The Zennurgy Podcast
by Zen Ase
Zennurgy is the inspirational tool box providing resources for building a better life. Motivational, practical fuel for the spirit, mind and body to help listeners deal with real life issues. This podcast is based on the idea that small changes over time equal big results. We all have the URGE for more peace (ZEN) and fulfillment in life. Tune in for motivating, uplifting, sometimes hard hitting, comedic, melodic but always real and relatable conversations and interviews with guests from all walks of life.
Episodes
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Episode 147- Roots. Resilience and Results
How do early life experiences, values, and belief systems shape the kind of resilience a person can access during difficult times? What practices help anchor identity, discipline, and emotional stability? In moments of failure or setback, how do strong internal foundations influence whether…
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Episode 146: Journaling
Writer and former English major with a masters in technical communication, Rich Feitelberg is a poet and novelist, comic book lover, map lover and gaming nerd. http://feitelberg.net Fb Rich Feitelberg fan page Here are some possible questions we msy discuss before diving into our books and our…
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Episode 145- Intuition
Alfred Muller is a crafter of Gothic tales. He’s most known for his Water Crystal series, a contemporary fantasy story blending supernatural elements with occult lore. He has various short stories exploring other elements of the supernatural as well as high fantasy. For a younger audience they…
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Episode 144- Immersion- Soak the Good Stuff In
Scott Pearson is a full-time freelance writer and editor working across multiple genres in both traditional and indie publishing. His published works include short stories and novellas in humor, mystery, horror, urban fantasy, and science fiction. His most recent publication is The Sad Rains of...
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Episode 143- Laughter
Hollis invites fantasy readers into new worlds with her empowering, wild stories. Readers of all kinds discover inspiring perspectives when they read her books that help enrich their dreams. She is an award winning fantasy author, designer, Bookfest Bellwether, former professional cosplayer,...
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142- Innovate to Elevate
Some say there is nothing new under the sun, yet it appears we have new things created all the time. Innovation. Join us as we explore and discuss different aspects of innovation such as: 1. Finding ideas, fleshing them out and having the confidence, discipline and motivation to bring them from…
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141- Explore Your Inner World
Goodreads -https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18242565.C_K_Miller Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Roanfire/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/ckmillerbooks Tiktok - @c.k.miller website - www.ckmillerbooks.com Growing up as a cultural chameleon—seven years in Germany followed by American…
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140- Life is a Journey.
Join author Alice Ford and I as we discuss tips on enjoying the journey of life even in tumultuous times. Alice Ford. writes across all genres of fantasy, from mythic retellings to original worlds, horror to epic. My debut novel, Road to the Throne, is a re-imagining of Zeus’s origin story. She's...
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139- Be Inquisitive
Zennurgy is a manifestation of inqisitiveness. It was born from examined questions. 1. How can I use quarantine to grow? 2. What skills contribute to self development and becoming my full self? 3. How can this self development journey become a community where people can contribute their journey…
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138- Inner Strength
Life sometimes surprises us with unexpected challenges. Dealing with those requires inner Strength, resources and more. Join us as we discuss this idea and the guest's experience with dyslexia. Cyndi Brec writes her heroine into dangerous webs of deception while she sips French vanilla iced…
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Episode 137- The More You Know, The More You Grow
We live in a 3d world, a world of sights, sounds, tastes, smells and things to touch. So it might be normal to forget that much of what we see, smell, hear, taste and touch came from someone's inner world, their knowledge. It came from their desires, dreams, goals, thoughts and imagination....
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Episode 136- Joy in the Journey
August is National Wellness Month. So it's a great time to talk about joy. Joy and happiness aren't the same. Joy also isn't the same as toxic positivity. It's made of much sterner stuff. Join as aa we explore how joy ties to resilience, wellness, mindfulness, goal setting, manifestation and...
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Episode 135- KINDNESS as a Key to Wellness
Kindness plays a crucial role in self-development by fostering positive relationships, boosting self-esteem, and improving overall well-being. It encourages empathy, compassion, and resilience, contributing to a more positive and fulfilling personal journey. Join us as we discuss how this value…
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Episode 134- Chapter 16- POG
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Being and Expansion- Join our Sister Circle- Episode 133
Thanks so much for Crystal Loves Texas having Zennurgy as a guest. Thanks so much for The Wordmatician inviting me. If you have a yoni, and you're in Houston or surrounding areas, you are cordially invited. tickets at Https://tr.ee/8S2H3E Looking forward to seeing you there. Summer Solstice…
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Strong Heritage, Strong Self- Episode 132
May is a month full of meaning. May is associated with themes of growth, renewal and new beginnings perfectly tying it to Mental Health Awareness Month and Trauma Awareness Month. May is also a month of tradition, and celebration tied to Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, Jewish Heritage...
