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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 53 MIN

Paldrom Collins on Girl in a Box

from Radical Sacred · host Jenny Misslin and Phillip Dieke

We had a lovely conversation with the author of Girl in a Box, Paldrom Collins! Paldrom’s memoir walks us through her early days as a young woman who is seeking her own path in Oklahoma to her time in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in New York. Paldrom’s path is winding, full of wisdom, compassion, and the most surprising twists and turns. We enjoyed this insightful and honest chat about following yearning and trusting self. Show Notes:Only Breath by Rumipaldrom.com Girl in a Box by: Paldrom Collins How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best by: Andrea Gibson TakeawaysFollowing your inner knowing can lead to unexpected paths and growthRitual and repetition serve as somatic practices that deepen spiritual awarenessNon-dualism emphasizes interconnectedness beyond dualistic thinkingReciprocity is rooted in the natural interconnectedness of all lifeEmbracing resistance and difficulty can hone spiritual resilienceChapters00:30 Transforming Pain into Art02:36 The Journey of Becoming Findable03:34 The Call to Write: A Spiritual Journey06:59 Exploring Spiritual Backgrounds09:23 The Meandering Path of Spirituality12:46 Rituals and Repetition in Spiritual Practice18:04 Interfaith Dialogues: Buddhism and Christianity22:02 The Quest for Acceptance and Worthiness26:11 Understanding Tibetan Buddhism's Teachings30:34 Navigating Dualism and Non-Dualism32:40 Reciprocity in Spiritual Journeys34:39 The Knowing Beyond Knowing37:23 Embracing the Unknown42:22 Yearning and Creativity45:12 Responding to Suffering in the World47:31 The Ongoing Story of Life51:04 Finding Shelter in Each Other's Stories

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We had a lovely conversation with the author of Girl in a Box, Paldrom Collins! Paldrom’s memoir walks us through her early days as a young woman who is seeking her own path in Oklahoma to her time in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in New York. Paldrom’s path is winding, full of wisdom, compassion, and the most surprising twists and turns. We enjoyed this insightful and honest chat about following yearning and trusting self. Show Notes:Only Breath by Rumipaldrom.com Girl in a Box by: Paldrom Collins How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best by: Andrea Gibson TakeawaysFollowing your inner knowing can lead to unexpected paths and growthRitual and repetition serve as somatic practices that deepen spiritual awarenessNon-dualism emphasizes interconnectedness beyond dualistic thinkingReciprocity is rooted in the natural interconnectedness of all lifeEmbracing resistance and difficulty can hone spiritual resilienceChapters00:30 Transforming Pain into Art02:36 The Journey of Becoming Findable03:34 The Call to Write: A Spiritual Journey06:59 Exploring Spiritual Backgrounds09:23 The Meandering Path of Spirituality12:46 Rituals and Repetition in Spiritual Practice18:04 Interfaith Dialogues: Buddhism and Christianity22:02 The Quest for Acceptance and Worthiness26:11 Understanding Tibetan Buddhism's Teachings30:34 Navigating Dualism and Non-Dualism32:40 Reciprocity in Spiritual Journeys34:39 The Knowing Beyond Knowing37:23 Embracing the Unknown42:22 Yearning and Creativity45:12 Responding to Suffering in the World47:31 The Ongoing Story of Life51:04 Finding Shelter in Each Other's Stories

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