Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis

By Waylon H. Lewis

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Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis about walking our talk—every day, in every moment. It ain’t about being perfect. Waylon Lewis, founder of Elephant Journal, talks about everyday Buddhism, meditation, eco-actions large and small, and features conversations with leading mindful thought leaders, both famous and overlooked.

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Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis episodes:

04.18.2024
234. Dain Heer on "What Masculinity *Is.*"
In the latest episode of Elephant's long-running, award-winning podcast and video series Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, Waylon meets Dain Heer. They speak about (toxic, unhealthy, unkind and genuine, grounded, grownup) masculinity, unrealistic expectations, parenting—about what it means to...
04.15.2024
233. Waylon reads Chapter 10 of “It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love with your Life.”
In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon asks our Elephant Journal community to pick a page in his book “It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love with your Life.” A reader picked Chapter 10, and Waylon does...
04.13.2024
232. "95% of my own dear friends still waste single-use & fast fashion plastic every single day." ~ Waylon Lewis
“This is the first generation where we actually know we’re destroying the future for all future generations.” ~ Waylon Lewis Waylon talks about what, environmentally, he wishes he had understood more clearly 10 – 20 years ago. Plastic sucks: “Yet...
04.08.2024
231. Waylon reads Chapter 18 of “It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love with your Life.”
Waylon asks our Elephant Journal community to pick a page in his book "It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love with your Life." A reader picked Chapter 18, and Waylon does an impromptu reading. "Tonglen, the Buddhist meditation practice...
04.04.2024
230. Three points on “Elephant’s coverage” of Israel-Palestine War Crimes.
Waylon addresses comments Readers have made about Elephant’s coverage of the Israel-Palestine war crimes with three points. “I am not the voice of Elephant. I am the steward of Elephant and you can write on Elephant anytime. Why is that important?...
04.01.2024
229. Questions for You! ~ from Waylon Lewis, Founder of Elephant.
In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon asks questions of our Elephant Journal community. "Hey friends, this is Waylon. I am the founder of Elephant. Normally I'll talk about something mindful, something in the world, something helpful that's...
03.29.2024
228. Trophy Hunting & Trapping Mountain Lions & Bobcats with “Cats Aren’t Trophies Colorado.”
In the latest episode of Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, Waylon features Julie and Samantha from Cats Aren’t Trophies Colorado. Learn more about CATs and their ballot initiative on their website, here. Editor’s Note: Lotttts of good comments and discussion. A...
03.25.2024
227. What is Elephant Journal? ~ Waylon Lewis, founder.
In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks about Elephant Journal and explains what the heck we're doing here, and why. Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.
03.22.2024
226. Waylon intros Kelsey, & they share their Love Story.
In the latest episode of Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, Waylon features his special friend, whom he's been writing about for several months—Kelsey—and they tell their relationship story that brings, hopefully, real hope. Subscribe to get our full...
03.17.2024
225. In Defense of good “Clickbait."
In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon goes on the defensive...for good “clickbait”…as opposed to lying, fooling, toxic clickbait. Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.
03.15.2024
224. Boulder High Schooler Anya Hoth talks w/ Waylon about how we can all be Eco.
Waylon features fellow Boulderite and high school senior Anya Hoth about how we can all live an “ecofolks” lifestyle. They talk over living zero waste, eco transportation, how environmentalism is related to our health, if voting matters, and how parents can inspire their...