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INTEGRATE TO ELEVATE- Episode 131
I believe in self development. AND I also believe in reality. Integration. Personal integration means accepting the different parts of ourselves, our flaws and our fabulousness. It means accepting life with its ups and downs. Integration, both of oneself and of different aspects of life, is…
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Indestructible- Episode 130
Modern life can seem tumultuous. Struggles come that could derail us or even make us feel our roots are being pulled up. But there are ways to thrive despite adversity. Join us for this timely discussion full of practical tips. Let's talk about releasing stress, giving up the pursuit of approval,...
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Episode 129- audio POG Ch. 15
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Individuality Episode 128- a Laughz and Lyrics Open Mic
We're celebrating summer with a bang! live comedy, music and poetry open mic and scheduled performances vendors a unique & fun way to hang with friends, family and/or loved ones Poetry | Music | Culture de-stress help us. 1) Recognize, support and showcase black business, black art, black authors...
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Episode 127- audio POG Ch. 14
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Episode 126-audio POG Chapter 13
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Influence- Episode 125
Minister Michelle Dewitt has written an autobiography called “I’ve Been There. She advocates for youth and young adults that have been sexually abused and may have or are going through dating violence. Minister Dewitt is the CEO of Unbreakable Faith Incorporated which is a non-profit organization...
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Intimacy- Episode 124
Intimacy should be a part of life. But it isn't always. Too many people feel alienated from their authentic selves and from others. This lack of intimacy can be a result of trauma, shame and fear. But this doesn't have to be you. As we go into this holiday season, let's explore tips for resolving...
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Fun - Episode 123- Laughz and Lyrics Open Mic
We're celebrating winter with a bang! live comedy, music and poetry open mic and scheduled performances vendors a unique & fun way to hang with friends, family and/or loved ones Poetry | Music | Culture de-stress help us. 1) Recognize, support and showcase black business, black art, black authors...
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Episode 122- audio POG chapter 12
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Honor- Episode 121
Honor means many things: to hold in high respect, to adhere to moral standards and to follow through on obligations. All three meanings are personal development focal points. Join Ember Skeyez and I as we delve into this important concept. If you like what you hear, please share, subscribe…
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Invest in Your Future- Episode 120
It's National Literacy Month. Join Dr. Tiffinny Beard and I as we discuss the importance of investing in yourself. Oh, and we also are both authors. Listen, share and follow. 119 more episodes can be found on the podcast here- https://linktr.ee/zenase You can also find merchandise and the form…
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Cooperation- Episode 119- Laughz and Lyrics: comedy, music and poetry
We're celebrating summer with a bang! live comedy, music and poetry open mic and scheduled performances vendors a unique & fun way to hang with friends, family and/or loved ones Poetry | Music | Culture de-stress help us. 1) Recognize, support and showcase black business, black art, black authors...
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Serving the Tea- Spoken Word by Zen Ase
Although I don't advocate violence, I am a firm believer in following rules, of fair fights, of thinking about consequences before taking action, and of protecting human life. This poem about the events of 8/5/2023 heard in this audio is available for immediate digital download on stationary in...
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Episode 118- Kindred- Inexplicable Connections-audio Plenty of Guppies
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Judge the tools in his toolbox- Chapter 10 audio Plenty of Guppies- Episode 117
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Imagine- Expand Your Horizons-chapter 9 audio Plenty of Guppies- Episode 116
Introducing "Plenty of Guppies and Other Dating Misadventures" by Zen Ase! This is a book that will captivate and entertain readers with its provocative, transparent, and raw storytelling. If you're looking for a refreshingly mature and enlightening narrative about modern dating, relationships…
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Consumption- Episode 115, an excerpt from my Indie Author Event
A French lawyer stated in 1863, "You are what you eat." For a very long time people thought that only referred to physical nutrition, but we consume brain, soul, and spirit food as well. During this Mental Health Awareness Month, I'd encourage you to consider what you are consuming. Does it truly...
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Collaboration- Episode 114
"No man is an island" stated John Donne. As we approach Mother's Day that statement is a great reminder that we all owe our existence to two parents. And many of us owe our personal and professional success, in part, to those who collaborated with us in both small and big ways. This episode is…
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Imagination- A Celebration of National Poetry Month-Ep 113
We're celebrating National Poetry Month with a bang! Poetry in Motion live comedy, music and poetry open mic and scheduled performances vendors a unique & fun way to hang with friends, family and/or loved ones Poetry | Music | Culture de-stress help us. 1) Recognize, support and showcase black...
