The Muddy Path: Recent Episodes
Michele Paiva
The intersection of Zen Buddhism and ancient wisdom, philosophy, and psychology.
The goal is to help you get closer to love, happiness, and peace and to alleviate suffering.
Monthly themes with dharma talks, meditation, creative expression & solution-based strategies.
An integrated experience, combining science and Thich Nhat Hanhs’ Plum Village Tradition. Michele Paiva is the founder of Breathe Sangha within Plum Village. Visit MuddyPath.org for a free pdf self-healing planner.
A letter from a woman who feels spiritually void. What are your thoughts? Can you relate to her? What advice would you give her?
Rewilding is a strategy that can be used to find peace in the chaotic world around us.
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Today we are discussing the Three Poisons and Dealing with Difficult People. This is a short discussion but sometimes a concept gets right to the point. Let me know if you want me to go more deeply into this one.
In this episode, we cover topics including:
* The Three Poisons
* Delusion
* Greed
* Hatred
* Narcissism
* Toxic People
* Dysfunction
* How to protect yourself
For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath
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Peacefully,
Michele Paiva
Joyful Realization of the Source
PS. Free Resources on my site-* including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back) * and also my free course, Happy Again, which is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.
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Have you ever had the experience of being told that your dreams or passions were not valid?
That you "should" be doing something else or would not amount to anything per someone else's opinion?
Have you been betrayed by someone you loved?
This meditation is all about release and accepting pure, intentional care.
Let me know how you like it...
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The last winter season show is a beautiful binaural beat meditation; use earbuds/headphones for the best experience.
For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath
Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com
Peacefully, Michele Paiva Joyful Realization of the Source
PS.
My couples program US for Couples is an economical, peace-focused path for couples looking to heal some of the past to move forward with increased intimacy and calm and for new couples looking for an alternative to premarital counseling.
PPS.
I have free resources, including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back)
* and also my free course, Happy Again, is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.*
(Please follow and rate this podcast, as it helps me continue to provide free resources- it is very appreciated)
Today I'm discussing the four elements in Zen, the mirror that is you, and how to shift your mindset to see yourself as more empowered and valuable.
For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath
Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com
Peacefully, Michele Paiva Joyful Realization of the Source
PS. My couples program US for Couples is an economical, peace-focused path for couples looking to heal some of the past to move forward with increased intimacy and calm and for new couples looking for an alternative to premarital counseling.
PPS. I have free resources,* including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back)
* and also my free course, Happy Again, is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.
(Please follow and rate this podcast, as it helps me continue to provide free resources- it is very appreciated)
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We’re talking all things morbid, creepy, and Zen for your healing journey.
In this episode, we cover topics including - Rekindling Love - Seeing the Empowerment after Suffering - Seek and Find Trust - Boundaries - Conscious Planning of Life, Love, and Healing.
For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath
Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com
Peacefully, Michele Paiva
Joyful Realization of the Source
PS. My couples program,
US for Couples,*
* is an economical, peace-focused path for couples looking to heal some of the past to move forward with increased intimacy and calm and for new couples looking for an alternative to premarital counseling.
PPS. I have free resources,
* including my Trauma Trigger Checklist (to know the sneaky ways trauma creeps in and holds you back)
* and also my free course, Happy Again, is a Zen approach to releasing suffering.
Does trauma imprint on you?
With each year, we learn more and more about the process of trauma and healing.
This is an integrated observation of trauma, imprinting and integration, and strategies from varied modalities, including a Zen Buddhist approach to working through trauma.
For more resources, including my free course, Happy Again, and my Trauma Triggers Checklist, see MyMuddyPath.com
You don't want to leave. You don't want to stay.
What is going on in your relationship?
In this episode, I offer you a little fairytale-style story so you can explore the two characters and decide how this might fit into your life.
The story touches on topics such as:
* Codependency
* Guilt
* Emotional distance
* Mindless living
* Mindful Living
* Intentional living
For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath
Learn more at MyMuddyPath.com
For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath
Learn more about my different offerings, my free course Happy Again and my weekly Zen newsletter at MyMuddyPath.com
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In this episode, we are talking about all things self-love and relationships.
Topics include:
* Four elements of love
* The skills to deepen your relationships
* Activities to help you foster deeper relationships free from chronic suffering.
For more conversations and community about all things Zen and Recovery from trauma, visit my Instagram at @the_muddy_path
Also, visit MyMuddyPath.com for my free course and to explore my services and offerings.
A quick overview of what a loving-kindness meditation is and a short meditation perfect for Valentine's Day or any day. This is one of my favorite meditations that I do on my own. Visit me at MuddyPath.org for more.
As a Buddhist, here is my perspective on Valentine's Day and I offer ways to incorporate a more Zen approach. Visit MuddyPath.Org for more information.
This is a binaural beat meditation focused on releasing stress and working toward feeling inner-confidence and clarity. There is a peacefulness to owning your power and energy. There is a peacefulness to understanding you are connected to all things and having the power to draw inward what you wish, and better understand those things that you are uncomfortable with.
