Best Ela Crain Podcasts (2024)

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78 Every End Is A New Beginning (Final Episode) 19:55

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In this episode we are joined by Ela and Mario with some news about the Peaceful Ease podcast. Ela explains how over the months of producing this show, her visions have shifted and she is now working on a new direction for her career, which will mean taking a break from the Peaceful Ease podcast in order to focus on her coaching clients and worksho…

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77 Turning Stress on Its Head 22:34

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“A quiet mind is our default mind when we aren’t paying attention to, and taking our turbulent thoughts seriously.” This beautiful quote is from Rani Bora’s book, ‘How to Turn Stress on its Head’. Listen as Rani explains what stress is and the best ways to deal with it. Rani’s extensive knowledge and caring advice on stress management will show you…

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76 How To Overcome Low Self-Esteem & Build Confidence 22:27

4+ y ago22:27

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Today, we are joined by Rani Bora, a holistic psychiatrist and wellness coach. Listen as Ela and Rani have a fascinating discussion about how to overcome low self-esteem and build confidence. Rani shares with us her philosophy and views on spirituality and psychiatry, and how she blends the two. Her approach is unique and eye-opening. With her calm…

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75 Using Anger As Energy 25:52

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How do you deal with your anger? Most of us believe that anger is a negative emotion that we should be embarrassed about. In this episode, Ela describes how we can actually use anger for a good purpose, like in sports or stage performances. Ela explains that anger is a high-frequency emotion which can give you a lot of energy to get things done. Im…

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74 Mindfulness: What Does It Actually Mean? 27:55

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Mindfulness is a word that is mentioned a lot in today’s society. but what does it actually mean? Listen as Clive Holmes explains mindfulness links what is happening within to the world outside, and how this magical tool can change our lives. --- ABOUT CLIVE HOLMES Clive Holmes has been teaching meditation for the last twenty five years. He has com…

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73 Meditation: Benefits, Beginning & Development 28:47

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In this episode we are joined again by Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Clive Holmes. Listen as Ela and Clive dive into a deep discussion on the practice of meditation, from its beginnings to its development and benefits. Clive shares some useful tips about how we can all include meditation as a natural part of your daily life. With his gift to o…

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72 What Would You Do If You Had Five Lives? 21:24

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In this episode, we hear Ela address a question that is asked in a book named 'Wishcraft' by Barbara Sher. The book uncovers effective strategies for making real change in your life. Listen as Ela quizzes Mario how he would use his five lives. Ela also shares the most common choices that people make about their extra lives. Curious? Tune in for mor…

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71 Mind, Thought & Consciousness: What Is the Difference? 22:21

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In this second part of Ela's interview with Dr. Suraj Gogoi, Dr. Gogoi talks about The Three Principles outlines by Sydney Banks: mind, thought and consciousness. Dr. Gogoi shares how this principle has had an immense influence on his life and career as a mental health professional, and Innate Well-being Coach. --- ABOUT SURAJ GOGOI As well as a ps…

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70 How Much Are You Controlled By Your Ego? 26:21

4+ y ago26:21

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When you wake up in the morning, do you feel fresh and clear-minded? If so, how long can you hold onto this feeling as you venture through the day? Today Ela's special guest, Dr. Suraj Gogoi, explains how our true nature is like that freshness we feel in the mornings, and how our ego minds creates an endless chase of feelings, both negative and pos…

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69 Are You On The Right Path? 22:27

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In this journey of life, we all lose our focus sometimes and get sidetracked. Listen as Ela shares tips about staying on the right path for you by asking four fundamental questions. Tune in to find out about these lifechanging questions that will help you stay on track, or find your way back should you get lost.…

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68 Who Needs For A Purpose in Life? 25:18

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In this episode, Ela discusses the three characteristics of people who are searching for their purpose in life: pain, dissatisfaction, and restlessness with being comfortable. Listen as Ela explains how these qualities contribute and sometimes obstruct our search, and how this search shape who we are and how we approach life. Links Discovering Your…

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67 The Golden Rule In Reverse 23:26

4+ y ago23:26

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How often do you give encouragement and support to others, yet beat yourself up over the smallest thing? It is time to start showing yourself more compassion. Hence, in this episode Ela and Mario discuss being better friends with yourself and offer techniques to deal with self-deprecation and anger. Do unto yourself as you would do unto others!…

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66 How To Create Lasting Change In Your Life? 25:17

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How are your New Year’s resolutions going? As we approach the end of the first month of the year, you may be feeling like you are failing at keeping up with the goals you've set for yourself. Join Ela and Mario as they discuss how setting intentions and goals are two different things and why one is healthier than the other. Ela also talks about bei…

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65 How Good Are You At Stress Management? 25:06

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Do you have trouble dealing with stress? There are many factors causing stress in our lives: work, family, relationships. What differs between us all is our ability to deal with it. In this episode, we welcome Nicole Ehrenberg once again. Listen as she explains what stress is, how it manifests, and the best ways to deal with it. Links Nicole Ehrenb…

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64 Accepting An Apology vs. Forgiving 28:29

4+ y ago28:29

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Do you forgive easily? In this episode, we are talking about forgiveness with our second-time guest Nicole Ehrenberg, a deeply spiritual transformational coach from Hamburg, Germany. Listen as Ela and Nicole discuss the process of forgiving someone and how to accept apologies with ease. Links Nicole Ehrenberg…

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63 Have You Ever Heard of the Legend Work? 25:05

4+ y ago25:05

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In Episode 56 and 57, we met Bonnie Weiss, a therapist from San Francisco, who is specialized in the Internal Family Systems therapy. In this episode Ela shares her experience of another type of work she has done with Bonnie Weiss: the Legend Work. This magical work involves letting go of the burdens whether they were created through unfortunate ex…

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62 Finding The Power To Create Change 23:36

4+ y ago23:36

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If you've been following the Peaceful Ease Podcast for a while now, you'd have noticed how recording this podcast has led the hosts' own evolution in their own paths - especially Ela's, she admits. Trying all the different tools and therapies presented on the podcast on her self has created a big shift in Ela's own development. Even though this was…

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61 How To Live Gracefully 19:37

4+ y ago19:37

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In this episode, we welcome back Clive Holmes. Clive explains to us the importance of living a graceful life, starting with the meaning of this magical word. Listen as Clive explains the role of grace in inner-peace. Clive is a brilliant meditation teacher and a revolutionary thinker who's been adapting ancient Buddhist practices to our modern West…

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60 How To Change Your Life With Gratitude 18:35

4+ y ago18:35

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He has been mentioned a lot in this podcast, and finally here we are welcoming...Clive Holmes! Clive is a brilliant meditation teacher and a revolutionary thinker who's been adapting ancient Buddhist practices to our modern Western lives. Clive Holmes has been teaching meditation for the last twenty five years. He has completed over a year in inten…

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59 Who Are Your Heroes? 19:42

4+ y ago19:42

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In the last episode of 2019 we focused on our ‘word’ for 2020. In this first episode of the year, we talk about choosing the qualities we want to see in ourselves. Listen as Ela shares how to incorporate the qualities of your heroes into your life to shape the person that you are today into the person you are aiming to be. Links Ricardo Semler's TE…

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58 New Year’s Resolutions - Do You Set Them? 21:56

4+ y ago21:56

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It’s the final episode of the year so it is the perfect time to be talking about fresh starts and goal planning. Join Ela and Mario as they discuss new year’s resolutions and why they aren’t always the best way to enter a new year. Rather than adding these extra stress to your life, Ela suggests choosing a word which will shape your upcoming year. …

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57 How To Integrate The Voices In Our Heads 21:40

4+ y ago21:40

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In this episode we welcome back Bonnie Weiss for Part 2 of her interview with Ela. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we strongly suggest go back and do listen to it first, as this second half of the interview dives deeper into how IFS works and how it focuses on our higher Self, and how it is used as a healing method through its intuitive connecti…

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56 Do We All Have Multiple Personalities? 21:01

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We have heard Internal Family Systems (IFS) mentioned a lot in the podcast over the past few months. In this episode Ela is joined by guest Bonnie Weiss, a psychotherapist, teacher, supervisor, and trainer. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California and New York, and has been practicing since 1974. In this interview with Bonnie we are i…

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55 Why You Should Say No More Often 25:43

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Do you also find it difficult to say no? In this episode, Ela and Mario discuss why saying not a selfish thing. In fact, it can be a form of self-care that save us from feelings of guilt and regret later on. Listen as Ela explains how different issues in our lives impact our ability to say no, and why we need to learn how to say no more often. Curi…

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54 Allowance vs. Permission: Setting Boundaries 29:05

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In this episode, we are joined again by Barbara Carrellas. Barbara is an author, artist and a thought leader in the fields of sex, gender and spirit. She works as a life coach, sex educator, university lecturer, and motivational speaker. Barbara wrote, directed and produced films and educational audio series. She’s also the author of: Urban Tantra,…

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53 Mixing Spirituality with Sexuality 27:35

4+ y ago27:35

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In this episode, Ela interviews Barbara Carrellas about her fascinating work in sex education. Barbara is an author, artist and a thought leader in the fields of sex, gender and spirit. She works as a life coach, sex educator, university lecturer, and motivational speaker. Barbara wrote, directed and produced films and educational audio series. She…

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52 The ABC of Emotions 27:47

4+ y ago27:47

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In this episode Ela and Mario continue the discussion on how emotions are neither good or bad, but the way we act on them is. Ela shares what she calls the "ABC of Emotions" - three crucial facts about emotions that can make a huge difference in your life and relationships. At the end of the session, she carries out a powerful exercise to break som…

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51 Emotional Myth Busting 21:17

4+ y ago21:17

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Do ever you find yourself thinking that sharing your problems with others is might be a burden? Or that if you share how you truly feel about things, you'll be vulnerable and appear weak? Well, then this episode is for you as it focuses on emotional myths. Listen as Ela explains why and how to transform these thoughts. Links Running on Empty, Dr Jo…

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50 Identify It But Don’t Identify With It 24:27

4+ y ago24:27

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"Identify It But Don’t Identify With It." This powerful quote is one of Ela's mentors: Buddhist scholar and meditation teacher Clive Holmes. It refers to our emotions and suggest a way of expressing our emotions without being ruled by them. Curious? Then tune in to fine out!By Ela Crain

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49 Having Needs vs. Being Selfish 22:37

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Do you feel guilty when expressing your needs? Did you ever shy away from sharing how you genuinely feel? If so, you are not alone! Listen as Ela and Mario talk about how to express needs and emotions in a healthy way - even if they are so-called 'negative' emotions, like jealousy. This episode will help you overcome the habit of censoring your nee…

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48 How Does Fear Affect Your Experience of Life? 20:47

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Are you more of a "what if?" person, or can you clearly see "what is?" Join Ela and Mario on this episode as they discuss how a change in mindset can dramatically change how you deal with difficult situations in life. At the end of the episode, Ela sets a challenge that will help you to be more tuned into ‘what is’ rather than "what if"s! Are you r…

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47 Healing and Empowering: How To Do It Right 23:26

4+ y ago23:26

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In this episode we welcome back Nicole Ehrenberg for Part 2 of her interview with Ela. If you didn’t catch the first part of this interview, you can listen to it on the previous episode! Listen as Ela asks Nicole more about her. What was the inspiration that led her on her journey of healing and empowering individuals? Nicole shares how her calling…

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46 How Deeply Can You Transform Yourself? 35:07

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In the last episode, Ela introduced us to the Constellation work. In this episode, Ela welcomes the magical transformational coach who led that life-changing Constellation session. Listen as Ela tries to deciphers the magic behind this work. Whatever you do, don’t miss this fascinating interview! Links U Change - Nicole’s website…

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45 Constellation - Could This Work For You? 19:40

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Who doesn't suffer from complex family dynamics? Constellation work involves participants taking on roles of your family members to give you a fresh perspective on entanglements between family members and help you understand how to resolve or handle them. Already curious? Then tune in! Links The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk…

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44 How Do You Manifest Your Life? 24:51

4+ y ago24:51

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In this episode Ela joins us from her new temporary home on the Spanish island Mallorca. She continues her isolation - this time in an ancient house with friendly ghosts around - and continues her work with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. If you didn’t catch the show about this therapy method, listen to Episode 25! Tune in as Ela explains ho…

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43 Why Look After Ourselves First? 20:46

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In this episode Ela shares one of her own poems with us, ‘Shine’. This sets off a deep discussion between Ela and Mario about how we need to love and why we need to look after ourselves first before we can do the same for others. Tune in to find out more!By Ela Crain

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42 Did You Know There Are Eight Types of Love? 26:23

4+ y ago26:23

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In this episode Ela shares with us the different types of love according to Ancient Greeks. From ‘familiar’ love to ‘mania’ to ‘eros' and more. Listen as Ela and Mario break down each type of love, question weather and how we experience them in today's world. Tune in to see what kinds of love you've been experiencing in your relationships.…

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41 Love As The Absence of Fear 19:42

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“Love is the absence of fear.” Ela recently came across this quote, which prompted her to to create a list of things that have to be absent for genuine love to emerge. According to Ela, love doesn't hurt, demand, or trigger fear; our expressions of love do. That's why we're all responsible for how we express our love to others, whether they are our…

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40 How Wide Is Your Perspective? 21:47

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How often do you zoom out and see the big picture - the VERY BIG picture? In this episode, the past 4.5 billion years of our planet will get compressed into just one year! That means we will experience every 144 years as 1 second. Are you ready for the speedy journey? Links The history of life in a single year! Earth’s calendar year Nearly half the…

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39 How Quickly Do You Judge A Situation? 19:03

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Can you remember a time when you were quick to judge a situation only to realize it wasn't what you thought it was? If so, you're not alone! In this episode Ela reads us an ancient Chinese story. This timeless story demonstrates how we tend to label all life's circumstances as good and bad, and how this behavior impacts our lives and leads to uncea…

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38 How To Transform Your Relationship with Your Voice 32:00

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Join the second part of the interview between Ela Crain and Patrick Munoz, one of the world’s top voice and speech coaches. Patrick continues explaining to us why connecting our voice is so important how our voices have a major role in our career and personal relationships. He shares some truly inspiring stories about how transforming making peace …

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37 How Confident Are You With Your Voice? 27:55

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In this episode, Ela welcomes a special guest to the show: Patrick Munoz! Patrick is a Voice & Speech Coach based in Los Angeles. His students include Penelope Cruz, Andie MacDowell, Eva Longoria, and New York Times’ Bestselling Author Alan C. Fox. He coaches leaders and executives for the United Nations, and has worked for some of Disney’s top tel…

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36 How Do You Manage Stress In Your Life? 22:34

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Who doesn't suffer from stress in this hectic world that we live in? Join Ela and Mario as they share a refreshing perspective that will help you live a stress-free life. If you're wondering if that's even possible, tune into this session to find out about this magical process. To help you put this process into practice Ela will guide you through a…

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35 How To Remain Curious And Why? 18:43

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In this episode we hear Ela read a poem, ‘Hokusai says’. Listen as she and Mario discuss the meaning and beauty behind this simple but deep passage. It is a gentle reminder to accept how you feel, and to stay connected and curious. Are you ready to let life live through you? Links: Hokusai Says, by Roger Keyes…

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34 Any Similarities Between Your Partners And Your Parents? 20:06

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“History is always present in the moment.” According to the book, 'The Circle of Security Intervention', we don’t need to ask people about their childhood or traumas. All we need to do is to observe their intimate relationships, because someone's relationship with their parents is often reflected in their intimate relationships. This episode will o…

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33 Who Is Ela Crain? 20:12

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Wanna get to know Ela better? Then good news! In this episode Ela shares more about her life and experiences that shaped her into the person she is today. You'll be moved to hear how someone who suffered a major trauma even before she was born and had a tough childhood could dedicate her life to be a safe, peaceful and all-accepting harbor for othe…

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32 How Our Hearts And Minds Perceive 19:05

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Do you find yourself labeling things as good or bad? If so, this episode is for you! Listen as Ela gives us a glimpse into her discussions with meditation teacher Clive Holmes. The topic is: how our minds and hearts perceive situations differently, and how seeing things as 'helpful' or 'harmful' - instead of 'good' or 'bad' - can help us evaluate o…

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31 Ready To Start A New Life Every Morning? 21:03

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What kind of lives would you live if you could start a new life every morning? Or, have you been doing that already? Listen as Ela reads a passage from the 17th Karmapa's poem. The poem offers tools to start every day with positive habits, and with deep, non-discriminating awareness to see what you can do differently today to have an impact in your…

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30 The Lesson on Impermanence 21:54

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Imagine a week where you have to walk 4-10 hours a day, through pouring rain, freezing snow and blinding fog, carrying a heavy backpack, showering with ice cold water, sleeping in a room with a dozen strangers, and eating whatever you're offered regardless of your dietary preferences. This annual event is Ela’s favorite week of the year: hiking thr…

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29 Where Do You Hold Your Tension? 21:55

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Where do you often hold your stress? Do you feel any tension in your body right now? If so, where is it? Tension is often a result of a specific emotion, and by becoming aware of where you keep your tension you can figure out the emotion that's creating it. Listen to this episode, as Ela explains what kind of feelings cause tension in different par…

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