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Community and Culture- Episode 112
What do culture and community mean to you? How are they important in finding fulfillment and peace? How do they shape artistic expression? Join us as we discuss these questions and related topics as well as the real life female characters that shaped us and those we portray in our books.@peter...
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Heartiness- Enjoy the Journey- Ch 8 audio Plenty of Guppies-Episode 111
Audio Chapter 8 of Plenty of Guppies Chapter 1 audio episode 68 Chapter 2- ep 76 Ch 3- ep 80 Ch 4- ep 84 Ch 5- ep 85 Ch 6- ep 91 Ch 7 - ep 92 Click the link below for the whole ebook or paperback.-. Blurb below. 5***** on Goodreads 4.2 **** on Amazon Day 395 on the best seller's list; currently…
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Gestation- Trust the Process- Episode 110
Trust the process. What does that mean? Join us as we discuss this topic and question Tiffany Chanel, based in Greenville SC, from St Louis Missouri, went to school to study business and finance. She figured out that it was her desire to understand wealth - holistically, as in spiritually,...
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Be Well Grounded, Like a Tree- Episode 109
How deep do your roots go? How strong is your foundation? 1. What does getting grounded mean? 2. personal grounding? relationship grounding? spiritual grounding? 3. professional grounding? 4. How does one get grounded? 5. How does one lose grounding? 6. our journeys 7. The past show- 100,000…
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From Conflict to Closeness - I'm Thankful for Bonds that Bounce Back- Episode 108
Conflict is a part of life. But it doesn't have to end in resentment, verbal attacks and break ups. Handled well, conflicts can lead to deeper understanding, personal growth and closeness. So how do we do that? How do we get away from ego, selfishness and being triggered and learn to listen…
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Start Each Day with Gratitude- Episode 107
The law of attraction doesn't work without clarity. Tune in to learn how to enhance an attitude of gratitude. 1. What does gratitude mean? 2. What hinders gratitude? 3. What enhances gratitude? 4.What we have learned along the way 5. What resources have helped us ? 6. National Read a Book Day 7....
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Be Fearless- Episode 106
To move past existence into a life worth living requires facing fear. Fear keeps us stuck. Join Zen Ase and Simeon Etoria as they discuss how to move past fear into faith, focus and a fierce embrace of the good life. Simeon is a Life, Well-Being, and Transformational coach that works with people...
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How to Flourish- Episode 105
Do What Makes Your Soul Shine! What brings you life? What uplifts you? What empowers you? Tune in as we talk about finding that, keeping that, building that, protecting that and in the process living the life you were born to live! Your most authentically fulfilled life. Join us! Flow into Your...
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Goals- Episode 104
A self development podcast is literally always about goals, but we're gonna discuss them explicitly today. 1. What are goals? 2. personal goals? relationship goal? parenting goals? 3. professional goals? 4. artistic goals? Arts Appreciation Month 5. Society's view of women with goals? 6. The...
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Be Curious and Learn Something New- Episode 103
Dianna Leeder is an Author, Podcaster, Coach and Life Hack who helps people get what they want when they find their voice. Dianna is the author of the Find Your Voice, Save Your Life Amazon best selling book series, including the award winning 3rd edition Powerful Healers, Spiritual Stories and…
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Honesty- Episode 102
Growth and self development requires honesty. Zen Ase is joined by fellow spoken word artist, mom and show curator Brittney Chauntell Alexander aka Lady 380. This discussion about honesty goes in many directions and has many gems in each section of the conversation. Follow me on your favorite...
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Clarity- Episode 101- interview with "Gatzby"
Ironically, I had no clarity when I was joined by my "best friend" Ronald Mason. I expected him to give a male perspective on me, my book and one of the main characters: Gatzby. And he would know, because he was Gatzby. And I found that missing clarity after the publishing of my memoir because he...
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Get a Clue- The Power of Ideas- Episode 102
Everything begins with an idea. Change, growth, transformation- it all starts invisibly, in the mind, Zen Ase is joined by a fellow podcaster and the videographer who records The Zennurgy Podcast, John Ross Dike. This discussion about the power of ideas goes in many directions but has many gems…
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Radical Discernment- Episode 100
Join me for an insightful conversation with Katherine Golub. She sums herself up this way, "I coach leaders who are committed to social justice to make lasting impacts without burning out. Through thousands of hours of coaching people like you, I’ve found that you really can have both: you can be...
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Zennurgy is the inspirational tool box providing resources for building a better life. Motivational, practical fuel for the spirit, mind and body to help listeners deal with real life issues. This podcast is based on the idea that small changes over time equal big results. We all have the URGE for more peace (ZEN) and fulfillment in life. Tune in for motivating, uplifting, sometimes hard hitting, comedic, melodic but always real and relatable conversations and interviews with guests from all walks of life.
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