Best Jacob Newton Podcasts (2025)

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Practice Period Opening Weekend (2/5) 39:36

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Shinmon Michael Newton offers a talk on one of his dearly treasured woman ancestors, the nun Ōtagaki Rengetsu. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.org/…

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Practice Period Opening Weekend (1/5) 34:58

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Myoshin Kate McCandless offers a talk on one of her dearly treasured woman ancestors, 17th century nun - Ziyong Chengru. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainra…

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Don't let your dreams just be dreams (Adam Vilander S6E20) 46:10

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Adam Vilander. Adam Vilander is a master’s-prepared nurse educator with over a decade of frontline experience in emergency and critical care settings. He currently serves as the Emergency and Trauma Nursing Specialist for Samaritan Health Services, a five-hospital system in Oregon…

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Way Seeking Mind Talk - Unmon Jacob Butula 39:39

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A first koan: how does one get in "the zone" and then stay in "the zone"? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.org/donate. A full archive of recorded te…

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It's the Hot Goss Block Party Bonanza! 55:49

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Thank you for tuning into this episode of Hot Goss here on New Hope Underground! Special guest, Effingham Campus Pastor, Jim Carroll joins the pod. This week, we are talking all things BLOCK PARTY – so be sure to learn more, make plans to attend, and share the event on Facebook! Block Party is coming up on Sunday, October 5, from 4–7PM at our Effin…

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How to Cook Your Life (7/) 23:13

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Daikan offers insight into the suffering and instability we create for ourselves. In what way is the position of Tenzo (head cook) a metaphor for the settled life that is grounded in zazen? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value …

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History has its eyes on you (Ashley Haugen S6E19) 44:38

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Ashely Haugen. Ashley Haugen is a nationally recognized writer, speaker, and advocate for consumer product safety. As the founder of That Water Bead Lady, she leads efforts to support families impacted by product injuries, improve injury reporting systems, and increase public awar…

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Zazenkai 36:05

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Shinmon Michael Newton suggests retreats (such as the day-long zazenkai hosted at Bright Stream Temple) are an opportunity to sit with others, to notice our busy minds, and to work on letting thoughts go. Returning to innocent mind, the question is asked: "What is this life?" _____________________________________________________________ These talks…

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How to Cook Your Life (6/) 30:36

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Continuing the dharma seminar on Uchiyama’s commentary on Dogen’s Instructions to the Cook Shinmon Michael Newton asks: as this is the only life you get, how do you look deeply to know who you are? “In attachement blossoms fall, in aversion weeds spread” -Dogen _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possi…

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Making Choices 36:47

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Myoshin Kate McCandless offers reflections on the moon, bodhisattva precepts, and failure. How would it be to commit to these precepts in daily life, particularly when we are faced with so many choices? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If yo…

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How to Cook Your Life (5/) 29:00

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Myoshin Kate McCandless continues the exploration of Uchiyama’s commentary on Dogen’s Instructions To the Cook, delving in to Chapter 10 making life calculations and Chapter 11 working with clear vision. “All comparing-mind is vanity and self clinging.” _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible than…

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Keeping the curiosity door unlocked: Spotlight on the 2025 Distinguished CFRN Winner (Michael Gooch S6E18) 39:14

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Michael Gooch. Dr. Michael Gooch is an emergency and flight nurse practitioner, critical care paramedic, and seasoned clinician with over 30 years of experience in emergency and transport medicine. Based at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he has completed more than 1,700 pat…

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Special Talk for Labour Day 33:22

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Shinmon Michael Newton reminds us that we cannot take for granted the work our ancestors have done, and that each of us can labour for the good of all beings. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please cons…

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How to Cook Your Life (4/ 32:34

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Nin-en Susan Elbe reads correspondence between herself, Uchiyama Roshi, and Dogen Zenji as part of the dharma seminar on Instructions to the Cook. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider support…

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Camping Dharma 40:48

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Myoshin Kate McCandless takes us along her and Shinmon Michael Newton’s recent camping trip - a time for letting go into moment by moment experience…to include, notice, and release. How can we be with nature in order to summon the life force and renewal we need to live bravely in these perilous times? _______________________________________________…

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How to Cook Your Life (3/ 39:45

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Myosen River Shannon continues the Dharma seminar on Uchiyama Roshi's commentary on Dogen's Instructions to the Cook, offering insights into Great Mind and Parental Mind. What would it be like to fully the taste the experiences of each day? What kind of medicine bowl can be made with what’s available? _______________________________________________…

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Fall is here whether you like it or not, Kacie bought a pumpkin candle, and Tyler's been thinking about the zombie apocalypse 43:46

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Thank you for tuning into this episode of Hot Goss here on New Hope Underground! This week, we are rolling out Fall at New Hope – including Marriage Date Night at our Effingham Campus! We talk a bit about Fall and how it's here, whether you like it or not! We discuss candle smelling, a recent power outage, and then we draft our ideal Zombie Apocaly…

