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Buddhability

The reality is, we’re already enlightened. It’s only as we face obstacles, stress and our own messiness that we start to forget it. This is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it every day, and changing the world along the way. Hosted by Cassidy Bradford, each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. For more stories, tips on practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, and our newsletter, visit www.buddhability.org.

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Update frequency
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Average duration
37 minutes
Episodes
218
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Overcoming negative self-talk… and other chanting tips

Overcoming negative self-talk… and other chanting tips

Tomorrow, we are kicking off our 31-Day Chanting Journey so today’s episode is filled with practical tips and advice on how to make the most of it, especially if one of your reasons for doing it is t…

00:44:15  |   Sat 31 Jul 2021
A 31-Day Buddhability Journey

A 31-Day Buddhability Journey

Just a short announcement today to share that starting August 1 we are doing another 31-Day Buddhability Journey where we invite you to try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for the month of August! Sign …

00:02:23  |   Sun 25 Jul 2021
Navigating Death and Illness

Navigating Death and Illness

Today we are addressing how to navigate the loss of a loved one or support them through serious illness. While everyone's experience and circumstances are different, our guest, Jonathan Teran, shares…

00:54:18  |   Sat 17 Jul 2021
On self-respect and love in relationships

On self-respect and love in relationships

Today we are talking about relationships and specifically addressing a few questions that we’ve received from listeners, which are: How do I decide if the person I’m with is the one? What does Buddhi…

00:50:39  |   Sat 10 Jul 2021
How to overcome resistance in creative work

How to overcome resistance in creative work

Today we’re discussing creative work, but the lessons apply to virtually anything in your life that brings out feelings of resistance, fear or self-doubt.


Our guest is Monica Ong, a Connecticut-based …

00:56:38  |   Fri 02 Jul 2021
Love wins, A Buddhist lawyer and the fight for marriage equality

Love wins, A Buddhist lawyer and the fight for marriage equality

Six years ago today, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ratified same-sex marriage, a monumental achievement after a more than 25-year battle across the country.


Recently, journalist Sasha Issen…

00:47:07  |   Sat 26 Jun 2021
Never giving up on your dream

Never giving up on your dream

Today we're talking about how not to give up on your dream.


Even if we discover our dream job or purpose at a young age, on the path to pursuing it, we often have to grapple with our own self-doubt, t…

00:49:55  |   Fri 28 May 2021
Taking the steps to respect your own life

Taking the steps to respect your own life

Today we’re talking to Lorenna Garcia-Bochas, a young woman in Georgia who grew up around the Buddhist community and chanting. Her own practice developed when she started college and faced some major…

00:59:57  |   Sat 22 May 2021
Join Us for a 7 Day Refresh!

Join Us for a 7 Day Refresh!

Today we have a short announcement about Buddhability’s upcoming 7 Day Refresh, starting Monday, May 17. Sign up at www.buddhability.org.

00:01:36  |   Sat 15 May 2021
On Boundaries and True Self-Care

On Boundaries and True Self-Care

Today we are covering one of our most highly requested topics: boundaries and self-care.


Our guest is Jessica Riley, a mental health specialist in Florida, who most recently was a military psychologis…

00:53:24  |   Sun 09 May 2021
Building a career you love

Building a career you love

Today we're talking about careers, a topic that we plan to cover from many different perspectives on future episodes. 


Our guest is Louise Ocasion, who started practicing Buddhism when she was in coll…

00:47:21  |   Sat 24 Apr 2021
Trailer: What is enlightenment?

Trailer: What is enlightenment?

Instead of an episode this week, we have an announcement! Based on your requests, we just published a video explainer on enlightenment. Find it on Buddhability's YouTube or Instagram, or at this link

00:01:46  |   Fri 16 Apr 2021
How to turn your circumstances into your purpose

How to turn your circumstances into your purpose

Today’s episode is about a key Buddhist concept, which teaches that where you are right now is exactly the place you need to be to fulfill your purpose, as long as you're willing to dig deep into you…

00:47:30  |   Fri 09 Apr 2021
How to stop comparing yourself to others

How to stop comparing yourself to others

Today we are discussing a question that comes up a lot: How do I stop comparing myself to other people? It can be a real struggle, especially if you feel like the people around you are better or fart…

00:33:00  |   Sat 03 Apr 2021
Join Us Friday for a Buddhability Community Talk!

Join Us Friday for a Buddhability Community Talk!

Appreciate the Buddhability content but want to hear from people actually practicing Buddhism? We teamed up with members of our Buddhist community to present a new online series hosted by Buddhabilit…

00:01:56  |   Wed 24 Mar 2021
Finding happiness while living with chronic illness

Finding happiness while living with chronic illness

On this episode, we discuss living with chronic health challenges, be it physical or mental health. Jenny Ohrstrom, who has been seeking treatment for Lyme disease for nearly 8 years, shares her stor…

00:35:59  |   Fri 19 Mar 2021
Being new parents (in a pandemic)

Being new parents (in a pandemic)

Today we are talking about being new parents, which is a topic that's been requested by many listeners. Savini and Piper, college sweethearts from India who moved to New York City in their 20’s, shar…

00:54:07  |   Fri 12 Mar 2021
Buddhist Friends for Life (Part 2)

Buddhist Friends for Life (Part 2)

We are back with part 2 of last week’s episode, which is all about the Buddhist community. In the SGI we meet in local neighborhood groups (these days over Zoom) to figure out how to apply Buddhism t…

00:47:30  |   Wed 03 Mar 2021
Buddhist Friends for Life (Part 1) #struggleictory

Buddhist Friends for Life (Part 1) #struggleictory

We have a two-part episode for you today, all about the Buddhist community. In the SGI we meet in local neighborhood groups (these days over zoom) to figure out how to apply Buddhism to our daily liv…

00:41:42  |   Sat 27 Feb 2021
How’s chanting going? (Journey Check-in)

How’s chanting going? (Journey Check-in)

This week, we wanted to check in with everyone who is currently doing the 28 Day Buddhability Journey. (Remember, it’s not too late to jump in. Even a week of chanting can feel amazing!)


Tell us how i…

00:02:20  |   Fri 19 Feb 2021
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