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Calmer in 5How Deep Breathing Instantly Reduces Stress and AnxietyFeeling overwhelmed? Just one deep breath can bring you back to calm. In this episode of Calmer in 5, we explore the science and simplicity of deep breathing and how it can instantly reduce stress. Thom Walters breaks down why mindful breathing works, how it affects your nervous system, and the easiest techniques you can use anytime, anywhere. Whether you're facing a hectic day or just need a reset, this episode will show you how to harness your breath to find peace in just five minutes. Tune in and discover how something as simple as breathing can transform your day.2025-02-2706 min
Zen CommuterTricycle - A Gateway to Freedom by Vidyamala BurchEven though it isn't Tricycle week I thought I would share an article with you that I know you can relate to. How do I know? Because you have a body. And if you have a body, that means at some time you have experienced pain. Vidyamala Burch takes us through a practice that helps us see pain with kindness, sympathy and compassion; a much better energy that resentment and anger. Come listen Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Be a part of the show! Sen...2024-12-0614 minCalmer in 5Calm Questions - How Long Does It Take to Become Calm while MeditatingMany people turn to meditation to help them become calmer; and that’s not a bad plan. But it won’t always work without the right motivation, and it will never work the same for everyone. Let’s finish out the week talking about calm and meditation. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter Email: thom@zencommuter.com...2024-11-2708 minCalmer in 5Calm Questions - Calm Amid the ChaosThis week I have been answering the top five questions people have about becoming calmer. Since a poll was too involved and would take too long, I decided to opt for everyone’s best solution; ask Chat GPT. While today’s question is a bit like Monday’s there is a little bit of nuance to it. The question? How do I stay calm in chaotic environments? Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a pa...2024-11-2707 minCalmer in 5Calm Questions - Best Practices for RelaxingToday, and all this week, I have enlisted the help of Chat GPT. I wanted to answer the top questions people had about becoming calmer. Day three has us thinking about ways to become calmer with the things we do every day. Even though that list is really long, how about I tell you my top three. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a...2024-11-1406 minCalmer in 5Calm Questions - Anxious When RelaxingToday, and all this week, I have enlisted the help of Chat GPT. I wanted to answer the top questions people had about becoming calmer. Next up? Why do I get anxious when I try to relax? Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter Email: thom@zencommuter.com Instagram: @thom_walters Twitter: @thom_w...2024-11-1407 min
Zen CommuterCynthia Hauck - Helping Artists Tap Into Their Creativity with MeditationCynthia Hauk, MFA (founder of Mindful Creative Muse), is passionate about sharing simple Mindfulness and Art activities to help busy people de-stress and express themselves creatively. She also trains and coaches Creative Entrepreneurs, Art and Yoga Teachers, and Expressive Art Therapists to move through creative blocks and share their unique vision and services in the world. Cynthia offers online Mindful Art workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings. Since 2007, she has facilitated at in-person and online courses, retreats, festivals, group coaching programs, teacher trainings, and tele-summits globally reaching students in more than 49 countries. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time...2024-11-0853 minCalmer in 51714: Calm Questions - Stressful SituationsToday, and all this week, I have enlisted the help of Chat GPT. I wanted to answer the top questions people had about becoming calmer. For the next five days I will be answering those questions. Let’s start with…How do I calm down in stressful situations? Come listen Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter 2024-11-0806 minCalmer in 5Discovering Your Self-Worth by Ignoring the Thoughts of OthersFrom the day we are born we are judged…and it doesn’t let up. If you don’t have a method for helping you understand your self worth, then you are bound to base your value on the myriad ratings from the people around you. The trouble is, you lose your sense of calm when your misperceived self-worth is in contrast to what value you have as decided by you. Let’s talk about it. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom...2024-10-2508 minCalmer in 5Resistance Will Never Lead to CalmIn our society we are often told to hide or disavow certain emotions; like anger, sadness or anxiety. We are encouraged to only show the parts of us that are lighter and upbeat. But what do you think happens when you mask how you are truly feeling? Not only does it become incredibly tiring, it contributes massively to our level of unrest. Let’s talk about it. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be...2024-10-2506 min
