Best Spoon Fools Podcasts (2024)

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Silence & Original Grace 11:56

4y ago11:56

11:56

A wise woman once said nothing. In this episode we’ll silently chat about stuff, including but not limited to the following: • Blonde Zen Masters • My Jealousy of Spiritual Poets • Memes and Tramp Stamps as Truth • Silence as the Mother Tongue of Truth Note: It is suggested that you listen to this podcast at the normal speed. — CTFD (Calm The F*** …

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My Coffee Klatch with God 14:56

4y ago14:56

14:56

“The eye with which I see God is the same with which God sees me.” - Meister Eckhart In this episode we’ll grab some java with the Big Kahuna and ponder upon: • The Divisive Nature of the Word “God” • Am I a “Spiritual Coach”? • Why There’s No Such Thing as Atheism • The Bloody Act of Keeping Your Heart Open, and… • Why It’s a Privilege to Bleed Ou…

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Spoonfuls of Insight Vol I 11:39

4y ago11:39

11:39

“Forgive and forget? I’m neither Jesus nor do I have Alzheimer’s.” In this episode, the first installment of listener-submitted topics, we’ll ponder together upon: • Psychological Innocence • Why it’s Never “Just Your Thinking” • The Falling Away of Forgiveness • Why There’s No “Therefore” Note: It is suggested that you listen to this podcast at th…

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Dirty Goals 16:36

4y ago16:36

16:36

"Don’t half-ass anything; whatever you do in life, use your full ass." In this episode we’ll do a little dirty talkin’ (about goals, that is), specifically: • My Love/Hate Relationship with Goals • The Structural Dynamics of Goal Setting • Getting Your Goals Out of the Gutter • Why Failure is Always an Option, and Why it Doesn’t Matter Note: It is …

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The Tao of Team 19:55

4y ago19:55

19:55

“The Gulf Stream will flow through a straw provided the straw is aligned to the Gulf Stream, and not at cross purposes with it.” —Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird In this episode I’ll share tidbits from a recent team-building workshop and ponder on the following: • Taoism, and who would win in a fight between Confucius and Lao Tzu • Effortless Effort & Th…

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Special CTFD Meditation Experience 15:00

4+ y ago15:00

15:00

“How to Calm the Fuck Down - A MindLESSness Meditation Experience". Unlike my usual podcast episodes, with this session it is suggested that you close your eyes, and allow yourself to enter into a deep state of relaxation. For that reason, if it’s not frickin’ obvious, please don’t listen to this while driving or operating heavy machinery, or while…

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Breaking Bad (Habits) 18:47

4+ y ago18:47

18:47

“Are they still considered ‘bad habits’ if I like them?” In this episode we’ll get all Heisenberg, break some bad, and ponder on the following: • The Truth about your Habit, and You • Dr. Amy Johnson and her Kick-Ass “Little Book of Big Change” • How to Make Friends with your Inner Lizard • Why Willpower is Overrated and Where to Look Instead Note:…

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Ego is NOT the Enemy 14:48

4+ y ago14:48

14:48

“Ego is a social fiction for which one person at a time gets all the blame.” – Robert Anton Wilson In this episode we’ll do a little dance, perhaps make a little love and definitely get down tonight with our egos; and ponder on the following: • Why We Always Need a Bad Guy • The Tibetan Book of the Dead and Ego Death • The Simple, Fictional Truth A…

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The Spiritual Aspects of Naked Yoga 14:47

4+ y ago14:47

14:47

"Why be rude, when you can be nude." In this episode we’ll get naked, twist ourselves into a pretzel, and ponder on the follow: • Why (in the hell) would people do Naked Yoga? • Is “Naked Yoga” just code for “Orgy”? • Yoga is mostly NOT about the Postures and Poses • The Freedom and Spirituality of Naked Activity • Yogic Materialism and Why Lululem…

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How to Calm the F*ck Down 14:52

4+ y ago14:52

14:52

“Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down.” In this episode I’ll break my oath of never telling you HOW to do something, kinda: • Dissecting My Infamous Step # 2 - CTFD • “The Shower Fallacy” and the Truth of Insight Incubators • The Caffeinated Nature of Insecurity • The Three F*cking Amigos – Wor…

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The Origin Story Fetish 14:41

4+ y ago14:41

14:41

“If your worldview starts with a problematic origin story, everything else is going to be infected.” – William Dembski In this episode we’ll look at the utility (or lack thereof) of deep past origin stories, including: • Digging Into the Past to Navigate the Present • The Present Moment Origin Story • Thought as the Creative Force for Moment to Mom…

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The Life (and Death?) Lessons of Youth Sports 17:17

4+ y ago17:17

17:17

“The word ‘superstar’ is an illusion.” – Bruce Lee In this episode we’ll look at the positive potential influence and common pitfalls of youth sports, including: • The Unintended and False Life Lessons of Youth Sports • The Simple Misunderstanding That Feeds Performance Anxiety • The Art of “Going Upstream” • Does Your Child Love the Sport, or Just…

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Relationship Myths Part Two - People Never Change 17:12

5y ago17:12

17:12

Life is like underwear; change is good. In this episode we’ll look at the nature of change and our relationship to it, including: • People Change; Truth is Eternal • Calling Bullshit on “Self-Improvement” • Your Well-Being and State of the Art Boomerangs • The Key to (Almost) Effortless Change • The Domino Effect and David Bowie Note: It is suggest…

