Enlighten Up Bro!

Jaksot

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  Enlighten Up Bro! Level Up Your Health Bro Pt. 2 Leading a Balanced and Productive Life 14.09.2026 29min

  Welcome to part 2 of our Level Up Your Health Bro mini series! In this episode we talk about what it means to lead a balanced and productive life.What does it mean to have a balanced and productive life and how do we achieve that? Find out how something as simple as getting rest is the best way to make sure we can life max everyday!00:00 Introduction00:45 Host catch up  04:56 Motto #2: Leading a balanced and productive life 13:43 The importance of resting24:10 Tips on leading a balanced and productive life27:52 Conclusion Check out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #menshealth #health #lifestyle #sleep #rest #productivity #balance 
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Level Up Your Health Bro Pt.1 Invigorating Buddhist Practice of Chanting 01.09.2026 28min

  Welcome to part 1 of 5 of our brand new series titled Level Up Your Health Bro! In each episode of this series, we will discuss 1 motto based on President of SGI Daisaku Ikeda’s 4 Mottos of Good Health.Our first motto is on having an invigorating Buddhist practice of chanting! How does our practice of chanting morning and evening help us live a healthy life? How can Buddhism help us live fulfilling lives? Find out the answers to these questions by listening to this episode! 00:00 Introduction00:45 Host catch up 01:41 Level Up Your Health Bro introduction!!!07:52 Motto #1: Invigorating Buddhist Practice of Chanting 16:37 How do we get started with chanting? 18:17 Tips and tricks on staying focused while chanting26:40 Conclusion Check out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #menshealth #health #lifestyle #focus 
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #13: Wingin’ It! Unscripted Catch Up With the Bros! 17.08.2026 29min

  Welcome back to another episode of Enlighten Up Bro! For this episode, we decided to test out something new…wingin’ it! Our hosts Shota, Kenichi, and Grady sat down to have a casual catch up session with each other. This episode features a portion of their conversation where they dive deep into the power of believing in yourself and overcoming our own arrogance. Hope you enjoy! 00:00 Overcoming arrogance and the importance of supporting others09:16 What were the hosts up to when the Knicks won the NBA finals??? 11:48 The power of believing in yourself15:53 Not so obvious form of arrogance that’s holding you back 26:06 ConclusionCheck out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #ego #believeinyourself #arrogance #sports #selflove
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #12: Buddhist Bro From the 808! 03.08.2026 32min

  How can Buddhism be applied in daily life? How does your daily Buddhist practice help transform deep rooted challenges? Welcome back to Enlighten Up Bro! Today we sat down with your bro from across the Pacific Ocean, Enoa from Hawaii! Born into the practice, Enoa was constantly surrounded by the love and care from the members in our Buddhist community. Learn from Enoa how his daily Buddhist practice becomes the engine to take on any challenges in everyday life! Through strengthening his life everyday, see how Enoa was able to transform his relationship with his father in the most joyful way possible.00:00 Introduction 00:14 Host catch up 03:35 Welcome Enoa!06:13 Introduction to Enoa09:14 Enoa’s show and tell item 13:36 How to use Buddhism in daily life19:28 Transforming relationships through the concept of human revolution25:17 Unexpected encounter at the airport30:26 ConclusionCheck out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #dailylife #relationships #nevergiveup #hawaii
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #11: Chasing Your Dream With Buddhism 20.07.2026 31min

  Episode 11 of Enlighten Up Bro! out now!Welcome back to Enlighten Up Bro! On this episode, we sat down with Steve from Maryland, working in audio visual installation and aspiring musician. Though reality may be tough, learn how Steve uses his Buddhist practice to appreciate his daily life and uses that as motivation to never give up on his dreams of becoming a world wide musician! 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Host catch up 02:17 Welcome Steve!03:15 Introduction to Steve05:16 Steve’s show and tell 07:48 How does Buddhism help chase your dreams20:00 Having appreciation for daily life29:10 Conclusion Check out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #dreams #musician #appreciation #nevergiveup
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #10: Buddhism: Religion or Philosophy??? 06.07.2026 24min