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Seeing the world of trauma anew, each day (Rebecca Geyer S6E17) 37:01

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Rebecca Geyer. Rebecca Geyer brings over two decades of diverse nursing experience, with the majority of her career rooted in Trauma ICU care. Her clinical background spans neurosurgical ICU, pediatric pre-op and PACU, the emergency department, and roles in trauma performance impr…

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Practicing with Anxiety 23:01

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Lay Entrusted Dharma Teacher and Palliative Care Physician Joko Claire Talbot asks: in our distressing moments, before our limbic system kicks in to full gear, can we practice generosity towards ourselves, crossing over to the shore of peace and understanding? “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” (Leo Buscaglia)…

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How to Cook Your Life (2/ 32:15

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Jikai Vicki Turay gives a talk on chapters 3 and 4 of Uchiyama Roshi's commentary on Dogen's Instructions to the Cook. Cooking is not a distraction from the more serious pursuit of meditation but rather an entry way to a deeper understanding of how our minds are intimately connected to all phenomena and to one’s buddha nature. _____________________…

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Listening to the Wild - Speaking as a Tree 28:31

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Jikai Vicki Turay shares reflections on the recent MRZC Summer sesshin and Dogen’s Mountains and Waters sutra. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.org/…

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How to Cook Your Life (1/ 32:28

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Dai- Flo Rublee offers the first talk in a new Dharma seminar on Uchiyama Roshi's commentary on Dogen's Instructions to the Cook. What are the activities of true adults in the world today? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value i…

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CFRN Roundtable: Get to the chopper!-Part Two (Jonathan Baxter, Caroline Levin, Jacob Miller S6E16) 1:16:12

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In part two of this podcast session we want to continue the conversation with our BCEN friends: Jonathan Baxter, Caroline Levin, and Jacob Miller. Jonathan Baxter is the Chief Flight Nurse for a critical care transport program in Arkansas, where he oversees clinical operations and actively flies missions. He holds board certifications in trauma, em…

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Special Talk for Pride 31:30

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Myosen River Shannon suggests that the possibilities of gender embodiment and existence are infinite. Healing and awakening are mutually enriching experiences, not separate. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachin…

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Practice of the Wild (M&W 2025 sesshin day 6) 34:36

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In the final talk of the sesshin, Shinmon Michael Newton explores the notion of the unknown in the wild and along the path of practice. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our wor…

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Practice of the Wild (M&W 2025 sesshin day 5) 38:52

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Drawing on the essay “Survival and Sacrament” by Gary Snyder, Myoshin Kate McCandless reflects on how our lives are intertwined with all other beings. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider sup…

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Practice of the Wild (M&W 2025 sesshin day 4) 43:59

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Shinmon Michael Newton draws on Gary Snyder’s essay “Good, Wild, Sacred” to consider the notion of the wild both within us and around us. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our w…

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Practice of the Wild (M&W 2025 sesshin day 3) 42:35

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Myoshin Kate McCandless explores living and practicing in place through Gary Snyder’s essay “The Place, the Region, and the Commons.” _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work …

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CFRN Roundtable: Get to the Chopper!-Part One (Jonathan Baxter, Caroline Levin, & Jacob Miller S6E15) 41:10

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friends: Jonathan Baxter, Caroline Levin, and Jacob Miller. Jonathan Baxter is the Chief Flight Nurse for a critical care transport program in Arkansas, where he oversees clinical operations and actively flies missions. He holds board certifications in trauma, emergency, flight, and criti…

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Practice of the Wild (M&W sesshin day 2) 38:26

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In this talk, Shinmon Michael Newton discusses Gary Snyder’s essay “Blue Mountains Constantly Walking” and explores how the idea of the mountain can be expressed in our practice. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these te…

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Practice of the Wild (M&W sesshin day 1) 39:24

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Myoshin Kate McCandless introduces the theme of this years MRZC Mountains and Waters sesshin - The Practice of the Wild. Through the writing of Gary Snyder, the talk explores our practice in relation to nature, wilderness and the wild. Note: we apologize for the audio issues in the first few minutes of the talk _____________________________________…

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Dialogues in a Dream - To Be in the Garden 22:30

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Myoshin Kate McCandless gives the last talk in the dharma seminar on Musō Soseki’s writing. “I am seeking nothing special. Even for my guests I have nothing to offer except these white stones and this clear spring water.” _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwi…

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A turtle tattooed Kacie's eyes, Jose hates tuna salad, and Jim Carroll joins us on the pod 50:57

