The Daily Dharma
- Episodes
- 295
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 10, 2026
About the podcast
Welcome to the Daily Dharma, a podcast where we draw inspiration from Buddhist philosophy on how to fix and better our lives. Join us as we dig through the archives of Buddhist texts, great teachers and real life to grab an extra hit of wisdom to lift us up from the daily grind and find much-needed peace.
Episodes 295
A Hopeful Wisdom | The Daily Dharma
Change doesn't happen overnight. That's why we have to temper our hope with wisdom, to give it the patience, determination and persistence it needs to succeed.Happy for everyone last week. What a …
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Change doesn't happen overnight. That's why we have to temper our hope with wisdom, to give it the patience, determination and persistence it needs to succeed.
Happy for everyone last week. What a wonderful turn of events.
If you would like to share your thoughts with me, email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Take care and be well.
On Compassionate Detachment | The Daily Dharma
It can be difficult to care so deeply to the point of feeling frustrated and burned out. In this episode, we talk about developing compassionate detachment and what it means to apply this in our daily …
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It can be difficult to care so deeply to the point of feeling frustrated and burned out. In this episode, we talk about developing compassionate detachment and what it means to apply this in our daily lives.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
The Power of Encouragement | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on why encouragement is crucial to inner growth and transformation.Thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from …
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In this episode, we reflect on why encouragement is crucial to inner growth and transformation.
Thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Thank you for being here. Take care and be well.
The Sweetness of Life | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on how we can find the sweetness within our life, even when we are facing challenges and struggles.Thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In this episode, we reflect on how we can find the sweetness within our life, even when we are facing challenges and struggles.
Thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected]
Take care and be well!
Special Episode - The Little Cat Full of Hope
In honor of Canadian Thanksgiving, I created a little fable inspired by my dear cat Ashes, for whom I am deeply grateful for. She has taught me so much about life and her purring has been heard on the podcast …
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In honor of Canadian Thanksgiving, I created a little fable inspired by my dear cat Ashes, for whom I am deeply grateful for. She has taught me so much about life and her purring has been heard on the podcast many times. I hope you enjoy this special episode and it warms your heart during this fall season.
Do you have any stories about your pets that you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear them.
Take care and be well! New episode coming on Sunday.
Harmony in a Divided World | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on what it means to seek harmony in what often feels like a very divided world.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I …
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In this episode, we reflect on what it means to seek harmony in what often feels like a very divided world.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Thank you for being here. May you be well, safe and peaceful.
Facing an Uncertain Future | The Daily Dharma
Anxiety about the future is normal. But the question remains - how do we face it with wisdom? We reflect on this during today's episode.My set-up has changed but I hope the audio remains ok! If you have …
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Anxiety about the future is normal. But the question remains - how do we face it with wisdom? We reflect on this during today's episode.
My set-up has changed but I hope the audio remains ok! If you have feedback about my audio or the podcast in general, please let me know - email me at [email protected]
Thank you for being here. May you be well, happy and peaceful.
Cultivating a Generous Heart | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we talk about why cultivating a generous heart is deeply beneficial to ourselves. Have any thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me at [email protected] - I would love …
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In this episode, we talk about why cultivating a generous heart is deeply beneficial to ourselves. Have any thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Apologies again for a late upload. I will be switching the upload schedule to make sure our next episode will be up on Sunday this week. Thank you to everyone for being here. Take care and be well.
The Power of Presence | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on why the act of simply being present for another person or ourselves, is a deeply powerful and moving spiritual experience.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me …
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In this episode, we reflect on why the act of simply being present for another person or ourselves, is a deeply powerful and moving spiritual experience.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Apologies for a late upload - take care and be well everyone!
Wisdom Through Community | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on how spiritual practice often evolves due to and not despite of, the natural community we are in. Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear them. Email me …
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In this episode, we reflect on how spiritual practice often evolves due to and not despite of, the natural community we are in.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear them. Email me anytime at [email protected]
Take care and be well.
The Challenge of Being Present | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on why it's so hard to simply be present, and what it means to finally be able to do so.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In this episode, we reflect on why it's so hard to simply be present, and what it means to finally be able to do so.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Acceptance Takes Time | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on why time is often an important element of development acceptance, in ourselves and with other people.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear from you …
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In this episode, we reflect on why time is often an important element of development acceptance, in ourselves and with other people.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected]
The Ebbs and Flows of Life | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we talk about how we can weather the ebbs and flows of life, especially when the changes are hard and unexpected.Thoughts, questions or having issues with audio? I would be happy to help you …
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In this episode, we talk about how we can weather the ebbs and flows of life, especially when the changes are hard and unexpected.
Thoughts, questions or having issues with audio? I would be happy to help you. Email me anytime at [email protected]
Reframing Our Identity | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on what it means to reframe our identity and what it looks like in practice.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would …
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In this episode, we reflect on what it means to reframe our identity and what it looks like in practice.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Lighting the Path | The Daily Dharma
In today's episode, we reflect on what it means to light up the path - for ourselves and those around us. Thoughts and questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] …
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In today's episode, we reflect on what it means to light up the path - for ourselves and those around us.
Thoughts and questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Apologies for this week's late upload - thank you for being here! Next week will resume regular upload on Sunday.