03.11.2024
223. Virtue Signaling can be a Good Thing. ~ Waylon Lewis
In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks about virtue signaling—the notion that annoying people love to annoyingly talk, tweet, or otherwise show off their perfect little values—values they may not actually care about. “It’s incumbent on all of...
03.08.2024
222. Shelia, Sylvia, & Melissa Burlock, authors of "My Divine Natural Hair" on celebrating African-descent Hair. With Waylon Lewis.
In the latest episode of Elephant's long-running, award-winning podcast and video series Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, Waylon features Shelia, Sylvia, & Melissa Burlock, authors of My Divine Natural Hair, Inspiration & Tips to love & care for your Crown—about...
03.04.2024
221. Let’s talk about Love, Sex, Relationships, Loss & Loneliness from a Buddhist point of view.
Waylon Lewis reads his book, "Things I Would Like to Do with You," and discusses the Buddhist Notion of Love at the Boulder Book Store in February of 2018. Like the book, the talk is timeless. In his live introduction,...
02.26.2024
220. How to Write (& get $$$) on Elephant Journal in 2024. ~ Waylon Lewis
How to write on Elephant...and possibly get paid if you rock it. We've had to remove the instant posting feature. If you wanna write on Elephant now, we're basically like an old-fashioned magazine again, only online: Thanks to Google...
02.22.2024
219. Catherine Pilfrey & Waylon Lewis consult the I Ching Oracle.
Waylon asks a question of the I Ching with the help of longtime Buddhist friend Catherine Pilfrey's easy, fun, and modern new card deck from Shambhala Publications. Have you ever consulted with the I Ching? Learn how to use...
02.16.2024
218. Why you should only buy 5 new Fashion items a year. [Emma Hakansson w/ Waylon Lewis]
Waylon speaks with Emma Hakansson of Collective Fashion Justice, author of Total Ethics Fashion, who reminds us of the full meaning of Ecofashion, one of Elephant’s 12 areas of focus since we were a print magazine 22 years back..! “Total Ethics Fashion...
02.13.2024
217. The Basic Goodness that you Possess, whether you know it or not.
In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks about something we all naturally have. “This is basic: Basic Goodness. You have it. Beneath all of our good and not so great qualities, there it is. Reconnect with it...
02.10.2024
216. Waylon w/Bo Burlingham re “Small Giants”—mindful Entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we're sharing a classic, yet unreleased episode from a 2018 interview with Waylon Lewis and his mentor-from-afar Bo Burlingham, author of one of Waylon's two most-recommended books ever (the other is Pema Chodron, Buddhist author). Bo Burlingham,...
02.05.2024
215. Four Mindful Travel Tips to take Home with You. ~ Waylon Lewis
In this week's Mindful Monday video and podcast, while traveling to visit Mama Lewis in Halifax, Waylon shares 4 mindful travel tips. Bonus mindful traveling tip: I almost never get a phone plan, to get a needed break from using/checking...
01.29.2024
214. What to do if (when) you feel Sad, & even Depressed. ~ Waylon Lewis
In this week’s Mindful Monday video and podcast, Waylon shares some friendly Buddhist advice: if you’re feeling blue and lonely, remember four things. For more, read the article Waylon references inside the video >> The Most Important Article on Elephant,...
01.26.2024
213. Chef Vasta on Vegan/Plant-Based, Mindful Cooking Tips {+ Recipe} with Waylon.
Rwandan Chef Vasta Muhimpundu of Iwacu Flavors talks with Waylon about vegan cooking tips. “Cook with love. Do not rush cooking. Cooking is not meant to be rushed—and I think that’s something Americans do in general. No: take your time.”...
01.22.2024
212. This one's Especially for you, White Males. ~ Waylon Lewis
In this week's Mindful Monday video and podcast, Waylon discusses something that many of us (ironically) talk a lot about, but perhaps don't act upon. Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.
01.20.2024
211. How to get ready: The Year of the Wood Dragon is nearly here. (Feng Shui Expert Anjie Cho with Waylon Lewis).
Waylon catches up with one of our favorite Walk the Talk Show guests: mindful feng shui expert Anjie Cho. They get into mindful feng shui tips to welcome the new energy into our homes for 2024 this Lunar, or Eastern...
