Best Shambhala Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 420: Making Alcohol Monitoring Fair - Jan Semenoff’s “My CAM” Program 18:48

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Kyla is joined by forensic consultant (and former Saskatoon police officer/paramedic) Jan Semenoff to unpack continuous alcohol monitoring—ignition interlocks, SCRAM ankle bracelets, and Soberlink—and why so many people get flagged for “violations” even when they haven’t been drinking. Jan shares real cases (a fleeting 0.031 spike; a SCRAM reading …

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Episode 419: EV Mandate on Ice, Refusal Law Reset, and the Raccoon Pileup 29:24

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Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko open with Ottawa’s decision to pause Canada’s 2026 EV sales target and launch a 60-day review. They weigh the policy and trade crosswinds—auto-maker pressure, U.S. tariffs, Chinese EV competition, and new biofuel incentives—asking what a reset means for drivers, enforcement, and the market.They then unpack a fresh Saska…

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Episode 418: Biased Justice, One-Wheel Trouble, and the Stair Car in Mississauga 18:15

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko break down a case that raised eyebrows in Vancouver traffic court. A man riding an electric one-wheel skateboard was fined nearly $600 for operating without insurance, despite the fact that these devices can’t be insured at all. At trial, the judicial justice hearing the case had previously rec…

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Episode 417: Class Action Delays, Dangerous Driving Acquittal, and Court Backlogs 32:35

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dissect three important developments in driving law and public accountability in BC.They begin with a major delay in the ICBC double billing class action, where a technical objection from the provincial government—challenging the scope of the claim based on how “medical practitioners” was defin…

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Episode 416: Pepper Spray Road Rage, Uber’s Big Win, & the IRP Nobody Saw Coming 23:33

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into a fiery road rage case in Surrey, where a driver jumped out, pepper sprayed another motorist, and sped off through a red light—all caught on dashcam. They discuss how the police may pursue charges, what kind of evidence they need, and why some road rage incidents cross the legal line.…

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Episode 415: Roadside Blood Draws at Shambhala, Alberta Tow Truck Fraud, and Nanaimo Road Violence 27:07

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss an unprecedented roadside drug enforcement campaign at the Shambhala Music Festival, where police used a mobile lab to take 24 blood samples on-site — likely a Canadian first. They examine the legal, procedural, and privacy issues this raises for impaired driving investigations.Next, th…

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Ep. 58 – Bringing Depth to Our Lives with Emily Esfahani Smith 52:00

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Dissecting the process of her book, The Power of Meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith joins David to explore bringing depth to our lives via belonging, purpose, transcendence, and storytelling. Pick up Emily's book, The Power of Meaning, HERE. This time on the CSM Podcast, David and Emily discuss: Positive Psychology: shifting from a focus on what’s wrong…

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Episode 414: Celsius Confusion, Broken Ribs, and the Stuck RCMP SUV 20:20

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the legal fallout from a major mix-up in the U.S., where cans of non-alcoholic Celsius energy drink were filled with alcohol. They examine how this could create a viable “involuntary intoxication” defense for unsuspecting drivers who blow over the limit. They also cover a disturbing Alb…

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Episode 413: Extended Bar Hours, Police Missteps, and the Sidewalk Lexus 28:08

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss Vancouver’s decision to extend bar hours to 4 a.m., raising concerns about transit access and impaired driving enforcement at a time when the city’s traffic unit is severely depleted. They explore how the change could affect public safety, particularly in the absence of roadblocks and r…

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Francesca Freemantle at Watkins 1:11:11

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Francesca Freemantle gave this talk at Watkins Books in London in June, 2025. This talk covers a lot of terrain, but most of all, it explores the geography where life and death, meditation, music, art, and literature all meet. We hope you enjoy it.By Shambhala Publications

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Episode 412: Chewing Tobacco, IRP Statistics, and Public Safety in Crisis 24:01

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko unpack a major BC Supreme Court decision that strikes down an Immediate Roadside Prohibition due to flawed and speculative reasoning by the Superintendent’s office.The case involved a driver who claimed that chewing tobacco remained in his mouth during a breath test. The adjudicator dismissed h…

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Episode 411: Speed, Safety & the Law: Vancouver’s Limits and the Hinkson Report 26:16

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko tackle three pressing issues shaping public safety and traffic policy in Canada.They begin with Vancouver’s proposed 30 km/h speed limit on side streets, part of the Vision Zero push. Paul questions its practicality and lack of enforcement, while Kyla explains why speed isn't the only factor in…

