Best Adrienne Melissa Podcasts (2024)

My guest today is Francine Wise. Francine lives in Kent in the UK with her husband and two daughters, who are 8 and 6. They chose this route when their eldest daughter was four years old and school just didn’t feel right. Francine tells us about how she imagined home education and learning would look and the process she went through of trying out l…

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Julie Nguyen: Social Interdependence and Romantic Relationships | Sero Boost #60 55:56

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Are you ready to delve into the science of happiness and the intricate dance of human relationships? In this episode of "Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast," our host, Lu Ngo, invites you to explore the world of social interdependence and romantic relationships. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will make you rethink h…

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Sonya Matejko: The Psychology of Grudges — How to Break Free and Embrace Happiness | Sero Boost #59 45:08

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Ever wondered how grudges might be holding you back from true happiness? Join host Lu Ngo as she unravels the complex psychology of grudges with wellness-driven storyteller Sonya Matejko. This episode promises to reveal transformative insights and practical strategies for breaking free from the chains of resentment and embracing a happier, healthie…

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Melissa Blacker - The Great Meaning of the Buddhadharma 24:45

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on August 8, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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David Rynick - Each Thing Has Its Own Intrinsic Value 25:55

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on August 6, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Melissa Blacker - What Meets the Eye is the Way 23:08

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on August 5, 2024

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David Rynick - A Shining Window 24:27

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on August 1, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Caleb Warren: Humor's Limits for Happiness | Sero Boost #58 1:02:09

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Get ready to laugh and learn as host Lu Ngo dives deep into the intriguing world of humour and happiness with our special guest, Dr. Caleb Warren. This episode promises a blend of scientific insight and practical advice, revealing the surprising ways humour can enhance our lives and even boost business success. Tune in for a thought-provoking discu…

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Melissa Blacker - The Myriad Things Are One’s Own Self 22:48

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on July 16, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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David Rynick - Intensive Practice 22:57

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on July 28, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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David Rynick - Seeking With Empty Hands 25:39

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on July 23, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Hayley Blunden, Ph.D.: How a Scarcity of Kindness Affects Happiness | Sero Boost #57 1:01:28

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One guarantee of happiness that most experts, regardless of belief system, agree on is rooted in the act of being kind to others. So, this week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo chats with assistant professor of management Hayley Blunden, Ph.D., to learn more about how a scarcity of kindness affects happiness. Spann…

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#66 From Silicon Valley to roadschooling, with Stacey Yates Sellar in Scotland 45:07

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I’m chatting today with Stacey Yates Sellar, a Conscious Parenting Coach and author of Conscious Parenting Your ADHD Child. Stacey and her husband have two boys, who are 13 and 10. Until four years ago, they lived and worked in California, but had many misgivings about the highly competitive schooling system. Eventually they decided to sell their h…

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Melissa Blacker - The First Noble Truth 24:57

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on July 16, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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David Rynick - Giver, Receiver, Gift 25:41

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on July 15, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Dr. Mary Kempnich: How to Make Friends — Grown-Up Edition | Sero Boost #56 55:05

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast! Today, we're diving into the art of making friends as adults. Joining us is the brilliant Dr. Mary Kempnich, a psychologist and social network researcher. Get ready to uncover the secrets to forming meaningful connections in our fast-paced, technology-driven …

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David Rynick - Progressing Energetically 24:47

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on July 2, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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David Rynick - Human Flowers 25:16

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on June 20, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Melissa Blacker - The Founder of Zen 23:07

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on June 23, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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Loretta Graziano Breuning, Ph.D.: Rumination's Role in Unhappiness | Sero Boost #55 46:46

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Join your host Lu Ngo on this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast as we dive deep into the inner workings of your brain and we explore the intriguing world of happiness and wellbeing. Today, we're joined by Loretta Graziano Breuning, Ph.D., the brilliant mind behind the Inner Mammal Institute. With her extensive background…

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#65 Helping our children follow their joy, with Melissa Miles McCarter in Missouri, US 44:49

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Today, my guest is Melissa Miles McCarter, who lives in Missouri with her husband and her 8-year-old daughter Willakate. Melissa worked as a college professor and chose not to put her daughter in school, realising that it wasn’t a system she would thrive in. She talks about what her own deschooling looked like and how she partners with her daughter…

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David Rynick - Deep Democracy 24:35

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on June 11, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Melissa Blacker - The Five Remembrances 25:32

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on June 6, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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Dr. Adrienne Sudbury: Charity's Impact on Life Satisfaction | Sero Boost #54 51:39

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Have you ever wondered how charity impacts your happiness? Discover how acts of kindness can have a rippling effect, fostering connections and enhancing the overall quality of life. Whether you're interested in economics, or psychology, or simply curious about the dynamics of generosity, this conversation offers illuminating perspectives on the tra…

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Melissa Blacker - All Beings By Nature Are Buddha 24:55

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on June 4, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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#64 Living, learning and healing, with Linsey, in the East Midlands, UK 49:22

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My guest today is Linsey, who lives in the UK with her partner and three children who are 10, 6 and 1 and a half. Her family’s journey to unschooling started when they decided to take their eldest son out of school after two years extremely difficult years. Linsey soon realised that a schooled approach wouldn’t work at home either, so began to lean…