01.15.2024
210. Should we have Children in an age of Climate Crisis? ~ Waylon Lewis
Waylon offers his thoughts on the question weighing on the minds of many young-ish environmentally-conscious folks these days: should we have children in an age of climate crisis when the reality of our future looks incredibly unstable and uncertain? "Should...
01.12.2024
209. Lopon Chandra Easton on Feminism in Buddhism + Tara, the Goddess of Compassion.
In this episode of Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, Waylon talks with Buddhist teacher and fellow “Dharma Brat” Chandra Easton about her new book, Embodying Tara via Shambhala Publications. They also speak about feminism in Buddhism, auspicious coincidence,...
01.08.2024
208. A Cheerful New Year's Message for 2024 from Waylon Lewis.
Waylon offers a cheerful New Year’s message and reminder about "the only fundamentally important or worthwhile resolution." "I rarely make resolutions, 'cause I don't think they really matter. But if we are going to make one, the only resolution that...
01.04.2024
207. Julia Cameron of Morning Pages & “The Artist’s Way” fame talks Guidance with Waylon Lewis.
In this episode of Walk the Talk Show, Waylon talks with Julia Cameron. Author of The Artist’s Way, Julia talks about guidance and how we can empower ourselves to seek it, and use it, in our daily lives. She calls it the essential...
01.01.2024
206. Mindful Monday—The Buddhist Notion of Effective Activism.
For this week’s Mindful Monday video/podcast, Waylon talks about effective activism. “My parents’ Buddhist teacher, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, would often note that activism is vital and important. So much of the good that has been accomplished in our societies, in our...
12.28.2023
205. Healing our Planet through our Yards—Waylon learns from Aaron Michael of "Earth Love Gardens."
In this episode of Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, an award-winning video and podcast series hosted by Elephant Journal, Aaron Michael of Earth Love Gardens schools Elephant readers (and Waylon) on how you can love your yard (or...
12.25.2023
204. Mindful Monday—Eco Tips from inside Waylon's Shower.
For this week’s Mindful Monday video/podcast, Waylon offers little mindful and eco tips for our planet and our health from inside his secondhand-renovated, eco-friendly shower and little bathroom. “It’s not that the little things are gonna fix everything, but billions...
12.22.2023
203. "The soil is integral to our well-being."
Shelby Kaminski educates Elephant readers about all things "dirt" and regenerative, from the perspective of her woman-owned entrepreneurial success, Edaphic Solutions. "Building up the immune system of your yard and garden makes it so you don't have to use weed killer...
12.18.2023
202. Mindful Monday—Children’s Day & the Winter Solstice & what they Mean for us.
This Mindful Monday, Waylon discusses “Children’s Day” in the Buddhist tradition and the Winter Solstice—bout what they mean in our lives and how we can integrate them into our present traditions. “With all the suffering, the aggression, the fear in the...
12.15.2023
201. Rachelle Robinett on Herbalism 101, on Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis.
Rachelle Robinett of Pharmakon Supernatural schools Waylon Lewis (and all of us) on some herbalism basics: how to determine good quality products, what to look for when buying herbs, common kitchen medicines, and how to get started re: herbalism. "I...
12.11.2023
200. What’s the most Eco, Fun Christmas Tree?—Mindful Monday.
This Mindful Monday, Waylon opens discussion about what the most “eco,” yet fun Christmas tree option may be. He talks a bit about his new holiday tradition this year. Share what you do in your home in the comments! “What...
12.08.2023
199. Walk the Talk Show w/Waylon Lewis ft: Jamie Berger of “The Smell of Money” documentary.
“The Smell of Money” is the documentary to watch this holiday season. It’ll change your life and the lives of countless others as you do so. Waylon Lewis spoke with writer and producer Jamie Berger. “The Smell of Money” is a...
12.04.2023
198. This Holiday Season, let's Write an Article on Elephant. Here's how. ~ Waylon Lewis
