Bending Time: How Physical Laws, Culture And Mindfulness Change The Clock

It flies and heals. People try to make it, buy it, save it and kill it. Yet, there is never enough of it, and it might not be real. It is T I M E.

Many cultures personify and deify Time. Kronos is the father of Zeus in Greek mythology and therefore older than god. Hindus may worship Mahakala or the lord of time. In America, we have the expression, "Father Time is undefeated." Even if only imaginative mythology, it can teach the importance of respecting time and using it wisely.

This episode breaks down our ideas and beliefs about time to illuminate a radically different but potentially happier and saner approach and like a child, even a slowing down of this strangely beautiful flash of life.

(Music intro by E. Fink and song "Timeless" by Lee Rosevere and episode artwork by Dove Dahlia)

self-helpTodd FinkJune 30, 2018time, mindfulness, culture, quantum physics, meditation, kind mind

Live Long And Prosper: Clues From The Blue Zones

Centenarians are the fastest growing age segment of the human population. This episode explores the secrets of longevity around the world in places like Okinawa, Japan. It also highlights some of the findings of the longevity project in the United States and the case studies of centenarians by Dr. Mario Martinez.

(Music by E. Fink and Chris Russell)

(Episode artwork by Dove Dahlia)

self-helpTodd FinkMay 1, 2018longevity, mindfulness, health, culture, japan, meditation

The Chemicals Between Us: What Hormones Can Teach Us About Love

This episode explores the basic brain science behind attraction, new research into the functions of hormones, and some meditative insight that will hopefully shed a little light on the great mystery of love.

(Music and editing by E. Fink, courtesy of Crooked Creek Records with episode artwork by Dove Dahlia)

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self-helpTodd FinkFebruary 14, 2018love, mindfulness, neurochemicals, brain, attraction, hormones, psychology, compassionate love

Silence Is The Musician's Canvas

Is silence really silent? Ordinarily, we have minimal access to and even avoid silence until it's time to retire for sleep. This episode explores the deeper significance of silence as evidenced in the work of two legendary musician philosophers of the 20th century - one trained in Western Classical music and the other in Eastern Classical music.

(Music "Through The Prism" courtesy of and written by Chris Russell and episode artwork by Dove Dahlia)

self-helpTodd FinkFebruary 5, 2018silence, mind, kind, kind mind, podcast, psychology

Anatomy of Habit

This episode explores the basic brain science behind our habits and routines and how to utilize those scientific insights, along with techniques from wisdom traditions, to experience more fulfillment.

“You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light and of every moment of your life.” -Walt Whitman

(Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke, licensed from Enlightened Audio)

self-helpTodd FinkDecember 26, 2017habit, kind mind, mindfulness, change, brain

Bouncing Back: New perspectives on resilience

Psychological resilience typically refers to the ability to regain emotional balance and stability after encountering stressful or traumatic events. This talk explores how emotional maturity, positive attitude, and creativity influence this life skill. Also included are recent studies and scientific evidence that expand our conventional understanding of resilience and demonstrate the need for mindful strategies for changing our relationship with problems.

(Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke, licensed from Enlightened Audio and episode artwork by Dove Dahlia)

self-help, Todd FinkDecember 24, 2017resilience, mindfulness, emotions, maturity, positivity, trauma, stress, creativity, psychology

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