Rebel Buddhist

Ana Verzone
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Rebel Buddhist

Rebel Buddhist is all about freedom - inside and out - so if you want to tame your mind but not your life, this podcast is for you. In each episode, Master Certified Coach Ana Verzone, DNP, will teach you practical, effective tools from the fields of psychology, eastern spirituality, and self-coaching so you can train your mind to work for you instead of against you. Learn how to get out of your own way and cultivate the compassion and resilience you need for this wild new world. Explore how you can discover your own path to enlightenment and live an adventurous life with no regrets. Start now by downloading the free Rebel Buddhist Training Kit at RebelBuddhist.com

  1. Greatest Hits Vol. 22 - A Gift From My Cancer

    1 DAY AGO

    Greatest Hits Vol. 22 - A Gift From My Cancer

    In this week’s episode, I share my story of when I got diagnosed with kidney cancer and what it was like having to face the reality that we all will die, and we NEVER know when. I’ll also give you some ways we can stop putting off the things that give our life meaning and a sense of integrity, and start living a life of no regrets, making the most of whatever time we have. For some this means more adventure. For some it means forgiving (including ourselves). There are so many ways this can look. But for all of us, it means more freedom. In this Episode you will learn: // The one thing I need the world to know before I die (hint: it’s to wake the f*ck up!) – and why // Why you shouldn’t wait for something like the Big C (cancer, or an accident or severe illness etc.) before doing the soul work. // Why knowing we are only here for an undetermined amount of time is not scary – it’s enlivening. // How my cancer diagnosis taught me to let go of the sh*t that doesn’t matter // How you can wake the f*ck up… and why you need to do it RIGHT NOW Resources: // Episode 9: Impermanence, Death, and Other Sexy Things // If you’re ready to wake the f*ck up and stop putting off what really matters - and get more clear about what really matters to YOU - come join me and a group of like-minded souls in living the next 9 months as if they are our last. Remembering our limited time here on Earth creates clarity and inspires action like nothing else. Dive more deeply into practices that help create a life of inner and outer freedom - come join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. It’s an exploration into our own life legacy, the gift of impermanence, intimacy with death + life, and living a life of no regrets. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here.

    28 min
  2. Expanding Our Concepts of Eros and Sex with Cathy Toldi

    SEP 27

    Expanding Our Concepts of Eros and Sex with Cathy Toldi

    This week I sit down with Cathy Raven Toldi, an instinctive meditation teacher, Zen priest, and sacred Eros guide. We jammed about expanding our concepts of Eros and sex and how that connects us with our own deep spiritual practice and the wild world around us. Plus, Raven shares one practice that we can all try right now to tap into our own Eros energy from a more wholistic perspective. In this special Episode, you will learn: // How Cathy became so connected - and dedicated - to reshaping concepts of Eros and sex // How a limited view of Eros and sexuality leads to unnecessary suffering // Myriad ways to connect to the sensual world around us // How society has perverted the concepts of Eros, sex, and intimacy and how we can choose to be more healthy  about it instead (this does not mean boring;) // ALL the ways Eros can be deeply connected to our spiritual path (and there’s a lot ;) // Where masculine and feminine energies can come into play // One practice you can start with today to connect with your own experience of Eros Resources: // Episode 139: Nature and Reconnecting // Episode 143: The South + Wounded Children // Episode 195: Going Beyond Our 5 Senses // If you want to stop putting off what really matters - and get more clear about what really matters to YOU - come join me and a group of like-minded souls in living the next 9 months as if they are our last. Remembering our limited time here on Earth creates clarity and inspires action like nothing else. Dive more deeply into practices that help create a life of inner and outer freedom - come join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. It’s a deep dive into exploring our own life legacy, the gift of impermanence, intimacy with death + life, and living a life of no regrets. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here.