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Thank you for tuning into this episode of Hot Goss here on New Hope Underground! We have a very special guest joining us on the pod – Effingham Campus Pastor, Jim Carroll! This week, we touch on some of our upcoming events – including Women's Roundtable, Shelbyville's Summer Bash, and Effingham's Marriage Date Night! We get to know Jim with some Ra…

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To Acknowledge and Renew - Fusatsu 30:33

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Shinmon Michael Newton offers an exploration of Fusatsu (the full moon ceremony) - when sangha members have the opportunity to refresh and renew their relationship to the 16 boddhisatva precepts. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find …

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Dialogues in a Dream - What is Your Relationship to the World? 31:30

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“Through desire we invite birth, through aversion we receive death.” Shinmon Michael Newton continues the Wednesday evening seminar on Muso Soseki’s Dialogues in a Dream. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings,…

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Lions don't have to roar (Graham Newton S6E14) 1:00:31

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Graham Newton. Graham’s career has encompassed adult and pediatric emergency departments in Level I trauma centers, critical care, clinical education, and research. He has also worked extensively in pre-hospital settings, including medevac flights in the high Arctic, EMS, ski patr…

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Zen Mind, Baby Mind 38:22

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Myoshin Kate McCandless offers teachings and perspectives on the dharma and babies, in advance of a welcoming ceremony for baby Callum. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our wor…

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Dialogues in a Dream - To Read or Not to Read 27:17

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“Knowing is arrogance, not knowing is stupidity.” For the third talk in our dharma seminar on Musō Soseki's writing, Myoshin Kate McCandless asks: What is your relationship to reading Zen texts and commentaries? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide communi…

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Seeing our Demons 35:20

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Shinmon Michael Newton delves into Muso Soseki’s teachings on demons. How do we understand and address inner challenges? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainra…

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Dialogues in a Dream - What is Compassion? 27:53

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Shinmon Michael Newton offers an exploration of Muso Soseki’s thoughts on compassion. Is it sentimental? Is it dharma based? Is it universal or is it dualistic? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please co…

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A sure-fire recipe for stroke care (Amanda Werner S6E13) 45:56

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Amanda Werner. Amanda is an experienced nurse with a deep passion for neuro care. She’s dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of her team, ensuring that patients receive the most cutting-edge treatments available. Her impact spans across multiple hospitals and countless …

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The Karma of Words 41:51

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Myoshin Kate McCandless examines that most frustrating, troublesome, and beautiful of human faculties: language. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.or…

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Dialogues in a Dream - What Would You Ask a Time-travelling Zen Master? 33:08

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Mysohin Kate McCandless introduces Zen master Musō Soseki and “Dialogues in a Dream" - a collection of ninety-three dialogues between the master and the shogun Ashikaga Tadayoshi. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these t…

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Kacie moved to Spain, Jose doesn't like toe rings, and Tyler couldn't stop the pod 48:06

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Thank you for tuning into this episode of Hot Goss here on New Hope Underground! This week, we hit on some of our upcoming Summer Gatherings – including Forge Conference and Partner Courses, and talked specifics for Youth Cage Games. Then, we Blind Ranked random things x2! Take a look at New Hope's Summer Schedule! –––– Quick Links: — Visit our web…

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What is this Light that Everyone Has? 32:10

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Anusha Enryu Fernando, a dharma holder with Zen Community of Oregon, offers reflections on ancestors. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.org/donate. A…

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Living with Ease in a Crazy World (Training in Compassion - 8/) 26:05

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Daikan picks up the exploration of Norman Fischer’s book Training in Compassion. He notes that over time, we might notice that meditating changes our sense of life and that we may be developing gentleness and patience towards self and others. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donat…

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Scrub Circle: Breaking the silence to heal (Amy Stevenson S6E12) 39:57

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In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Amy Stevenson. Amy Stevenson is a seasoned emergency nursing professional with a dynamic background spanning roles as an EMT, 911 dispatcher, ER/ICU nurse, and flight nurse. She earned her BSN in 2012 and her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2020 from South College, where she…

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Practice Zen, Cultivate Resilience 36:54

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Shinmon Michael Newton talks about resiliency and Zen practice, offering this koan from the Book of Serenity: do people these days need enlightenment or not? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consi…

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Zen and Creativity 37:07

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Kakuko Kaye Simard discusses the intersection of Zen practice and artistic expression. What does it mean to be creative? How do we cultivate the willingness, patience, and trust to complete a relationship with something outside of ourselves? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donati…

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We got our White Whale – Jonathan Broscious is on the Pod, we question Jonathan and Beth, and build our Mount Rushmore of Places 1:00:35

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Thank you for tuning into this incredibly monumental Hot Goss! For years now, we've attempted to garner the ears of one Jonathan Broscious. And we did one better – he's on the pod! We hit on some of our upcoming Summer Gatherings, ask Jonathan and his daughter Beth the most important questions, and play our most chaotic game of Mount Rushmore – eac…