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Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter

Todd Perelmuterwww.eastwesticism.org

Surviving is not the same as living. On Path to Peace, Todd Perelmuter guides you toward joy, inner peace, and the deep sense of oneness with the universe that your soul has been longing for. 

For more information and free resources, visit www.eastwesticism.org

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Episodes

Life Isn't Heavy, Your Mind Is (The 2-Word Mantra that Ends Despair)

Send me a message If you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, it’s time to look at the source of this weight. In this podcast, we dive deep into why hopelessness is a creation of the mind and how to return to your true, untouchable nature. We explore: - Why the "doom and gloom" in the media is a cycle that's been repeating for centuries. - The "What next?" mantra for staying present when things feel like they’re falling apart. - Why every personal and global problem shares one...

Jun 27, 202614 minSeason 1Ep. 196

It Can All Go Away in a Second (50 Days in the Forest)

Send me a message In a world that never stops moving, I spent 50 days alone in the forest to find the one thing we all overlook: stillness. This journey wasn’t just about survival; it was a realization that everything we hold onto can disappear in an instant. In this podcast, I share the raw, unfiltered experience of my 50-day transformation and the profound lessons on oneness, peace, and the truth about what it means to be alive. What you’ll learn: - The power of silence and solitude. - How to ...

Jun 20, 202631 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Why Sadness is Your Greatest Strength (Stop Running)

Send me a message Are you constantly living in the past or dreaming of the future just to escape the present? In this podcast, I reveal why this "escapist addiction" is a coping mechanism that keeps us from witnessing our most magnificent moments—and why the very thing you're running from (sadness) is actually your greatest tool for growth. Learn why life is like the iconic "I Love Lucy" conveyor belt scene: we frantically try to catch gone moments while missing the reality right in front of us....

Jun 13, 202611 minSeason 1Ep. 194

Why Your Midlife Crisis Is Actually a Spiritual Awakening

Send me a message Feeling like everything is falling apart? It might not be a crisis — it might be your soul waking up. In this podcast, I explore why a midlife crisis is often the first step toward a profound spiritual awakening. We’ll discuss the signs of this transition, how to navigate the existential dread, and how to find lasting peace through meditation and self-discovery. If you’re questioning your purpose or feeling a deep sense of "is this it?", this podcast is for you. In this podcast...

Jun 08, 202641 minSeason 1Ep. 193

Feeling Trapped? Do This When You Want to Run Away from Everything

Send me a message Have you ever felt the overwhelming urge to leave it all behind — your job, your marriage, your city? We often think happiness is just one move away, but what if the "prison" isn't the place you’re in, but the patterns of your own mind? In this deep reflection, Todd Perelmuter explores the "sadness illusion": the belief that changing our external circumstances will fix our internal struggles. Drawing from his own journey from traveling the world to finding peace in a small town...

May 31, 202618 minSeason 1Ep. 192

The Miracle of Hope — Why You Should Always Get Your Hopes Up

Send me a message If you're dreading the day and relying on coffee just to function, your energy isn't the problem—it’s a mindset of hopelessness. In this podcast, we explore why "getting your hopes up" is actually the secret to boundless energy and a 100% happiness rate, regardless of external circumstances. Todd Perelmuter breaks down why the "realist" approach is actually a drain on your biology and how to train your "optimism muscle" to handle any setback without crashing. What you’ll discov...

May 24, 202613 minSeason 1Ep. 191

You Don't Plan Your Life. Life Planned You.

Send me a message "It can take decades to realize that your perfect little plans getting messed up... IS life." We are all trying to build a "perfect house" out of building blocks, but the bricks never stay in place. In this talk, Todd Perelmuter explains why our obsession with "perfect" is the very thing destroying our peace. From fighting lizards on a roof to the "leaky roof symphony," learn how to embrace the chaos and find permanent peace. What you'll discover: The Movie Metaphor: Why a "per...

May 17, 202616 minSeason 1Ep. 190

Your Thoughts Are Lying to You

Send me a message "Your mind is like a toddler with a chainsaw." Most of us are living in "Stockholm Syndrome" with our own thoughts. We trust our worst abuser — our own inner critic — as if it were gospel. But there is a secret to mental freedom that no one taught us in school. In this talk, Todd Perelmuter breaks down the "slave driver" nature of the ego and shares his personal journey from being a stressed, addicted New York ad executive to finding total mental silence. In this podcast, you w...

May 10, 202623 minSeason 1Ep. 189

The Stoic Secret to Being Untouchable: How to Stay Unbothered When People Are Cruel

Send me a message What if you could become immune to criticism, insults, and the "monkeys" beating their chests around you? In this video, we explore why getting comfortable with being disliked is actually the ultimate secret to a peaceful life. Most of us spend our lives as "ants" caught in an intense internal conflict, reacting to every "flavor" of personality we encounter. Todd Perelmuter breaks down the psychology of the ego, explaining why yelling makes you lose your standing and how to rec...