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Let's Talk About Fight Club 22:12

5y ago22:12

22:12

“Welcome to Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fight Club!” – Tyler Durden In this episode I’ll break the first and second rules of Fight Club, specifically talking about: • The Many Embedded Zen Teachings of Tyler Durden • “The IKEA Nesting Instinct…

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Relationship Myths Part One - Communication 17:06

5y ago17:06

17:06

“I love the sound you make when you shut up.” In this episode I’ll communicate with you about how communication isn’t the problem in your relationship, and specifically: • The ONLY Relationship Book You’ll Ever Need, Probably • The Simple Brilliance of George and Linda Pransky • Low Mood Therapy vs. High Mood Therapy • The Origin of All Relationshi…

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Bumper Sticker Philosophers 14:09

5y ago14:09

14:09

"I'm not aware of too many things, I know what I know... if you know what I mean." — Edie Brickell In this episode we’ll ponder on what we can learn (or not) from how people decorate their bumpers, as well as: • How Philosophy is the Talk of a Cereal Box • And Religion is a Smile on a Dog • How to “Easily” Turn Trump into Rumi • The Egoistic Logic …

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The Art of Doing Nothing 13:04

5y ago13:04

13:04

“It may look like I’m doing nothing, but I’m actively waiting for my problems to go away.” In this episode, I’ll ramble for 15 minutes about how to do nothing and cover riveting topics like: • Why I’ve been called “The Seinfeld of Coaching” • The Difference Between Theory and Practice • Why Doing Nothing and Taking Action Aren’t Mutually Exclusive …

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On Being Calm & Confused 11:43

5y ago11:43

11:43

“George Washington was in a cult, and that cult was into aliens, man.” — Slater (Dazed & Confused) In this episode we’ll calmly discuss confusing stuff and ponder on: • Putting Wasabi on a Hot Dog • The Beauty and Opportunity of Being Calm and Confused • How to “Listen Naked” Without Getting Arrested • Why I don’t Care if You “Get It” Note: It is s…

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On Being Heavily Meditated 15:08

5y ago15:08

15:08

“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” – Blaise Pascal In this episode we’ll distort ourselves into crossed-legged lotus posture and ponder on: • Potential Traps of Meditation Practices • The Ever-Elusive State of a “Quiet Mind” • Silent Retreats (STFU!) • Tea-Bagging Cranky Zen Masters Note: It is su…

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Let Go or Be Dragged 11:10

5y ago11:10

11:10

"The Gulf Stream will flow through a straw provided the straw is aligned to the Gulf Stream, and not at cross purposes with it.” -Anne Lamott In this episode we’ll meander together for a bit and ponder on: • Is “Letting Go” an Action Verb • Leonard Cohen’s Crack • Accepting the Unacceptable • Alignment, Surrender and Rebirth Note: It is suggested t…

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How To Make Love Stay 12:15

5y ago12:15

12:15

“We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.” - Tom Robbins In this episode we’ll cuddle up to Cupid and ponder on: • The True Origin of Love • Tips and Tricks for Keeping Love Captive • Urinating Out of Windows • Rumi and Kafka on Love & Ecstasy Note: It is suggested that you listen to this podcast at the nor…

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The Three (Non) Steps to Less Stress 12:21

5y ago12:21

12:21

“My shrink told me that my happiness was stress related.” – Richard Lewis In this episode we’ll invite stress over for a cup of tea and get cozy with it, and ponder on: • The True Origin of All Stressful Feelings • The Great News… and Some Potential Bad News • Your Psychological Immune System • Scab Picking and Doing A Whole Lotta Nothin’ Note: It …

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Your Fecal-Colored Feelings 13:58

5y ago13:58

13:58

“Poop jokes aren’t my favorite, butt they’re a solid number two.” In this episode, we’ll bumble our way further down the rabbit hole and ponder on: • The F-word (Feelings) and just a bit into the other F-word (Feces) • What Feelings Mean… and What They Don’t • Positive Thinking Fatigue • Why Awareness is King Note: It is suggested that you listen t…

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Adult Teddy Bears 12:12

5y ago12:12

12:12

“A teddy bear will give you love. A grizzly bear will give you a mauling. Some bears aren’t just the same.” —Anthony T. Hincks In this episode we’ll weave our way through the following menagerie of topics: • Furry Fetishes and Consenting Adult • The Origin of All Bad Feelings… and the Good Ones, Too • The Art of Pondering • Time Travel • And One Mo…

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Save The Wigglies 9:15

5y ago9:15

9:15

Not all who wander are lost… but I was lost as shit. In this episode we’ll wander through my backstory and ponder on: • My courageous yet misguided Hero’s Journey • NLP,™ EFT, CBT, and other 3-letter acronym techniques • The No-Step Path • Insightful Understanding Note: It is suggested that you listen to this podcast at the normal speed. — CTFD (Ca…

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Introduction - WTF is There is No Spoon? 8:10

5+ y ago8:10

8:10

Bending spoons with your mind is a trick. The mind itself is a magician, of sorts, and a talented one at that. In this episode we’ll start to sniff around the entrance to the rabbit hole and ponder on: • The Inside-Out Understanding • The Matrix • Keanu Reeves’s filmography (Dude, it’d better than you think!) • Authentic Freedom • Being Swell and S…