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No ExpectationsBreaking the Cycle: Three Questions to Live More FullyIn this rebroadcast episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley invites you to pause the hustle and reconnect with grounded presence. Drawing from timeless Zen wisdom and soul-level clarity, Andrew asks a profound question: Are you merely sustaining the cycle of the daily grind, or are you awakening within it?With a blend of humor, insight, and mindful awareness, this episode offers three essential questions and three transformative practices that help you cultivate more than just financial success, inviting depth, peace, and true presence into your life.đ Tune in now to redefine what wealth rea...2025-07-1310 min
Must I Evolve?Earn a Life, Not a Living â A Lesson on Abundance of PresenceIn this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley invites you to trade the grind for groundedness. Drawing on Zen wisdom and soul-level clarity, he asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: Are you living to sustain a cycleâor to awaken within it?With humor, insight, and a mindful perspective, this talk offers three core questions and three life-shifting practices to help you earn more than just money: depth, peace, and presence.đ Listen now to recalibrate your definition of wealth.2025-07-0810 minNo ExpectationsStop Outsourcing Your Spirituality | Reclaim Your Power NowOn this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley explores the overlooked trap of spiritual outsourcingâplacing our healing, clarity, and growth into the hands of gurus, systems, or communities. Drawing from personal insight and ancient wisdom, he unpacks the emotional need behind our dependency on spiritual authority and reveals how to reclaim your sovereignty. Featuring the provocative teaching, âIf you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him,â this is a call to radical presence, not passive following.â#mustievolve #innerpower #growthjourney #mindfulpresence #spiritualsovereignty2025-06-2706 minMust I Evolve?Spiritual Outsourcing: Why Youâre Giving Away Your PowerOn this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley explores the overlooked trap of spiritual outsourcingâplacing our healing, clarity, and growth into the hands of gurus, systems, or communities. Drawing from personal insight and ancient wisdom, he unpacks the emotional need behind our dependency on spiritual authority and reveals how to reclaim your sovereignty. Featuring the provocative teaching, âIf you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him,â this is a call to radical presence, not passive following.â#mustievolve #innerpower #growthjourney #mindfulpresence #spiritualsovereignty2025-06-2406 min
No ExpectationsThe Affirmation Trap: Why Repeating âI Am Enoughâ Might Be Blocking Your GrowthAre affirmations helping you evolveâor are they subtly holding you back?In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley explores how feel-good mantras like âI am enoughâ can mask deeper unresolved truths. Through a Zen perspective, we uncover why constant repetition may be a form of spiritual bypassing, disconnecting us from authentic presence and true healing.Ditch the performance. Embrace the pause. This microlearning moment invites you into stillness, honest inquiry, and real inner transformation.#mustievolve #microlearning #mindfulpresence #innerpeace #growthmindset #zen #selfinquiry #consciousliving #now #affirmation2025-06-0907 minNo ExpectationsHow to Harvest the Gold in Your Soul (Without Rushing It)Do you ever feel like you're rushing your own growth, pushing for clarity, peace, or purpose before itâs ready to bloom?In this reflective episode, Andrew H. Housley explores the ancient fable of the goose that laid golden eggs and how it reveals a deep truth about your spiritual journey: transformation takes time. Learn why the soul blossoms in silence, and how patience becomes the sacred tool to unearth the inner gold already waiting inside you.You'll also hear a Zen parable that shifts the way we think about effort, urgency, and trust in the process.⨠Whatâs the âg...2025-06-0508 minMust I Evolve?Affirmations Are a Waste of Time: Why They Might Be Holding You BackYouâve been told that affirmations like âI am enoughâ can rewire your mind, but what if theyâre actually keeping you stuck?In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley unravels the hidden tension behind positive affirmations and explores why chasing feel-good mantras often leads us away from true healing. Through a Zen lens, we shift the focus from performance to presence, from repetition to realization.Let go of the script. Sit with whatâs true.This is your microlearning moment for grounded self-inquiry and deeper transformation.#mustievolve #microlearning #spiritualg...2025-05-2707 minNo ExpectationsAre You Living or Just Looping? A Zen Question You Wonât ForgetLetâs be honestâlife can feel like a loop: eat, work, scroll, sleep, repeat.But what if one brutally honest question could snap you out of it?In this episode of No Expectations / Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley reflects on a raw, unforgettable quote from Zen master Kodo Sawaki: âDo you eat so you can take a sh*t?â Itâs not a jokeâwaking up is a challenge. We unpack what this question really means for our habits, our purpose, and how we can move from unconscious routine to intentional living.No fluff...2025-05-2308 minMust I Evolve?Letting Go to Grow: The Art of Life's Controlled BurnEver feel like your life is just... too full? Not in a good wayâmore like emotionally and mentally cluttered. Youâre holding on to routines, roles, even relationships that once served you but no longer reflect who youâre becoming.In this episode, Andrew H. Housley explores the powerful concept of the controlled burnâa practice from nature where fire is used intentionally to clear space and nourish new growth. What if we could do the same in our own lives?Through reflection, grounded wisdom, and a timeless Zen parable, we look at:đż Why...2025-05-1511 minMust I Evolve?The Cage of Love: Why Holding On Too Tightly Can Destroy What You Cherish [How to Let Go]In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley explores the paradox of loveâhow our deepest affections can turn into quiet control. Through Zen fables, spiritual wisdom, and soul-searching stories, discover why letting go may be the purest form of love. Learn how to unclutch, love without attachment, and create space for what you cherish to thrive. Real love doesnât build cagesâit blesses freedom.#MustIEvolve #ZenWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #Mindfulness #LoveWithoutAttachment #LetGoToGrow #EmotionalFreedom #ThichNhatHanh #TEDTalkStyle #SoulfulPodcast2025-05-1510 min
