Today we're talking about what wellness really means from a Buddhist perspective. Our guest is Erica Stein, L.A.-based co-host of the podcast Courageous Wellness, and Buddhist practitioner. We cover everything from the powerful experiences that led to Erica beginning her own practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to what she’s learned about wellness through producing her podcast.

CHEAT SHEET

1:55 How Erica started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

3:01 The family struggles that taught her the value of Buddhism

9:16 Erica’s own struggle with weight that led to a wellness journey

20:03 What it means to treasure your life

22:11 Overcoming body dysmorphia 

27:22 The power of community

30:07 How to learn how to take care of yourself

33:08 Helping others is self-care

34:02 How her wellness journey inspires her work

42:07 Connections between wellness and Buddhism

45:03 Turning poison into medicine

50:22 Advice for anyone who is struggling with their wellness journey

References

• Changing Poison into Medicine
• Discussions on Youth, p. 16