. Your mind...

Jacqui Thompson is a freelance writer and the author of three books, all of which have been highly acclaimed. She wrote An Unpopular War, as well as two cookbooks, Zhoozsh! and Zhoozsh: Faking It. So much more than that, however, Jacqui was one of the first female game rangers in southern Africa. She was a pioneer in so doing, and continues to be a pioneer these days in literacy comprehension deve...

Both of us lifelong students on issues of faith and doubt, Andy and I put it all on the table. From "How much should we define 'God'?" to "How relevant is faith anyway?" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Imagine you are driving a car and an unexpected, sudden paralysis hits you. For well known surf photographer, John Salanoa, this was a reality. One moment he was an acclaimed freelance photographer with media and brand contracts from ESPN to Quicksilver. The next moment he is in a hospital desperate to find out what happened and fighting for his life. After finally receiving the diagnosis of trans...

Hear the true story of the Jewish hairdresser with sage advice. It just might help you make your next big decision in life. Learn a little something about Taoism and Stoicism in the process. If you like the episode, consider becoming a supporter of Zen Sammich for as little as $3 at patreon.com/zensammich If you become a patron between now and March 31, 2021, you will receive a handmade (on tradit...

Rob Anderson is the real deal. In 2020, he sought Louisiana's 3rd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressional districts don't get much redder than that one, yet he and his "Rob Mob" continue to passionately fight at the local, grass roots level to represent the working class, to rebuild and build new infrastructure - which he defines broadly to include aspects...

We all struggle with guilt from time to time. Why? It's not particularly useful. You don't actually have to be good at life to live it and enjoy it. You don't have to make a million bucks. You don't need to spell words right or even learn Zen philosophy. You just need to be kind. It's that easy. If you like the episode, consider making a one time donation through Red Circle or...

Brad ain't so bad. ZS talks with this entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and gentleman-scholar soon to be inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame for his reporting. We talk boxing, movies, 20 years and 28 days in the Navy, and the importance of kindness. Listen to my interview with a modern day Ernest Hemingway. He also reveals two exclusives on the show! Website: badbradberkwitt.com Comme...

Ever see a bunch of giggling children and wish you could go back to a time when you were that age and laughed uncontrollably like that? There is an argument to be made that the happiness you experience as an adult is even greater than it was as a child. Awareness and gratitude are the keys. If you like the episode, consider supporting Zen Sammich for $3 a month at patreon.com/zensammich If you bec...

Listen to the rest of the interview with Andy Rickles and Rob Kreitlein. We discuss voting for politicians who put country before party, as well as thoughts on how to calm the mind. If you like the episode, consider supporting Zen Sammich for $3 at patreon.com/zensammich If you become a patron between now and March 31, 2021, you will receive a handmade (on traditional Japanese paper), personalized...

One is a theologian, the other an attorney and former professor. Both are educated, articulate, lifelong friends of mine. We discuss a normally taboo topic for the podcast: politics. Is political violence - or the threat of it - ever a good thing? Do or should politicians use fear-mongering as a device for courting votes? Where should we get our news? We tackle these and other issues in this speci...

If you are one of his 75K+ Twitter followers, you already know about his amazing art. But you might not know much about his background, his struggles, his triumphs, some of his remedies for negativity, and his somewhat paradoxical desire for anonymity and approval at the same time. Rad discusses dealing with Bipolarism, overcoming childhood trauma, the catharsis of his art, and more. See more at h...

Which is more relevant to morality, our intention or the consequences of our actions? Listen to educator, author, and former Wall Street guru, Ken Leong, discuss this topic as well as the insanity of attachment to unreasonable expectations, like trying to avoid death. A fascinating deeper dive into Buddhist philosophy. You can find Ken's book, The Zen Teachings of Jesus, here: https://www.amaz...

An ecologist with degrees from Cambridge and Stockholm University, Dr Anna blends "science and kink" on her website, facebook page, and now her own social media platform. She is an amazing science communicator, bridging the gap between academia and the general public. She has been a researcher for the Max-Planck Institute in Cologne, Germany, as well as a collaborator with artists, perform...

The daughter of famed philosopher and Zen giant Alan Watts describes what it was like to grow up listening to the live lectures of Krishnamurti and Aldous Huxley; the counterculture movement in the 60s; what Alan Watts thought of her first husband; and her observations of his final years battling alcoholism. She and her sister Anne Watts are the co-editors of The Collected Letters of Alan Watts ....