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Dharma Junkie

by Justin Otto

Dharma Junkie... A podcast about life, death, spirituality, connection, meditation, addiction, recovery, psychedelics, music, magic, mysticism, ideological deconditioning, art of all mediums , the dog that died when you were a child, your uncles pancreatic cancer, the girl that dumped you in the 7th grade, the Universe and YOU.

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Episodes

  1. Navigating Identity Politics in the Dharma with Dr. Daniel Ingram and Gary Sanders

    The Buddha taught that the 5 clinging agrregates lead to suffering. In a sense, identity itself leads to suffering. Trying to be "somebody." Join Dr. Daniel Ingram, Gary Sanders, and myself as we discuss how to navigate this topic and teach the Dharma effectively in world that is, at a glance,...

  2. Truth and Identity Talk

    This talk was given on 7/29/24 at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida. Please support our mission to spread Dhamma by donating via Venmo to GulfCoastDharma or through Cashapp to $Dharmajunkie stay blessed! gulfcoastdharma.org

  3. RIght Speech (Samma Vaca) talk

    This talk was given on 3/5/24 at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. gulfcoastdharma.org

  4. Gary Sanders of Boundless Heart Dharma

    Gary Sanders lives in Los Angeles, CA where he founded SCV Mindfulness. He was empowered to lead Buddhist meditation and dharma groups at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. He also helped found Refuge Recovery, a Buddhist-based recovery program for all addictions, which has now…

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  5. Right intention / Samma Sankappa (talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 2/26/24. Everything I do as a podcaster and facilitator is donation based. If you enjoyed any of the talks or interviews, I could use your support. Please consider donating via Venmo to Gulfcoastdharma gulfcoastdharma.org

  6. The Path to Long Term Recovery with Daryl Dittmer

    After a humble and often tumultuous beginning to his life, Daryl Dittmer has worked relentlessly on himself for almost 40 years. Having hailed from a blue-collar family and upbringing, work-ethic was instilled early and often. Daryl was put to work as a farm hand at an early age, at $1.50 per…

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  7. Open Awareness Guided Practice

    This guided meditation was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 2/26/24 gulfcoastdharma.org

  8. Navigating Trauma Through MDMA Therapy with Jill Sitnick

    Jill Sitnick's journey with PTSD began in her childhood, where she faced severe trauma due to an abusive father and a clinically depressed mother. Despite leaving her tumultuous home life at 19 and building a successful career in educational technology, the unresolved trauma from her past caught…

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  9. Right View ( Samma Ditthi) Talk

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 2/19/24. If you feel as though you have gained anything or benefited from any of this content, please consider donating via Venmo to gulfcoastdharma gulfcoastdharma.org

  10. Daniel Ingram and the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium

    Daniel Ingram, MD is a meditation master (and self-described Arahant, meaning one who has fully awakened) with decades of experience training and teaching worldwide. On this episode we discussed the mission of the EPRC, why it's important, and I ask Elon Musk to pony up some cash for the cause.…

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  11. Eightfold Path Overview

    This talk was given on 2/12/24 at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL.

  12. Meditation and Wellness with Ann Swanson

    Ann Swanson is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Her new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday...

  13. Doubt (talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 12/18/23. http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

  14. Philosophizing with Joel Bouchard

    Joel Bouchard is a doctoral student in psychology, a multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, and host of the philosophy podcast "From Nowhere to Nothing." https://jbouchard.podbean.com/ Much like the last few, this episode was recorded several months...

  15. Restlessness and Worry (talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 12/11/23. http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

  16. Conscious Earning & Right Livelihood with Madhu Dasa

    Madhu, formerly a monk, is a Holistic Health & Business Lifestyle Coach who has trained hundreds of health and wellness professionals, coaches and influencers in ancient sciences and helps them create 6 & 7 figure online business. He lived and trained for half a decade as a monk in the Bhakti…

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  17. Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness Overview

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/23/23. http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

  18. Escaping the Matrix with the Skeptical Metaphysicians Will Rodriguez Karen Endsley

    Meet Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley, the real-life husband and wife duo behind 'The Skeptic Metaphysicians'. From unraveling metaphysical enigmas to exploring spiritual awakenings, they dive deep without making it cringy. Their contrasting views—one is a true pragmatist, and the other a...

  19. Mindfulness of Mind

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/16/23. http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

  20. Saving Connection by Connecting with What Is with Amrit Singh

    Amrit Singh has been studying Kundalini Yoga for over 30 years which gives him the ability to deeply understand and connect with his clients. In 1999 Amrit Singh decided to move to India to deepen his exploration of yoga and meditation. After 20 years in India, he recently moved to Valle de Bravo...

  21. Vedana talk

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/9/23. http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

  22. The Near Death Experience of Nicole Kerr

    When she was a 19-year-old cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, Nicole would be forced to learn how to live and love differently following a terrifying and transformative Near-Death Experience. Her memory of the crash came back 20 years later, and it has taken Nicole almost another two...