    43 min
  3. Plant Medicine and the Spiritual Path - A Conversation with Spring Washam

    SEP 20

    Plant Medicine and the Spiritual Path - A Conversation with Spring Washam

    Welcome to a VERY special episode of the podcast… this week I interviewed my first ever GUEST, Spring Washam. Spring is one of my beloved Buddhist teachers, but also a real pioneer in terms of offering entheogens, along with the Buddhist spiritual path. And she’s been an inspiration for me in many ways. In this interview, Spring and I talked all about what she’s learned about plant medicine and altered state experiences in the jungles of South America and how that’s translated to her work here in the United States. We also talked about where all that fits into her own Buddhist beliefs and how she faces opposing views from other Buddhist practitioners. In this special Episode, we jammed on: // How we both began working with plant medicine & ayahuasca // Why we find exploring the medicine’s place in Indigenous culture so important to its uses in Western society // Why there’s an absence of integration and post-journey support in our industrialized, western society // The importance of ceremony and community in our healing journey // Whether altered-state experiences ACTUALLY go against the teachings of Buddhism (and if that even matters) // Our advice for those who are considering plant medicine on the spiritual path // Death and the possibility of rebirth, and the implications in journey work Resources: // Learn more about Spring Washam (and stay tuned for her 2025 event schedule) // Follow Spring on Instagram or Facebook //  Check out my previous Episodes on psychedelics and entheogens: Episode 97: Psychedelics and Spiritual Practice Episode 153: Psychedelic Exceptionalism Episode 225: How to Choose a Psychedelic Guide // Episode 122: Come See for Yourself - Ehipassiko // If you want to dive more deeply into practices that help create a life of inner and outer freedom, come join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. It’s a deep dive into exploring our own life legacy, the gift of impermanence, intimacy with death + life, and living a life of no regrets. To get on the waitlist, head over to AdventureMastermind.com. You’ll be the first to know when early registration opens in a few days, with special early bird rates, extra bonuses, and first dibs on the limited-capacity in-person retreat on the Big Island of Hawai’i…and more. // If you want to dive deeper into this Soul-level work and create a strong foundation for self-coaching, consciousness exploration, and creating a life of freedom, adventure, and purpose, head over to JoinFreedomSchool.com. It’s got everything you need in one place. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here.

    1h 1m
  4. The Importance of Recognizing our "Growth Edge" Behaviors

    SEP 13

    The Importance of Recognizing our "Growth Edge" Behaviors

    You know how sometimes you feel tired for no apparent reason, or maybe you want to check the f*ck out, or run away from it all?  Me too. Thing is, these things are all signs that we might be at a personal “growth edge.” This week we’re going to jam on how to know you’re at an edge, and why it’s SO important to identify what your “edge behaviors” are. You will learn: // What a growth edge is - and how knowing how we react to one helps us more effectively move through them. // How to identify our growth edge behaviors and why learning this is THE place to start // How to know the difference between a growth edge and burnout or fatigue // Common growth edge behaviors you might see in yourself and others // What to do once we identify our growth edge behaviors Resources: // Episode 44: The Power of the Pause // Episode 199: What Is Liminality? The Space Between Transitions // Episode 211: Navigating Our Edges // If you want to dive more deeply into practices that help create a life of inner and outer freedom, come join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. It’s a deep dive into exploring our own life legacy, the gift of impermanence, intimacy with death + life, and living a life of no regrets. To get on the waitlist head over to adventuremastermind.com. You’ll be the first to know when early registration opens later this month, with special early bird rates, extra bonuses, and first dibs on the limited-capacity in-person retreat on the Big Island of Hawai’i…and more. // If you want to dive deeper into this Soul-level work and create a strong foundation for self-coaching, consciousness exploration, and creating a life of freedom, adventure, and purpose, head over to JoinFreedomSchool.com. It’s got everything you need in one place. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here.