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Episode 410: EV Vanity, Ferry Fires & Uber’s Union 28:32

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In this episode, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into Transport Canada’s new restrictions on ferrying damaged electric vehicles, explore the implications of Uber drivers unionizing in Victoria, and share the story of how an RCMP trailer sparked a wildfire due to failed wheel bearings.By Driving Law

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Ep. 57 – Bhakti & Buddhism: The Heart and Mind of Practice with Krishna Das 53:02

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Blending together Bhakti and Buddhism, best of friends Krishna Das and David Nichtern discuss the gradual cultivation of practice and finding your ‘niche’ within the dharma. Join the Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 1 Intensive with Krishna Das & Nina Rao | January 3 - 10, 2026 | Click to Learn More This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online …

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Episode 409: Bobcat Assault Appeal, Charter Delay Victory, and Tailgating Hypocrisy 28:16

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dig into a BC Supreme Court appeal involving a man convicted of using a bobcat to threaten two unhoused individuals on his property. The appeal raised arguments of burden-shifting, misapprehension of evidence, and speculative reasoning—but the court upheld the conviction. The judges found that …

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Episode 408: Can You Be Forced to Blow Twice? Charter Rights, Breath Tests, and Driving Injustice 36:11

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This week on Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko takes the wheel while Kyla is away in court, joined by articled students Alice and Alison for a special in-car recording from his 1953 Buick. The episode kicks off with a reflective discussion about what the students have learned during their time at the firm—covering complex topics like BC's Immediate Road…

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Episode 407: Speed Camera Surges, Street Racing Crackdowns, and a Charter Challenge Returns to the Supreme Court 25:45

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul tackle a dynamic mix of personal experience, legal news, and constitutional issues making waves across Canada.Kyla opens the episode with a near-death experience on the Alex Fraser Bridge after unsecured plywood flew off a truck—an incident that underscores the real dangers of unsafe loads and distracted tran…

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Ep. 56 – Social Action & Misplaced Faith with Sharon Salzberg 1:05:29

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Old friends Sharon Salzberg and David Nichtern meet to discuss the calamity of misplaced faith and the expansion that can come from individualized social action. Join Sharon's Upcoming Course with Tricycle to uncover your Buddhist Personality Type This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow an…

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Episode 406: Lawyers Behaving Badly, Charter Remedies, and Sentencing Complexity 33:51

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul delve into a trio of compelling legal topics with wide-reaching implications.First, Kyla discusses a fresh Supreme Court of Canada ruling on miscarriages of justice, focusing on whether appellate courts can enter acquittals in cases where post-plea evidence reveals a wrongful conviction. The decision stems fr…

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Episode 405: Challenging Mandatory Breath Testing and the High Bar for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas 27:40

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul examine two compelling legal stories from British Columbia and Saskatchewan.First, they explore a BC Supreme Court case involving a man who paid a speeding ticket after receiving misleading information from ICBC—only to later lose his license due to accumulated penalty points. Kyla and Paul unpack why his att…

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Episode 404: Cyclists, Sentencing, and the Fake News Fueling Driving Law Panic 28:03

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul unpack the backlash Kyla faced after explaining a cyclist's legal obligations in a Global News story. What began as a simple clarification of BC's Motor Vehicle Act sparked outrage and personal attacks—highlighting the rising hostility toward legal discourse online.They then examine a tragic Surrey case where…

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Ep. 55 – An Intimate Look at the Heart Sutra with Susan Piver 1:09:43

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Meditation teacher, Susan Piver, joins David Nichtern to share her profound and ever-evolving connection to The Heart Sutra. Learn about the heart and mind of practice with David Nichtern and Krishna Das in an upcoming free online talk! Register HERE. In this episode, David Nichtern and Susan Piver explore: The many variations of The Heart Sutra an…

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True Glue talks ep.55 w/Naomi Douglas-Najem 2:58:26

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Bubbly, gitty vibes, with my friend Naomi!Started as housemates but quickly turned into a constant podcast around the house. I was happy she wanted to record some of us talking too.In this episode we talk about our very own speech patterns, I drink some port, oneness, patterns and more!simply enjoy, cheers!…

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01 Abdominal Breathing read by John Makransky 5:46

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01 Abdominal Breathing read by John Makransky by Shambhala PublicationsBy Shambhala Publications

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17 Inclusive-Mode Meditation with A Focus on Compassion read by John Makransky 14:46

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14 Inclusive-Mode Meditation: With Strangers, Disliked Ones read by John Makransky 17:08

