Send me a message Ever wondered if you're actually meditating while you're meditating? Ever wondered what a meditative state is like? Then tune in. In this podcast, Todd Perelmuter talks about the key differences between a meditator's mind and a normal person's mind. You'll hear all the benefits a highly focused, meditative state can bring, and how to get it. I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe...
Jan 18, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send me a message For many people in the West, just the idea of meditating is a major source of stress. People will try doing just about anything before trying "not doing," aka meditating. Many people will say walking or swimming or dancing is their meditation. So is that really meditating? Is that equally beneficial as meditation? In this podcast, Todd Perelmuter explores alternatives to meditation, the differences between meditation and meditative activities, and the varying benefits from each...
Jan 05, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send me a message I'd ran into a guy in India who told me about this Vipassana retreat he'd done. He told me it was super difficult but really great. You have to wake up at 4am everyday and meditate for 12 hours a day. No phones, no reading, no talking, no writing, don't even look other students in the eye. Eager for real, transformative experiences, I signed up the first chance I got. It was a beautiful meditation retreat in between very small towns about an hour away from Amritsar, India. Many...
Dec 29, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send me a message Meditation is amazing for managing our emotions, calming our mind and body, and reducing stress. But, unless it's lunch time, most of us can't escape our jobs to go meditate anytime throughout the day. So the question is, how can we practice mindfulness at work. In this episode, Todd goes into great detail how to practice mindfulness at work, and most importantly, how to stay mindful at those really difficult times when our emotions are about to get the better of us. Here you f...
Oct 25, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send me a message Right now in the U.S., half of all employees are considering quitting their job. That's a lot of people unhappy with their work. The question is, will quitting this job and finding a new job make them happier? Or, will they be as miserable or more miserable at their next job? To find out, Todd goes through a few questions we each need to ask ourselves before making any huge life decisions. Some people go from job to job and hate every one of them. Some people move from city to ...
Oct 19, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send me a message When we think of health, we often just think of diet and exercise. But, as important as what we eat and how much we move is sleep. We live in a world right now where not sleeping is almost seen as a badge of honor. Unfortunately, that badge of honor comes with higher rates of obesity, Alzheimer's disease, and so many other brain and body problems. In this podcast, Todd responds to a common question about sleep and meditation. Meditation is incredibly restful and can make sleep ...
Sep 20, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send me a message Without knowing hardly anything about Buddhism, Todd Perelmuter decided to jump in with both feet by going to live at a Buddhist monastery as a monk in the Himalayan mountains in India. After months living in complete silence, without technology or a phone, and even without books except for Buddhist texts, Todd discovered a wisdom and philosophy that would totally change his life as it had for countless Buddhists for more than two and a half millenia. In this podcast you'll lea...
Sep 08, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send me a message When is the right age to teach mindfulness to kids? How do you do it? Should you do it? In this podcast, Todd answers these questions and many more about teaching mindfulness to children. While kids may not suffer from the same stresses as adults and may not need to get the same benefits as adults, mindfulness for kids comes with countless other benefits. Studies have shown that kids who learn mindfulness are less impulsive, more focused, have longer attention spans, are more p...
Aug 17, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send me a message Ever thought of Eat Pray Love -ing your way around the world? Ever thought you might like to try following in the footsteps of the Beatles and going to Rishikesh, India to get your meditation on? Ever wondered what really goes on in these places and if the key to your happiness lies inside? Then you're going to want to hear this podcast. In this episode, Todd Perelmuter recounts his experience in India, traveling to Rishikesh and staying at one of the most expensive ashrams in ...
Aug 10, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send me a message As meditation ha exploded in popularity, many people – especially Christians – have been wondering if it's ok to meditate or if it's a sin. People of many different faiths have wondered if meditating in the styles of Eastern traditions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, go against their own religion. In Christianity, the Bible says that anything not mentioned in the Bible is under the influence of Satan in an effort to steer Christians away from Jesus. So, is it a sin? Will Christ...