    23 min
  5. How to Choose a Psychedelic Guide

    SEP 6

    How to Choose a Psychedelic Guide

    This week we explore ideal things to look for when choosing a psychedelic sitter - facilitator - guide, or professional psychedelic-assisted therapist. We consider the different needs that arise around journeys for consciousness exploration and personal growth vs therapy, as well as things to think about if there is a significant medical or psychiatric history. You will learn: // Specific questions to ask when interviewing a potential guide // Why it’s important for a guide to have both a technical skill set for the safety of the mind and body AND the capacity to hold sacred space // What I - and others - believe a skilled guide offers, and why a fancy degree or training doesn’t mean someone is good…or ethical // How a great guide has many parallels to a great midwife // LOTS of great tips and questions to help you find the best psychedelic facilitator/guide/therapist for YOU // Why these tips and questions might change depending on where you are in your journey… and where you want to go Resources: // FREE course on Mental Health First Aid through Johns Hopkins University // Episode 161: Healing vs Curing // Episode 73: How to Be Your Own Guru // Episode 97: Psychedelics and Spiritual Practice // Episode 153: Psychedelic Exceptionalism // Gratitude to Michelle Janikian for her suggestions and research around this - check out her book Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion  // If you want to dive more deeply into practices that help create a life of inner and outer freedom, come join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. It’s a deep dive into exploring our own life legacy, the gift of impermanence, intimacy with death + life, and living a life of no regrets. To get on the waitlist head over to adventuremastermind.com. You’ll be the first to know when early registration opens later this month, with special early bird rates, extra bonuses, and first dibs on the limited-capacity in-person retreat on the Big Island of Hawai’i…and more. // If you want to dive deeper into this Soul-level work and create a strong foundation for self-coaching, consciousness exploration, and creating a life of freedom, adventure, and purpose, head over to JoinFreedomSchool.com. It’s got everything you need in one place. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here

    30 min
  6. Deep Seeing of Others and Ourselves

    AUG 30

    Deep Seeing of Others and Ourselves

    This week we’re talking about the Deep Seeing of others - and ourselves. Deep Seeing helps us create more authentic and connected community, and a more enriched daily life. We’ll debunk the idea that what we DO is who we ARE, and jam on how to get to the core of other peoples’ essence (and our own). Plus, I’ll give you some ways you can practice deeply seeing and understanding others starting today. You will learn: // Why we often reduce others' identities (and our own) to what we DO, and how we can dive deeper in every interactions //How Deep Seeing makes life way more interesting on the daily (and I’m all about not being bored more than necessary;) // How we can shift our focus from what people DO to who they ARE and their lived experience // How deep seeing can transform our relationship with others and ourselves - and our communities // Ways we can practice deep seeing and wise attention in our daily lives - starting today. Resources: // Episode 71: How to Find Your Purpose // Episode 134: What You’re Meant to BE // Episode 178: The GIft of Wandering - Exploring Our Purpose // If you want to dive more deeply into this practice and all the juicy goodness for a life of inner and outer freedom that it offers, some join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. Get on the waitlist at adventuremastermind.com, and if you get your name on that, you’ll be the first to know when early registration opens later this month, with special early bird rates, extra bonuses, and first dibs on the limited-capacity in-person retreat at our epic phat pad on the Big Island of Hawaii…and more. // If you want to dive deeper into this Soul-level work and create a life of more freedom, adventure and purpose, head over to JoinFreedomSchool.com. It’s got everything you need in one place to build a foundation for a lifetime of self-exploration and freedom. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here.