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06 Field of Care Meditation 1: A Caring Moment read by John Makransky 13:05

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12 Field of Care Meditation as Basis of Inclusive Mode read by John Makransky 13:44

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16 Compassion Meditation 1, Supported by Compassionate Presence to Feelings read by John Makransky 17:24

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13 Inclusive-Mode Meditation read by John Makransky 18:30

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21 Tong-len Meditation 2: Deepening and Expanding Compassion read by John Makransky 8:34

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10 Compassionate Presence to Feelings Meditation read by John Makransky 14:40

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20 Tong-len Meditation 1, Supported by Compassionate Presence to Feelings: Taking Your Own Painful Feelings into Compassion read by John Makransky 8:44

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20 Tong-len Meditation 1, Supported by Compassionate Presence to Feelings: Taking Your Own Painful Feelings into Compassion read by John Makransky by Shambhala PublicationsBy Shambhala Publications

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02 Settling Into Body and Breath read by John Makransky 7:40

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07 Field of Care Meditation 2: Invoking a Benefactor or a Spiritual Field read by John Makransky 12:12

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05 Walking Meditation read by John Makransky 3:12

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19 Tong-len Meditation 1, Supported by a Field of Care: Taking Your Own Painful Feelings into Compassion read by John Makransky 10:43

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19 Tong-len Meditation 1, Supported by a Field of Care: Taking Your Own Painful Feelings into Compassion read by John Makransky by Shambhala PublicationsBy Shambhala Publications

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03 Settling Into the Grounded Feeling of the Body read by John Makransky 8:50

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08 Field of Care Meditation 3: Yourself as a Loving Presence to Another read by John Makransky 11:10

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11 Letting Be of Body, Breath, and Mind Meditation read by John Makransky 15:26

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09 Field of Care Meditation 4: Deepening Receptivity to Love and Compassion read by John Makransky 14:41

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09 Field of Care Meditation 4: Deepening Receptivity to Love and Compassion read by John Makransky by Shambhala PublicationsBy Shambhala Publications

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04 Settling Into Sound read by John Makransky 6:34

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22 A Meditation for Extending Compassion to Those Suffering Injustices and to Those In Opposition read by John Makransky 13:34

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22 A Meditation for Extending Compassion to Those Suffering Injustices and to Those In Opposition read by John Makransky by Shambhala PublicationsBy Shambhala Publications

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15 Compassion Meditation 1, Supported by a Field of Care: Turning Our Suffering Feelings into Compassion for Others read by John Makransky 15:36

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18 Compassion Meditation 2: Generating a Strong Will of Compassion for Action read by John Makransky 18:25

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18 Compassion Meditation 2: Generating a Strong Will of Compassion for Action read by John Makransky by Shambhala PublicationsBy Shambhala Publications

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Episode 403: DIY Traffic Defence Fails and the Limits of ICBC's No-Fault System 34:11

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul review two BC Supreme Court cases that highlight the risks of representing yourself in traffic court. First, they unpack the failed appeal of a driver who claimed he was interacting with his truck’s console—not a phone—when ticketed for distracted driving, and how a lack of courtroom experience undermined his…

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Episode 402: The Lapu Lapu Tragedy, Mental Health, and the Law 40:26

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko unpack the devastating mass casualty event at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival, where eleven people were killed and many more injured after a vehicle was driven into the crowd. They explain the legal landscape surrounding the second-degree murder charges, why first-degree murder wasn’t laid (yet)…

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Episode 401: ICBC Privacy Payouts and the Future of Interprovincial Traffic 24:30

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko take a deep dive into two major developments in law and driving that show how privacy breaches and government decisions continue to ripple across BC and beyond.First, they unpack the BC Court of Appeal’s decision upholding $15,000 in damages for each person affected by the ICBC privacy breach s…

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Episode 400: Graduated Licensing Overhaul and the Long Road to Class 5 34:12

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into the BC government’s newly announced overhaul of the province’s graduated licensing system—a change that’s already making waves on TikTok.Under the new rules, drivers will no longer need to take a road test to graduate from an N to a Class 5 license. But instead of full driving privile…

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Episode 399: Charter Delay Tactics and Civil Liability in Psychosis 32:50

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko take a deep dive into two legal cases that raise big questions about justice, delay, and mental health on the road.First, they unpack a newly released BC Provincial Court decision in R v. Carr, where a defence lawyer attempted to argue that a traffic ticket should be thrown out for unreasonable…