May 03, 202616 minSeason 1Ep. 188

Nothing Can Touch You: Finding Peace Beyond Praise and Criticism

Send me a message Most of what hurts us… isn’t what people say. It’s what we believe about it. In this video, you’ll discover a deeper truth — one that goes beyond “handling criticism” or “staying positive.” A truth that changes how you experience every interaction. Because when you truly see what you are… there is nothing to defend, nothing to protect, and nothing that can be attacked. And from that place… peace is no longer something you try to maintain. It’s simply what remains. Please enjoy ...

Apr 28, 202624 minSeason 1Ep. 187

Success Won’t Make You Happy (This Will)

Send me a message We’ve been taught that success, money, and achievement will eventually make us happy. But no matter how much we reach, it never feels like enough. In this podcast, you’ll learn why ambition can’t give you lasting happiness — and how to shift your mindset so you can enjoy the journey instead of endlessly chasing the next goal. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Rem...

Apr 23, 202610 minSeason 1Ep. 186

How to Handle Family Drama Without Losing Your Peace

Send me a message Family drama can feel impossible to escape. Someone says something hurtful, crosses a boundary, or brings a storm of negativity into the room — and suddenly your peace is gone too. In this talk, we explore how to deal with difficult family members without stuffing down your emotions, exploding in anger, or losing yourself in the chaos. You’ll learn how to stop feeding the internal thought storm, set boundaries without rage, protect your peace around negativity, and accept peopl...

Apr 16, 202652 minSeason 1Ep. 185

How to Make Peace With the Choices You Made

Send me a message At some point, we all wonder: Did I make the right choices in life? We replay the past, think about “what could have been,” and question whether we wasted time or missed our chance at a better life. But what if nothing actually went wrong? In this podcast, we explore how to stop regretting your life choices and finally make peace with the past. You’ll learn why overthinking, comparison, and attachment to expectations create suffering — and how shifting your attention to the pre...

Apr 10, 202655 minSeason 1Ep. 184

Why Chasing Happiness Makes Us Unhappy — and What Actually Brings Peace

Send me a message We live in a world that tells us we should always be happy. So we smile, say we’re “doing great,” and hide what we’re really feeling — even from the people closest to us. But what if this constant pressure to be happy is actually making things worse? In this podcast, we explore how forcing happiness, avoiding discomfort, and chasing pleasure can create more suffering, not less. You’ll learn why unhappiness is not a failure, why trying to “fix” it can backfire, and how acceptanc...

Mar 30, 202621 minSeason 1Ep. 183

How to Let Go of the Person You Used to Be — Dissolve and Disidentify with the Ego

Send me a message When a role ends — a job, a marriage, a season of parenthood, a version of yourself you carried for decades — it can feel like you are losing part of who you are. But the suffering does not come from change itself. It comes from attachment to what was never meant to last. This podcast episode is about how to let go of old identities, stop clinging to impermanent roles, and rediscover the deeper self that remains when everything else changes. Please enjoy other episodes where I ...

Mar 21, 202611 minSeason 1Ep. 182

Why Trying to Help Sometimes Makes Things Worse

Send me a message Watching someone we love suffer can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Often, it’s even harder than dealing with our own suffering. It becomes especially difficult when the person we love is contributing to their own pain — repeating harmful habits, resisting help, or undermining their own healing. We want to fix it. We want to save them. We want to change them. But the truth is that the harder we try to force change, the more resistance we often create. In this po...

Mar 13, 202613 minSeason 1Ep. 181

Why You Feel Stuck (And How to Break Free)

Send me a message Feeling stuck is one of the most common human experiences. But what if the problem isn’t your job, your city, your relationship… or your circumstances? In this podcast, we explore why change doesn’t always create freedom — and how the mind can quietly trap us in the same patterns no matter where we go. There is a way out. And it starts somewhere unexpected. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peac...

Mar 09, 202618 minSeason 1Ep. 180

The Power of Acceptance — When Letting Go Heals More Than Fighting

Send me a message When someone hurts us or repeatedly creates conflict in our lives, we often hear the same advice online: “Cut them out.” Remove them. Block them. Never speak to them again. But cutting someone out doesn’t always free us. Sometimes it only means that they still live in our thoughts — still triggering anger, resentment, and pain whenever we remember them. In this talk, we explore a deeper and more peaceful alternative: letting go. Letting go doesn’t mean approving of harmful beha...

Mar 05, 202625 minSeason 1Ep. 179

You’re Worrying About the Wrong Thing — This Isn't Real

Send me a message We worry about our legacy. How we’ll be remembered. Whether we mattered. But what if that entire burden was imagined? What if the thing you’re stressing about… doesn’t actually exist the way you think it does? This podcast explores why we carry worries past our own lifetime — and what happens when we finally put them down. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Rememb...

