Best Koshin Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 453 Gravestone Recipes: Cooking to Honor the Dead with Rosie Grant 49:57

7d ago49:57

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Learn about Rosie Grant’s unique project to memorialize those who have died by cooking their special recipes. My guest Rosie Grant has a library science degree from the University of Maryland and now works at UCLA as an archivist. She is well known on social media as a “cemetery tiktoker” who researches recipes found on gravestones in cemeteries ac…

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Episode 189: Seraphina Capranos 46:14

9d ago46:14

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From the wild edge of intuition, women's health, inner presence and full embodiment, a peek inside the hearts of wise, engaged women. (2:48) – Women’s health and intuition with a holistic approach. (8:50) – Rituals and inner terrain mastery for personal growth. (16:43) – Women’s cycle, herbal medicine, and personal growth. (23:53) – Women’s empower…

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Ep. 452 Funeral Planning, After-Death Care, and Healthy Grief with Jokotifa Alaye 1:03:14

14d ago1:03:14

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Learn how planning ahead for after-death care can help loved ones with grief and loss. My guest Jokotifa Alaye is a licensed funeral professional and NEDA certified end-of-life doula with a focus on grief. She created Mourning Space to fill the gaps in education and support that society requires for healthy grieving. She discusses the importance of…

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Ep. 451 Filling the Gaps in End-of-Life Care with Kaishauna Guidry MD 55:28

21d ago55:28

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Learn how a physician creatively meets the needs of patients who don’t qualify for hospice services. My guest Dr. Kaishauna Guidry is an author, podcaster, healthcare advocate, mentor and educator. She came to medicine and hospice later in her career and founded Mourning Dove Medical as a private mobile medical practice, serving home-bound patients…

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Sound Bath for Intentional Collaboration 29:15

22d ago29:15

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As we wait for new episodes to arrive in a week, kick back and listen to this sound bath practice. For the most immersive experience, listen with headphones. Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themindfulrebel/support…

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Episode 188: Kemi Nekvapil 42:55

25d ago42:55

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On redefining power, living and leading without apology, spacious parenting and the perceptions holding us back. (2:24) – Self-awareness, identity, and heritage. (7:32) – Identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. (11:38) – Heritage, identity, and systemic racism. (16:35) – Privilege and allyship in a 20-year marriage. (20:50) – Parenting, values,…

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Ep. 450 Death Doula World Training Day with Suzanne O’Brien RN 52:43

28d ago52:43

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Learn about a movement with a goal to train 1 million death doulas around the world. My guest Suzanne O’Brien RN is the founder and CEO of Doulagivers Institute and a pioneer in the global death doula movement. She was awarded Worldwide Leader in Healthcare by the International Nurse Association and named Humanitarian Ambassador for Oprah Magazine …

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The Path Within: Uncovering Self-Love and Mental Wellness with Blake D. Bauer 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

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"All the past and all the future are present in this moment." — Blake D. Bauer Blake D. Bauer is the author of the international best-seller You Were Not Born To Suffer. A speaker and teacher, he has studied a wide range of modalities, including psychology, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine, and past life regression therapy-hypnosis. All that…

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Ep. 449 Open to Love: Senior Dating After Loss and Grief with Drs. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

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Learn about an informative and inspirational book to help seniors find love in their lives after experiencing loss through death or divorce. My special guests this week, Drs. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers, are a senior couple who met later in life, after experiencing loss. Gloria is a marriage and family therapist and Frank is a psychologist so b…

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Episode 187: Koshin Paley Ellison 44:23

1M ago44:23

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On the unexpected places of practice in our lives, the freedom of rigor, and the wisdom of closing the chasm between our values and our actions. (2:06)- Zen Buddhism’s Eightfold Path and personal growth. (6:47) – Buddhism, compassion, and social justice. (14:43) – Buddhist ceremony and personal growth. (20:43) – Meditation, mindfulness, and persona…

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Ep. 448 Human-Centered Design for End-of-Life and After-Death Care with Isabel Knight 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

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Learn how the concept of human-centered design can improve how we care for people at end of life and also how we operate our businesses. My guest Isabel Knight is a human-centered designer and end-of-life guide who founded The Death Designer to provide design services for deathcare businesses and non-profits. She is also the president of the Nation…

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Ep. 447 Compassionate Communities and End-of-Life Care with Elizabeth Johnson, Erin Collins and Qwynn Galloway-Salazar 1:16:58

2M ago1:16:58

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Learn about a powerful international model that calls for a public health approach to end-of-life care and how we are championing it in the U.S. This week I am hosting three guests who are my collaborators in a “think tank” on the Compassionate Communities Model: Elizabeth Johnson and Erin Collins of The Peaceful Presence Project and Qwynn Galloway…

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Episode 186: Yael Schonbrun PhD 36:35

2M ago36:35

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On shifting the way we perceive our capacities as humans and as parents, focusing on relational connection and possibility. (4:14) – Mindset shift for work-parent conflict. (13:28) – Work-parenting challenges and unhelpful labels. (18:50) – Embracing challenges and finding opportunities in life. (26:50) – Managing stress and finding resilience thro…

