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ZEN AS F**K is the foul-mouthed self-help podcast that slaps, shakes, and spiritually sucker-punches you into becoming your most badass self. No fluff, just raw truth, wild laughs, and unfiltered wisdom for anyone tired of toxic positivity and b******t! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Welcome to ZEN AS F**K, the unapologetically loud, gloriously vulgar, laugh-your-ass-off self-help podcast that punches you straight in the third eye. Forget soft-spoken gurus and crystal-hugging influencers whispering nonsense while sipping overpriced moon water. Weโ€™re here to slap your soul awake, drag your inner peace out of hiding, and give it a double shot of espresso and a slap on the ass. If you've ever tried meditating and ended up rage-scrolling Instagram instead, this showโ€™s for you. Hosted by a crew of beautifully unhinged, slightly enlightened maniacs, ZEN AS F**K is your no-b******t guide to surviving the simulation, thriving in chaos, and becoming the main character in the epic, ridiculous movie that is your life. Weโ€™ve got hot takes, savage truths, healing rants, and the kind of cosmic wisdom that sounds like it came from a drunk monk in a dive bar. โœจTopics include: - Manifesting like a boss without the spiritual gaslighting - Turning your trauma into superpowers (cape optional) - How to meditate without falling asleep or punching someone - Rewiring your brain with foul-mouthed affirmations - Unlearning every toxic belief you didnโ€™t know you downloaded - And why โ€œf**k itโ€ might be your most powerful mantra If Tony Robbins and a chaos witch had a baby that smoked weed and read Alan Watts in a mosh pit, that baby would host this podcast. So buckle up, buttercup. Itโ€™s time to get spiritually swole, emotionally unhinged, and radically, irreverently, ZEN AS F**K. ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ New episodes every week. Come for the clarity, stay for the chaos. zenasfuck.substack.com

  1. Unpacking Brendon Burchard's Motivation Manifesto

    JAN 26

    Unpacking Brendon Burchard's Motivation Manifesto

    Okay, let's unleash this magnificent bastard of an episode description. Drawing from the source text's dissection of Burchard and channeling that "Zen as F*ck" spirit, here's the savage, spiritual, laugh-out-loud description you asked for. ๐Ÿงจ WHY YOUR 'INNER DEMONS' ARE WHINY BITCHES & HOW TO CURB-STOMP MEDIOCRITY (Inspired by Brendon Burchard's MOTIVATION MANIFESTO) ๐Ÿงจ Listen up, you glorious messes! Are you stuck in the soul-crushing quicksand of 'meh,' letting your inner a*****e call the shots? Are you living like a scared f*cking mouse when you were goddamn born a lion? This week, we're ripping apart Brendon Burchard's The Motivation Manifesto to figure out how to ditch the dull, declare war on distraction, and reclaim your precious, fleeting life before you blink and miss the whole goddamn thing. We're diving deep into the brutal, beautiful truth: Personal Freedom isn't some mystical unicorn you chase; it's a power plant you build brick by messy brick by taking savage responsibility for your own damn reality. This ain't your grandma's fluffy self-help; it's a high-octane call to arms against the tyranny of fear, doubt, and letting everyone else hijack your agenda. Get ready to punch procrastination in the face and learn why "act first, analyze the wreckage later" might just be the most spiritual thing you do today. Your dream life is currently stuck in buffering mode because you're waiting for the mythical "perfect moment" that will never f*cking arrive. The only self-help book you'll ever need is the one where you finally tell your inner critic to STFU, seize control of your schedule like a goddamn pirate captain, and learn to generate your own damn sunshine instead of waiting for permission to be happy. โœจ๐Ÿ’ฃ UNF*CK YOUR LIFE NOW: DITCH MEDIOCRITY, CURB-STOMP FEAR & RECLAIM YOUR FREEDOM WITH SAVAGE WISDOM FROM BRENDON BURCHARD'S MOTIVATION MANIFESTO! ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’ช Ready to stop being a phone-gazing zombie and actually LIVE? ๐Ÿ“ฑโŒ This episode is your kick-in-the-soul roadmap! We're dissecting Burchard's 9 Declarations (like "Wake the Fck Up & Be Here Now" and "Stop Thinking, Start F****g Doing") and giving you the "Usable Sht" โ€“ Micro-Mindfulness, Agenda Defense Tactics, and Fear Smackdowns โ€“ no gurus, just real talk. Learn to Generate Joy (seriously, build that power plant! ๐Ÿญโ˜€๏ธ), Guard Your Integrity ("My word is my bond, motherfcker!"), and why Slowing Time is the ultimate rebellion against the hustle. We'll tackle those "inner demons" (Fear, Doubt, Delay) head-on and figure out if Burchard's battle-cry approach meshes with aiming for 'chill'. Are you ready to level up, lift others, and ditch the 'meh' life forever? ๐Ÿ”ฅ This is Zen as Fck, baby. Less bullsht, more action! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ฏ #SelfHelpPodcast #MotivationManifesto #BrendonBurchard #ZenAsFuck #PersonalFreedom #HighPerformance #DefeatYourDemons #TakeAction #ProductivityHacks #Mindfulness #Gratitude #Integrity #LevelUp #SlowLiving #AntiMediocrity #PersonalGrowth #UnfckYourLife #Badassery #Spirituality #ComedyPodcast #PodcastLife #NewEpisodeAlert #WakeUpCall #NoChillZenLaws #InnerAsshole #GenerateJoy #ActionIsKey #NotJustSummaryItsSavage #ListenNow #PodcastRecommendations #LifeCoach #NYTBestseller #UncensoredTruth #RadicalAcceptance (of your own power!) #SoulStirring #LaughOutLoud [query] #GetUnstuck #LiveYourValues #StopProcrastinating #FindYourFire #ConsciousCreation #BeyourOwnCEO #AgendaGuard #MomentumStarter #IntegrityCheckpoint #SlowDown #FightTheHurry This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    20 min
  2. WHEN TO STFU & QUIT ๐Ÿงจ | Self-help gurus whisper 'never give up.'