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Melissa Blacker - Finding Your Path and Place 24:59

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on May 28, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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Dr. Daisung Jang: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace — Boosting Your Happiness | Sero Boost #53 59:17

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Are you ready to revolutionize workplace happiness? Welcome to Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast with your host, Lu Ngo. In today’s episode, we're exploring emotional intelligence in the workplace with our guest, Dr. Daisung Jang. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the remarkable world of Dr. Daisung Jang, an academic luminary…

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David Rynick - The Dharma Does Not Rise Up Alone 25:14

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on May 21, 2024

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David Rynick - Inner Illumination Restores Wonder 26:52

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on May 16, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Melissa Blacker - Blue Cliff Record - Case 86 23:09

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on May 9, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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Paul J. Zak: The Role of Oxytocin in Love | Sero Boost #52 51:37

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In this captivating discussion, we delve into the fascinating world of oxytocin and its profound impact on love and relationships. Oxytocin plays a pivotal role in shaping our experiences of intimacy, trust, and attachment. Join our host, Lu, with Dr. Paul J. Zak, a distinguished University Professor at Claremont Graduate University and one of the …

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Melissa Blacker - Not Sparing the Dharma Assets 25:18

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on May 7, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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#63 Finding our balance, embracing rest, and lots of self-compassion, with Claire Windmill in Devon, UK 52:20

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Today I’m chatting with Claire Windmill who lives in Devon in the UK with her husband and two children, who are seven and nine. Claire was a social worker and early years teacher and is now a parenting mentor and coach. She shares how her family came to unschooling after taking some time out to travel and they realised how much happier and less str…

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David Rynick - Proceed With Care 25:00

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on April 30, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Melissa J. Robinson, Ph.D.: Building a Positive Self-Concept for Lasting Happiness | Sero Boost #51 1:04:30

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Ever wondered how the way you see yourself impacts your happiness? Welcome to Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, where we uncover the secrets to lasting joy! Join our host Marie Stella Quek as we delve deep into the world of self-concept with our guest, the brilliant Melissa J. Robinson. Melissa is an Assistant Professor of Corpora…

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#62 Trusting our children, and learning to value rest and play, with Robyn Tamlin-Lea in New Zealand 46:45

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My guest today is Robyn Tamlin-Lea. Robyn is South African but now lives in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, with her husband and two children who are seven and three and a half. Robyn took her daughter out of school when she saw that already at a very early age, there was a strong narrative around academic expectations and her daughter not doing …

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Melissa Blacker - Harmony of Relative and Absolute 25:57

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on April 23, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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David Rynick - The Ocean of Awareness 22:12

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on April 11, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Matthew Cahill: From Self-Acceptance to Belonging – Exploring the Path to Happiness | Sero Boost #50 1:13:05

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Ready to unlock the secrets to happiness through belonging? Join Dina Sargeant as she delves deep into the core of what it means to truly feel at home, both within ourselves and in our workplaces. Get ready to explore how self-acceptance can be the key to unlocking a world of belonging and joy! Joined by Matthew Cahill, a renowned speaker, coach, a…

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Melissa Blacker - Everything is Included 23:55

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on April 9, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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#61 Honouring our children and learning to let go, with Danii Oliver in Texas 46:45

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This episode, I’m chatting with Danii Oliver, who lives in Texas with her husband and two children who are almost 6 and 11. Danii shares her story of leaving New York City behind in search of something new for and her and family, and to live a more gentle and connected life, which they now do on their permaculture farm in Texas. We talk about the d…

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David Rynick - The Wholehearted Way 25:38

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on April 2, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Chuck Schaeffer, Ph.D.: Evolutionary Purpose of Sadness | Sero Boost #49 55:44

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Join us as we delve into the evolutionary roots of sadness and its role in our lives. With Chuck Schaeffer, Ph.D.'s expertise guiding the discussion, we'll gain a deeper understanding of how sadness serves us and how we can navigate our emotional experiences more effectively. Chuck Schaeffer, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, clinical advisor, and …

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#60 Unschooling and playful living, with Heidi Steel in West Sussex, UK 44:50

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In this episode. I’m delighted to chat with Heidi Steel who was first on the podcast in 2021. Heidi is a former teacher and has four children who are 16, 15, 12 and 9 and who have never been to school. Heidi shares what unschooling looks like for her family and we talk about the enormous value of play in children’s learning and development. And, am…

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Melissa Blacker - Genjōkōan 25:37

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on March 26, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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Melissa Blacker - Case #9 - Blue Cliff Record 25:49

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Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on March 21, 2024By Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi

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David Rynick - Experience it For Yourself 26:01

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Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Roshi, on March 14, 2024By David Dae An Rynick, Roshi

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Josh Gressel: How Admiring Others Change Your Behavior | Sero Boost #48 52:41

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Have you ever met someone with achievements, talents, or qualities that have left you in complete awe, inspired to accomplish even half of what they have? Join us in this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, where host Lu Ngo is joined by clinical psychologist Josh Gressel to explore this fundamental aspect of social inter…

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