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Ep. 446 “The Last Ecstatic Days:” How to Die Without Fear with Aditi Sethi-Brown MD 56:35

2M ago56:35

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Learn about THE LAST ECSTATIC DAYS, a film about a young man with brain cancer in search of community, and the hospice doctor who gives up everything to honor his dying wish. My guest Dr. Aditi Sethi-Brown is a hospice and palliative care physician, end-of-life doula, and musician. She is the founder and executive director of the Center for Conscio…

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Ep. 445 Grief and Bereavement on the Hospice Journey with Barbara Karnes RN 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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Learn about grief from the perspective of two hospice providers on their personal experiences of loss. This week I’m happy to be speaking once again to my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN, hospice nurse, author, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara is the author of “the little blue book” used by hospices…

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Episode 185: Mia Maestro 36:58

2M ago36:58

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On the Way of Tea, the practice of service, the meaning of presence and the medicine of silence. (1:46) – Tea, presence, and mindfulness. (5:48) – Tea, meditation, and prison reform. (11:52) – Buddhist chaplaincy training and tea practices. (16:26) – Acting, producing, and healing. (22:37) – Meditation, mindfulness, and Zen Buddhism. (32:14) – Musi…

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Elysabeth Williamson - Relationship as a Doorway to the Soul 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

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"Relationships are where we receive the greatest fulfillment and the greatest challenge." — Elysabeth Williamson Today's guest is Elysabeth Williamson, a self-taught yoga teacher of 35 years who developed Principle-Based Partner Yoga,™ a system of yoga that focuses on relationship and connection with others. She also uses this work to encourage peo…

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Episode #48 A Journey into Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro, PhD 26:41

2M ago26:41

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Dr Shauna Shapiro is a clinical psychologist and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. Her TEDx talk, The Power of Mindfulness, has been viewed almost 4 million times. In this episode, Drs. Andrew Weil, Victoria Maizes, and Shauna Shapiro explore mindfulness, its profound impact on our well-being, and practical te…

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Ep. 444 Contemplative Practices for Death and Grief with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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Learn about contemplative practices for medical providers offered by the NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care. My guest Koshin Paley Ellison is an author, Zen teacher, and Jungian psychotherapist. He co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, which offers contemplative approaches to care through education, personal caregiving, and Z…

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Ep. 443 Combatting Social Isolation: An Intergenerational Approach with Jeremy Holloway PhD 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

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Learn how an innovative curriculum is tackling loneliness and social isolation in older adults and bridging the generation gap. My guest Dr. Jeremy Holloway is Assistant Professor and Director of Geriatric Education at the University of North Dakota. He discusses his research which focuses on the social determinants of health, specifically self-eff…

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Episode 184: Osprey Orielle Lake 30:02

3M ago30:02

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On the ecological, mythical and cultural understandings that shape our history of extraction and exploitation, and how one conversation can truly make a difference in our future. (1:42) – Reconnecting with nature and protecting forests. (11:41) – Feminism, patriarchy, and earth-centered traditions. (17:11) – Regenerative farming and indigenous know…

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Ep. 442 When You Die Project: Raising Death Awareness with Johanna Lunn 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

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Learn about a trilogy of documentary films that inform and inspire conversations about death, dying and the afterlife. My guest Johanna Lunn is an award-winning producer, director, and writer, who has crafted many compelling, entertaining, and profoundly thought-provoking programs during her 20+ years in the business. She is the director and produc…

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Ep. 441 The Doula Took Kit: A Guide for EOL Doulas with Diane Button, Gabby Elise Jimenez, and Angela Shook 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

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Learn about a helpful new tool kit that’s not just for end-of-life doulas but can benefit anyone who cares for others at the end of life. My three guests this week, Diane Button, Gabby Elise Jimenez, and Angela Shook, are all end-of-life doulas who have teamed up to create a helpful guidebook for other doulas: The Doula Tool Kit: The Complete Pract…

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Episode 183: Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly A. Johnson 58:54

3M ago58:54

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On death, grieving, service, and releasing our fixation on redemption.By Elena Brower

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Ep. 440 Nights of Grief and Mystery with Stephen Jenkinson 1:06:54

3M ago1:06:54

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Enjoy this deep and soulful conversation with “The Griefwalker” Stephen Jenkinson. My guest Stephen Jenkinson is the author of the award-winning book Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul and the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School. He discusses the Nights of Grief and Mystery project, which he created with singer/songw…

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Episode #47 The T.I.G.E.R Protocol for Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Akil Palanisamy 25:38

4M ago25:38

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In this episode, we are joined by Harvard-trained physician, integrative medicine expert and graduate of our Fellowship, Dr. Akil Palanisamy. Dr. Palanisamy is the creator of the T.I.G.E.R protocol, a guide to address and heal autoimmune diseases. Combining modern science and traditional medicine approaches, Dr. Palanisamy discusses the five elemen…

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Ep. 439 Medical Aid in Dying: A Chaplain’s Perspective with Rev. Dr. Terri Daniel 1:06:11