    JAN 4

    WHEN TO STFU & QUIT ๐Ÿงจ | Self-help gurus whisper 'never give up.'

    We're ripping apart the toxic "hustle culture" lie that says you gotta grind til you die. Sometimes, the bravest, most spiritual act isn't doubling down on the damn Edison lightbulb after 10,000 failuresโ€”it's realizing the bulb was a crap idea anyway and torching the whole damn workshop. We're diving deep into the difference between powerful, adaptive perseveranceโ€”the kind that actually builds skill and achieves goalsโ€”and soul-sucking maladaptive persistence. That rigid, ego-driven refusal to let go? That's the Sunk Cost Fallacy wearing a cap and t-shirt that says "GRIT," but it's just trapping you in a loop of burnout and misery. Learning from failure isn't just tweaking your strategy; it's gaining the savage wisdom to know when the universe isn't testing your resolveโ€”it's telling you to WALK AWAY. This episode is about unlocking the power of the strategic pivot and the sacred art of strategic quitting, reclaiming your precious energy from the jaws of b******t. Your spiritual growth isn't clinging to a dead vine; it's the sacred art of compost. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿšฎ The unholy guide to ditching failureporn and finding enlightenment in the glorious mess of giving up. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Ready to ditch the soul-crushing grind? This week on ZEN AS F**K, we unpack why "never give up" is often garbage advice that leads straight to BURNOUT ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ! Forget toxic positivity and blindly "having GRIT" ๐Ÿ’ช; we expose the difference between powerful PERSEVERANCE โœจ and toxic MALADAPTIVE PERSISTENCE ๐Ÿคฏ. Learn how to spot the Sunk Cost Fallacy ๐Ÿ’ธ trying to trap your ego, master the art of the strategic PIVOT ๐Ÿ”„, and discover the spiritual liberation ๐Ÿ™ of knowing WHEN TO QUIT ๐Ÿšช. We're using science (like Mindset matters!, Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and even neurobiology!) ๐Ÿง , calling out b******t (like pushing failing projects because you "worked so hard already"!) ๐Ÿšซ, and giving you the tools (Goal Setting! Resilience! Reframing Failure!) ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ to achieve true SUCCESS on your terms. Stop just blindly PERSISTING; be ADAPTIVE, be FLEXIBLE, be SAVAGE. Learn from FAILURE and master deliberate letting go instead of just deliberate practice. This is the self-help anti-hustle guide the universe NEEDS. #ZenAsFuck #Podcast #SelfHelp #Spirituality #Burnout #Grit #Perseverance #Failure #Quitting #Pivot #SunkCostFallacy #Mindset #Resilience #Authenticity #Awakening #LettingGo #AntiHustle #Wisdom #StrategicFailure #MoveOn #Liberation #SavageSelfHelp ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ–•๐Ÿ’ฅ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    29 min
  3. Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success - Bench Your F*cking Ego and Win Your Life!

