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Sep 7, 2022 52 min

What wellness really means

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Download the Buddhability App Apple iOS Android Today we're talking about what wellness really means from a Buddhist perspective. Our guest is Erica Stein, L.A.-based co-host of the podcast Courageous Wellness, and Buddhist practitioner. We cover everything from the powerful experiences that led to Erica beginning her own practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to what she’s learned about wellness through producing her podcast. CHEAT SHEET 1:55 How Erica started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 3:01 The family struggles that taught her the value of Buddhism 9:16 Erica’s own struggle with weight that led to a wellness journey 20:03 What it means to treasure your life 22:11 Overcoming body dysmorphia 27:22 The power of community 30:07 How to learn how to take care of yourself 33:08 Helping others is self-care 34:02 How her wellness journey inspires her work 42:07 Connections between wellness and Buddhism 45:03 Turning poison into medicine 50:22 Advice for anyone who is struggling with their wellness journey References Changing Poison into Medicine Discussions on Youth, p. 16

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Today we're talking about what wellness really means from a Buddhist perspective. Our guest is Erica Stein, L.A.-based co-host of the podcast Courageous Wellness, and Buddhist practitioner. We cover everything from the powerful experiences that led to Erica beginning her own practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to what she’s learned about wellness through producing her podcast.

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