The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern
The Road Home podcast with author and teacher is Ethan Nichtern is a contemporary exploration of Buddhist teachings and conversation with thought leaders interested in Psychology, Art, Culture, and Politics through the lens of mindfulness practice. Since 2002, Ethan has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and workshops around the United States and online. He is the author of multiple books, including The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of The Buddhist Path. He is currently the head of the Yearlong Buddhist Studies Program for Dharmamoon.com. More info at EthanNichtern.com
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Ep. 33 - Enlightenment in Action with Steve Silberman
Writer and meditation practitioner Steve Silberman joins Ethan Nichtern on The Road Home Podcast for a conversation that touches on turning our imperfections and the challenges we face into fuel for …
Ep. 32 – Simran Sethi
On this episode of The Road Home, journalist Simran Sethi joins Ethan Nichtern for a conversation about her work with environmentalism and agricultural biodiversity.
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Ep. 31 – Making a Sustainable Meditation Practice
On this episode of The Road Home, Ethan Nichtern talks about making a sustainable meditation practice and overcoming some of the obstacles that can block your progress.
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Ep. 30 – Leadership and the Art of Growing Up with Jerry Colonna
This time on the Road Home Podcast, Ethan Nichtern is joined by leadership coach Jerry Colonna for a conversation around balancing leadership and wealth with the principles of mindfulness and spiritu…
Ep. 29 – Understanding Racial Conditioning with Ruth King
Dharma teacher and author Ruth King joins Ethan Nichtern for a conversation around diversity in spiritual communities, white privilege and guilt, and understanding racial conditioning.
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Ep. 28 - The Mindfulness Revolution with David Nichtern
Ethan and David share their thoughts on the transformative impact of the Buddhist teachings, especially as the mindfulness revolution continues to become more mainstream.
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Ep. 27 – Healing the Hungry Ghost with Shauna James Ahern
Author Shauna James Ahern joins Ethan for a conversation about finding our worth and healing the hungry ghosts that haunt us.
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Ep. 26 – Amber Scorah
Ethan welcomes author Amber Scorah to The Road Home for a conversation about her exit from the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the ‘partial cults’ we can all find ourselves trapped in.
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Ep. 25 – Solving the Puzzle with David Nichtern
Ethan welcomes back David Nichtern to the Road Home to talk about creativity, spirituality, and livelihood, and how we can fit together the pieces of our life puzzle.
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Ep. 24 – The Inner Work of Racial Justice with Rhonda Magee
This time on The Road Home Podcast, Rhonda Magee joins Ethan for a conversation about where mindfulness and meditation practices fit into our work in the world, our society and the justice system tha…
Ep. 23 – Cultivating Confidence with Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg joins Ethan Nichtern for an exploration of the ways we can develop our confidence through the practices of mindfulness and meditation.
Recorded at the Garrison Institute, Sharon and E…
Ep. 22 – Sebene Selassie
Dharma mentor and writer Sebene Selassie joins Ethan for a conversation that touches on engaging with injustice dharmically, the direction of Western Buddhism, and the search for belonging.
Sebene is…
Ep. 21 – The Dharma of Astrology with Juliana McCarthy
Astrologer Juliana McCarthy joins Ethan for a conversation about the intersection of astrology and Buddhist practice.
For almost twenty years, Juliana McCarthy has been studying and practicing Wester…
Ep. 20 - Wholehearted with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison visits The Road Home Podcast for a conversation about taking a wholehearted approach to our dharma practice.
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Ep. 19 – Say What You Mean with Oren Jay Sofer
Oren Jay Sofer visits the Road Home Podcast for a conversation about integrating our spiritual practices into how we communicate.
Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communi…
Ep. 18 – Peace in Schools with Caverly Morgan
Ethan Nichtern shares a conversation with Caverly Morgan about bringing mindfulness and meditation practices into the education system.
Caverly Morgan is a meditation teacher, nonprofit leader, and v…
Ep. 17 – Advice Not Given with Dr. Mark Epstein
This week on The Road Home Podcast, Ethan shares a conversation with Dr. Mark Epstein about the intersection of Western psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology.
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Ep. 16 – Reconnecting Body and Mind with Dan Cayer
Ethan Nichtern is joined by teacher, writer and speaker Dan Cayer for a conversation about what is possible when we bring the body and mind into balance.
After developing a chronic pain condition, Da…
Ep. 15 – David Nichtern
David Nichtern visits The Road Home Podcast for a conversation that explores the evolution of spiritual tradition, practicing in the modern era and balancing spiritual practice with our roles in life…
Ep. 14 – The Four Noble Truths of Love with Susan Piver
Ethan is joined by author and meditation teacher Susan Piver for a conversation about bringing the wisdom of Buddhist practice into our relationships.
Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling au…