    12/20/2025

    Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success - Bench Your F*cking Ego and Win Your Life!

    Alright, you spiritually curious degenerates, listen the f**k up. We're cracking open Phil Jackson's legendary book, "Eleven Rings," to steal his secrets for conquering chaos and maybe, just maybe, becoming slightly less of an a*****e. Drawing on a wild mix of Zen Buddhism, Lakota Sioux wisdom, Christian mysticism, and possibly some questionable decisions involving psychedelics, Jackson somehow turned basketball's biggest egos โ€“ Jordan, Kobe, Shaq, Rodman โ€“ into championship dynasties. This ain't your grandma's fluffy self-help; it's a raw, irreverent roadmap to leadership, success, and just generally sucking less at being a human. This week, weโ€™re smashing headfirst into the brutally honest truth: true power comes from getting your ego the hell off the court, finding sacred meaning in the soul-crushing grind, and realizing that sometimes, the most effective strategy is to just sit the f**k down and do nothing. Itโ€™s about seeing people as whole humans, not just cogs, trusting the damn process over obsessing about the prize, and using compassion as a strategic weapon, even for the dickheads in your life. When your spirit's trying to meditate but your inner a*****e is screaming for a championship ring, remember: Chop wood, carry water, get shit done. This is the unhinged guide to achieving enlightenment without becoming insufferable, according to a dude who coached Michael Jordan and maybe did acid on a beach. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Zen As F*ck Episode Drop! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Tired of corporate BS? ๐Ÿ™„ Feeling burnout? ๐Ÿ˜ฉ Need mindfulness for modern chaos? ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ We dissect Phil Jackson's "Eleven Rings" ๐Ÿ“š and his savage Zen leadership style ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ€. Learn how to Bench Your Ego ๐Ÿšซโ›น๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ, Turn the Mundane into the Sacred โœจ, master Strategic Inaction, and use Compassion as Your Power Play ๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ. Discover wisdom from Jordan, Kobe, Shaq, Rodman, and find freedom in system. Forget the Ring ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ, focus on the Process & Spirit ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ•‰๏ธ. Get practical hacks for daily grind. It's Zen for people who swear! Raw, real, radically spiritual self-help. #ZenAsFuck #PhilJackson #ElevenRings #Mindfulness #Ego #Leadership #Spirituality #SelfHelp #Champions #NBA #Burnout #Authenticity #Vulnerability #ProcessOverOutcome #Chaos #Presence #Podcast #Comedy #SavageWisdom #GetYourShitTogether #ChopWoodCarryWater ๐Ÿชต๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฉ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ‘‘ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    18 min
  4. Your Energy is NOT an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Unf*ck Your Boundaries with Dr. Faith G. Harper

    12/06/2025

    Your Energy is NOT an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Unf*ck Your Boundaries with Dr. Faith G. Harper

