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Elizabeth Merrick, of New York, talks about anxiety, therapy, Buddhism and how they all connect. She offers unique insights based on her experience in counseling young adults, training mental health professionals and being in therapy herself, all while practicing Buddhism. 

Having a real passion for something can be a source of joy or a curse. Not much can match the gratification and exhilaration we feel after working hard on something we are truly passionate about. And not much compares to the agony we feel watching our manuscript, soccer cleats or synthesizer gather dust in the

Need a little motivation? Listen to Shawn Lewis, of New Orleans, tell his story of how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him rediscover his childhood dream to work in the video game industry. He talks about how he built and sold a social media channel and created his dream career.  Click here to listen.

After a life-altering accident, Cory Moses, of New York, was told that he most likely would never walk again. Discover how, by tapping into his Buddhability, Cory beat the odds and made a remarkable recovery while moving toward his big dreams. Click here to watch.

Chris, of Detroit, shares the incredibly moving journey to affirm himself and how his Buddhist practice helped him find the courage to come out as a trans man.Click here to listen to this Buddhability podcast episode.

What’s the best anti-anxiety medicine? According to organi-zational psychologist and author Adam Grant, it’s “generosity.” This is easier said than done, especially when our anxiety overwhelms us to the point of feeling that isolation is the only option. But this is why the Buddhability community exists. Read in full here.

When we’re stressed out after a long day or just feel like the world is putting us in a box, music can rescue us. It makes us feel human. It reminds us there are other wonderful souls in the world whose hearts resonate with our own, and we are not alone. Read in full here.

The topic of this podcast episode is pessimism, which can be defined asa lack of hope or confidence in the future. At different times in our lives, all of us might experience pessimism, especially if we feel the odds are stacked against us. This can be compounded by societal conflicts and current affairs. Our guest

Have you binged the first seven episodes of “Stranger Things,” season 4 yet? If not, spoiler alert. Check out the article “Buddhability Explained: Strangers Things Edition” to learn how the popular Netflix show’s recent plot ties to Nichiren Buddhism. Click here to read the article.

“Are people born wicked or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” rings in your ear listening to Wicked: The Musical soundtrack. Or, while bingeing Killing Eve, the question of whether people can actually change is a constant thought. Probably since the beginning of time, people have questioned whether their personality is predestined or if

This episode talks about what it takes to become unshakable. Our guest is Brittany Jones, who recently became the youngest elementary school principal in the country’s second largest school district. She shares her journey in the field of education, and how, at a crucial turning point in her career as an educational leader, chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

What we expect from our relationships and what we experience can be two different things. But it’s the disconnect between the two that causes feelings of loneliness. That’s why even if we’re around people, it doesn’t offer a sense of connection. What’s needed to develop more meaningful connections with those around us? These three points

Today we’re talking about the impact our environment has on us. To unpack this idea, we’re speaking with Nile Ross, of Santa Monica, California, about how his practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo has enabled him to become someone whose internal sense of confidence and self-love outweigh any negativity he experiences from his environment. Based on this

In this episode, we talk identity and relationships with Briana Boche, of Seattle, who shares her story of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and how she developed confidence in the practice of human revolution, that is, the process of continually revealing our courage, wisdom and compassion for ourselves and others. We discuss with Briana how her Buddhist practice

We’re trying to love ourselves, but our negative self-talk keeps getting in the way. It’s easy to get trapped into thinking that the negative voice in our head is the truth about who we are. But, we’re here to say, it’s not. Buddhism is a philosophy about uncovering the inherent goodness and value within each

In this episode, Melissa Hirsch, of New York, talks about how her Buddhist practice helps her navigate her career journey. This episode is especially relevant for anyone who may have a dream they are pursuing but is finding the path to get there a bit more winding than expected. Melissa explains how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped

This episode talks about the startup journey, though it is filled with lessons for anyone starting anything, be it a company, a project or just a fresh path in life. Tushar Dadlani, of Dublin, California, discusses his journey of moving to Silicon Valley to start a company and how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him navigate the

Society tends to focus on our past deeds. In many ways, our past can either enhance or limit our present opportunities. It can be said, though, that our own overemphasis on our past can influence our happiness even more strongly than how others see us. For example, we might allow past failures to lead us

In this episode, we talk about how to move forward after experiencing loss. Hannah Jones, of Ohio, talks about how she encountered SGI Nichiren Buddhism while in high school, and how it helped her navigate the loss of her best friend—her older brother—and ultimately find her way back to her dreams. Listen to this episode

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to tear down your inner walls if you have trouble showing up as your authentic self. Jermira Trapp, of Chicago, discusses how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo has enabled her to transform painful family dynamics into fuel to show up as her true self. This shift has impacted every