• S3 E4 Body Scan Meditation
    Mar 25 2024

    This episode is Neil leading a guided body scan meditation. This can be a useful way to get into meditation and the whole episode only last about 15 minutes.


    We hope you find it beneficial.


    Stay chilled.


    Neil and Tom


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    16 mins
  • S3 E3 Fear, Anxiety and Porthcawl's Lions
    Mar 11 2024

    Episode 3 of Season 3 or is that Series 3? Depends if you are from the US I guess.

    Anyway this episode is all about Fear. Why do we fear things, how does it manifest and why can it end up changing to anxiety.


    Included in this episode is a mention of the mantra 'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo' which loosely translates as 'Glory to the Dharma of the Lotus Sutra' and is recited to assist in overcoming obstacles to success or happiness.


    The book that started of our connection to the chant was the book Bodhisattva Blues by Edward Cantor-Williams


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodhisattva-Blues-Edward-Canfor-Dumas/dp/1846044294



    By the way there are no Wild Lions in Porthcawl.


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    30 mins
  • S3 E2 Mindfulness for life
    Feb 26 2024

    Today we broach the topic of mindfulness. Including the following questions that Tom, mostly, expertly answers.


    What is it?


    How do we become more mindful?


    Why does it help?


    Isn't it just a commercial exercise?


    This is the first episode from the new mobile recording studio (Tom's Van) and there were a few sound issues at first.


    During the discussion we mentioned Jon Cabot Zinn and this is a link to his website.


    https://jonkabat-zinn.com/


    Also a good secular place to start is with Eckhart Tolle


    https://eckharttolle.com/


    The headspace crew.


    https://www.headspace.com/


    Hope this is of some benefit, Neil and Tom.


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    30 mins
  • S3 E1 Finding a philosophy for living a happier life
    Feb 11 2024

    Welcome to Series 3 episode 1. In this episode we attempt to explain the method that we use to try to create a more harmonious way of living. A way to start seeing the world as it really is and how this can lead to a happier life. We mention various books during the episode and these are very good starter books if any of this has piqued your interest.


    Hope you gain something from this episode.


    Neil and Tom.


    A good introductory guide.


    https://secularbuddhistnetwork.org/the-core-concept-of-secular-buddhism-a-fourfold-task/


    The books that we mentioned.


    https://plumvillage.uk/product/the-heart-of-the-buddhas-teaching-transforming-suffering-into-peace-joy-liberation/


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buddhism-Without-Beliefs-Contemporary-Awakening/dp/0747538433




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    37 mins
  • S3 E0 A welcome to series three and music from the Jagster
    Feb 5 2024

    Welcome back and say hello to Season Three or is it Series Three? Today's short episode is just a short intro to the new season and a chance for me to present to you some music from my long time surfing pal , windsurfing guru and photography master, James 'Jagster' Jagger. I have included some of the lyrics below and some links to his photography website. Hope you enjoy.


    The first episode will be released next week and covers an approach to the Philosophy for living a better and hopefully happier life.


    Thanks for listening,

    Neil and Tom.


    https://www.jamesjaggerphotography.com/



    Sanctify my soul


    So it’s over now

    Light it fades

    Battles won

    And dreams renewed

    Take some time

    To make things right

    You sanctify my soul

    You sanctify my soul


    Day it dawns

    Brightens up my mind

    The night is over

    So hold me tight

    Take some time

    To make things right

    You sanctify my soul

    You sanctify my soul


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    6 mins
  • S2 E12 Where's your evidence?
    Dec 18 2023

    Where is your evidence?


    In this episode Neil and Tom discuss what actual evidence they have for supporting their lifestyle choices.


    Why are they following a whole food plant based diet.

    Why are they tee total.

    What the benefits as they see it of meditation, mindfulness and studying Buddhism.


    Rather than rely on what you have read, try something out and get your own evidence for keeping it going.



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    32 mins
  • S2 E11 - What does surfing mean to us?
    Dec 4 2023

    Today we discuss surfing, how we started, what it means to us, and the wider world of surfing. Including discussion of flow, localism, spirituality, mindfulness, and identity. Hope you enjoy the ramblings of two dedicated surfers.


    Thanks for listening to us.

    See you in the water, Neil and Tom.



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    34 mins
  • S2 E10 - What is meditation?
    Nov 20 2023

    Today's show is on meditation. Neil and Tom try to explain what meditation is and why everyone should do it. They discuss the benefits that include help you to live in the present moment. Also a bit of Tom's research into the efficacy of Meditation as a therapeutic intervention. All accompanied by the gentle sound of pouring rain as they record in Neil's mobile recording studio overlooking the beach.


    Thank you again for listening and here are some links about meditation.


    15 Minute Meditations Podcast:

    https://shows.acast.com/15-min-meditations


    Headspace:

    https://www.headspace.com/


    Calm.

    https://www.calm.com/


    A review of current research into mindfulness meditation in mental health science:

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6597263/


    Gelong Thubton:

    https://www.gelongthubten.com/





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    35 mins