    Tired of feeling like a human doormat? Listen up, boundary-challenged motherf*ckers! Today, we're arming you with the tactical manual to build your personal electric fence and finally tell life's bullsh*t where to stick it, thanks to the queen of no-bullsh*t wisdom, Dr. Faith G. Harper. We're ripping open the core wound of people-pleasing, the soul-sucking reality of being treated like everyone's emotional dumpster, and the gut-wrenching fear that keeps you saying YES when your entire being is screaming F*CK NO. This isn't about being a selfish prick; it's about radical self-preservation, reclaiming your finite time and energy, and learning the science-backed 'how' and trauma-informed 'why' of setting lines that actually stick. Get ready to trade resentment for peace, one glorious, unapologetic 'NO' at a time. Your personal electric fence is the only thing standing between you and a spiritual meltdown soundtracked by elevator music, or worse, someone else's feelings. Unf*cking Your Boundaries: The only self-help guide that teaches you how to deploy your inner bouncer and fire energy vampires, one glorious 'NO' at a time. In this episode, we dive deep into Dr. Faith G. Harper's Unf*ck Your Boundaries, your no-bullsh*t guide to reclaiming your life and building the goddamn bedrock of not hating everyone f*cking in it. We unpack the 7 types of boundaries you absolutely need to know (physical, emotional, time, mental, sexual, material, spiritual), explore why setting boundaries feels so hard (hello, fear of rejection, guilt, lack of skill, and that fun little thing called neurological programming triggered by perceived danger), and equip you with actionable sh*t straight from the source โ€“ like communication scripts, recognizing boundary violations, and handling the inevitable pushback. Learn radical self-preservation, become a boundary badass, and fiercely protect your energy because it's your most valuable currency. This is trauma-informed, science-backed self-help for burnout survivors, folks deconstructing toxic upbringings, and anyone tired of being a people-pleaser. Tune in for vulgar zen, spiritual fire, profound insight and profane encouragement, and the raw truth about protecting your peace. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธโšก๐Ÿšซ Boundaries are the bedrock of not hating your life! Stop being a permeable doormat and become flexibly strong. Your feelings are valid, your needs matter. Say 'No' is a complete sentence! You are worthy of respect. #Boundaries #SelfHelp #DrFaithHarper #UnfuckYourBoundaries #ZenAsFuck #MentalHealth #RadicalSelfPreservation #EnergyVampires #SayNo #Healing #TraumaInformed #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #NoBullshit #BoundaryBadass #ProtectYourEnergy #OutOfTheSources This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    54 min
  5. GET YOUR ASS IN THE CHAIR, F****R: We're Cracking Pressfield's Do the Work Like a Creative Piรฑata Full of Truth Bombs

    12/02/2025

    GET YOUR ASS IN THE CHAIR, F****R: We're Cracking Pressfield's Do the Work Like a Creative Piรฑata Full of Truth Bombs

    It's time to stop masturbating with 'planning' and actually birth the damn thing. This week on ZEN AS F**K, we're grabbing Steven Pressfield's brutal little masterpiece, Do the Work, by the throat and shaking out the truth bombs. Forget gentle affirmations; we're facing the ugly reality that the only thing stopping your soul's most important work isn't lack of talent or time โ€“ it's a slimy, shape-shifting entity Pressfield calls Resistance. This universal a*****e shows up at the beginning, middle, and terrifying end of every project, its sole purpose to keep your genius locked in the basement. We're unpacking how this cosmic d******d feeds you lies and wears your face, why leaning into the dread is your goddamn GPS to what truly matters, and why turning pro, embracing productive stupidity, and just showing the f**k up daily are your only weapons. Get ready to confront your inner demons not with chanting, but with relentless, imperfect action. Your masterpiece is trapped inside a metaphysical Chuck E. Cheese ball pit, and only embracing productive stupidity will let you dive in headfirst. This episode is the tactical manual for beating the cosmic shit out of procrastination, embracing failure like a long-lost relative, and finally shipping your creative baby before it starves on the vine. ๐Ÿ”ฅ EPISODE DROP ALERT! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Ready to stop being a "wannabe" and finally โœจSHIP ITโœจ? This week, the #ZENASFUCK crew slams down Steven Pressfield's iconic #DoTheWork like a spiritual gavel ๐Ÿ”จ. We dissect the one true enemy of creativity & evolution: #Resistance. Learn why it's NOT you, just a lying sack of shit wearing your face, and how its biggest power move is keeping your ass out of the chair. Weโ€™re talking #StartBeforeYoureReady, surviving #TheBigCrash (aka mandatory growth spurt), #TurningPro to cultivate unstoppable daily discipline, and why #FearIsYourGPS. Get your dose of #SpiritualGangster wisdom, practical #Mindfulness hacks for creative types, and permission to embrace #ProductiveStupidity. If you're battling #CreativeBlock, #Procrastination, #SelfDoubt, or just generally feel like you're drowning in the shit swamp of the middle, this is your lifeline. We're connecting the dots between Pressfield's #WarriorEthos, #Stoicism, #ShadowWork, and why a #DigitalDetox might be your secret weapon against distraction . WARNING: Contains F-bombs, truth bombs, and zero excuses. Punch #Resistance in the dick and hit play now! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ’ฅ #SelfHelp #Podcast #Creativity #Discipline #Burnout #HustleCulture #EmbraceTheSuck #NoExcuses #Awaken This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    18 min
  6. ๐Ÿงจ F**K YOUR GRUDGES: How to Purge the Bullsht & Level Up Your Peace) STOP CLUTTERING YOUR DAMN SOUL with ancient resentments and pointless drama!

