Breaking Through With Aaron Teich: Recent Episodes
Aaron Teich
Do you know your virtual self? In this month’s podcast, I explore the impact of social media on our sense of spiritual identity and meaning, including:
- Social media in relation to the goals of spiritual practice
- The positive and negative aspects of social media
- How to engage in social media more meaningfully
Do everyday chores feel like a chore to you? In this month’s podcast, Kelly and I discuss why maintenance tasks, like cooking and cleaning, are spiritually relevant and how to engage in them more effectively. You’ll learn: * How to utilize everyday tasks as a spiritual practice * Valuing chores as “micro-achievements” * Combating the social bias against maintenance tasks
What is meditation really? In this month’s podcast, Kelly and I explore how meditation relates to the rest of your life. You’ll learn:
- How meditation can affect our lives both on and off the cushion
- The difference between meditation technique and meditative experience
- A broader, all-encompassing definition of meditation.
This month’s podcast is a Q&A with my wife, Kelly, about the role of mantra and sound in meditation. Turn’s out we had so much to talk about that our conversation lasted 45-minutes! In it, you’ll learn:
- Why sound is the most effective tool for psycho-emotional change
- How sound impacts your mind & body
- A simple mantra for releasing stress & tension
This month, instead of writing a blog post, I experimented with recording a podcast. In this 25-minute conversation with my wife, Kelly, we continue our exploration of meditation by discussing the following topics:
- The purpose of meditation
- The connection between breath & mind
- Breathing techniques to reduce stress & anxiety