Zen Commuter2077: Josh Dippold - Meditation Instructor and PodcasterToday I share with you my interview with Josh Dippold. He is one of the hosts of the Integrating Presence Podcast along with Wendy Nash. Together they help us learn the benefits of a meditation practice. Which is something that Josh does on his own as well as an instructor on Insight Timer Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: Josh Dippold on Insight Timer Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter E...2024-10-221h 00Calmer in 51711: When We Get "Lost", Sometimes Our Souls Step In (R)We definitely have the ability to make choices in our lives; to do what we feel is best. But it may be important to know that there is also something guiding us in the background. Before we even took human form, in my belief, our souls decided what they wanted to experience. So they know the destination, and they leave it up to us as to how to get there. But sometimes if we get lost, they orchestrate things to get us back on track. Let's listen. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the...2024-10-2106 minCalmer in 5How to Set the Intentions for the DayIt’s safe to say that how you start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day. So wouldn’t it be better to spend some time each morning preparing yourself for the day; calmly, I mean. That was rhetorical btw. Let me share with you how I do it. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakp...2024-10-1806 minCalmer in 51709: Take a Moment to Still Your Mind and Truly See this WorldOur minds can hold us captive if we don’t take steps to reign them in. Today I talk about the beauty that presents itself when we take a moment to stop and bring ourselves fully into this moment. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter Email: thom@zencommuter.com Instagram: @thom_walters...2024-10-1711 minCalmer in 5The Serving and Un-serving Things We Do to Be SeenIt is part of who we are to want to be part of a group, to belong. All of us want to be recognized and seen. But the ways we go about that can either bring us the peace of belonging, while other ways will upset our calm and the calm of those around us. Come listen. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Se...2024-10-1610 minCalmer in 5Tell ThemRegret can be a tough pill to swallow. But it doesn’t have to be; at least not one type of regret. If there is someone (maybe many more) that you care about deeply, love. have you let them know how you feel? If not, maybe it would be a good idea. That way, in the event something happens, you won’t rue not letting them know. Let’s talk about it. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) T...2024-10-1506 minCalmer in 5It's Okay Not to Be OkayWhen was the last time you saw a commercial, any commercial, where the people were not smiling, laughing and having a great time? There aren’t many. It’s because we are told we should be happy; urged to always appear to be joyous. But what happens when we don’t feel that way? Let’s talk about it. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! ...2024-10-0908 min
Zen CommuterNate Zeleznick - Creator of The Integrated Ascension Method (I AM)Nate Zeleznick is a true pioneer, distinguished as one of only two American master trainers of an ancient royal Indonesian energy and martial arts system. He masterfully integrates this unique next-level practice with modern scientific methodologies and technologies through his creation of the Integrated Ascension Method (I AM) and the White Dove Method. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: https://iampure.energy Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter Email: thom@z...2024-10-0958 minCalmer in 5Where Should You Be?I was out for a walk the other day and felt my mind and body overcome by an alternate experience. I won’t delve into it here, but I will say that I was living in another place. The moment passed somewhat quickly but then it led me to a question…Where should I be? As you may have guessed, the answer came just as quickly. Come listen for the answer, and how it can impact your level of calm as well. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with medi...2024-09-2706 min
Zen CommuterScott Allan - Author, Meditator and CoachWith his books published in 16 languages, and over 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Scott Allan is on a mission to transform the human potential. Scott is the bestselling author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First. As a former corporate business trainer in Japan and Transformational Success Strategist, he has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into confidence development and mindset mastery training. With an unrelenting passion for teaching, building critical life skills, and inspiring people worldwide to take charge of their lives, he is committed to a path of constant...2024-09-2551 min
Zen Commuter2070: Ramona Galey - Author, Spiritual Success Coach and Founder of Heartset AcademyOne of the greatest gifts of hosting Zen Commuter is being able to talk with such forward thinking individuals. It get’s even better when those people are simply radiant; full of life and joy. Such is the case today; today I am speaking with Ramona Galey. Quite simply, she helps people explore their spirituality as a gateway to creating a rich and joyful life. You won’t want to miss this. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: www.ramonagaley.com 2024-09-1755 minCalmer in 51703: You Determine Your Age, and Your Calm How old we are is one of the oldest societal agreements we all buy into. Which each passing your, some people become depressed; wishing they were younger. Much unlike other attachments, youth is a bit more “elusive”. It’s not as attainable as a car or. big house. So why don’t we talk about ways to live outside the paradigm of aging. Come on. :0) Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be...2024-09-1707 minZen CommuterDean Graves - Author and Guide For Our Awakening (Part Two)The last time we go together I shared a fascinating interview with Dean Graves. Today I expound on some of the topics we spoke of the last time we got together. Our first talk was at the beginning of the year. This one was into the warmer months of summer just as Dean’s latest book was about to launch. In fact, it launched that day. If you are curious about the nature of consciousness, and how to live more peacefully, I heartily encourage you to pick it up. Come listen to another enlightening discussion. Meditation Coaching2024-09-1337 minCalmer in 5Your Soul is on a JourneyWe think that every decision we make is of our own choosing. Which is correct. But there are many aspects of you making decisions, and some of them are unknown to you…unless you listen. Today I share a story about how I was able to tune into the voice of my soul, and how you can do it too. Enjoy. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the...2024-09-1212 minCalmer in 51674: Creating Calm and Love with ConnectionOne of the benefits of being a meditator is spontaneously falling into moments of connection with the world around you. Such a moment happened to me when I was in Boston at the symphony. Today I talk about how the connection I experienced can be cultivated by anyone. And in the process, you not only become calmer, but infinitely more aware of love. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com...2024-06-0418 minCalmer in 51673: Calm and Silence - Not always synonymousFor me, I do equate silence with calm. But I do know that not everyone is the same. The important thing is to be thoughtful in choosing whichever suits you best. In order to experience calm, we have to be intentional in our decisions, and that includes welcoming silence or not. Let's talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagra...2024-05-2808 minCalmer in 51671: Is Your World Invisible to YouThere are times when we find ourselves face to face with a person who may not know handle to manage their stress. Today I talk about how to avoid borrowing someone else's stress Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter Becom...2024-05-2311 minCalmer in 5How to Avoid Borrowing Someone Else's StressThere are times when we find ourselves face to face with a person who may not know handle to manage their stress. Today I talk about how to avoid borrowing someone else's stress Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter Becom...2024-05-2109 minCalmer in 5Cultivating Compassion for SelfWe treat others with far more compassion than we treat ourselves; but in the ned it will do some nasty things for our calm if we can't find an inner Love. Let's talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 2024-05-1608 minCalmer in 5Work Can Be Stressful, But Why Do You Stay?There is one thing we can all agree on; we have all had at least one job we didn't like. Work is a huge casue of stress. So why are you still there?1669 Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter Beco...2024-05-1607 minCalmer in 51668: Why Waste a Day (R)We all have had our share of cruddy days. But do we have to let them sit with us the entire day?There is nothing magic about 24 hours. You can decide to change. We can tackle that one together. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/t...2024-05-1410 minCalmer in 5Watching the Effects of the Wind Brings Us CalmStudies tell us that being out in nature helps us calm down, even heal faster. But we all knew that. But what about the individual elements of nature? Well, what about the wind? It can add to our level of calm if we observe in a variety of ways. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom...2024-05-1009 minCalmer in 51666: Slowing Down Helps Us Notice the Gifts Around UsI’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say it again at some point in the future. The beauty of the world is invisible to us when our thoughts are so focused on the future, whether that’s worry or not. That goes for the past as well. When We slow down and bring ourselves to this moment we see the gifts that abound. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon...2024-05-1007 minCalmer in 51665: Creating Calm by Connecting with All People...Even the Challenging OnesAs grandiose as it may seem, each day I try and make the world more peaceful. Most days I’m successful. But life is always changing. Today I talk about how we all can create peace for ourselves and the world. And it can even happen with someone we disagree with. Come Listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagr...2024-05-0713 minCalmer in 5What are the Themes in Your Life - Determining Your CalmWe all grow up with certain beliefs, and as we get older we see if those thoughts still have resonance for us. Today I talk about the themes that have existed throughout your life. To the point of calm, are they themes that create peace or challenges. Let’s talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tho...2024-05-0307 minCalmer in 51663: Life is Effortless (R)The episode title might strike people with an overwhelming sense of incredulousness. How could anyone think that? Well, hopefully you can...sometimes. Let's talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter Become a Super-Fan of the Show ...2024-04-3009 minZen CommuterHelping Relieve the Suffering of Yourself and OthersPema Chodron is a Buddhist nun who is known for compassion and grace. Today I read an article of hers that discusses a form of meditation that centers on empathy; taking in the pain of others and sending out comfort and relief. It's called Tong Len. COme listen Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters...2024-04-2610 minCalmer in 51662: 21 Words that Can Change Your LifeToday on Calmer in Five: Today I share some wisdom with you that comes from my Mom. In only 21 words, she created an affirmation that can shift the entire way you see yourself in the world. Tall order for sure, but once you embrace these words as your own, the more you begin to realize your potential Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter2024-04-2508 minCalmer in 51661: How to Accept Things as They AreToday on Calmer in Five: You would think that even from a strictly rational standpoint that not accepting what is happening in the moment is simply an abject waste of time. But even my younger self had challenges accepting things as they are. But today, I have an article and my own thoughts about how to become better at accepting things as they are. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b P...2024-04-2512 minCalmer in 5The Benefits of Spending Time AloneToday on Calmer in Five: In a world with over 8 billion people you would think that many people would yearn to spend some time alone. However, studies show that the majority of people see alone times as something to be avoided. Today I read a great article from PsychToday that helps us understand the benefit of spending time alone to increase our level of calm. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b 2024-04-2410 min
Zen CommuterJeremy Van Wert - Coaching Clients to a Remarkable LifeJeremy Van Wert is a trained psychotherapist who helps individuals create their most amazing life. In his work as a life coach he helps his clients break through the barriers that hold them back from experiencing the richest life possible. In our talk today we talk about the benefits of plant based medicines to facilitate personal growth and to assist us in seeing the hurdles that society places in front of us. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: https://www.jeremyvanwert.co...2024-04-2456 minZen Commuter2039: Advanced Meditation Questions - Difficult Emotions and EquanimityIn waking life and in our meditative experiences, we can experience difficult emotions. So what do we do when challenging feelings come up in a session? The answer may surprise you. I'll also talk about how meditation can help us become a little bit more equanimous, a fancy word for even-tempered; not rattled easily by outside things. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zen...2024-04-2320 minCalmer in 5Respecting the Earth Brings CalmToday on Calmer in Five: Happy Earth Day! It is a beautiful planet, and what a wonderful way to honor it but by celebrating Earth Day. Today I talk about the link between calm and caring for the planet. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https...2024-04-2307 minZen CommuterAdvanced Meditation Questions - How to Integrate Meditation Off the CushionFor me personally, one of the greatest aspects of a sitting practice is when it begins to blend into daily life. Today, I talk about the ways that happens, purposefully, and on its own. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 2024-04-1716 minCalmer in 5There's More Than One Way to Be HeardToday on Calmer in Five: One of the bigger lessons I learned growing up was to be around people who appreciate you and what you are passionate about. There’s no need to share your voice with people who don’t appreciate it. Today, I talk about the ways you can share your voice, literally and in other ways. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/z...2024-04-1711 minCalmer in 53-3-3 Rule for Anxiety ReliefToday on Calmer in Five: Anxiety effects roughly 39 percent of all adults in the United States. While meditation is an excellent way to relieve anxiety, there is a simpler mindfulness practice that helps as well; and it only takes a few minutes. Let’s talk about the 3-3-3 rule. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com...2024-04-1004 minZen CommuterAdvanced Meditation Questions - Deepening a PracticeIt’s often difficult for seasoned meditators to keep a consistent practice when they have been at it for a significant amount of time, maybe even years. One way to maintain consistency is to change things up. Today I talk about the ways to deepen a meditation practice. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters2024-04-1014 minZen CommuterAdvanced Meditation Questions - Regulating EmotionsMeditation is a great tool for living a life that is more even-keeled. Thats a fancy way of saying we aren’t laughing one minute and then screaming with rage the next. Emotional regulation is a great benefit of a mindfulness practice. Let’s talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Fac...2024-04-0915 minCalmer in 51656: What is Your Opinion of YouToday on Calmer in Five: Most of us know that the things we do stem from subconscious thoughts. Many of our motivations are not conscious. That definitely has to do with our perception of ourselves. As I will talk about today, if we don’t have the highest regard for who we are, then the things we do will reflect that in our actions. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Pat...2024-04-0905 minZen CommuterAdvanced Meditation Questions - Determining the Nature of RealityFor the next five episodes I am going to be answering questions I get asked by other veteran meditators about their practice. Today's topic focuses on understanding the true nature of reality by using your meditation practice. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20...2024-04-0513 minZen CommuterMeditation Instruction - How Meditation Helps with Stress and AnxietyMost people turn to meditation to expereince more calm in their lives; and that's not a bad thing. But it is so much more. However, since I brought it up, let's talk about how meditation helps with limiting stress and anxiety Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook...2024-04-0512 minCalmer in 51655: Being Happy for Someone Else's HappinessToday on Calmer in Five: Most of our lives we concern ourselves with being happy. We do the things that makes us joyful and we celebrate our accomplishments. Sometimes doing that for someone else allows us the ability to be happy and calm Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https...2024-04-0505 minCalmer in 5The Little Things That Make Us Stop and SmileToday on Calmer in Five: In all of our lives there are simple little things that warm our hearts or bring a smile to our faces. Today I talk about discovering those things within you. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commute...2024-04-0504 minCalmer in 5Shifting Perspective When it Comes to MortalityToday on Calmer in Five: Death is often an uncomfortable topic to discuss for many people. However, depending on our perspective, it can help us become calmer and more alive than ever before. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter...2024-04-0216 minZen CommuterMeditation Instruction: Do I Have to Sit Cross-legged to Meditate?If you ever watch a show or movie that has a meditator in it, invariably they are sitting cross-legged on the floor. However, as I will discuss today, there is more than one way to sit to meditate. I'll even go into posture and tell you what a zafu is. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.inst...2024-04-0216 minCalmer in 5The Dark and Cold of Winter is Over...What Now?Today on Calmer in Five: I have no trouble saying that even as a meditator I am not a fan of the Winter. I know I am supposed to be okay with what is, but the cold and the absense of light brings me down a bit. But now it's Springtime...And I have a whole new outlook on things. What about you? Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - http...2024-04-0108 minZen Commuter2032: Meditation Instruction: How Long to Meditate for Each DayIf you are a beginner, then you probably wonder how long you should meditate for each day. Today I answer that question, but with some very interesting and important points to remember/understand. Come listen Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter2024-04-0108 minZen CommuterMeditation Instruction - What is MeditationOne of the biggest reasons people have difficulty with a meditation practice, and eventually quit altogether, is they don't go into it knowing what it truly is. Today I answer that question; what is meditation. Not only will we talk about what it is, but we will talk about how it adds to our lives. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagr...2024-03-2816 minCalmer in 5You Don't Even Need to Prove Anything to YourselfToday on Calmer in Five: So much of what we do is to please the people around us; bosses, relationships, even society. This desire to please causes huge amounts of stress, because we never feel we can simply be who we are; we need to validate our existence to ourselves and in the eyes of others. Today I talk about another way of living and thinking. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom...2024-03-2706 minCalmer in 5You Are Always SafeToday on Calmer in Five: It's in written into our DNA to want to be safe, to exist. It's why we have a fight or flight response. However, through the multitude of years, it has become unclear when we are in danger, when we are unsafe. Our minds create perceived danger when none really exists. Today I talk about how to live a calmer life by redefining danger and safety Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in...2024-03-2612 minZen CommuterMeditation Instruction - Increasing Focus and Avoiding DistractionFor the next five days I want to help beginners deepen their practice, or even get them interested enough to start one. To that end, I will be answering the top five questions that students ask in regard to their practice. Today I talk about how to deepen focus and avoid distractions. You'll be surprised to know what the answer is. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.pat...2024-03-2614 minCalmer in 5Be Where You AreToday on Calmer in Five: One of the easiest ways to become calmer is to learn how to simply allow things to be as they are, including you. Stress levels become high and stay high every time we have thoughts about things being different then how they are. Most times when we feel unsettled or discontent, it's because we are comparing ourselves to the people around us. You don't need to be anything other than what you are, where you are. Let's talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Compli...2024-03-1811 minCalmer in 51648: GloomyToday on Calmer in Five: The words we speak even casually have tremendous power. Today I talk about how to be more conscious with our words and our thoughts. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter Become...2024-03-1305 minZen CommuterMeditation Wisdom - Remembering and ForgettingEven with a solid practice there are still many things to remember. Today I talk about the lesson I relearned about creating all realities for a purpose. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter Become a Super-Fan of the Sh...2024-03-1319 minCalmer in 5An Exercise for Self-Love and Compassion Today on Calmer in Five: There is an exercise that I practice every now and then to help me become kinder to my self. It might just help you do the same thing; love yourself more completely. Let's talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://ww...2024-03-0809 minZen CommuterTricycle Week - Lighten Up...Why is Meditation so HardWhat a great way to end Tricycle week; by talking about something that almost all my students wrestle with at one point or another. Why is meditation so hard. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter Become...2024-03-0820 minZen Commuter2028: Andrew Safer - Helping Students Find Peace Through Mindfulness (R)Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspired enough for a lifetime. Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogyam Trungpa. Andrew became an authorized meditation instructor after completing training with Shambhala International in Halifax in 1993. Links From the Episode: 2024-03-0753 minCalmer in 5Two Words that Stop One Process, and start a Miraculous Other.Today on Calmer in Five: A few weeks ago I told you of a word, that when uttered, restores our thinking to a more quiescent state. It is a powerful word. But as I recently found out, there is another word that goes along with it that emphasizes its power. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www...2024-03-0607 minZen CommuterTricycle Week - On Wanting to Sound Good by Satya RobynThere is a wonderful thing that happens when we catch our thinking starting to go off the rails. Satya Robyn of Tricycle shares a story of hers that demonstrates the entire process perfectly. Not just the creation of the worry, but the ensuing trnasformation of it once we are still. Come Listen. Tricycle interview with Haemin Sunim Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.pa...2024-03-0614 minCalmer in 51645: Where is Home for You?Today on Calmer in Five: The word "home" evokes images and feelings of warmth and safety. Today I discuss the concept of home as not solely being a place, but a feeling...one that we can take anywhere and find a quiet calm. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Fac...2024-03-0411 minZen Commuter2026: Tricycle Week - The Twitter Monk by Emma VarvalucousLast week I read to you an article by Haemin Sunim, and in reading Tricycle further, I found an article about him. That is our story for today...Twitter Monk. It details the story of Haemin when things were not going so great for him. But as you will find out, sometimes the darkest stories have the happiest endings. Come listen. Tricycle interview with Haemin Sunim Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/i...2024-03-0427 minZen CommuterTricycle Week - Making Friends with the Night by Noelle OxenhandlerToday's article from Tricycle is something we can all relate to: insomnia. Some a little, and many, alot. As odd as it may seem, in the unlikely event it happens to me in the near future, I am eager to view it the same way Noelle Oxenhandler does, with grace. Come listen Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www...2024-02-2921 minZen Commuter2024: Tricycle Week - Myth and Meaning by Karen Armstrong (R)Today, Karen Armstrong shares with us how we can take principles from the past and apply them to contemporary challneges; namely, climate change. In her article she discusses how we must meld mind and heart to arrive at a solution that is desperately needed. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://ww...2024-02-2814 minZen CommuterTricycle Week - The Courage to Say I can't by Haemin SunimSpring is right around the corner! You know how I know? The latest issue of Tricycle is out. And today I start off tricycle week with a great reminder about courage. As today’s post dictates, there are times we really don’t need to step up… but rather, step down or away. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagra...2024-02-2610 minCalmer in 5Gratitude For the UnsungToday on Calmer in Five: Sometimes the things we see and use everyday become invisible to us; they become a given. Given or not, they have done us a tremendous service throughout our lives and they deserve recognition. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.co...2024-02-2611 minCalmer in 5If You're Looking Back, See the Whole PictureToday on Calmer in Five: When we look back on our lives, there is often a tendency to see it through rose-colored glasses. We regale in all the good times, turning a blind eye to the challenges we faced. Regardless of how we look back, we still run the risk of missing the moments right here…now. Today I share with you a story about how that happened to me. Perhaps you can benefit from my lesson. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom...2024-02-2311 minCalmer in 51641: There Are No Insignificant Moments in Our LivesToday on Calmer in Five: We are told that life is about doing things big; enjoying the big things. But as you will learn today (or maybe relearn) there is such profundity and joy in noticing the smaller moments. There is great peace in understanding that there are no insignificant moments. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - ht...2024-02-2110 minZen Commuter2022: Julie Hutsell Starling - Helping Us Avoid BurnoutDr. Julie Hutsell-Starling, is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), Certified Health Coach, Akashic Records Soul Realignment Practitioner, a Kundalini Yoga Teacher and a Qigong teacher. Dr. Julie has worked as an acupuncturist in private practice for over 16 years, and in that time she dealt with major burnout several times, each time was successively worse and more difficult to overcome than the one before. Once she finally got to the root cause of what was causing the burnout, the symptoms disappeared and have stayed away. Dr. Julie now specializes in guiding clients struggling with burnout...2024-02-2157 minCalmer in 5How Often Do You Prepare for a BattleToday on Calmer in Five: Do consider yourself to be a belligerent person; ready to fight if someone invades “your” space. You are not alone. I have even had a moment or two like that; as you’ll hear. In my case, I found out something really important. Maybe in asking yourself that question you’ll have an epiphany too. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://ww...2024-02-1510 minZen Commuter2021: Eight Tips for Creating a Consistent Meditation PracticeThe majority find meditating to be somewhat easy to grasp; to practice. However, as simple as it may be for many people, the one challenge almost all my students have has to do with consistency. They know how, they just can find a daily rhythm. Today i help us all become daily meditators. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - ht...2024-02-1517 minCalmer in 5You Are Always Safe (and so is your stuff)Today on Calmer in Five: Our level of calm can be easily upset when something we value gets stolen, or broken; including our bodies and our health. Imagine how much more peaceful our lives would be if we understood that we, and all our things, are safe. Interesting concept. Let’s talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter I...2024-02-1207 min