Inspired to keep indie media alive? We need mindful community more than ever: you can write on Elephant, and/or subscribe: elephantjournal.com/subscribe, this Holiday season. "Every Monday, I offer a mindful reminder for our everyday life." ~ Waylon Lewis We are...
12.03.2023
197. Waylon with founder Cameron Weiss on craft, Made in USA Watches.
Many years ago, Waylon came across a uniquely simple, yun-ful watch display in an outdoor mall in LA. One was black, one white, both with wooden cases. He fell in love not only with the simple elegance, but the values—these...
11.27.2023
196. Bonus Episode—All Future Generations depend on us Giving a Care.
Only get what you need, and love, that has meaning, is sourced responsibly without slave labor, …and that will last. All future generations depend on us giving a care. Subscribers get the full conversation.
11.26.2023
195. Buddhist teacher Andy Karr’s “Into the Mirror,” with Waylon Lewis.
Waylon speaks with Andy Karr, author of Into the Mirror, his new book on Buddhism and our everyday life. "There's a dominant narrative in society...that it's all about stuff. Either stuff to accumulate, knowledge as stuff—whatever you think is the...
11.24.2023
194. Let’s hear it for the virtues of Antiques, craft, & local community shopping.
The virtues of antiques & craft & local community shopping as we head into the Holidays. Read the full article on Elephant Journal. Read more about this from Waylon, here: F*ck Minimalism. F*ck Modern. Give me Joyously...
11.20.2023
193. Healing takes opening, not just hiding—Mindful Monday.
Bravery isn’t something to just talk about. Mindful Monday Talks, with Waylon Lewis. “Every Monday, I offer a mindful reminder for our everyday life.” ~ Waylon Lewis Healing? It’ll take being willing to be brave and vulnerable, both—not just cocoon/self-care or...
11.19.2023
192. Choosing the Right Partner.
Waylon w/Ruth Leah Schwartz on Conscious Relationships. {Part 2} In Part One, Waylon and Ruth spoke about about (lesbian and other) relationships, communication, U-hauls and island living. Give it a listen before diving into Part Two. Here, in Part Two,...
11.13.2023
191. Mindful Monday—I lost. ~ Waylon Lewis, for Boulder City Council.
I lost…& *why* that’s Okay. People all over town, wherever I go, want to have the same conversation. How are you? What happened? Why? Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.
11.12.2023
190. "Lesbians can have the best relationships on the planet." ~ Ruth Leah Schwartz
Waylon w/Ruth Leah Schwartz on Conscious Relationships. {Part 1} Let’s talk about (lesbian and other) relationships, communication, U-hauls and island living with Waylon Lewis and Ruth Leah Schwartz. She’ll be back soon for part two and we’ll talk sex, and…can...
11.06.2023
189. Mindful Monday—A secret Ingredient to Coping with this Thing we call Living.
Rough workload? Overwhelm? Busyness, conflict? Try a little tenderness. "You're going to hear a lot of trite advice. And that's because cliches are often have some truth to them. Taking a deep breath is vital. Being...
11.03.2023
188. Animal Rights legend Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary talks Vegan w/Waylon.
Waylon Lewis is (again) with Elephant pal Gene Baur as they talk about veganism, loveable farm animals, and the inspiring, saving-the-world work Farm Sanctuary is doing. A fun, easy conversation about tough, passionate matters between two mindful, passionate gents.⁠ ...
10.30.2023
187. Mindful Monday—Things I would not yet like to Know about the Future. ~ Waylon H. Lewis
Waylon H. Lewis reads Chapter 16 from "Things I would like to do with You" in honor of the newly released fifth edition of his best-selling first book. It's red, again, and even more eco! "I would like to know...
10.27.2023
186. Collective Narcissism, with Jeanine Canty & Waylon Lewis.
Calling for a Cultural Shift: Waylon Lewis (and you!) gets to learn from Jeanine Canty as they speak about her new book Returning the Self to Nature. Read an excerpt of it here: From Individual to Collective Narcissism: a Cultural Shift....
10.23.2023
185. Mindful Monday—How can we be of benefit...if we're caught up in our own busyness?
As some of you know...I'm an author of two books. And I teach writing classes in our online writing school, which is called Elephant Academy. And I'm running for local political office. And I'm social, and I'm raising a puppy....