  23. Parts, elements, cemetery

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 10/2/23. http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

  24. Elevating Consciousness and Exporing the Idea of the Self with Catherine Llewellyn

    Transformation Catalyst | Humanistic Psychologist | Writer | Podcaster | Free Thinker | Intuitive Healer | Conscious Dance facilitator | Pellowah teacher | Mentor | Organisational Transformation Strategist | Cat lover https://truthandtranscendence.buzzsprout.com/

  25. Relapse and Recovery with the Indie Spiritualist Chris Grosso

    Chris Grosso is an independent culturist, freelance writer, spiritual aspirant, recovering addict, and musician. He serves as spiritual director of the interfaith center The Sanctuary at Shepardfields, writes for the Huffington Post, Rebelle Society, and Intent blog, and is a correspondent for…

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  26. Into the Darkness with Troy Hadeed

    Troy Hadeed was born in Trinidad, wrote his first letter to the editor at 10, has taught yoga internationally for over 15 years, and has founded several successful businesses, including a hemp store, a waste oil recycling business, and a yoga studio. He has walked coast-to-coast across Central...

  27. Mindfulness of Bodily Activities and Sampajanna (talk)

    This talk was given at Empathi Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 9/25/2023. I share these teachings freely because they are priceless, however if you would like to support my work, you can donate via Venmo to gulfcoastdharma

  28. First Foundation - Mindfulness of Breathing (talk & guided practice)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 9/11/2023. http://www.gulfcoastdharma.org

  29. Satipatthana Overview

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 9/4/2023.

  30. Healing from a Toxic Family with Susan Gold

    Susan Gold is magical. Navigating a ferociously challenging upbringing while bravely moving forward as an adult to face ingrained, outdated, and patriarchal programming head-on, Susan now shares a unique perspective in viewing life challenges as occasions for transformation. Through her book…

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  31. Reconnecting the Body and the Mind w/ Max Komes

    Max Komes elegantly bridges the gap between the realms of psychotherapy and movement practice. Originally trained as a healthcare practitioner within the department of oncology, Max became a direct witness to the correlation between unresolved mental health conditions and physical ailments. This...

  32. The Five Hindrances (talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL on 7/31/23.

  33. Perseverance on the Path

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL on 7/17/23.

  34. The Dharma Meets Us Where We're At (talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida on 7/10/23. gulfcoastdharma.org

  35. The Five Remembrances (Talk and Guided Practice)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida on 7/3/23. gulfcoastdharma.org

  36. Generosity Talk and Metta for All Beings Guided Practice

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida on 6/26/23. gulfcoastdharma.org

  37. Letting Go (Talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida on 6/12/23.

  38. Mindfulness of Breathing (Talk and Guided Practice)

    This talk and guided practice were given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida on 6/5/23.

  39. The Three Fires (Dharma Talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, Florida on 5/8/23.

  40. Metta Towards Self (Guided Practice)

    This meditation was given in Pensacola, Florida at Empathic Practice on 5/1/23.

  41. Renunciation (Dharma Talk)

    This talk was given in Pensacola, Florida at Empathic Practice on 5/1/23

  42. Anapanasati Meditation (Mindfulness of Breathing)

    This meditation was given at Empathic Practice on 5/1/23

  43. Deconstructing the Sensory Experience

    A talk on deconstructing sensory experience with Vipassana. Given at Empathic Practice on 4/10/2023.

  44. Deborah Eden Tull

    In this episode, I have a conversation with the lovely human being, Deborah Eden Tull. Deborah is a Dharma Teacher and the author of three books. She is an authority on the topic and practice of Relational Mindfulness, as well as the Dharma itself. We had a wonderfull conversation that I hope you...

  45. Effort, Discipline, & Doing the Hard Things (Dharma Talk)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL. on 4/3/2023. All of my work as a podcaster and meditation instructor is freely offered. If you enjoyed and of these talks or interviews, please consider donating via Venmo to @gulfcoastdharma

  46. Anapana Sati and Vipassana Meditation

    Guided Anapana Sati and Vipassana meditation. Given 4/3/2023 at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL.

  47. Can't Get No Satisfaction! (a talk on craving)

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL on 3/27/2023

  48. Sideways Mullet (or Unpacking the Five Aggregates with Rachael Tanner-Smith & Rev. Mikey Noechel

    On this episode I am joined by my friend, Rachel Tanner-Smith, and my friend, teacher, and mentor Mikey Noechel! We talk about their upcoming "Practice Intensive" on Buddhist Psychology and the Five Aggregates happening April 15th at Wildheart Meditation Center in Nashville, TN. We also talk…

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  49. Daniele Bolelli

    On this episode, my guest is author, educator, martial artist, and the host of podcasts, The Drunken Taoist and History on Fire, Daniele Bolelli! We talk about Zen, the Tao, failure, the lack of connection in America and more!

  50. Finding the Good

    This talk was given at Empathic Practice in Pensacola, FL., on 3/13/23. All of my work as a podcaster and Buddhist Meditation Instructor is offered freely. If you find any value in this content and would like to support me and my work, please consider donating. You can donate via Venmo to...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dharma Junkie... A podcast about life, death, spirituality, connection, meditation, addiction, recovery, psychedelics, music, magic, mysticism, ideological deconditioning, art of all mediums , the dog that died when you were a child, your uncles pancreatic cancer, the girl that dumped you in the 7th grade, the Universe and YOU.

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Justin Otto

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