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The last podcast of 2022 before the new season, "Letting Go"
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Day two, working with emotions, the free winter retreat.
See MichelePaiva.com for the blog "Working With Emotions" for the activities that connect to this podcast.
Winter Retreat, Day 1. See MichelePaiva.com (blog) for lesson; search "Winter Retreat, Foundations of Mindfulness"
This meditation journey is for you if you've been struggling this season. Close your eyes, wear headphones, and take a magical journey that blends past, present, and fantasy.
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Growing up with a narcissistic parent can be debilitating.
This show is all about helping you understand that it wasn't you, it was them, more than you realize, and some tips offered in a gentle manner, to help you cope.
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Lower your stress levels with binaural beats introduced by a short guided meditation to trigger feelings of protection and safety.
Is your relationship ending? How do you know? In this podcast, I give you five signs that your relationship might be ending and also five Zen approaches to saving it.
A quick lesson in understanding your emotions through a Zen Buddhist lens, through a short mindful meditation. I hope this brings you peace as you learn to release what no longer serves you and revisit what is comforting.
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Can't sleep? You are not alone. Insomnia can be debilitating but there's hope; meditation has been found to be a most powerful remedy when you can't fall asleep or stay asleep.
Is the false you stopping you from finding love, success, and even focusing on your health and wellness? What is the false self, and what and where is your truth? How do you reclaim your truth?
There are three blocks to love that you probably have never heard of; let's discuss them and begin to manage them to your benefit. Also, visit MuddyPath.org for weekly Zen!
One hour of relaxation and release. Binaural Beats and a short meditation to kick it off. Use earbuds for the best experience. No podcast intro, outro, or advertising in the middle of this podcast - smooth experience. In collaboration with Narek Mirzaei Music.
It can be stressful to have thoughts that seem to control us; luckily most are just perceptions, and we can train ourselves to let them flow by the wayside. Visit MuddyPath.org to get weekly Zen.
Your true self is often lost when you have had to be the parent or when you had immature parents growing up. What does this do to you? How do you know if this happened? What happens to your True Self, and how to regain it? Let's explore.
A recent loss, an ended relationship, the death of someone close to you, struggles with family, childhood trauma surfacing, or personal health struggles; a nurturing heart-opening meditation "fusion" practice might help you.
The mix of Zen Buddhism and transpersonal psychology insight can illuminate healing in a comforting and empowering way while bringing peace.
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A guided meditation if you've felt shame, self-loathing, or feeling stuck because of experiences in your past that feel as if they've disempowered you.
Relax and give yourself at least a half of an hour to release into this guided meditation.
This short yoga flow increases power and heat; you might want to tack this onto the beginning or end of a yoga sequence or enjoy it on its own. Especially great for those with shoulder limitations. Visit MuddyPath.org
Did you ever wonder what the basic philosophies of Zen actually are? This brief discussion will outline some of the basics and how they can benefit your day-to-day living.
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Stillness Walking Meditation for Boundaries and Strength. This short but powerful meditation is both active and still and engages muscle and emotion. For more and lessons aligning with the podcasts, visit www.muddypath.org
A short guided moon salutation with theory interwoven. Get your yoga mat and get ready to unwind.
From body image, dieting, and relationships to online drama, climate issues, polarized groups, and war, we are caught up in the suffering; how do we end this suffering or alleviate it? Let's look at how to manage the Third Noble Truth, Ending Suffering, right now.
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Embracing difficult conversations is a necessity in life but often quite uncomfortable. The strength in approaching these conversations comes from inner strength and courage. This podcast is a combination of meditation and exploratory discussion.
A zen approach to difficult conversations can help you to step into your passion and truth, with dignity and a sense of purpose.
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When the past or present has been turbulent, accepting what is, is challenging. In Buddhism, the middle way is a powerful resource to help us stay out of two dangerous mindsets that hold us to our trauma, stress, or conflict.
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The Second Noble Path offers insight into why we struggle with letting go of relationships, habits and so much more. This Zen Buddhist Psychological approach to release may be supportive to your sense of freedom. Let's connect at MuddyPath.org
A quick moonlight mindset-switch meditation to play before bed will help you connect to your true self and access the empowering energy already within.
This is a short moving meditation with a focus upon the energy of stillness, and how to allow suffering to be observed and roll off of us like a mountain shrugging off the rain.
Join me on a contemplative walk that is intended to reduce anxiety by focusing on the present moment and increasing a sense of confidence.
This is a seated discussion and moving meditation. Opening the hips and diffusing and releasing stress while understanding how we "ripen" our suffering or our healing, may help bring a shift in mindset while creating a physical shift as well.
This is a practice to incorporate daily or weekly.
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I don't want you to invite suffering in, but it might be a good idea to welcome it in if it shows up. This podcast will outline why.
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Get closer to love and peace while alleviating suffering.
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