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Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis episodes:

234. Dain Heer on "What Masculinity *Is.*"

233. Waylon reads Chapter 10 of “It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love with your Life.”

232. "95% of my own dear friends still waste single-use & fast fashion plastic every single day." ~ Waylon Lewis

231. Waylon reads Chapter 18 of “It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love with your Life.”

230. Three points on “Elephant’s coverage” of Israel-Palestine War Crimes.

229. Questions for You! ~ from Waylon Lewis, Founder of Elephant.

228. Trophy Hunting & Trapping Mountain Lions & Bobcats with “Cats Aren’t Trophies Colorado.”

227. What is Elephant Journal? ~ Waylon Lewis, founder.

226. Waylon intros Kelsey, & they share their Love Story.

225. In Defense of good “Clickbait."

224. Boulder High Schooler Anya Hoth talks w/ Waylon about how we can all be Eco.

223. Virtue Signaling can be a Good Thing. ~ Waylon Lewis

222. Shelia, Sylvia, & Melissa Burlock, authors of "My Divine Natural Hair" on celebrating African-descent Hair. With Waylon Lewis.

221. Let’s talk about Love, Sex, Relationships, Loss & Loneliness from a Buddhist point of view.

220. How to Write (& get $$$) on Elephant Journal in 2024. ~ Waylon Lewis

219. Catherine Pilfrey & Waylon Lewis consult the I Ching Oracle.

218. Why you should only buy 5 new Fashion items a year. [Emma Hakansson w/ Waylon Lewis]

217. The Basic Goodness that you Possess, whether you know it or not.

216. Waylon w/Bo Burlingham re “Small Giants”—mindful Entrepreneurship.

215. Four Mindful Travel Tips to take Home with You. ~ Waylon Lewis

214. What to do if (when) you feel Sad, & even Depressed. ~ Waylon Lewis

213. Chef Vasta on Vegan/Plant-Based, Mindful Cooking Tips {+ Recipe} with Waylon.

212. This one's Especially for you, White Males. ~ Waylon Lewis

211. How to get ready: The Year of the Wood Dragon is nearly here. (Feng Shui Expert Anjie Cho with Waylon Lewis).

210. Should we have Children in an age of Climate Crisis? ~ Waylon Lewis

209. Lopon Chandra Easton on Feminism in Buddhism + Tara, the Goddess of Compassion.

208. A Cheerful New Year's Message for 2024 from Waylon Lewis.

207. Julia Cameron of Morning Pages & “The Artist’s Way” fame talks Guidance with Waylon Lewis.

206. Mindful Monday—The Buddhist Notion of Effective Activism.

205. Healing our Planet through our Yards—Waylon learns from Aaron Michael of "Earth Love Gardens."

204. Mindful Monday—Eco Tips from inside Waylon's Shower.

203. "The soil is integral to our well-being."

202. Mindful Monday—Children’s Day & the Winter Solstice & what they Mean for us.

201. Rachelle Robinett on Herbalism 101, on Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis.

200. What’s the most Eco, Fun Christmas Tree?—Mindful Monday.

199. Walk the Talk Show w/Waylon Lewis ft: Jamie Berger of “The Smell of Money” documentary.

198. This Holiday Season, let's Write an Article on Elephant. Here's how. ~ Waylon Lewis

197. Waylon with founder Cameron Weiss on craft, Made in USA Watches.

196. Bonus Episode—All Future Generations depend on us Giving a Care.

195. Buddhist teacher Andy Karr’s “Into the Mirror,” with Waylon Lewis.

194. Let’s hear it for the virtues of Antiques, craft, & local community shopping.

193. Healing takes opening, not just hiding—Mindful Monday.

192. Choosing the Right Partner.

191. Mindful Monday—I lost. ~ Waylon Lewis, for Boulder City Council.

190. "Lesbians can have the best relationships on the planet." ~ Ruth Leah Schwartz

189. Mindful Monday—A secret Ingredient to Coping with this Thing we call Living.

188. Animal Rights legend Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary talks Vegan w/Waylon.

187. Mindful Monday—Things I would not yet like to Know about the Future. ~ Waylon H. Lewis

186. Collective Narcissism, with Jeanine Canty & Waylon Lewis.

185. Mindful Monday—How can we be of benefit...if we're caught up in our own busyness?

234. Dain Heer on "What Masculinity Is."