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    Zen Bites

    A phrenological mapping[1] of the brain

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    Zen Bites is a free audio podcast series featuring Mindfulness-based psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia and Zen Buddhist teacher Martin Goodson, with discussion focusing on Zen, Buddhism and Mindfulness, to more generalised themes of Psychology and Spirituality.

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    Gratitude

    In this episode of Zen Bites, Jamie and Martin discuss the transformative effect that gratitude can have on our quality of life.

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    Mapping the Mind

    In this final episode Jamie & Martin discuss the mythological and psychological models that have been created by different cultures across the ages, from...

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    Living with Uncertainty

    Martin and Jamie discuss the nature of uncertainty and how to change our relationship to it.

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    The Shadow, Repression and Acceptance

    In this episode Jamie and Martin discuss the unconditional acceptance of the shadow self, those unfavourable parts of "I', the ego, that are often...

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    Body Wisdom

    In this episode Jamie & Martin discuss the role of the body as a source of insight and wisdom, relinquishing the cognitive agenda and exploring a realm...

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    Bereavement, Loss & Dying

    In this episode Jamie & Martin discuss the difficult topic of bereavement, loss and dying.

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    Transcendence

    In this episode Jamie & Martin discuss the spiritual potential of transcending the individual ego and the limited confines of our cognitive prisons.

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    Sounds, Chanting and Mantras

    How does sound affect consciousness and why has chanting always been integral in religious practice?

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    Mindfulness & Relationships

    In this talk Jamie and Martin discuss the spiritual and psychotherapeutic transformations can happen when we apply mindfulness to the relationships we have...

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    Sitting Meditation

    Zen and Psychology join forces to discuss Zazen meditation: with tips on how to meditate effectively, it’s history, and why it is such a central practice in...

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    Body and breath

    In this episode Jamie Shavdia & Martin Goodson discuss the importance of the body in the practice of mindfulness and Buddhist practice, as well as the...

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    Mindfulness of eating and drinking

    In this podcast Jamie and Martin discuss the mindfulness of eating and drinking, and how a meditational way of being in this inevitable act, helps us to...

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    Working with the Emotional Household

    In this podcast Jamie & Martin discuss the necessity of working with the emotions, as a key to the transformation of the heart and laying down the...

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    Walking Meditation

    How do we take the 'quiet spaciousness' off the meditation seat and into activity? Walking meditation is one gateway method to do this. Jamie and...

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    Daily Life Practice

    In this discussion Jamie & Martin discuss the mechanics of daily life practice, the practice of meditation in the midst of our life activities. How does...

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    The Compassionate Heart

    Therapeutic Mindfulness now includes specific practices around compassion. Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of this 'Divine Abode' as it is...

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    Meditational Retreats

    Why do them and what are they for?
    Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of this element of spiritual training, along with a few things to consider if you want to go on one.

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    What is Mindfulness for?

    A dialogue between Zen & Psychotherapy
    This episode looks at the question of whether mindfulness is a religious practice or a therapeutic practice.

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    What is Mindfulness Really?

    In this episode Jamie Shavdia & Martin Goodson discuss whether Mindfulness is a technique or a way of life? What defines the mindful awareness state? ...

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    Who am I?

    Zen Bites' is the first in a series of podcasts featuring CBT & Mindfulness Psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia and Martin Goodson co-founder of the...