Aug 04, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send me a message This is the story of Todd's first experience in an ashram in India. Invited by his friend's family who has a house there, they got permission from the guru himself that I could come and stay there – something not usually done for outsiders. What Todd found was beyond his wildest imagination. At this ashram – supposedly the largest one in India – devoted followers, a beloved leader, and an intoxicating atmosphere of joy and friendliness created an allure almost too strong to res...
Jul 30, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send me a message One of the most common questions Todd gets is, "When is the best time to meditate?" Many meditation teachers have many different answers to that question and they give many different reasons for their answer. In this podcast, Todd goes into all the different theories about when to meditate is best, he explores what the science says about it, and he reveals the one true answer to that question that will put any doubts to rest. The answer may surprise you. Please take a moment to...
Jul 26, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send me a message After quitting his high-paying advertising job, giving away all his belongings, moving out of his New York City apartment and buying a one-way ticket to India, he finally arrives in spiritual capital of the world. Hear what he finds, what he does, and how he got fleeced twice in two days. See how everything he had been searching for miraculously presented itself to him. Learn the lessons that India taught him when he arrived and where he decided to go after Mumbai. You can also...
Jul 21, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send me a message Because most people can't sit down and instantly clear their mind, they think they might be doing it wrong. Or worse, they think they just can't meditate and that meditation is not for them. But if I were doing something my entire life – thinking – and suddenly tried to stop, it might not happen as fast as I'd like it to. Luckily, meditation is not about clearing your mind of all thoughts. It's about becoming conscious – or mindful – of your thoughts. The more aware we become o...
Jul 14, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send me a message After meeting his shaman in Chile who told him to follow his heart, Todd returned to his NYC life. He was a highly awarded Creative Director at the world's largest ad agency, all by the age of 31. Hear what possessed him to leave it all behind in search of meaning and purpose. On this podcast, we'll be sharing stories and spiritual lessons from throughout his 9 year journey. So in case you don't have 9 years to drop everything and go live in monasteries and ashrams, you can get...
Jul 09, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send me a message In today's podcast, Todd Perelmuter answers a common question about a meditation style known as Open-Eyed Meditation. Open-Eye Meditation varies from staring at a candle flame to staring at a crystal, from staring at a statue of a God or staring at a blank wall. If you've been curious about this form of meditation, check it out and let us know what you think on social media at @toddperel. The fact is, almost any meditation is a great spiritual practice that has some benefit, an...
Jul 04, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send me a message On a vacation in Chile, Todd hoped to meet with a shaman to learn about the spirituality of the indigenous people of South America. Unfortunately, the shaman had left his home for the winter. However, just one day before Todd was scheduled to leave Chile, his travel companion, who was Chilean, received an unexpected phone call: the shaman would see him now. In this podcast, I share the beautiful beliefs the shaman taught me about spirituality, mother nature, our wonderful medit...
Jul 01, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send me a message Today on the show, a user on Twitter asks the question, "My self worth is based on my appearance. How can I move past that and become more confident?" In the age of social media, this question has never been more important. Todd explains why we feel this way, what impact it has, and what we can do to be more confident and more comfortable in our skin. 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 to...
Jun 24, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send me a message Today on the podcast, Todd answers the question submitted online from one of our listeners, "How can I stop hating and complaining about everything?" In it you'll hear how we can reframe our experiences so that we experience more joy and gratitude in everything we do. If you have any questions you'd like to ask Todd, please submit your question on Twitter to @ToddPerel, or email Hello@EastWesticism.org. For the days when life feels like too much, these 4 free books are for you....
Apr 09, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send me a message Todd's spiritual journey happened completely by accident. When on vacation with a friend at a resort in Arizona, what he thought was a horse riding class turned out to be a life-changing exploration and discovery into the window of the human soul. This experience was the spark that took Todd from an award-winning Writer and Creative Director in Manhattan at the world's largest ad agency, to quitting his job, selling all his possessions, and spending the next 8 years living with...
Apr 01, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send me a message In this episode of Meditation Made Easy by EastWesticism, Todd Perelmuter shares how meditation is really just humanity's natural state of being. In the modern age, however, we have to actively work to get back to that state of peace and presence by retraining the mind through meditation to be clear, calm, alert and aware. 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 yo...
Jan 06, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2