  Welcome to our new series on this podcast where we try to demisty Buddhism or take common misconceptions about Buddhism and clarify them! These episodes will be short and simple so that anyone can listen at any time!Our first episode in this series: Is Buddhism a religion or philosophy???Learn through the discussion of our three hosts how Buddhism can be both a philosophy and religion that can be used as a tool to navigate daily life! 00:00 Introduction00:25 New series introduction 02:14 Is Buddhism a religion or philosophy 21:57 Conclusion Check out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #religion #philosophy #dailylife
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #9: Happy Father's Day!!! 22.06.2026 49min

  Happy father’s day to all the dad’s out there! On this Episode Enlighten Up Bro!, we talked with Everton and Bryant, both navigating being a father while also winning in their everyday lives. Whether you are an aspiring father or currently navigating the challenges of fatherhood,  learn from Everton and Bryant how their Buddhist practice expanded their lives to become the best daddies for their children! 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Host catch up04:19 Welcome Everton and Bryant!05:56 Introduction to Everton!08:00 Introduction to Bryant!13:35 Their biggest struggle as a father so far18:44 Everton and Bryant’s show and tell!23:57 Fatherhood and Buddhism 43:50 Conclusion Check out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #father #fatherhood #family #raisingkids
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #8: A Buddhist Take on Masculinity 08.06.2026 51min

  Episode #8 of Enlighten Up Bro! podcast out now!!!What does masculinity mean today?  In this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we speak with Cam Morose of Boston, the most athletic school psychologist you will ever meet.Experiencing masculinity at its worst—learn how a good role model and someone to listen to you without judgement, is all we need to combat toxic masculinity.Which bro’s love bucket can you fill today to help them feel seen?Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 00:17 Host catch up05:22 Welcome Cam!06:33 Who is Cam?13:12 Cam’s show and tell20:42 Shota’s vs cockroach (interlude)27:35 Cam’s take on masculinity49:38 ConclusionCheck out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #masculinity #menshealth #mentalhealth
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #7: Gen Z VS Millennial 25.05.2026 50min

  What can older generations learn from the younger generation? How does Buddhism help bro’s navigate their daily lives? On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, our Millennial hosts sat down with three Gen Z bros from San Diego, California Jordan, Isaiah and Dominic. Navigating the social challenges of high school under COVID-19 restrictions, learn from these three bros what they feel is the biggest misconception of Gen Z. From baggier jeans to questioning the why, hear what older generations can learn from the next generation! Timestamps:00:00 Episode preview00:58 Introduction01:10 Host catch up03:23 Introduction to Jordan, Isaiah, and Dom09:18 What defined the Gen Z high school times?16:46 What defined the Millennial high school times? 21:17 What can older generation learn from Gen Z?35:38 Skinny vs baggy jeans41:31 Why do bros need Buddhism?49:12 ConclusionCheck out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro #men #genz #millennials #purpose #covid19 #highschool #menshealth #mentalhealth
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #6: Buddhist Business Owner VS The IRS?! 11.05.2026 47min

  Does it ever feel like you’re lost and confused about what direction to take your future?On this episode of Enlighten Up Bro!, we sat down with Steve Saperstein, a business owner from Boston. Finding himself lost and confused after graduating from college, Steve traveled the world, hitchhiking from Ireland to India. Eventually, after taking advice from a random woman in a train station, he ended up in Boston. Hear how Steve learned that Buddhism is not an absence of problems, but becoming a master problem solver.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:14 Host catch up 05:22 Intro to Steve!10:38 Steve's story17:41Steve's show and tell item20:19 Got a problem?21:33 Steve's answer43:52 ConclusionCheck out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.bro Who Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #Buddhism #Bro #Men #business #life #problemsolving
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #5: 120 Americans Go To Hiroshima To Pledge For Peace 27.04.2026 38min

  What can an ordinary dude do to contribute to world peace?In March, 120 SGI-USA youth representatives, including Shota, Grady, and Kenichi, were invited for a US-Japan peace exchange in Hiroshima, the site of the first atomic bombing. