Best Thom Walters Podcasts (2024)

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2038: Advanced Meditation Questions - How to Integrate Meditation Off the Cushion 16:21

2d ago16:21

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For me personally, one of the greatest aspects of a sitting practice is when it begins to blend into daily life. Today, I talk about the ways that happens, purposefully, and on its own. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391…

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1658: There's More Than One Way to Be Heard 11:26

2d ago11:26

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Today on Calmer in Five: One of the bigger lessons I learned growing up was to be around people who appreciate you and what you are passionate about. There’s no need to share your voice with people who don’t appreciate it. Today, I talk about the ways you can share your voice, literally and in other ways. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom…

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1657: 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety Relief 4:22

8d ago4:22

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Today on Calmer in Five: Anxiety effects roughly 39 percent of all adults in the United States. While meditation is an excellent way to relieve anxiety, there is a simpler mindfulness practice that helps as well; and it only takes a few minutes. Let’s talk about the 3-3-3 rule. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation…

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2037: Advanced Meditation Questions - Deepening a Practice 14:02

8d ago14:02

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It’s often difficult for seasoned meditators to keep a consistent practice when they have been at it for a significant amount of time, maybe even years. One way to maintain consistency is to change things up. Today I talk about the ways to deepen a meditation practice. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect…

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2035: Advanced Meditation Questions - Regulating Emotions 15:41

10d ago15:41

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Meditation is a great tool for living a life that is more even-keeled. Thats a fancy way of saying we aren’t laughing one minute and then screaming with rage the next. Emotional regulation is a great benefit of a mindfulness practice. Let’s talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Lin…

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1656: What is Your Opinion of You 5:38

9d ago5:38

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Today on Calmer in Five: Most of us know that the things we do stem from subconscious thoughts. Many of our motivations are not conscious. That definitely has to do with our perception of ourselves. As I will talk about today, if we don’t have the highest regard for who we are, then the things we do will reflect that in our actions. Meditation Coac…

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Being Sick w/William 33:21

10d ago33:21

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Do you have trouble talking in English when you're sick? Well, so does William. In the latest podcast episode, he shares his experiences and offers some advice on navigating through sick days. It's valuable information, in my opinion. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoac…

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2035: Advanced Meditation Questions - Determining the Nature of Reality 13:26

15d ago13:26

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For the next five episodes I am going to be answering questions I get asked by other veteran meditators about their practice. Today's topic focuses on understanding the true nature of reality by using your meditation practice. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin…

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2034: Meditation Instruction - How Meditation Helps with Stress and Anxiety 12:53

14d ago12:53

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Most people turn to meditation to expereince more calm in their lives; and that's not a bad thing. But it is so much more. However, since I brought it up, let's talk about how meditation helps with limiting stress and anxiety Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.…

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1655: Being Happy for Someone Else's Happiness 5:05

14d ago5:05

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Today on Calmer in Five: Most of our lives we concern ourselves with being happy. We do the things that makes us joyful and we celebrate our accomplishments. Sometimes doing that for someone else allows us the ability to be happy and calm Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://…

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1654: The Little Things That Make Us Stop and Smile 4:52

14d ago4:52

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Today on Calmer in Five: In all of our lives there are simple little things that warm our hearts or bring a smile to our faces. Today I talk about discovering those things within you. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - htt…

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1653: Shifting Perspective When it Comes to Mortality 16:14

16d ago16:14

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Today on Calmer in Five: Death is often an uncomfortable topic to discuss for many people. However, depending on our perspective, it can help us become calmer and more alive than ever before. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5…

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2033: Meditation Instruction: Do I Have to Sit Cross-legged to Meditate? 16:45

16d ago16:45

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If you ever watch a show or movie that has a meditator in it, invariably they are sitting cross-legged on the floor. However, as I will discuss today, there is more than one way to sit to meditate. I'll even go into posture and tell you what a zafu is. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect wit…

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1652: The Dark and Cold of Winter is Over...What Now? 8:09

18d ago8:09

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Today on Calmer in Five: I have no trouble saying that even as a meditator I am not a fan of the Winter. I know I am supposed to be okay with what is, but the cold and the absense of light brings me down a bit. But now it's Springtime...And I have a whole new outlook on things. What about you? Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Compliment…

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2032: Meditation Instruction: How Long to Meditate for Each Day 8:30

17d ago8:30

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If you are a beginner, then you probably wonder how long you should meditate for each day. Today I answer that question, but with some very interesting and important points to remember/understand. Come listen Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walte…

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2031: Meditation Instruction - What is Meditation 16:53

21d ago16:53

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One of the biggest reasons people have difficulty with a meditation practice, and eventually quit altogether, is they don't go into it knowing what it truly is. Today I answer that question; what is meditation. Not only will we talk about what it is, but we will talk about how it adds to our lives. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Compl…

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1651: You Don't Even Need to Prove Anything to Yourself 6:34

23d ago6:34

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Today on Calmer in Five: So much of what we do is to please the people around us; bosses, relationships, even society. This desire to please causes huge amounts of stress, because we never feel we can simply be who we are; we need to validate our existence to ourselves and in the eyes of others. Today I talk about another way of living and thinking…

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1650: You Are Always Safe 12:21

24d ago12:21

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Today on Calmer in Five: It's in written into our DNA to want to be safe, to exist. It's why we have a fight or flight response. However, through the multitude of years, it has become unclear when we are in danger, when we are unsafe. Our minds create perceived danger when none really exists. Today I talk about how to live a calmer life by redefini…

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2030: Meditation Instruction - Increasing Focus and Avoiding Distraction 14:37

23d ago14:37

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For the next five days I want to help beginners deepen their practice, or even get them interested enough to start one. To that end, I will be answering the top five questions that students ask in regard to their practice. Today I talk about how to deepen focus and avoid distractions. You'll be surprised to know what the answer is. Meditation Coach…

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Cillian Murphy's Oppenheimer Accent w/ Coach William Conacher 30:32

24d ago30:32

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Do you take accents in movies for granted? Dialect coaching is a whole career, and I get to talk to William Conacher about his 28 years of experience, including coaching the idiolects of real people. Actors he has coached to recreate specific people's voices include: 4 separate Princess Dianas, Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody, and now Cillian Murph…

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1649: Be Where You Are 11:54

1M ago11:54

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Today on Calmer in Five: One of the easiest ways to become calmer is to learn how to simply allow things to be as they are, including you. Stress levels become high and stay high every time we have thoughts about things being different then how they are. Most times when we feel unsettled or discontent, it's because we are comparing ourselves to the…

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1648: Gloomy 5:56

1M ago5:56

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Today on Calmer in Five: The words we speak even casually have tremendous power. Today I talk about how to be more conscious with our words and our thoughts. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zenco…

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2029: Meditation Wisdom - Remembering and Forgetting 19:17

1M ago19:17

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Even with a solid practice there are still many things to remember. Today I talk about the lesson I relearned about creating all realities for a purpose. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommut…

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Da'Vine's Boston Accent in The Holdovers w/Thom Jones 54:29

1M ago54:29

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She won an Oscar! Best Supporting Actress = Da'Vine Joy Randolph! She had to learn a Boston accent for the role. In this special podcast episode, I'm talking with Thom Jones, the dialect coach who worked with Da'Vine Joy Randolph for the movie The Holdovers. L's in unusual places, the American "brogue" and how to properly pronounce Da'Vine (I was d…

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1647: An Exercise for Self-Love and Compassion 9:12

1M ago9:12

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Today on Calmer in Five: There is an exercise that I practice every now and then to help me become kinder to my self. It might just help you do the same thing; love yourself more completely. Let's talk about it. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-wa…

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2029: Tricycle Week - Lighten Up...Why is Meditation so Hard 20:32

1M ago20:32

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What a great way to end Tricycle week; by talking about something that almost all my students wrestle with at one point or another. Why is meditation so hard. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.pat…

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1646: Taking Stock of the Day to Provide Calm (R) 7:17

1M ago7:17

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Regardless of who we are, we all want to feel as if we are moving toward something. And maybe it isn’t specifically toward something, but just that we are not standing still; in a rut. When we do feel stagnant that can lead to uneasiness. Today I talk about a way to avoid that and increase your level of calm Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5…

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2028: Andrew Safer - Helping Students Find Peace Through Mindfulness (R) 53:44

1M ago53:44

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Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspire…

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1646: Two Words that Stop One Process, and start a Miraculous Other. 7:00

1M ago7:00

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Today on Calmer in Five: A few weeks ago I told you of a word, that when uttered, restores our thinking to a more quiescent state. It is a powerful word. But as I recently found out, there is another word that goes along with it that emphasizes its power. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect …

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2027: Tricycle Week - On Wanting to Sound Good by Satya Robyn 14:48

1M ago14:48

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There is a wonderful thing that happens when we catch our thinking starting to go off the rails. Satya Robyn of Tricycle shares a story of hers that demonstrates the entire process perfectly. Not just the creation of the worry, but the ensuing trnasformation of it once we are still. Come Listen. Tricycle interview with Haemin Sunim Meditation Coach…

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1645: Where is Home for You? 11:21

2M ago11:21

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Today on Calmer in Five: The word "home" evokes images and feelings of warmth and safety. Today I discuss the concept of home as not solely being a place, but a feeling...one that we can take anywhere and find a quiet calm. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.co…

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2026: Tricycle Week - The Twitter Monk by Emma Varvalucous 27:40

2M ago27:40

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Last week I read to you an article by Haemin Sunim, and in reading Tricycle further, I found an article about him. That is our story for today...Twitter Monk. It details the story of Haemin when things were not going so great for him. But as you will find out, sometimes the darkest stories have the happiest endings. Come listen. Tricycle interview …

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2025: Tricycle Week - Making Friends with the Night by Noelle Oxenhandler 21:04

2M ago21:04

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Today's article from Tricycle is something we can all relate to: insomnia. Some a little, and many, alot. As odd as it may seem, in the unlikely event it happens to me in the near future, I am eager to view it the same way Noelle Oxenhandler does, with grace. Come listen Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Conne…

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1644: Three Sources of Fear and How to Deal with Them (R) 9:19

2M ago9:19

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I think it is safe to say that any time we’re afraid, we are not calm. So how about today I share with you three sources of fear that often go unnoticed, and how to deal with them so they don’t upset your level of calm Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! T…

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2024: Tricycle Week - Myth and Meaning by Karen Armstrong (R) 14:36

2M ago14:36

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Today, Karen Armstrong shares with us how we can take principles from the past and apply them to contemporary challneges; namely, climate change. In her article she discusses how we must meld mind and heart to arrive at a solution that is desperately needed. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom …

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