    11/26/2025

    ๐Ÿงจ F**K YOUR GRUDGES: How to Purge the Bullsht & Level Up Your Peace) STOP CLUTTERING YOUR DAMN SOUL with ancient resentments and pointless drama!

    This isn't some gentle guided meditation, this is the Zen as F*ck method for nuking the negativity holding you hostage, straight from the mind of publishing goddess Monica Sweeney and the pages of Let That Sh*t Go. Today, we're ripping the band-aid off the festering wounds of your past. True peace isn't finding a serene pond; it's torching the mental garbage dump that's weighing you down. We're talking about identifying the "bullsht" โ€“ the toxic thoughts, the energy vampires, the sht you can't control โ€“ and performing a goddamn exorcism. It's brutal, it's raw, and it works because sometimes you just need to tell your problems to F*CK OFF. Your inner peace is currently sponsored by a flock of screeching pigeons wearing tiny hats made of old regrets. Ditch the therapy-speak, grab a marker, and learn how to aggressively cross out everything that's ruining your goddamn life. Ready for profanity-laced catharsis? ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคฌ This episode is your ultimate guide to letting go of stress, anxiety, and ALL the bullsh*t that doesn't serve you. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Learn the Zen as F*ck way to kick negativity to the curb, fueled by Monica Sweeney's irreverent wisdom. We're unpacking the "F*ck Off" list ritual, embracing the "Breathe In Strength, Exhale Bullsh*t" mantra, and figuring out how to find inner peace without becoming an insufferable guru โœจ๐Ÿคฎ. Perfect for anyone navigating burnout, seeking authentic self-help, or just tired of giving a f*ck about sh*t that doesn't matter. ๐Ÿ–• Get your journal ready, it's time to release and rise, shine, and kick ass! #ZenAsFuck #LetThatShitGo #SelfHelp #Mindfulness #ProfaneEnlightenment #Burnout #AnxietyRelief #Journaling #MonicaSweeney #AuthenticityAF #KickAss #GoodShit #EnergyVampiresBeware #SpiritualButSweary #WellnessWednesday (or whenever you listen, WTF do I care?) ๐Ÿ˜‰๐ŸŽง This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    17 min
  7. The Soul of Starbucks: Onward and Back? AKA OWN YOUR SHIT & CUT LOSSES ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    11/15/2025

