Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis
Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis about walking our talk—every day, in every moment. It ain’t about being perfect. Waylon Lewis, founder of Elephant Journal, talks about everyday Buddhism, meditation, eco-actions large and small, and features conversations with leading mindful thought leaders, both famous and overlooked.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 294
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
273. The Buddhist Notion of Groundlessness (is Actually Good News).
This week on our longrunning, ongoing “Walk the Talk Show” podcast and video series:
"Groundlessness is something Buddhism talks about a lot. And you think, well, groundlessness, that sounds pretty …
272. What to do when we’re Feeling Blue—from a Buddhist Point of View.
Waylon gives practical Buddhist life advice for when you're feeling defeated, depressed, or blue.
“The advice from a mindful point of view is obvious, but when we're in that state of mind what's obvi…
271. Feng Shui your Love Life: Waylon & Kelsey Lewis w/ Anjie Cho.
Waylon and his wife, Kelsey, have a frank conversation about love and dust bunnies with one of our favorite guests: mindful feng shui expert Anjie Cho. They discuss how we can use mindfulness, Buddhi…
270. I’ll support Trump tomorrow! (If) ~ Waylon
Waylon will support President Trump tomorrow, if...
"I always say, I have nothing against Trump—for as much as I despise him and think he's doing awful things in the world, if tomorrow he woke up and…
269. On MLK day, Trump’s Inauguration, & the greed of Social Media platforms.
Waylon's thoughts on the historical day that is January 20th, 2025.
"The fact that all of this is happening on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is both painful and telling. We have so far to go as a coun…
268. If you're feeling Numb as Trump becomes President, again.
Tomorrow, it’s Trump. Today, it’s Biden. If you’re feeling shook, that’s normal: here’s what we can do and not do for others and ourselves. ~ Waylon H. Lewis
267. Get ready: The Year of the Yin Wood Snake is nearly here. (Feng Shui Expert Anjie Cho w/ Waylon Lewis).
Waylon catches up with one of our favorite guests: mindful feng shui expert Anjie Cho. They discuss methods to welcome the new energy into our homes and lives for 2025 this Lunar, or Eastern New Year…
266. Thoughts + Prayers for LA Wildfires? No. ~ Waylon
Waylon shares a message with our dear Elephant community about the devastating fires ravaging California right now...and what it means for us. We have to do more than think about taking action. We ha…
265. Happy Honest New Year!
Waylon welcomes the new year with a message to the Elephant community...and a little honesty for us all to take to heart.
He asks: what can you do this year to serve our planet, be kind to yourself, …
264. Children’s Day is coming!
Jews have Hanukkah. Christians, Xmas. African-Americans, Kwanzaa. Buddhists? Children's Day. Waylon speaks about the Buddhist holiday of Children's Day ahead of the celebrations on December 21, 2024.
263. “Nice” Weather is not always Sunny, Warm Weather!
Waylon talks about the importance of embracing and appreciating the seasonality and cold weather as we push back against the effects of climate change.
“The cycle of seasons is natural and something …
262. Kash Patel & Living in Fear vs. Awareness. Why we're paying attention to Politics.
Waylon talks about living in fear, and why he's making an effort as a journalist to speak to our mindful audience about the facts as they come to light during the Trump presidential transition and be…
261. What it means to give goodness.
Shop local and small! Give nothing?! What it means to give goodness.
Read the articles mentioned in the video:
260. How (if) to Relate with MAGA Family this Holiday Season.
MAGA/Trump-voting family + Thanksgiving, what’s your approach?
Politics aren’t something we can—or should—put in a private drawer and forget about or overlook.
Read the article on Elephant Journal…
259. Best Buddhist Books for Beginners with Simple Meditation Instruction.
Waylon Lewis lists his favorite books to get the beginner Buddhist, or anyone, started. Bonus: Waylon leads a meditation at the end.
258. If you're Super Busy & not Accomplishing much, Listen to This.
The notion of moreover: we can live life—relationships, work, neuroses—from the point of view of lost in it, lost in all the details, that feeling of overwhelm and chaos (we all know that feeling of …
257. Lha, Nyen & Lu: an Enlightened way to Organize your Life.
Waylon demonstrates how to use natural hierarchy to uplift your life without being uptight.
Many of us have an expectation that spirituality should be pleasant, pretty, affirming. It can be. But it c…
256. My Favorite Poem. ~ Waylon Lewis
Waylon shares his favorite poem with the Elephant Journal community. Poems can be helpful to us in a spiritual, heartfelt way. But there are also practical, life-helpful poems. And the poem he's shar…
255. 12 Zero Waste Acts You can Do! ~ w/ Janette Spiezio of Sustainable Haus & Waylon Lewis.
Waylon talks with Janette Spiezio of Sustainable Haus, a zero-waste store in Summit, New Jersey. Check out her helpful articles on Elephant!
"The most inspiring woman you’ll want to learn from today…
254. Waylon with Ayurveda expert John Douillard on the ideal Summer Diet for your Dosha.
Waylon (dumb) vs Dr. John Douillard (expert) talk health! The Ideal Summer Diet According to Ayurveda with Waylon Lewis & Dr. John Douillard.