Elephant Journal: The Mindful Life With Waylon

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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: Aspiration. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

In this episode, Waylon challenges the notion that we have to identify as "introverts" or "extroverts" and discusses what it means to be both. "Whatever our nature, the trick is to examine our own experience deeply and sincerely with an eye toward being of benefit." ~ Waylon Lewis. 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. 

Elephant was honored to host Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche at Camp Elephant, our HQ in Boulder, Colorado. We discussed how and why to meditate. Rinpoche offered how meditation applies to life—with all its ups and downs by leading us through a practice. Podcast produced by: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

The next time you fear you should be smaller, safer, or less shiny—listen to this podcast. In this episode, Waylon discusses the difference between arrogance, false humility, and genuine humility and what we lose when we shrink ourselves just to get along. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

How to work through burn-out when we’re down. Watch video of recording here. “Ideas & inspirations are lost when we’re burnt out.” ~ Waylon Lewis. Listed as explicit for sexual language. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. 

Craftsmanship, plastic, PVC, bleach, preservatives, Amazon, local, composting—oh my! Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

Elephant Academy presents Tyler Knott Gregson with Waylon Lewis: The craft of Writing on Instagram. In this episode, listeners get an insider's perspective on what it is like to be part of Elephant Journal's Elephant Academy. For more like this: elephantjournal.com/academy. To find Tyler Knott Gregson's work or to get his new book, check out his website or Instagram. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

“This is about simply facing the music. Looking the man or women in the mirror—feel your own heart and remember to get present in a practical way and stop running away. Then we can be of benefit to this world.” ~ Waylon Lewis. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

In this episode, Waylon Lewis discusses Carpe Diem or the Buddhist Four Reminders: Death comes without Warning. This body will be a corpse. This Precious Human Life is but a Bubble. Seize the day. Rejoice and be of benefit. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

In this episode, Waylon Lewis explains that Buddhism is a non-Theistic religion and how this Buddhist idea is applicable in the world of social media, influencers, Hollywood stars and fame. Waylon shares his everyday wisdom on how, instead of idolizing others, we can retain our critical intelligence, trust the principal one, and look for satisfaction inside of our own heart instead of outside of it. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

When we feel bad, we tend to do things that make us feel worse. In this episode, Waylon Lewis discusses the phenomenon of making a bad situation worse by doing things that perpetuate the cycle—and what we can do to counteract this. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. Watch the recording at youtube.com/elephantjournal. 

Why progressives and Trump fans alike need a soft middle. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events. 

In this episode, Waylon Lewis shares everyday wisdom on how to have a fun, sexy, heartfelt, genuine, mutual experience when making love. Produced By: Vanessa Boehm; Music by Adam Agee, recorded live at Walk the Talk Show events.