Best Zenly Organized Podcasts (2024)

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Plan d’action pour reprendre le contrôle de ton organisation 1:06:09

42m ago1:06:09

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🥵 Tu as l’impression que tu cours toujours comme une poule sans tête? Que ta to-do liste est interminable et ne fait que s’allonger? Que ta charge mentale est si lourde que tu n’arrives jamais à te vraiment reposer? Que tu n’arrives à atteindre aucun de tes objectifs parce que tu n’as pas le temps ni l’énergie de le faire et/ou parce que plein d’au…

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BONUS Episode #2: Chatting with Your Zen Friend 1:09:57

5h ago1:09:57

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While Amanda & Brooke soak up these last few days of summer, we hope you enjoy this bonus episode featuring Your Zen Friend podcast with Lauren Wolfe. --------- Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show. Support the podcast: Good Enough-ish on Patreon Snag Some Merch: goodenoughish.com/shop Join the Good Enough-ish™ …

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[Rerun] Unapologetic Celebration 59:47

7d ago59:47

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We're takin' a little break! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back soon with new episodes! --------- Brooke tells us about the birthday gifts she treated herself to, and lets Amanda know how she wants to continue the celebration (if Amanda can tear herself away from a recent news story that has her full attention). The ladies then chat about tr…

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Ryan Lee Wong: Meeting the Mentor 12:48

2h ago12:48

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Guest Ryan Lee Wong is author of the novel Which Side Are You On, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. He lived for two years at Ancestral Heart Temple and is the Administrative Director of Brooklyn Zen Center. Some of Ryan's publications include: Which Side Are You On, his novel published in 2023. Every Past Life All At Once, a …

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Chronotype dauphin: comment adapter ton horaire pour augmenter ta productivité 24:57

30m ago24:57

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🐬 Tu viens de découvrir que ton chronotype est “dauphin” et tu veux savoir comment adapter ton horaire pour respecter tes rythmes naturels et réussir à accomplir tes tâches plus efficacement sans t’épuiser? Écoute cet épisode! 👉 Tu y découvriras des conseils utiles et ton horaire idéal pour être plus productif.ve! ⚠️ N’oublie pas de télécharger le …

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Episode 107: Discovering PDA and the Path to Understanding 50:57

7d ago50:57

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Amanda’s new haircut is giving off vibes, and Brooke is recapping a delightfully average birthday celebration amidst gorgeous August weather. Amanda then discusses a recent diagnosis in her family that has resulted in a complete 180 shift in communication, for the better. Teaching her niece some specific skills for college life is sparking joy for …

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Episode 106: Let Your Average Flag Fly 45:54

5d ago45:54

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The saga of Brooke’s middle name inconsistency has come back to haunt her again, while Amanda is hanging out with crickets and eating the last precious Perfect Bar she could find. The ladies then discuss accepting and leaning into being average, which often frees up more goodness and joy in our lives. Brooke shares a joy-sparker that is highlightin…

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Ryan Lee Wong: Zen Practice As Community Building 43:43

10d ago43:43

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Guest Ryan Lee Wong is author of the novel Which Side Are You On, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. He lived for two years at Ancestral Heart Temple and is the Administrative Director of Brooklyn Zen Center. Some of Ryan's publications include: Which Side Are You On, his novel published in 2023. Every Past Life All At Once, a …

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Bilan des 2 dernières années et retour sur Zenly Organized 23:42

24d ago23:42

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Le podcast Zenly Organized est de retour! 😃 Dans ce nouvel épisode, je te parle de mon parcours des dernières années, de l’Italie à l’Espagne, en passant par l’Asie du Sud-est et maintenant la Thailande. 🗺️ Je t’y parle également des mes apprentissages au cours de ces deux dernières années, de ma décision de reprendre ZO et des projets que j’ai pou…

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Step 12 of Integrating the 12 Steps and Buddhism with Judith Ragir 54:15

28d ago54:15

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By Judith Ragir

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Step 11 of Integrating the 12 Steps and Buddhism with Judith Ragir 46:02

28d ago46:02

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By Judith Ragir

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Episode 105: Back to Good Enough-ish Basics 55:07

13d ago55:07

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Whether you’re new to Good Enough-ish or a long time lishener, Amanda and Brooke are giving the CliffsNotes explanation of who they are, what Good Enough-ish means, and how the show has taken shape over the last 100+ episodes. They break down the evolved format of the show, the range of topics covered — from laundry to frozen snails and literally e…

