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Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis

Waylon H. Lewiselephantjournal.com
Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis about walking our talk—every day, in every moment. It ain’t about being perfect. Waylon Lewis, founder of Elephant Journal, talks about everyday Buddhism, meditation, eco-actions large and small, and features conversations with leading mindful thought leaders, both famous and overlooked.
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Episodes

47: How to work with your Poverty Mentality.

In this episode, Waylon responds to a question from the audience: “I’m 40, childless, not making $$$. I feel like a failure sometimes.” Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our mindful sponsor, Klean Kanteen.

Oct 18, 201915 min

46: Buddhism isn’t here to make you feel better.

When life gets a little crazy and meditation and mindfulness and yoga and all the wellness foods aren't cutting it, what do we do? What would Buddhist say about that? Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our mindful sponsor, Klean Kanteen.

Oct 11, 201918 min

45: Waylon Lewis talks with Environmental Expert about 10 alternatives to nasty products in your Home.

In this episode, Waylon Lewis talks with CEO and founder of Earth Hero, Ryan Lewis, about conscious consumerism—why it matters, how to become a conscious consumer, and examples of everyday products made with the environment and our well being in mind. If inspired by the products you heard about in this podcast, check out Earth Hero's website at earthhero.com and use the code Elephant15 at checkout to get 15% off your purchase. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live...

Oct 04, 201957 min

44: Idiot Compassion.

“Idiot compassion is the highly conceptualized idea that you want to do good….But that doesn’t mean to say that you have to be gentle all the time. Your gentleness should have heart, strength. In order that your compassion doesn’t become idiot compassion, you have to use your intelligence. Otherwise, there could be self-indulgence of thinking that you are creating a compassionate situation when in fact you are feeding the other person’s aggression. If you go to a shop and the shopkeeper cheats y...

Sep 27, 201916 min

43: "I'm concerned about being a Pushover."

Waylon responds to a listener's question: “What would the Buddha say about when to fight? I don't want to be a pushover but I don't want to spend a second of my life fighting. I wonder, if at times, I have a responsibility to fight to ensure other people aren’t mistreated. I don’t want to fight for myself, but should I fight for others? When should I go to battle and when should I let it go?” Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events....

Sep 20, 201929 min

41: "How can we love people who are so evil?”

“Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr..Waylon answers a question from a listener: "How can we love people who are so evil?" Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Sep 06, 201916 min

40: Should I stay—or should I let go?

Waylon answers questions from the audience—how do you know if you should stay or leave a relationship? How do you handle conflict in a relationship? How do you decide if your relationship needs fixing or if you should just leave it? Do the annoying little habits your partner has really matter? Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Aug 30, 201920 min

39: The good and bad news about Grief.

Grief. We all experience it. From a Buddhist perspective, the good news about grief is that we can all let go of it. The bad news is that letting go is hard, and letting go of something or someone we hold very dear to our hearts can be insulting to our egos. But enlightenment is just that—the ultimate insult to the ego. So, we learn to let go and the way to let go is to remember that we are okay. Nothing is fundamentally wrong with us. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, reco...

Aug 23, 201916 min

38: "Vegan is Bougie."

In this episode, Waylon explores the notion that being vegan is something that is only possible for privileged folk, or folk who want to be distinguished and distinctive. Waylon dives into why he is vegan and common misconceptions surrounding a plant-based lifestyle, such as how expensive it is. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Aug 17, 201921 min

37: If you're Broken-Hearted.

“Remember: the warrior—a peaceful person who is dedicating her or his life to the benefit of all— should always be a little broken-hearted. Broken-heartedness is not something that we are trying to get away from. We want to be broken-hearted all the time, because that leads to empathy. And empathy leads to catharsis. And catharsis leads to joy—genuine joy. Joy is another way of saying love . We cannot experience genuine joy or love if our heart is not open.” ~ Waylon Lewis Podcast produced by: V...

Aug 09, 201920 min

36: What they don’t tell you about Entrepreneurship.

“From a serious point of view, it is incredibly helpful to be told not to start the entrepreneurial path. If you refuse to stop after hearing everything you are about to hear, then you should proceed.” ~ Waylon Lewis. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Aug 02, 201918 min

35: How to Have a Tough Conversation.

In this episode, Waylon dives into how we can approach having difficult conversations with the people we care most about and why being able to have these difficult conversations is crucial to our overall well being. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Jul 26, 201918 min

34: Making Friends with Aging.

Waylon Lewis celebrated is 45th birthday on July 16th! In honor of doing so, Waylon reflected on aging—the good and the bad of the inevitable process. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Jul 19, 201916 min

33: The two ingredients of Genuine Love.

In this episode, Waylon describes the two qualities of genuine love: warmth & independence. Waylon explains the importance of balance between these qualities and how we can create that balance in our relationships. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Jul 12, 201915 min

32: Bonus Episode—How to Write, Sell, & Publish the Hell out of your Book.

This week, we are releasing a bonus episode of The Mindful Life podcast in honor of Elephant Journal's brand new Elephant Academy Course: How to Write, Sell, & Publish the Hell out of your Book {eco-responsibly}. In this episode, Waylon shares what you can expect from this course, the mindset required to fulfill the dream of writing a book, and how this path of publishing will allow you to make a living off of writing. If you're inspired, go to elephantjournal.com/indiebook to check it out! ...

Jul 11, 20197 min

31: Mindful Travel Tips.

In this episode, Waylon shares his personal tips for more meaningful, present, eco-friendly travel. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Jul 05, 201928 min

30: The Bravest Thing we can do Each Day.

In this episode, Waylon addresses the popular notion that individual actions do not matter in the grand scheme of climate change because corporations are by far the largest contributor to the problem. Waylon highlights that our behaviors drive corporations to make the decisions they do and that it takes altering our daily habits to create real change—which takes a lot of bravery on our part. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events....

Jun 28, 201911 min

29: When to get out of your Comfort Zone.

During the era of "self-help" we would be pressed to go a day without being told to "get out of your comfort zone!" In this episode, Waylon discusses just when we should get out of our comfort zones and when we should stay in them. Waylon dives into Buddhist Lojong Mind Training and the idea that we should always trust the principle one first and not to be so predictable. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Jun 21, 20199 min

28: Three Mindful Life Challenges to "actually" Enlighten your Life.

In this episode, Waylon presents three everyday life challenges that will help slow you down, bring you back to the present moment, and enjoy your life more each day. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Jun 14, 201918 min

27: What to do when you feel Jealousy.

In this episode, Waylon explores jealousy—where it comes from, why we feel it, and what we can do about it. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.

Jun 07, 201926 min

26: What to do when our Relationships get Tough.

The one simple thing you can always do if things are tough in your relationship. It works every time. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration .

May 31, 20196 min

25: Two kinds of Love.

In this episode, Waylon discusses the two kinds of love—the kitchen sink sort of love and the lustful, passionate, honeymoon phase sort of love—and how they relate to the significance and purpose of a relationship from a Buddhist perspective. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration .

May 28, 201912 min

24: Well what do you think?

In this episode, Waylon delves into what advice we should give to those who ask us,"What should I do?" Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration .

May 24, 20199 min

23: Three Buddhist Tips for Living Life.

In this episode, Waylon shares three things he wishes he had known when he was 22. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thanks to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration .

May 21, 20196 min

22: "I'm avoiding the news right now."

If you are frustrated by everyone on TV and social media viewing you as a market or are overwhelmed by the constant flow of fake/bad news and want to take a social media detox—this is for you. Waylon discusses how and why to transform our entertainment and news intake so that we can remain engaged in what is happening in the world, while honoring our mental health. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thanks to our ethical sponsor: A...

May 17, 201925 min

21: How awesome it is to be Single. As in alone. Mostly.

In this episode, Waylon explores how addictive aloneness can be, why that is, and how that can make it difficult for a chronically single soul to navigate being in a relationship. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thanks to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration .

May 14, 20197 min

20: Judging.

In this episode, Waylon explores the Buddhist notion of judgment—discriminating awareness, or prajna, giving insight on what to accept and what to reject—and how we can use this insight to create clarity in our lives. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Thank you to our ethical sponsor: Aspiration .

May 10, 201912 min

19: The one Buddhist Red Flag to watch out for & how you'll know if he or she is The One.

In this episode, Waylon discusses how to spot a fundamentally good, genuine person and what to watch out for; and why someone in every relationship has to do this one simple thing. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Check out the video of this episode at youtube.com/elephantjournal.

May 07, 20198 min
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