    18 min
  7. The Insecurities That Keep Us From Letting Go and Creating Space For Something New

    AUG 23

    The Insecurities That Keep Us From Letting Go and Creating Space For Something New

    This week, we’re going to dive into the most common insecurities that keep us from letting go of our beloved STUFF and declutter our physical space and minds. I’ll talk about my own experiences and insecurities when it comes to getting rid of things - despite my years of work on trying to let go of attachments to it all. Plus, we’ll talk about some ways we can reframe our thoughts around our possessions, keeping only those items that bring us true joy and freedom. You will learn: // Why so many of us have such a strong attachment to our STUFF, keeping us from getting rid of the clutter // Common insecurities that make it hard for us to let go // How to learn from our insecurities that we come into contact with as we try to clear out space for the new // Simple ways we can be more intentional about the purpose things have in our life Resources: // Episode 40: Desire and Attachment // Episode 55: Letting Go to Grow // Episode 69: Having Enough - Finding Your Balance // If you want to dive more deeply into this practice and all the juicy goodness for a life of inner and outer freedom that it offers, some join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. Get on the waitlist at adventuremastermind.com, and if you get your name on that, you’ll be the first to know when early registration opens later this month, with special early bird rates, extra bonuses, and first dibs on the limited-capacity in-person retreat at our epic phat pad on the Big Island of Hawaii…and more. // If you want to dive deeper into this Soul-level work and create a life of more freedom, adventure and purpose, head over to JoinFreedomSchool.com. It’s got everything you need in one place to build a foundation for a lifetime of self-exploration and freedom. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Have you benefitted from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here

    25 min
  8. Struggling with When Things End

    AUG 16

    Struggling with When Things End

    In this week’s Episode we jam on a daily practice we can do to decrease unnecessary suffering - which is what this podcast is all about! It’s completely natural that things end - relationships, careers, objects we adore, and more. Yet we have so much resistance when things do come to an end, often feeling like it wasn’t supposed to happen. We’ll talk about the concept of “little deaths” that we experience in everyday life, plus the difference between when an ending is more easily accepted vs when we have more resistance. We also dive into how our modern industrialized consumerist society encourages resistance to endings, and how to counter that. Plus I’ll tell you the one thing we should spend more time thinking about to help accept the little endings for a life of more freedom. You will learn: // How our modern industrialized consumerist society feeds into our resistance to endings // How treating “little deaths” / endings with more respect and sacredness can lead to less unnecessary suffering and more joy + freedom // Why we feel the need to control our endings and how to let go of that feeling // The one thing we should spend more time thinking about to help accept the little endings (hint: it’s not what you’d think!) Resources: // Episode 9: Impermanence, Death, and Other Sexy Things // Episode 77: Change is Inevitable // Episode 110: The Miracle of Being Alive // Check out this free training on What Really Matters // You can see how the power of accepting the ending of things is a deep practice - one that opens us to so much more joy and freedom and peace. True inner liberation. If you want to dive more deeply into this practice and all the juicy goodness for a life of inner and outer freedom that it offers, some join me in my NEWEST program, called No Regrets. Get on the waitlist at adventuremastermind.com, and if you get your name on that, you’ll be the first to know when early registration opens later this month, with special early bird rates, extra bonuses and first dibs on the limited-capacity in-person retreat at our epic phat pad on the Big Island of Hawaii…and more. // I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on the Rebel Buddhist Podcast on iTunes by clicking here // If you want to dive deeper into this Soul-level work and create a life of more freedom, adventure and purpose, head over to JoinFreedomSchool.com. It’s got everything you need in one place to build a foundation for a lifetime of self-exploration and freedom. // If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.

    32 min
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Rebel Buddhist is all about freedom - inside and out - so if you want to tame your mind but not your life, this podcast is for you. In each episode, Master Certified Coach Ana Verzone, DNP, will teach you practical, effective tools from the fields of psychology, eastern spirituality, and self-coaching so you can train your mind to work for you instead of against you. Learn how to get out of your own way and cultivate the compassion and resilience you need for this wild new world. Explore how you can discover your own path to enlightenment and live an adventurous life with no regrets. Start now by downloading the free Rebel Buddhist Training Kit at RebelBuddhist.com

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  • Creator
    Ana Verzone
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    230
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ana Verzone, LLC 2020
  • Show Website
    Rebel Buddhist

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