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Podcast: Task decomposition and complex tree diagrams 18:38

16d ago18:38

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This tutorial will help you understand task decomposition by guiding you through the process of creating a complex tree diagram that's too sophisticated for an AI tool to create at once. Whether you're creating tree diagrams or not, it doesn't matter. This is just an example of how to break down complex information into smaller chunks and pass it i…

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Podcast: Using long-token contexts to quality check an entire API doc set 21:58

16d ago21:58

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One of the advantages of recent Gen AI updates is the massive token input context. When you can pass in an entire set of documentation as an input, you have a much stronger possibility for powerful prompts. In this tutorial, I share some quality-control prompts you can use that deal with entire doc sets as inputs, as well as explain some of the cha…

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Podcast: Using file diffs for better release notes in reference docs 17:31

16d ago17:31

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You can use AI prompts when creating release notes for APIs by leveraging file diffs from regenerated reference documentation. The file diffs from version control tools provide a reliable, precise information source about what's changed in the release.By Tom Johnson

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Podcast: Populating documentation templates using AI 22:47

16d ago22:47

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In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use AI to populate documentation templates with the source material you've gathered. For example, API overviews often follow a highly structured template. This technique can be a quick way to get an initial draft of documentation, which you can then edit and review with SMEs.…

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Podcast: Gathering source material for context input 18:02

16d ago18:02

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One of the most successful strategies for using AI is to pass in an abundance of source material that can augument and inform the AI's responses. In this tutorial, I cover strategies for gathering this material, including what types of documents to look for, optimal ordering, pitfalls to look out for such as outdated or slanted information, and mor…

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Podcast: Creating high-fidelity, thematically organized notes from engineering meetings using AI 15:29

16d ago15:29

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For AI tools to generate accurate information for documentation you're writing, you need to pass in source material. This usually means meeting with engineers and product managers to gather information about the product. In this tutorial, I share prompts for turning those meeting transcriptions into organized, readable meeting summaries. These clea…

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Episode 104: Emergency! 44:40

20d ago44:40

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Brooke is leveling up when it comes to sitting through kids’ movies, and rehashing a bit of an exciting (but not in the fun way) weekend incident; meanwhile, Amanda is trying a new beverage and partnering with some accountability buddies to meet her daily movement goals. The ladies then discuss some recent reality checks that have them wanting to b…

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Episode 103: Serving Up Spoons 58:19

1M ago58:19

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Summer projects and improvements are happening, Amanda is leaning towards an all-chambray wardrobe, and Brooke has some harsh words about a recent purchase that got immediately returned. The ladies also discuss Spoon Theory as a visual way to represent and think about your total daily energy. Amanda then shares a joy-sparking family ritual, and Bro…

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"Compassionate Touch Meditation" with Sharon Suh 5:30

1M ago5:30

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Enjoy this short guided meditation from Sharon Suh, called, "Compassionate Touch Meditation." Guest: SHARON SUH is professor of Buddhism at Seattle University and author of Being Buddhist in a Christian World: Gender and Community (2004); Silver Screen Buddha: Buddhism in Asian and Western Film (2015); and Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir (2019)…

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Episode 102: Spontaneous Crepes, Churros, and Cakes 1:05:59

1M ago1:05:59

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Back after a month-long hiatus, Amanda and Brooke catch up on an epic home run situation, a surprise TV appearance, water gun wins, and parallel parking successes… among many other things. They also discuss having “go bags” for all sorts of situations and spontaneous moments. Brooke then shares a new cooking contraption that is sparking joy, and Am…

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[Rerun] Min Mod Max 37:02

2M ago37:02

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We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back soon with new episodes! --------- Amanda and Brooke share what they’re watching and loving these days, and discuss why Ryan Gosling should have consulted Amanda before taking his latest role. They also look at the idea of Good Enough-ish being a spectrum, inspired by Ju…

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"Silence is Not the Way" with Professor Sharon Suh 44:29

1M ago44:29

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A layered and engaging discussion with Prof. Sharon Suh on what "Asian American Buddhism can be defined as; including the refusal to be silenced. Guest: SHARON SUH is professor of Buddhism at Seattle University and author of Being Buddhist in a Christian World: Gender and Community (2004); Silver Screen Buddha: Buddhism in Asian and Western Film (2…

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[Rerun] Attachment Style 43:48

2M ago43:48

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We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back in July with new episodes! --------- After some detailed book chat and Bluey hot goss, Amanda and Brooke discuss how having a plethora of choices at our fingertips is not always a great thing. They mayyyyyy have some unhealthy attachment issues to some products, and are…

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[Rerun] Ep 24: A Snail in the Freezer 33:50

2M ago33:50

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We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back in July with new episodes! --------- PETS. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live… with ’em? Brooke is not so much a pet person, but her kids have started asking for a puppy and she just… doesn’t wanna. (Yet.) Amanda has always had pets and her home is currently a menagerie ov…

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What Happens When We Don't Get What We Want? with JP deGuzman 8:41

2M ago8:41

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Enjoy this short dharma talk from Reverend Jean Paul Contreras deGuzman. GUEST REV. DR. JP DEGUZMAN (he/him) is minister’s assistant at the 103-year-old San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and received tokudo ordination at Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan in 2023. He teaches history and Ethnic Studies at Windward School and UCLA where he e…

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Episode 101: Mandy From the Block 50:23

3M ago50:23

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Brooke has had an emotional rollercoaster of a week — including kid milestones and hedgehog heartbreak — and Amanda is taking on a new alter ego to make achieving goals more fun and rewarding. Amanda then shares a joy-sparker that has Brooke feeling skeptical, and Brooke lets us in on a favor she’s doing to her future skin. Visit www.goodenoughish.…

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Episode 100: Radical Self-Care 54:32

3M ago54:32

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Amanda is back from her trip of a lifetime, excited to catch up with Brooke, and has all the inspirational details to share about her transformative time away as an act of radical self-care. (Also: an unfortunate wetsuit story.) Brooke is sharing a joy-sparker that is also a great sidekick, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to streamline …

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Step 10 of integrating the 12 steps and Buddhism with Judith Ragir 49:42

3M ago49:42

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By Judith Ragir

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Step 9 of integrating the 12 steps and Buddhism with Judith Ragir 51:08

3M ago51:08

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By Judith Ragir

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Step 8 of Integrating the 12 Steps and Buddhism with Judith Ragir 55:03

3M ago55:03

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By Judith Ragir

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O'kagesama-de (All thanks are due to you...) with Reverend Jean Paul Contreras deGuzman 48:25

3M ago48:25

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Rev. Dr. Jean-Paul Contreras deGuzman talks about how he came to Jodo Shinshu Pureland Buddhist practice coming from a Catholic family and after moving forward from a traditional path as an academic. He and Dana Takagi have an enlivened discussion about the importance and power of cultural gatherings like Mochi-tsuki for sangha and the wider commun…

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[Podcast] Uncovering and communicating the value of your tech comm teams' work, with Keren Brown 47:32

3M ago47:32

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In this podcast episode, I talk with Keren Brown, VP of Marketing and Value at Zoomin Software, about strategies for technical writers to demonstrate their value within their organizations, especially in light of recent layoffs in the tech industry. We discuss aligning documentation work with high-priority initiatives, quantifying the impact of tec…

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Episode 99: Pleasantly Aggressive with Rebecca Malotke-Meslin 59:48

3M ago59:48

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Brooke welcomes guest co-host extraordinaire Rebecca Malotke-Meslin this week, while Amanda is living her best life in Spain. From their memorable meet-cute to their shared baseball mom statuses and love of building community, Brooke and Rebecca have plenty to chat about, including how Rebecca successfully cultivated a thriving women-only space. Re…

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Meditating on the Dharma Joy and Disquiet of Asian American and Identity 8:58

3M ago8:58

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Dana provides us with some reflections and meditations on this season of ODA so far, inspired by some of the discussion around Asian joy in the last episode with Mihiri Tillakaratne and Noel Alumit. She talks about Asian American versus Asian Diaspora being claimed by some of our conversation partners on the podcast. Dana also talks about a colleag…

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Episode 98: Poetry Therapy 55:58

3M ago55:58

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Amanda is being tricked by her Perfect Bars and is leaning into cozy oversized jeans, while Brooke is a Jumbotron star having hot flashes with an audience of tweens. The ladies then follow up on their burnout/In the Muck episode, complete with a lovely poem read by a lishener and updates that include lots of scooching, resigning, and pruning. Amand…

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Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly Co-Associate Editors Mihiri Tillakaratne and Noel Alumit 46:41

3M ago46:41

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In this rich and joyful conversation, Rev. Liên and Rev. Dana talk with Mihiri Tillakaratne and Noel Alumit, the co-founders and co-associate editors of Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly at Lion's Roar. Bodhi Leaves is the first published series of its kind, highlighting and focusing on the experiences and perspectives of Asian Amer…

