183 episodes

Zen Sammich is for the independent thinker and anyone who embraces life despite its absurdity. Professor, lawyer, and Japanese paper maker, Mark Reid, inspires mindfulness, humor, and a realistic 21st century "zen lifestyle." Join him as he observes the socially constructed mess of reality, shares travel stories, and explores what it means to be alive in the modern world.

Zen Sammich Mark Reid

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Zen Sammich is for the independent thinker and anyone who embraces life despite its absurdity. Professor, lawyer, and Japanese paper maker, Mark Reid, inspires mindfulness, humor, and a realistic 21st century "zen lifestyle." Join him as he observes the socially constructed mess of reality, shares travel stories, and explores what it means to be alive in the modern world.

    Zen Sammich #180 | Being On The Universe’s Time

    Zen Sammich #180 | Being On The Universe’s Time

    "Let go of the way you would like things to go."
    - Andee Scarantino


    As your experience is happening, just be in it. That sounds easy enough, but why is it so difficult to do?


    Andee Scarantino returns to Zen Sammich and, of course, she doesn’t hold anything back.


    Her transparency is not only refreshing, it actually demonstrates the point she is making: To be WHEN you are more than who you think you are supposed to be.


    Check out Andee’s amazing writing at
    https://viewfromtheroof.substack.com/


    Or her coaching and classes at
    getthefuckoff.com,
    where you can “Change Your Life. Keep Your Personality.”

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    • 29 min
    Zen Sammich #179 | How To Figure Out Who You Really Are

    Zen Sammich #179 | How To Figure Out Who You Really Are

    Finding your "purpose" in life is a concept that is far too often misunderstood.


    You don't find it out there in the cosmos somewhere. You create it. Here's how you go about compiling your diversified purpose portfolio in life.

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    • 13 min
    Zen Sammich #178 | You Are Stopping Yourself

    Zen Sammich #178 | You Are Stopping Yourself

    “Most people do not know what they want in their life. They’re just drifting from day-to-day." - Mimi Bland


    How do we stop drifting? Well, the questions you ask yourself are of critical importance.


    Best selling author of "The Answer is You," Mimi Bland, discusses why we don't allow the things we truly want to happen and how to start "being the scientist of your own life."


    Find out more or pick up a copy of "The Answer is You" at mimibland.london.
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    • 25 min
    Zen Sammich #177 | The Most Important Mental Exercise You Should Do

    Zen Sammich #177 | The Most Important Mental Exercise You Should Do

    Exercise is usually not much fun. Even when it IS enjoyable, it remains a challenge.



    The mental exercise contained within is something that EVERYONE should engage in.



    And just as form is significant during physical exercise, the WAY you do this one is critically important.

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    • 15 min
    Zen Sammich #176 | Just Don't Bore Me

    Zen Sammich #176 | Just Don't Bore Me

    “Have some fun, do some good, and just don’t bore me.”


    Earl Bridges embodies that mantra for life and then some.


    He is a “philanthropologist,” meaning that in his PBS TV show, “The Good Road,” he travels the world unearthing stories about people who are doing good without any concern for their well-being.


    From stories about filming in places of civil unrest to almost getting ‘smushed’ by the world’s largest elephant in Kenya, this is a don’t-miss episode.


    Follow his adventures on The Good Road here: https://www.youtube.com/@thegoodroadtv


    Visit Earl’s other affiliated websites here:
    earlbridges.com
    goodallover.tv

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    • 30 min
    Zen Sammich #175 | What Are You Willing To Struggle For?

    Zen Sammich #175 | What Are You Willing To Struggle For?

    We hear the philosophy “embrace your mistakes” or “failure is the path to success” all the time.


    Maybe. But, it still sucks to fail.


    Failure is painful no matter how much cheerleading we give ourselves or receive from the sidelines.


    I think it’s more useful to acknowledge and accept our mistakes and failures as necessary, even if a bit painful at times.


    The real question is: For what cause or benefit are you willing to endure a few defeats?

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    Support the show! We need it. Go through the link where you are listening to this or by going to zensammich.com.


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    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Ubuntu Girl ,

A must listen!

Mark has a way of imparting such zen wisdom in an intelligent and succinct way. Great podcast! Well worth the listen!

Amy Violette ,

Great podcast!

I found this podcast from Mark’s LinkedIn page and I couldn’t be happier!

M Edgington ,

Stellar Podcast! Give it a listen

Mark Reid created Zen Sammich to add value to all the listeners that stop by. He has an incredible way of weaving threads of his guest’s insights in a gentle conversation, making the listener feel as if they’re in on the conversation — in a comfy living room chair. Well done Mark, all are welcome here!

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