A Psychiatrist’s Experience with Buddhism and Mental Health
Today’s guest, Bora Colak, is a psychiatrist in Brooklyn who struggled with depression for years after graduating from Harvard. When he started to practice Buddhism, something changed deep in his life...
25 Okt 20241h 14min
How I Stopped Tying My Self-Worth to Relationships
Self-worth is tough to cultivate when we look to others for validation. One moment we’re flying high, then one harsh word sends us spiraling. Today’s guest, Nikki Gonzalez, of Oakland, shares how her ...
18 Okt 202456min
Buddhability Short: Refreshing Your Life
Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? In today’s Short, we talk about how to refresh yourself when you feel pulled in too many directions. Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhi...
11 Okt 202411min
Finding My Path as an Art Therapist
What does it look like to have a fulfilling career? While no one can tell us the best life path for us, Buddhism offers a clear framework for understanding how to live with meaning and purpose. Today’...
4 Okt 202457min
A Change in My Heart Changed My Family Relationships
Sometimes we may wish the people around us were different. Today’s guest, Brigid Perry of Boston, shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo honestly about her feelings toward her family helped her make ...
27 Sep 202452min
Orlando Bloom Opens Up About His Buddhist Practice: Staying Grounded, Facing Fears and Living Fully
We have a very special episode of Buddhability! You can listen as usual or watch the video on YouTube. Today’s guest, Orlando Bloom, sits down to discuss how his Buddhist practice has informed everyth...
20 Sep 20241h 24min
How I Feel Hope While Living with Anxiety and Depression
Ariana Jaramillo, of Santa Cruz, started experiencing panic attacks in high school. Right around that time, she started to regularly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Today, she shares how practicing SGI Nic...
13 Sep 202451min
Buddhability Short: How to Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
In today’s Short, we’re breaking down the Buddhist mantra Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and explaining how to chant it step-by-step. By the end of the episode, you should feel confident trying it out yourself! ...
30 Aug 202410min