    The Soul of Starbucks: Onward and Back? AKA OWN YOUR SHIT & CUT LOSSES ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Are you staring at the smouldering ruins of your dreams, wondering where the f**k the aroma went? Good. Itโ€™s time to rebuild. Forget your gentle self-help whispers and saccharine affirmations. Today, we're cracking open the brutal, beans-and-all truth behind Howard Schultz's messy-as-hell comeback at Starbucks during the 2008 dumpster fire. This isn't just about coffee and cash; it's a masterclass in what happens when you chase "growth" (more stores, more followers, more stuff) so hard you forget your damn "why". We're talking about losing your soul, hitting rock bottom when your own internal rot collides with external chaos (hello, financial crisis!), and the savage, painful work required to claw your way back by returning to your core values. Get ready to face some ugly truths, admit where you diluted your own brand, and learn that sometimes, the most spiritual act is ruthlessly shutting down the "underperforming stores" in your own damn life. Itโ€™s like trying to make artisanal pour-over while the building's on fire and your barista is judging your life choices through the automatic espresso machine steam. The only way out of your personal growth-for-growth's-sake crisis is to burn down the b******t and brew some brutal authenticity. EPISODE SUMMARY: ๐ŸŽง Time to get real AF! This week on ZEN AS F**K, weโ€™re using the Starbucks saga โ€“ from coffee king to corporate bloat and near-death experience โ€“ as a savage metaphor for your life's messy turnaround. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Learn how chasing metrics over meaning killed the 'Starbucks Experience', and how you might be doing the same thing, trading your 'third place' vibe for soulless efficiency. Discover why Howard Schultz came back, shut down ALL the stores for retraining (ballsier than your last Tinder date), and proved you gotta own your f**k-ups to regain trust. We dissect the brutal necessity of financial triage, closing hundreds of underperforming stores, and cutting corporate fat โ€“ lessons directly applicable to finally ditching that energy-draining habit or toxic commitment! ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ Understand the crucial balance of soul vs. spreadsheets, why prioritizing your 'partners' (the people in your life) is non-negotiable, and how sweating the small stuff actually creates the magic. This isn't just business advice, it's resilience tactics for spiritual badasses! ๐Ÿ’ช Learn to innovate around your core strengths, communicate with transparency even when it sucks, and why sustainable growth requires discipline, not just desire. We'll drop Savage Zen laws for not completely screwing up, unpack iconic quotes that hit harder than triple espresso, and remind you that turnaround is messy, painful, and requires many actions, consistently applied. Stop drowning in dilution and bureaucracy! ๐Ÿ˜ค Tune in to learn how to cut losses ruthlessly, find lessons in mistakes, and build an empire (your life, your work, your purpose) on authenticity, not just ambition. Because life's too short for burnt beans and corporate mediocrity. โ˜•๐Ÿ’ฅ #ZenAF #SelfHelp #Starbucks #HowardSchultz #Onward #CrisisManagement #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Authenticity #PurposeDriven #BurnoutRecovery #Mindset #FuckUps #Turnaround #SpiritualBadass #LifeHacks #CutLosses #OwnYourShit #SoulAndSpreadsheets #DetailsMatter #ZenMind #NoChillZen #PodcastLife #GrowthStrategy #ValuesBased This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    16 min
  8. ๐Ÿงจ THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho: IS IT PROFOUND WISDOM OR SELF-HELP B******T?

    11/12/2025

    ๐Ÿงจ THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho: IS IT PROFOUND WISDOM OR SELF-HELP B******T?