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Episode 97: In the Muck 55:02

4M ago55:02

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Burnout: it’s got a hold on Brooke and Amanda and it’s time for some tough love and ruthless FOCUSing to get out of the muck. Brooke also has a joy-sparker that is helping her glow in spite of her burnout, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to stay on top of summer camp tasks. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned o…

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Rev. Liên's 2024 May We Gather Dharma Message: Stewarding the Net of Indra 9:16

3M ago9:16

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This is the audio of a recording of Rev. Liên's dharma message at May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Buddhists, in Antioch, California. You can also watch the video here. Find out more about May We Gather. Listen to Rev's interview with the co-organizers, Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han and Duncan Ryūken Williams. Also ch…

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Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky - Jill Seyfred 2:16:06

4M ago2:16:06

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Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) is an absolute fantastic non-profit singularly focused on perhaps the most important topic in existence - the prevention of child abuse. Meet Jill Seyfred, Executive Director of PCAK. Jill has superbly guided the organization over the years into a network of partnerships, collaboration, and relationships. Maybe y…

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Episode 96: The Great American Basement-Off 51:46

4M ago51:46

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Amanda’s Love is Blind obsession deepens while Brooke feels the full effects of all things Maycember. The ladies then revisit the good ol’ topic of house cleaning, trying to keep up with the bare minimum amidst some sort of routine, and finally facing the hard truth about their overflowing basements. Amanda also shares a joy-sparker that is keeping…

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Summary of May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors 12:16

3M ago12:16

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This is the audio of a video of a summary of the events at May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors, Co-Coordinated by Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han, & Duncan Ryūken Williams. Here is a list of the voices, chants, & Dharma Messages you'll hear: (Time-stamps are from the actual YouTube VIDEO Summary): · 0:26- 0:56 O-…

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Custom Knives and Hollywood Converge 1:14:59

4M ago1:14:59

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Steve Auvenshine has been making custom knives for 30 years... as in handcrafting every detail and his craft is truly art. If you want one of those knives, be patient as the waiting list is long and distinguished! But wait! There's more! Steve's craft has gotten him to Hollywood. He is a sought after artisan to make specific pieces for some of Holl…

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Episode 95: Social Battery 51:21

4M ago51:21

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Brooke is sports-ing, no longer scrunching out the crunch, and singing the praises of her new dryer, while Amanda has a fan interaction that makes her day, and is back to square one with her shower curtain again. They then discuss recharging their social batteries during particularly busy seasons. Brooke’s joy-sparker is particularly nostalgic for …

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Reflections with the 2024 May We Gather Co-Organizers: Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han and Duncan Ryūken Williams 47:33

3M ago47:33

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Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han, and Duncan Ryūken Williams are the co-organizers of May We Gather, a collaborative project of commemorative healing, by and for Asian American Buddhists and their spiritual friends. What began in 2022 as a response to the uptick in violence and hate towards Asian Americans, has continued into 2024, as a second iteration of …

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[Rerun] Cut Me Some Slack 37:11

4M ago37:11

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We're takin' a little R&R break! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back next week!! --------- Slack, margin, white space… whatever you call it, you need more of it. Amanda and Brooke chat about setting aside time to do nothing, leaving room for spontaneity in our lives, or designating certain chunks of time for REQUIRED FUN (no matter what, damm…

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Episode 94: Happy Me with Carbs 55:08

4M ago55:08

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Carbs are queen this week for Amanda and Brooke, as they tout their international superstar status and break out the Birkenstocks for the warmer weather. They also share moments of joy and happiness from their pasts that they can use as inspiration for infusing more joy today. Amanda shares a joy-sparker that is helping her procure new workout clot…

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Grief Practices with Rev. Dana Takagi 11:58

4M ago11:58

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Rev. Dana shares some of the ways she practices with grief. Mentioned in the episode: World Central Kitchen (website) Dai Hi Shin Dharani (Sutra of Great Compassion) (text) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjSzOHqYBK4 (video) (read this blog post by Dana: https://danatakagizenlife.squarespace.com/blog) Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo (Well-Being Chant) (Acce…

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Robert Eskridge - Country Music Hit After Hit 2:38:43

5M ago2:38:43

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Robert Eskridge & Southern Daze Meet my friend Robert Eskridge. What a journey through the country music landscape! Robert and his band, Southern Daze have turned out hit after hit on the country music charts, outperforming the "big names" in the small / medium markets across the country. Listen in as Robert tells his story of his early days - play…

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