What Would Buddha Do?
Responding to life's everyday challenges with advice from the Buddha's teachings.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2025
What If I Never Figure It Out?
What if clarity never comes? What if you stay stuck, uncertain, and spinning forever? In this season finale, we explore the deep discomfort of not knowing—and how Buddhist teachings inv…
Is It Wrong to Look for a New Job While I’m Still Employed?
You’re collecting a paycheck, but secretly polishing your resume. Is that dishonest—or just practical? In this episode, we explore the ethical tension of job hunting while still employe…
What If My Business Partner and I Want Different Things?
You started with a shared vision—but now the path is splitting. What happens when you and your business partner no longer want the same things? Do you push forward, part ways, or try to…
How Do I Ask for a Raise Without Feeling Greedy?
You’ve done the work. You’ve earned the value. So why does asking for a raise feel so uncomfortable? In this episode, we unpack the emotional weight behind money, self-worth, and the fe…
If He Loved Me, He’d Go to the Doctor: Love, Control, and Letting Go
What do you do when someone you care about refuses to take care of themselves? It’s easy to feel helpless, angry, or convinced that love should mean compliance. In this episode, we expl…
The Crush: Craving, Fantasy, and the Mind That Won’t Let Go
Ever found yourself obsessing over someone you know you can’t have? Whether it’s a fleeting infatuation or a full-blown fantasy, The Crush dives into the sticky sweetness—and suffering—…
What If I Stopped Trying to Be Good?
I’m tired of always doing the work—of being kind, thoughtful, and forgiving—especially when others don’t seem to care. In this episode, we explore the resentment that can build when you…
When Roles Reverse: Caring for Aging Parents Through a Mindful Lens
What do we owe our parents when they can no longer care for themselves?
In this episode of What Would Buddha Do?, I explore a deeply personal and often painful question: What are our res…
Mindful Friendships: The Buddha’s Advice on Who to Keep Close
What does a good friend really look like?In this episode of What Would Buddha Do?, I answer a listener’s heartfelt question about navigating a long-term but unfulfilling friendship.Draw…
Collaborative Leadership and the Wisdom of the Elephant
How do you build a collaborative team when everyone sees things differently?In this episode of What Would Buddha Do?, I answer a real-world leadership question about resolving conflict …
Dealing with Abuse: Buddhist Teachings on Handling Hostility
In Episode 2 of 'What Would Buddha Do?', host Lena DiGenti addresses a heartfelt question from a listener about handling verbal and emotional abuse from a loved one with a drinking prob…
E1 Inner Peace for Outer Conflict: Lessons on Equanimity
What Would Buddha Do? - Finding Equanimity Amidst Family Conflict
In the premiere episode of 'What Would Buddha Do?', host Lena DiGenti addresses a heartfelt question about dealing with …