    Welcome back, you magnificent f**k-ups! This week, we're ripping apart Paulo Coelho's global phenomenon, The Alchemist. Is this deceptively simple fable the key to unlocking your dreams, or just a flowery excuse to sell sheep and get robbed repeatedly? We're diving headfirst into the sand-blasted 'wisdom' about chasing your "Personal Legend," paying attention to "omens" that are definitely not just weird coincidences, and learning why trusting your heart might lead you right into the desert with a potentially homicidal ancient wizard. Forget turning lead into gold; we're figuring out how to turn your existential dread and crippling fear of failure into... well, maybe just slightly less crippling fear of failure, but with better vibes. It's the ultimate quest for meaning, featuring questionable life choices, supportive-but-maybe-underdeveloped love interests, and the stunning revelation that sometimes, the treasure was back where you started all along, you just had to endure a boatload of b******t and talk to the wind to figure it out. Sometimes, the universe conspires to help you achieve your dreams, but mostly it just laughs as you get mugged (twice). This is your brutal, hilarious guide to ditching your inner Crystal Merchant and finally chasing that ridiculous thing your soul whispers about, even if it means talking to the sun. Ready to audit your Personal Legend? Sick of being a comfortable sheep? ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿšซ Tune in as we savage The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (the dude who literally got sent to a psych ward for wanting to be a writer ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿคฏ). We'll break down the Zen as F*ck guide to reading omens โœจ๐Ÿ”ฎ (are they signs or just bad burritos?), why Maktub ๐Ÿ™ doesn't mean you get to be lazy, and how fear ๐Ÿ’€ is the ultimate dream-killer ๐Ÿ‘ป. Learn to listen to your heart โค๏ธ even when it's screaming profanities, understand the Soul of the World โœจ๐ŸŒ (it's less woo-woo, more 'everything's connected, dipshit' ๐Ÿ˜‰), and discover why the journey ๐Ÿœ๏ธ getting robbed, talking to animals, maybe turning into wind ๐Ÿ’จ is the real alchemy โœจ๐Ÿ†. Essential listening for self-help junkies, spiritual seekers, burnout victims ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ, and anyone who needs a kick in the ass to find their purpose ๐ŸŽฏ. Plus, we debate if Fatima was sidelined ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ or just chill AF, unpack Coelho's wild backstory (torture?! asylum?! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ), and give you Zen as F*ck approved actionable tips ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ. Stop overthinking ๐Ÿค”, start doing ๐Ÿ˜Ž. #ZenAsFuck #Podcast #TheAlchemist #PauloCoelho #SelfHelp #Spirituality #PersonalLegend #FindYourPurpose #FaceYourFear #Maktub #Omens #Intuition #Alchemy #Transformation #LifeCoach #Manifestation #TrustTheProcess #ComedyPodcast #SavageWisdom #InnerBadass #QuitYourJob #FollowYourDreams #BurnoutAntidote #SoulOfTheWorld #LiteraryCritique #Humour #Fable #TreasureHunt #GetRobbedTwice #TalkToTheWind ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŒฌ๏ธโœจ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zenasfuck.substack.com

    27 min
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ZEN AS F**K is the foul-mouthed self-help podcast that slaps, shakes, and spiritually sucker-punches you into becoming your most badass self. No fluff, just raw truth, wild laughs, and unfiltered wisdom for anyone tired of toxic positivity and b******t! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Welcome to ZEN AS F**K, the unapologetically loud, gloriously vulgar, laugh-your-ass-off self-help podcast that punches you straight in the third eye. Forget soft-spoken gurus and crystal-hugging influencers whispering nonsense while sipping overpriced moon water. Weโ€™re here to slap your soul awake, drag your inner peace out of hiding, and give it a double shot of espresso and a slap on the ass. If you've ever tried meditating and ended up rage-scrolling Instagram instead, this showโ€™s for you. Hosted by a crew of beautifully unhinged, slightly enlightened maniacs, ZEN AS F**K is your no-b******t guide to surviving the simulation, thriving in chaos, and becoming the main character in the epic, ridiculous movie that is your life. Weโ€™ve got hot takes, savage truths, healing rants, and the kind of cosmic wisdom that sounds like it came from a drunk monk in a dive bar. โœจTopics include: - Manifesting like a boss without the spiritual gaslighting - Turning your trauma into superpowers (cape optional) - How to meditate without falling asleep or punching someone - Rewiring your brain with foul-mouthed affirmations - Unlearning every toxic belief you didnโ€™t know you downloaded - And why โ€œf**k itโ€ might be your most powerful mantra If Tony Robbins and a chaos witch had a baby that smoked weed and read Alan Watts in a mosh pit, that baby would host this podcast. So buckle up, buttercup. Itโ€™s time to get spiritually swole, emotionally unhinged, and radically, irreverently, ZEN AS F**K. ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ New episodes every week. Come for the clarity, stay for the chaos. zenasfuck.substack.com

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