100 episodes

Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to deepen your meditation practice.

Zen Commuter Thom Walters

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.4 • 7 Ratings

Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to deepen your meditation practice.

    Advanced Meditator Questions - Difficult Emotions and Equanimity

    Advanced Meditator Questions - Difficult Emotions and Equanimity

    In waking life and in our meditative experiences, we can experience difficult emotions. So what do we do when challenging feelings come up in a session?  The answer may surprise you.  I'll also talk about how meditation can help us become a little bit more equanimous, a fancy word for even-tempered; not rattled easily by outside things. Come listen.
     
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    • 20 min
    Advanced Meditation Questions - How to Integrate Meditation Off the Cushion

    Advanced Meditation Questions - How to Integrate Meditation Off the Cushion

    For me personally, one of the greatest aspects of a sitting practice is when it begins to blend into daily life. Today, I talk about the ways that happens, purposefully, and on its own. Come listen.
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    Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them.
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    • 16 min
    Advanced Meditation Questions - Deepening a Practice

    Advanced Meditation Questions - Deepening a Practice

    It’s often difficult for seasoned meditators to keep a consistent practice when they have been at it for a significant amount of time, maybe even years. One way to maintain consistency is to change things up. Today I talk about the ways to deepen a meditation practice.
     
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    Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them.
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    • 14 min
    Advanced Meditation Questions - Regulating Emotions

    Advanced Meditation Questions - Regulating Emotions

    Meditation is a great tool for living a life that is more even-keeled. Thats a fancy way of saying we aren’t laughing one minute and then screaming with rage the next. Emotional regulation is a great benefit of a mindfulness practice. Let’s talk about it.
     
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    THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page.
    Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them.
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    • 15 min
    Advanced Meditation Questions - Determining the Nature of Reality

    Advanced Meditation Questions - Determining the Nature of Reality

    For the next five episodes I am going to be answering questions I get asked by other veteran meditators about their practice.  Today's topic focuses on understanding the true nature of reality by using your meditation practice.
     
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    Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses
     
    THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page.
    Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them.
    Did you enjoy the podcast?

    • 13 min
    Meditation Instruction - How Meditation Helps with Stress and Anxiety

    Meditation Instruction - How Meditation Helps with Stress and Anxiety

    Most people turn to meditation to expereince more calm in their lives; and that's not a bad thing.  But it is so much more.  However, since I brought it up, let's talk about how meditation helps with limiting stress and anxiety
     
    Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)
     
    Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b
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    Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses
     
    THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page.
    Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them.
    Did you enjoy the podcast?

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

NatNatBe ,

Zen is the perfect title

Thom is so gracious and warm cultivating a safe space to open up and dive deep. Appreciated being a guest on the poscast. Remember to be kind to yourself.

Gail Behrend ,

Deep, Thoughtful, and Inspiring!

Thom is a warm and welcoming host! He radiates a peaceful grounding energy that instantly puts guests (and listeners) at ease! His thoughtful and inspiring questions deepen the conversation, allowing it to flow effortlessly and authentically. It was a pleasure and an honor to be a guest on his wonderful show!

Marshavanw ,

Love this podcast!!

Thank you Thom for asking such insightful questions, for allowing me to connect and share with your listeners and for bringing such an important topic of mindfulness, meditation and being present in life to your podcast. It’s so incredibly important!!

Marsha Vanwynsberghe

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