Zen Commuter2020: John Lawyer - Helping Himself and Others Connect to Spiritual LifeFrom desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He acts as one of several guides for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community for people to share their journey and explore their own unique spiritual path. John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He offers individual spiritual guidance and coaching services as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Ep...2024-02-1245 minCalmer in 5Do You Know What Has Meaning for You?Today on Calmer in Five: Each of us has different values and beliefs. We see the world in a unique way. But to that point, how do you see the world, what has meaning for you. If you haven't asked yourself that question, now might be the time, because your calm could be riding on it. Let's talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.pat...2024-02-0906 minZen CommuterJosel (Sel) Gaston - Host of Find Your Daily Calm Josel Gaston, or Sel to his friends, is the host of Find Your Daily Calm podcast. His show features brief meditations and inspiriting words that all have the same goal, to help you find peace of mind. And I can’t think of a more fitting host. Sel is a genuine man who exudes peace. In our talk today, we discuss how to stick to your meditation practice, the importance of taking care of yourself and ways to deepen your practice. Please join me in a very special interview. Links from the Episode: Fin...2024-02-0957 minZen CommuterDistraction and Enlightenment in a MeditationIt’s been a while since we have talked about how exactly to meditate. Actually, we haven’t spent much time lately answering your questions about your practice. How about we do that now? Today I answer two questions about meditation. One has to do with Enlightenment, and the other with distraction. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.in...2024-02-0719 minCalmer in 5Water, and a Lesson on GratitudeToday on Calmer in Five: While I know it is not everyone, the majority of people listening to this episode have poured a glass of water, whether it is in the form of coffee or right from the tap. Did you think about the gift that it is? Or the fact that it is as abundant as it is? My guess is no. How about for today, we stop and say thank you? Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - h...2024-02-0713 minZen CommuterCatherine Gregory - Mindful Resilience: Meditation and Multiple SclerosisMeditation has been utilized by many to ease the challenges of physical pain. Sometimes it’s incidental, and other times it’s chronic. Catherine Gregory, while diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, doesn’t suffer from it; she doesn’t allow that. She lives a vibrant life, thanks, in large part, per her own expression, to her meditation practice. Today she shares some lesser known facts about Multiple Sclerosis, and more so, how her meditation practice helps her understand all of life. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom2024-02-0245 minCalmer in 51637: A Perfect Example of How Advertising Tells You to Avoid StillnessToday on Calmer in Five: I came across a commercial while at my Dad’s house the other day that was the perfect example of how advertising ads to our level of anxiety. In this episode, I will break down that ad to demonstrate the subtle ways that marketers propel us to feelings of unworthiness; how they tell us to avoid being still. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - h...2024-02-0104 minCalmer in 51636: Trees: the Perfect Reminder for Living More PeacefullyToday on Calmer in Five: The poet Joyce Kilmer had it right along when talking about trees. As abundant as they are (hopefully becoming more abundant) you would think we would have a fuller appreciation of them. Well, today I’m going to do my part to right that wrong, and discuss how trees can be the perfect reminder for how to live. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - h...2024-02-0105 minZen CommuterCatherine Gregory - Mindful Resilience: Meditation and Multiple SclerosisMeditation has been utilized by many to ease the challenges of physical pain. Sometimes it’s incidental, and other times it’s chronic. Catherine Gregory, while diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, doesn’t suffer from it; she doesn’t allow that. She lives a vibrant life, thanks, in large part, per her own expression, to her meditation practice. Today she shares some lesser known facts about Multiple Sclerosis, and more so, how her meditation practice helps her understand all of life. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom2024-01-3138 minZen CommuterDebbie Cassidy - Spiritual Life CoachAs expressed by Debbie: I am a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree in Nursing. I have spent my life in service to others through my nursing practice. When I discovered yoga and meditation my world was forever changed and enhanced. I began reading books by Wayne Dyer, Carolyn Myss, Marianne Williamson, Gary Zukav, Eckart Tolle, Joseph Campbell, Louise Hay, a meridian of others, and different world spiritual philosophies. My world shifted when I read my first book by Dr. Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. I found a bond with him pa...2024-01-2954 min