4M ago1:06:11

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Learn how hospice chaplains can offer support to people who choose medical aid in dying. My guest Dr. Terri Daniel is an inter-spiritual hospice chaplain, end-of-life educator, and grief counselor, who is the author of four books on death, grief and the afterlife, and a frequent guest on the podcast. Today Terri and I talk about medical aid in dyin…

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Episode 182: Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde 48:39

4M ago48:39

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On fostering spiritual kinship and community, a plea to stay in the fold of love and civility, and recipes to fortify the truth of our interbeing. (3:40) - Facing grief and loss as a chaplain. (10:21) -Buddhist retreats for intergenerational healing. (18:55) -Narcissism and the Buddhist Path to Authenticity. (25:11) - Intergenerational wisdom and m…

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Ep. 438 How to Choose the Best Hospice for Your Loved One with Barbara Karnes RN 57:49

4M ago57:49

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Learn tips for choosing the best hospice and asking all the right questions. This week I welcome back my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN, hospice nurse, author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care. She is the author of ‘the little blue hospice book, Gone from My Sight and the recently published By Your Side: A Guide for Caring …

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Ep. 437 Holding Space for Birth and Death with Amy Wright Glenn 1:00:17

4M ago1:00:17

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Learn what it actually means to “hold space” for others during times of challenge. My guest Amy Wright Glenn is a Kripalu Yoga teacher, birth and death doula, hospital chaplain, and prenatal yoga and wellness instructor. She is the founder of the Institute for the study of Birth, Breath, and Death, known for its teacher training programs. Amy is th…

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BONUS: Casting Call for Docuseries on Grief with Kim Clevenger 8:21

4M ago8:21

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In this special brief episode I’m bringing you an invitation from casting director Kim Clevenger to contact her about appearing in a new docuseries on grief and loss. She is looking for people experiencing grief over any type of loss who are willing to share their journey with others in this series. In the recording she explains a bit about the sho…

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Episode 181: Dani Shapiro 43:26

4M ago43:26

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On the signals transmitted across generations, the evolution of secrets, and the resonances felt through timelines and dimensions.By Elena Brower

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Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 91 - An Interview with Gambo Berry Crawford (The Zen Lamp Series) 1:18:05

4M ago1:18:05

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Berry Crawford first started practicing Zen meditation in 1992. He lived at the Sonoma Mountain Zen Center and practiced as a resident in the mid 1990s. Afterwards, he practiced with Diane “Eshin” Rizzetto in the Ordinary Mind Zen School started by Joko Beck. Later, Berry became a student of John “Shoji” Sorenson and in 2022 was authorized to indep…

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Ep. 436 Highlights of 2023: The Best of the Best with Karen Wyatt MD 54:21

4M ago54:21

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Find out what you may have missed in 2023 if you haven’t listened to every episode! In this solo episode I recap some of the episodes of this podcast that had the greatest impact on me personally and professionally! All of the interviews from 2023 were fantastic but if you missed any of these be sure to take a listen! Thanks for your support this y…

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Ep. 435 Home Funerals as an Option After Death with Jerrigrace Lyons 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

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Learn how to create a home funeral ceremony that can honor and celebrate the life of a loved one. My guest for this interview from the archives is Jerrigrace Lyons, founder of Final Passages, where she offers training for death doulas and home funeral guides. She shares the beauty of a home funeral and describes step-by-step how to honor a loved on…

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Episode 180: Lisa Odenweller 41:39

5M ago41:39

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On the power of food as medicine to transform your body, your mind and your health. (2:49) – Food as medicine and a new product launch. (8:14) – Healthy habits and self-care. (14:35) – A nutrition company’s products and future innovations. (18:49) – Healthy eating and body transformation. (24:10) – Intermittent fasting and plant-based meal plan. (3…

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Ep. 434 Life-Cycle Celebrants® and Ceremonies for Life’s Transitions with Charlotte Eulette 59:41

5M ago59:41

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Learn how celebrants co-create ceremonies to help people navigate the milestones of life. My guest for this interview from the archives is Charlotte Eulette is the International Director of the non-profit educational organization Celebrant Foundation and Institute. The foundation certifies and trains people to become ritual experts who create cerem…

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Episode #46 Exploring Green Burials with Seth Viddal 30:47

5M ago30:47

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Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes are joined by Seth Viddal, entrepreneur and leading voice in the word of green burials, as we explore conscious alternatives to common day burial practices. Viddal, who leads a green burial funeral home, sheds light on the growing popularity of green burials, the ecological benefits, and the cultural shift to…

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Ep. 433 Medical Aid in Dying: A Physician’s Perspective with Dr. Bob Uslander 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

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Learn about a unique medical practice that focuses on end-of-life issues for patients including medical aid in dying. My guest Dr. Bob Uslander is an emergency medicine physician whose career evolved toward caring for the elderly and those facing the end of their lives. He created a novel approach to end-of-life care called Empowered Endings with h…

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Episode 179: Emilio Diez Barroso 38:35

5M ago38:35

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On ceasing the pursuit of our hierarchical notions of success; turning the light inward for true connection and care. Emilio Diez Barroso is a light, a teacher and a collaborator on this planet. In his bio, he says he's perfected the art of appearing very successful: managing two family offices, a venture investment firm, sitting on the board of ov…

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