Zen Commuter

Travelers, I am very excited to be interviewing Steven Taylor later this month.  He is the author of several best-sellers that focus on spiritual awakening.  His latest book, The Leap: the psychology of Spiritual Awakening is out now and a definite must read.  I wanted to spend today reading a passage from his book, so that you can get a better understanding of his work.  It is exceptional, and I heartily encourage you to pick it up

The Leap by Steven Taylor

• The characteristics of "sleep"
• How ego began to emerge.

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How often do you smile?  You might be smiling a little bit more after this episode after I tell you what the physiological and societal benefits are.  Today I tell you 6 things you didn't know about smiling and why you should.

The Meaning Behind the Smile

The Surprising Psychology Behind the Smile

• How smiling makes you happier
• The different types of smiles

Eight Sleep Systems - The perfect mattress creates the perfect sleep. ZEN commuters get $50 dollars of their purchase of an Eight Mattress.

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The news is the worst; not the actual news, but the process of watching it, literally transforms our already negative brain into a calamity machine.  I have always known this but I certainly didn't know exactly why.  I know now, thanks to an article that I will share with you.

What All This Bad News is Doing to Us

• What observation bias is
• Why our brains have not changed for millions of years

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Today I want to take a moment to shed some light on how to stop vilifying carbs.  They are a necessary macronutrient that should not be eliminated entirely, contrary to popular belief.  You just need to know what kinds to eat and when.  Today I explain it all.

Carb Cycling for Fat Loss

• How carb cycling works
• How Carb Cycling impacts your hormones in a positive way

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The past two episodes I got into talking about a Ketogenic Diet.  You may have guessed that I was not a fan after I did all the research.  But I didn't want to leave you without options.  That is why I decided to spend this centennial episode talking about other low carb eating plans.

8 Other Low Carb Eating Plans

• What other options exist for low-carb diets
• Why carbs are important

Spire - The only fitness tracker that helps you decrease stress

eMeals - Save time and money by having all your meals planned for you

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Last Friday I focused on defining exactly what I Ketogenic diet is.  I went in to the research at the request of a listener.  He and his wife wanted to know more about it so they could determine if it would be good for their health and fitness.  I went in with no knowledge of the topic and actually wanted to know if it would be something that I could benefit from.  While there are benefits of the diet, it is just that, a diet.  Today I will talk about what the drawbacks and dangers are of a ketogenic diet.

Nutrition Diva: Do Low Carb Diets Work?

A Ketogenic Diet for Beginners

Ketogenic Diets for Athletes

How to Get Into Ketosis by Ben Greenfield

• Why a Ketogenic diet is not maintainable
• drawbacks of a Ketogenic Diet
• Better considerations for losing weight

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Onnit - Supplements for Optimal Performance

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It goes without saying that there are hundreds of diets on the market.  Some are effective and some are outright scams, designed to separate you from your money, not you from your pounds.  One diet seems to be a bit more effective than scammy, and that is the Ketogenic diet.  It is not for everyone, but it does have its benefits.  Today I am going to give you the basics about a Ketogenic diet so that you can make up your mind about whether it is right for you.  

Nutrition Diva: Do Low Carb Diets Work?

A Ketogenic Diet for Beginners

Ketogenic Diets for Athletes

How to Get Into Ketosis by Ben Greenfield

• What a Ketogenic Diet is
• Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet
• Cons of a Ketogenic Diet
• Considerations for BodyBuilders

Thrive Market - Healthy Food shipped right to your door at discount prices

Onnit - Supplements for Optimal Performance

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Today I was working on an episode that just wasn't feeling right.  So I scrapped it for another time and thought I would share with you a rebroadcast of a very popular episode.  Today, I help you silence your Inner Dialog

• 4 Ways to silence your inner dialog

Essio Shower - Aromatherapy for your shower

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I can't believe that for almost 800 episodes of ZEN commuter, I have never done an episode on something I value and use to make my life more manageable, affirmations.  I end that affirmation less streak with a blog post by Eve Hogan

• Why affirmations are helpful and how to use them effectively

Affirmations: Why they work and how to use them.

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I am always amazed at how wonderfully interwoven this world is.  Robin Abodeely is a native of New Hampshire and accordingly, my neighbor.  I will let her explain today how we met.  Suffice it to say, if I had a sister, I would imagine her to be much like Robin, kind, giving and wonderfully graceful.  I am excited to have you meet her today as we talk about Mom's, meaning and service to others.

Catie's Closet - Catie's Closet improves school attendance by providing clothing and toiletries to children in need, right within their schools.

End 68 Hours of Hunger - is a private, not-for-profit, effort to confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some school children experience between the free lunch they receive in school Friday and the free breakfast they receive in school Monday.

Nashua Dental Connection - Affordable, quality oral health care to those in need.

United Way Over the Edge Fundraising Page - Please donate whatever you can to help support the Nashua Dental Connection and see me rappel from a 24 story building along with Robin Abodeely

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