Zen CommuterGail Behrend - Author of Energy is RealGail Christel Behrend is an engineer, author, speaker and energy healer. Midway through a successful 20-year engineering career, she experienced a spontaneous spiritual opening which changed her life, transforming her from skeptic to seeker. Her spiritual journey eventually led her to explore human energy and alternative healing as a side-vocation. A graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH) in Florida, she has been an energy practitioner in Vancouver Canada for over 25 years. In addition to her corporate training development business, she also offers public workshops on energy and is a certified Infinite Possibilities...2024-01-2555 minZen CommuterJackson Kerchis - Awakening to Life: Musings on Mindfulness and HappinessSince my friend Jackson Kerchis is an author, I wanted to share his latest book with you. Awakening to Life is a wonderfully down-to-earth guide for teaching how to exist more fully in our days. Jackson shares his own realizations and awakenings, prompting his readers to do the same: look at their lives thru the lens of gratitude and mindfulness. Today I read three wonderful passages. Enjoy. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: www.happinessmeansbusiness.com Connect with Thom Linked In...2024-01-1916 min
Zen CommuterJackson Kerchis - Happiness Expert, Author and Zen MonkAfter finishing his economics major at University of Alabama in two years, he decided to create the world’s first Bachelor of Science in Happiness Studies. Over the next few years, he won research grants, instructed the first Happiness Habits course at the University of Alabama, and lived as a Zen monk for four months. Jackson believes that the science of happiness has the power to transform the world of business. He combines his experience as a happiness researcher and educator with his business acumen as a management consultant to deliver unique, insightful, and inspiring content at the intersection of...2024-01-1744 minCalmer in 5Is the Sky Really Blue - Understanding the Fiction of ThoughtsToday on Calmer in Five: The thoughts you think create your life. And yes, I totally understand that is a thought. But to my point, a thought that allows growth and joy. But regardless of the types of thought, good or bad, serving or unserving, all thoughts are made up, make believe. Unsure? Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter...2024-01-1613 min
Zen CommuterHeather Shannon - Sex Therapist and Meditation GuideHeather Shannon is a Certified Sex Therapist who helps people who are dedicated to personal growth to explore, express and embrace their authentic sexuality. She helps clients transform how they feel about their sexual selves and achieve deeper intimacy in their relationships. Her holistic approach focuses on what is authentic for the client rather than any one-size-fits-all method. Heather is also a licensed clinical professional counselor, Internal Family Systems therapist, meditation guide and holistic health coach. She has been featured in The Daily Beast, Hustler Magazine and the Chicago Tribune. Calm University Enrollment is now open...2024-01-161h 10Calmer in 5Judging the Past as Bad, Brings that Energy to the "Present"Today on Calmer in Five: I discuss the concept of non linear time, but for a very practical reason. When we label a thing as bad from the past, we bring that energy into the perceived present. In order to have a calmer life, it will be serving to remove judgment from events we earlier saw as challenging. Calm University Enrollment is now open! Classes start January 15th Calm University - Easing the Pain of Anxiety with Meditation Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) 2024-01-1315 minCalmer in 5Why Are You Changing?Today on Calmer in Five: This time of year is all about making changes. Maybe it’s a healthier way of eating or dropping a few extra pounds. Perhaps it’s about living a fuller life, letting go of limiting thoughts and beliefs. However, regardless of the time of the year, why are you changing? There is one person who will always support you in your quest to transform. Do you know who it is? Calm University Enrollment is now open! Classes start January 15th Calm University - Easing the Pain of Anxiety with...2024-01-1307 minCalmer in 5Where Do You Belong?...EverywhereToday on Calmer in Five: We all have places where we feel safe and comfortable. There are people who make us feel loved and cared for. And the world is a really big place. Wouldn’t it be nice to feel loved and comfortable everywhere? It is possible; all it takes is a change in thinking. Calm University Enrollment is now open! Classes start January 15th Calm University - Easing the Pain of Anxiety with Meditation Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) ...2024-01-1109 min
Zen CommuterLori Anne De Lulio Casdia - Transformational Coach and Best-Selling AuthorLori Anne is a #1 International Best Selling Author, Certified Professional Transformational Success Coach, Marketing Positioner and Strategist, Personal Development Success Coach, International Speaker, and Radio Show Host of 'Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne’ & has been featured on Jack Canfield's Tv Show “Talking About Success with Jack Canfield” & many news, TV, and radio platforms. She has shared the keynote stage with celebrity and best-selling authors William Paul Young & Dr. Debi Silber. CalmUniversity Enrollment is now open! Classes start January 15th Calm University - Easing the Pain of Anxiety with Meditation Meditation Coachin...2024-01-111h 26