How to Train a Happy Mind

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Guided Meditation: Alone Together #13 [rebroadcast] May 12, 2026

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The essence of meditation is getting to know yourself alone, without social stimulus, entertainment, or reputation—what we truly are deep inside ourselves. There, we can find in our mind a place of satisfaction that’s equally at ease when we’re alone or when we’re with others.
Episode 13: Guided Meditation — Alone Together

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What Do You Do When You're Alone? #14 [rebroadcast] May 05, 2026

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What do you do when you’re alone? When you’re scared, anxious, lonely, or afraid, when you feel strong craving? What do you turn to?

In this episode, we look at where our mind runs when we feel pain, when we don’t feel balanced or whole. We’ll examine the Buddhist view on this subject that reveals a deep source of strength and support within our own minds accessible to each of us any time we need it.
Episode 14: What do You do When You're Alone? [re-record]

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Preciousness of Human Life Form: A Guided Meditation with Robert Thurman #220 Apr 28, 2026

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This guided meditation by Tibetan teacher Dr. Robert Thurman invites you to explore one of the most profound ideas in contemplative practice: the rarity and potential of being human.
Through breath, visualization, and focused awareness, you’ll gently shift your attention inward to the center of your being, connecting with a deeper level of consciousness often overlooked in daily life. From this still point, the meditation expands your perspective, helping you reflect on the nature of awareness, your connection to other living beings, and the unique capacity you have for insight, empathy, and growth.

Episode 220: Preciousness of Human Life Form: A Guided Meditation with Robert Thurman

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Can AI Teach Happiness? Meet Dharma Bob: Robert Thurman’s AI Avatar #219 Apr 21, 2026

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Can an AI really teach us how to have a happy life? Robert Thurman, one of the most respected Buddhist scholars, thinks it's possible—and he's testing out the idea with an AI avatar of himself called Dharma Bob that was just released.

Scott got a chance to sit down with both of them last week to have a chat about enlightenment, the benefits of AI, compassion, and Buddhism.

Episode 219: Can AI Teach Happiness? Meet Dharma Bob: Robert Thurman’s AI Avatar

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Guided Meditation—Mental Cause and Effect #12 [rebroadcast] Apr 14, 2026

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This is a guided meditation for self-reflection, so you can take control of the mental cause and effect that's normally unconscious: the habits and activities conditioned by evolution, our upbringing, society, and the media.

You can do this at the end of each day: reviewing your day, rejoicing in the positive, and finding ways to sincerely forgive yourself for anything that you regret. This way, you can sleep better and be your best self the next day.
Episode 12: Guided Meditation—Mental Cause And Effect

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Mental Cause and Effect #11 [rebroadcast] Apr 07, 2026

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Evolution, habits, and society all affect our behavior. How do we gain conscious control of our behavior, much less our thoughts?

One method is a daily practice of self-appreciation and self-forgiveness that lets us release regret and pain to face each day with renewed presence and joy.
Episode 11: Mental Cause and Effect

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Equanimity Meditation for Balance and Rest with Margaret Cullen #218 Mar 31, 2026

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In this guided meditation, mindfulness teacher Margaret Cullen leads us into the practice of equanimity: the steady, balanced heart that can remain open in the midst of life’s constant change.

Through gentle breath awareness and reflective phrases, this practice explores how we can care deeply for others while also recognizing the limits of our control over their happiness and suffering.

Episode 218: Equanimity Meditation for Balance and Rest

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Feel More, React Less with Margaret Cullen #217 Mar 24, 2026

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Meditation teacher and licensed psychotherapist Margaret Cullen recently published her book, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity.

In this book she reveals scientific breakthroughs and spiritual intersections that demonstrate how the power of equanimity allows us to live more fully, with balance and wisdom.

In her interview with Scott, they discuss how equanimity can help in personal relationships, taking refuge, healthy activism, struggles with mental health, personal integrity, suffering, and how to develop equanimity.

Episode 217: Feel More, React Less with Margaret Cullen

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Impermanence Meditation #10 [rebroadcast] Mar 17, 2026

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A guided meditation on impermanence that invites you to soften fear and ease anxiety by opening to the natural flow of change in every part of life. Together we explore change at every scale of reality, from particles and possessions to homes and the natural world, and from thoughts and emotions to perceptions and relationships.

As you learn to welcome impermanence rather than resist it, you build steadiness in the face of uncertainty, feel more present with the people around you, and discover a deeper appreciation for life’s fleeting, beautiful moments.
Episode 10. Guided Meditation - Embracing Impermanence

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Embracing Impermanence #9 [rebroadcast] Mar 10, 2026

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We cling to things as if they won’t change, but change is the nature of reality. When we embrace impermanence, we prepare ourselves for changes (big or small).

In this episode, we explore how to embrace impermanence in order to let go of fear and anxiety. This way we can become fully present to those around us and more appreciative of life’s fleeting pleasures.
Episode 9: Embracing Impermanence

Themes:

Accepting change
Becoming present
How to enjoy life
Buddhist philosophy
The hero's journey
Letting go of fear

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