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Linda Johnsen

EP-65: Linda Johnsen- Rediscovering The Mysticism of the Ancient Greeks

For Life on Purpose Episode #65, my guest is award-winning author Linda Johnsen, a long-time student of religious philosophy. She joined me for an enlightening chat about her new book Lost Masters: Rediscovering The Mysticism of the Ancient Greek Philosophers (New World Library), in which she offers a fascinating opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with the ancient Greek masters, revealing a side of Western philosophy that has been almost completely ignored by traditional academia.

Brad Warner

EP-48: Brad Warner on Don’t Be a Jerk & Dōgen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master

For Life on Purpose Episode #48 my guest is Zen teacher and author Brad Warner, who is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, Japanese-monster-movie marketer, and popular blogger. Brad joined me for a great conversation about his new book Don’t Be a Jerk: And Other Practical Advice from Dōgen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master (New World Library), in which he paraphrases Dōgen’s work for modern times in his trademark style that readers have come to know and love. We also discuss Dōgen’s great work The Shōbōgenzō, Brad’s life story, a brief history of Zen, and more!

Gregg Krech

EP-42: Gregg Krech- Living On Purpose, Resolutions & Taking Action

For Life on Purpose Episode #42, author, speaker, and teacher Gregg Krech, one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America returns to the show. Gregg joins me for a very timely and inspirational conversation about New Year’s Resolutions and why they often don’t work; using dreams as a motivator instead; identifying your purpose vs. using feelings to guide your life; taking action as a way of figuring things out; the urgency of 30,000; the Japanese psychology of Naikan; his 30-day Living on Purpose online course, and much more!

Eric Zimmer- One You Feed

EP-35: Eric Zimmer on the One You Feed & Creating A Life Worth Living

What is a life worth living? How do change your behavior and establish lasting habits? Which wolf do you feed? For Life on Purpose Episode #35, my guest is podcast host/producer Eric Zimmer from The One You Feed. Eric joins me for a great, in-depth conversation about his own life journey (being addicted to drugs and homeless 20 years ago), what he’s learned doing the show, tools and tips for self-awareness and behavior change, and much more!

Gregg Krech

EP-20: Gregg Krech on The Art of Taking Action- Lessons from Japanese Psychology

For Life on Purpose Episode #20, my guest is author, speaker, and teacher Gregg Krech, one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. Gregg joins me to discuss the the art of taking action, how maintaining awareness of our finite reality can infuse your life with urgency, the Japanese philosophies of Naikan and Morita Therapy, and some of the tools he uses to live a meaningful life.

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