The Daily Dharma
Welcome to the Daily Dharma, a podcast where we draw inspiration from Buddhist philosophy on how to fix and better our lives. Join us as we dig through the archives of Buddhist texts, great teachers and real life to grab an extra hit of wisdom to lift us up from the daily grind and find much-needed peace.
Episodes
278 episodes
Our Silent Protections | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on how small moments of love and care from others and ourselves serve as a form of silent protection throughout our lives.Thank you to everyone who has written in - I truly appreciate it! If you have any episo...
A Moment of Lightness | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we talk about the importance of having moments of lightness and humor, especially when we are struggling. Thank you to everyone who tuned into Wednesday's special episode! If you have any requests, questions or thou...
Listener Episode - Reflecting on Chronic Illness | The Daily Dharma
Today's special episode reflects on chronic illness through the lens of an original story about a mighty tree. Thank you to Wendy for requesting this episode. This one is for you, and for everyone who is facing chronic illness, supporting a lov...
Lifting Your Burdens | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on how we can learn to acknowledge and lift our inner burdens, little by little. This Wednesday, there will also be a special episode reflecting on the topic of chronic illness, dedicated to podcas...
Changing the Story
In today's episode, we talk about the importance of taking a different perspective - changing the story - in order to experience growth in how we see others and the world around us.Stories, questions, thoughts or episode suggestions you ...
Understanding Our Inner Needs
In this episode, we talk about why our needs are always shifting and why it's important to stay open to the process of change. Stories, thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.c...
Listener Story - The Walk Home
Hello everyone! For this week, we have a special treat - a listener story, submitted by Sarah. Thank you Sarah for sharing this beautiful, real-life story with me and our podcast community! I truly enjoyed reading this story and feel grateful t...
What We Carry with Us
In this episode, we will be reflecting on what we're carrying with us, whether it's the past, present or future, and how we can decide what to do with these elements every day.Questions, stories or thoughts you would like to share? Email...
The Shadow Self
In this episode, we reflect on the shadow self - what it is, and why it's important to accept as a part of our greater self.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com...
Perspectives on People
In this episode, we reflect on the deeper impact of how our perspective on other people affects how we view ourselves.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love t...
Resting the Spirit
In this episode, we reflect on the pivotal importance of rest, and how rest is what enables us to listen, learn and develop spiritually.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com
The Nature of Things
In this episode, we reflect on how the nature of things can help put into perspective the patterns of behavior we observe in others.Apologies for the late upload and thank you for bearing with the audio of the two travelling episodes!
Moving Through Experiences
In the final travelling episode of the month, we reflect on how different experiences shape our perception and how we can learn from them.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com<...
Evolving Our Inner Voice
In this episode, we reflect on the importance of examining our inner voices and evolving them to be more empowering.Apologies for the change in audio as I am travelling - thank you for listening despite this change!Any questions o...
The Joy of Community
Today, we talk about the unexpected joy of finding community in unlikely places as well as the importance of appreciating the community we have.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmai...
Finding Your Spirit
In this episode, we talk about how life feels when our sense of spirit is missing and the simple ways in which we can connect and strengthen our inner spirit every day.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at da...
From Rumination to Realization
In today's episode, we talk about how we can move from rumination to realization, when reflecting on the painful experiences we've had in the past.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@g...
Becoming Unstuck
In this episode, we talk about what it means to be stuck and how we can gradually, slowly and gently, become unstuck, opening the way towards healing and growth.Thank you for being here. If you have any questions or thoughts you would li...
Shifting Our Desires
In this episode, we reflect on why our desires cause us harm and how we can shift them to develop a healthier understanding and relationship to our inner desires.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at daily...
Healing Shame and Punishment
In today's episode, we reflect on how we become entangled in cycles of shame and punishment, and how we can heal from them through gratitude and generosity.I've also added in a new intro - if you have any feedback, thoughts or questions ...
Ecosystem of the Mind
In this episode, we reflect on how the mind is the center of a greater ecosystem of our thoughts, feelings, conversations and media consumption, and how we can gently change our ecosystem to be more nurturing, healing and loving.Apologie...
Between Hope & Despair
When it feels like tragedy is escalating, it becomes hard to escape despair. Today, I share my own inner reflection on processing world events and why it still feels powerful to hold onto hope and the dream of peace for all.Apologies as ...
Clearing Our Own Path
In this episode, we talk about what it means to clear a path forward for ourselves, especially when life is particularly difficult and we find it hard to find acceptance and support from others. Thoughts or questions? Email me anyti...