Must I Evolve?Spiritual Hibernation - A Quick Zen GuideFeeling stuck? Spiritually lost? Like nothing is happening no matter how hard you try? You're not aloneâand you're not failing.In this TED-style talk, Andrew H. Housley explores the profound concept of spiritual hibernationâa natural, necessary phase of stillness that precedes real transformation. Drawing on Zen teachings, the parable of the bamboo, and timeless spiritual wisdom, this talk reveals why doing nothing is often the most powerful thing you can do.â
Learn why your âstuckâ phase is secretly sacredâ
Understand the Zen approach to stillness, silence, and growthâ
Discover how t...2025-05-1510 minMust I Evolve?Finding Healing in Unexpected Places: A Zen Story of Self-CompassionA Zen story of a hunter and a sparrow reveals a powerful truth about self-love. đď¸What happens when the part of you meant to protect⌠learns how to heal?In this deeply reflective episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley explores a surprising metaphor for inner compassion. Inspired by the Zen quote, âA hunter saves the sparrow that found shelter at his chest,â this story invites you to see your own heart as a place of refuge, not resistance.đ§ In this episode:A poetic breakdown of the Zen quote2025-05-1308 minNo ExpectationsThe Cage of Love: Why Holding On Too Tightly Can Destroy What You Cherish [How to Let Go]In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew Housley explores the paradox of loveâhow our deepest affections can turn into quiet control. Through Zen fables, spiritual wisdom, and soul-searching stories, discover why letting go may be the purest form of love. Learn how to unclutch, love without attachment, and create space for what you cherish to thrive. Real love doesnât build cagesâit blesses freedom.#MustIEvolve #ZenWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #Mindfulness #LoveWithoutAttachment #LetGoToGrow #EmotionalFreedom #ThichNhatHanh #TEDTalkStyle #SoulfulPodcast2025-04-3010 minMust I Evolve?The Mindâs Time Machine: Letting Go of the Past, Trusting the Future, and Returning to NowThe mind is a time machine. But are you traveling with awareness⌠or just getting lost?In this TED-style reflection, Andrew H. Housley explores how spiritual time travelâinto your past, future, and presentâcan either hold you back or evolve you.Youâll hear:đ§ A Zen story about letting gođ Visualization to connect with your future selfđŹď¸ A guided breath practice for the present momentđś A poetic lyric from The Church that says it allThis episode is your reminder that healing happens in the now. Presence is the portal.đ Read t...2025-04-1510 minMust I Evolve?Bloom in the Fire: How Pressure Awakens Your True PurposeWhat if your most powerful growth happens in the middle of your hardest moments?In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley explores the natural phenomenon of stress-induced floweringâa survival mechanism where plants bloom under extreme pressureâand how this mirrors the human spirit. Through science, metaphor, and a deeply personal story of watching my fatherâs emotional blooming in the face of death, we uncover how lifeâs most difficult seasons can awaken your true purpose.đ¸ Learn how to:Transform stress into spiritual activationFind clarity through emotional p...2025-04-0812 minMust I Evolve?The Kite: A Zen Metaphor for Freedom, Control, and Letting GoIn this thought-provoking episode, Andrew H. Housley explores the deeper meaning behind the image of a kite soaring through the sky. While itâs often seen as a symbol of freedom, could it also reveal something about attachment, balance, and the quiet courage it takes to let go?⨠Weâll explore:â The paradox of freedom and controlâ What weâre really tethered to (and why it matters)â The Zen practice of non-attachmentâ A timeless Zen fable that shifts our perspectiveâ How to know when to hold on⌠and when to trust the windThrough storyte...2025-04-0110 min
Collectors Gene RadioStephanie Housley - Founder, Coral & TuskToday, Iâm thrilled to be joined by Coral & Tusk founder, Stepahnie Housley. Stephanie is someone whose work beautifully embodies the art of storytelling through collecting and creativity and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up in the Ohio Valley, she cultivated a deep appreciation for nature and found objectsâtraits that became the foundation for her unique creative voice. After studying textile design at RISD, she spent 15 years as an interior textile designer in New York City. But in 2007, with a single embroidery machine in her Brooklyn apartment, Stephanie took a leap of faith and started Cora...2025-01-2252 min
Pour & Explore: A Wine, Food & Travel PodcastExploring Ancient Wine Regions and Transformative Escapes with Rebecca HousleyWelcome back to Pour and Explore, the podcast where wine, travel, and culture come together! đˇâď¸ This week, Nick Elliott, your certified sommelier and host, takes you on an extraordinary journey through the ancient wine regions of Georgia, Armenia, and Turkey. These lesser-known yet historically rich destinations are redefining the global wine scene with their unique traditions and innovative practices.
Rebecca shares her insights on cultural immersion, slow travel, and her latest book, Transformative Escapes, which delves into the rise of medical tourism and life-changing travel experiences.
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Rebecca Housley is an experienced travel writer and the owner of Transformative Escapes, a business sp...2025-01-0836 min
The Brighter Side of Education: Research, Innovation & ResourcesStories as Tools for Anxiety Management with Former Sesame Street Director, Dr. Anna Housley-JusterSend us a textWhat if the key to managing childhood anxiety lies in the stories we tell? Discover how storytelling can transform anxiety from a daunting monster into a friendly guide, as Dr. Anna Housley-Juster, a licensed mental health clinician and author of "How to Train Your Amygdala," joins us. With a blend of empathy and humor, Anna shares her insights on how understanding the brain's alarm system can empower children to see anxiety as a protective mechanism rather than a foe. She reveals her unique strategies for using storytelling to foster emotional resilience, making complex...2024-11-0732 min