Feb 28, 202614 minSeason 1Ep. 178

What It Really Means to Be Human

Send me a message I am fascinated by those timeless thoughts that every generations ponders: Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? What is the meaning of life? For tens of thousands of years, humans have looked to the skies and wondered about these questions. And yet, after all that time, we're no closer to an answer. However, one key phrase keeps getting passed down: Know thyself. But what does it mean to know ourselves? Isn't who we are obvious? And how can we get to know ourselves? In ...

Feb 12, 202622 minSeason 1Ep. 177

How I Learned to Be Okay With Being Misunderstood

Send me a message We know that people will lie. We know that people will say hurtful things because they've been hurt. We know that what people say about us can have absolutely nothing to do with us. And we know that people judge, blame, and criticize in ways that have no relationship to the truth. So why then do their words hurt so much? Why do we suffer so deeply when people slander us? And why do we take things so personally that are in no way personal? It's because our mind can know somethin...

Jan 30, 202621 minSeason 1Ep. 176

How I Overcame Road Rage (And You Can Too)

Send me a message How is it that so many kind, loving people can turn into rage monsters on the road? How can people who would never be unkind suddenly start screaming expletives at sweet old ladies? Road rage is no laughing matter. Kids and family members are affected by the rage. It spikes our blood pressure. And people die all the time in road related fights. To quit road rage, we have to first understand it. In today's podcast, I share the 3 root causes for road rage, my own personal struggl...

Jan 16, 202624 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Your Job Is to Find Out Why — Short Reflections

Send me a message Slow down, close your eyes, and meditate on these reflections on consciousness, the universe, and our place in the cosmos. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date. For the days when life feels like too much, these 4 free books are for you. Get the free 4-books bundle If my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through...

Jan 09, 20261 minSeason 1Ep. 174

The Best Way to Achieve Everything in Life with Ease — Does Contentment Lead to Inaction?

Send me a message Does being on the spiritual path mean that we will become lazy? How to be motivated AND be peaceful? Don't we need stress to succeed? In this podcast, I answer these questions and more. I dive into the topic of what it means to spiritually surrender. And I share the most powerful trick to achieving everything we could ever want in life with ease and joy. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peacefu...

Dec 30, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 173

The Missing Skill for a Peaceful Life — How to Stay Calm When People Are Being Super Jerks

Send me a message We all know that expression, "One day I'll look back on this and laugh." Usually, it takes a few years. But is there a way to speed up that process? Is there a way to laugh and enjoy each moment as if we were looking back on it years from now? The key to why we can look back and laugh as something difficult is distance. Emotional, physical, and chronological distance. Distance gives us a feeling of safety, clarity, perspective. In this podcast, I share how we can all create ins...

Dec 20, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Finite Beings in an Infinite Universe — Short Reflections

Send me a message What does it mean to be both finite beings in an infinite universe? Who are you? Who am I? How to sense oneness? What is eternity? What is our true nature? In this weekly short podcast, let's explore these answers and more — our infinite nature, how we merge back with reality, and why death isn't as scary as we think. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to...

Dec 14, 20252 minSeason 1Ep. 171

When the People We Lean on Can’t Be There Forever

Send me a message There is a stage of adulthood that no one talks about and no one prepares us for. It is the hardest stage to grow into. It is the stage we fear and try to avoid our whole life. But it's coming for all of us. No, it's not the mid-life crisis. It's the stage of becoming an elder. It doesn't mean we've turned 80. It means we no longer have an elder we can turn to for sage advice, and we have to step into that role ourself. It can happen when we're very young or very old, but there...

Dec 09, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Is "Tomorrow" Stealing Your Life?

Send me a message When we realize the root cause of what is stealing our joy, it becomes easy to rip that cause out from the roots so that it never grows back. In this podcast, I share the #1 reason we are not loving life to the fullest. And I discuss how we can all start right here, right now. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date. For the day...

Nov 26, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Is Your Mind Playing These 4 Tricks on You? How to Take Back Control of Your Mind

Send me a message Our bodies respond to the thoughts in our head. We make choices because of our thoughts. And if we have a scary thought, we feel fear. If our thoughts are angry in nature, we feel anger. If we have worrying thoughts, we feel stressed and anxious. If they are positive, we feel good and happy. We think reality effects our thoughts, but it is our thoughts that create our reality. Most of us simply have an untrained mind. Our mind is our master. The ego runs the show. In this podca...

Nov 15, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Why You React Before You Think and How to Stop — A 2-Step Process

Send me a message We all have trouble thinking before we speak and act. We want to be present and flow, but we also want to be careful and thoughtful of what we do. So how do we think before we act and still be present? How do we stop impulsive behavior, giving into addiction and addictive urges, and reacting from anger or losing our temper? Why do we sometimes say something we don't mean, act impulsively, or hurt others unintentionally? And most importantly, how can we become aligned in our wor...

Oct 26, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 167
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