The Right Lesson | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on what it means to grasp the right lesson - the big picture insight on life's challenging situations.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In this episode, we reflect on what it means to grasp the right lesson - the big picture insight on life's challenging situations.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
The Other Side | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on the importance of looking at the present from the other side.Apologies for the late upload and scratchy voice due to the sore throat! Thank you to everyone who listens in and …
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In this episode, we reflect on the importance of looking at the present from the other side.
Apologies for the late upload and scratchy voice due to the sore throat! Thank you to everyone who listens in and writes in - if you have any episode requests, thoughts or questions you would like to share, please email me anytime at [email protected]
Our Silent Protections | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on how small moments of love and care from others and ourselves serve as a form of silent protection throughout our lives.Thank you to everyone who has written in - I truly …
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In this episode, we reflect on how small moments of love and care from others and ourselves serve as a form of silent protection throughout our lives.
Thank you to everyone who has written in - I truly appreciate it! If you have any episode requests, thoughts or questions you would like to share, please email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
A Moment of Lightness | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we talk about the importance of having moments of lightness and humor, especially when we are struggling. Thank you to everyone who tuned into Wednesday's special episode! If you have any …
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of having moments of lightness and humor, especially when we are struggling.
Thank you to everyone who tuned into Wednesday's special episode! If you have any requests, questions or thoughts you would like to share, email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Listener Episode - Reflecting on Chronic Illness | The Daily Dharma
Today's special episode reflects on chronic illness through the lens of an original story about a mighty tree. Thank you to Wendy for requesting this episode. This one is for you, and for everyone who is …
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Today's special episode reflects on chronic illness through the lens of an original story about a mighty tree. Thank you to Wendy for requesting this episode. This one is for you, and for everyone who is facing chronic illness, supporting a loved one through chronic illness or contemplating it in their life.
We will be back with a new episode this Sunday. Wishing you a beautiful, safe and joyful week ahead.
Lifting Your Burdens | The Daily Dharma
In this episode, we reflect on how we can learn to acknowledge and lift our inner burdens, little by little. This Wednesday, there will also be a special episode reflecting on the topic of chronic illness …
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In this episode, we reflect on how we can learn to acknowledge and lift our inner burdens, little by little.
This Wednesday, there will also be a special episode reflecting on the topic of chronic illness, dedicated to podcast listener Wendy. Thank you for suggesting this topic for the podcast, Wendy!
If you have any episode requests or questions you would like to share, email me any time at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you. Thank you so much to everyone who has written in!
Changing the Story
In today's episode, we talk about the importance of taking a different perspective - changing the story - in order to experience growth in how we see others and the world around us.Stories, questions …
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In today's episode, we talk about the importance of taking a different perspective - changing the story - in order to experience growth in how we see others and the world around us.
Stories, questions, thoughts or episode suggestions you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
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This episode is a re-upload of last Sunday's episode due to a technical issue! Hoping that this upload will go more smoothly than the last. Thank you everyone.
Understanding Our Inner Needs
In this episode, we talk about why our needs are always shifting and why it's important to stay open to the process of change. Stories, thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In this episode, we talk about why our needs are always shifting and why it's important to stay open to the process of change.
Stories, thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you!
Listener Story - The Walk Home
Hello everyone! For this week, we have a special treat - a listener story, submitted by Sarah. Thank you Sarah for sharing this beautiful, real-life story with me and our podcast community! I truly enjoyed …
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Hello everyone! For this week, we have a special treat - a listener story, submitted by Sarah. Thank you Sarah for sharing this beautiful, real-life story with me and our podcast community! I truly enjoyed reading this story and feel grateful to share it with everyone.
What We Carry with Us
In this episode, we will be reflecting on what we're carrying with us, whether it's the past, present or future, and how we can decide what to do with these elements every day.Questions, stories or …
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In this episode, we will be reflecting on what we're carrying with us, whether it's the past, present or future, and how we can decide what to do with these elements every day.
Questions, stories or thoughts you would like to share? Email me any time at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
The Shadow Self
In this episode, we reflect on the shadow self - what it is, and why it's important to accept as a part of our greater self.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In this episode, we reflect on the shadow self - what it is, and why it's important to accept as a part of our greater self.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected]
Perspectives on People
In this episode, we reflect on the deeper impact of how our perspective on other people affects how we view ourselves.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In this episode, we reflect on the deeper impact of how our perspective on other people affects how we view ourselves.
Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Resting the Spirit
In this episode, we reflect on the pivotal importance of rest, and how rest is what enables us to listen, learn and develop spiritually.Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In this episode, we reflect on the pivotal importance of rest, and how rest is what enables us to listen, learn and develop spiritually.
Questions or thoughts you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Thank you for being here - take care and be well!
The Nature of Things
In this episode, we reflect on how the nature of things can help put into perspective the patterns of behavior we observe in others.Apologies for the late upload and thank you for bearing with the audio of the …
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In this episode, we reflect on how the nature of things can help put into perspective the patterns of behavior we observe in others.
Apologies for the late upload and thank you for bearing with the audio of the two travelling episodes!
Questions or thoughts? Email me at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you.
Moving Through Experiences
In the final travelling episode of the month, we reflect on how different experiences shape our perception and how we can learn from them.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at …
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In the final travelling episode of the month, we reflect on how different experiences shape our perception and how we can learn from them.
Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at [email protected]
Thank you for being here and apologies for the audio quality while traveling.
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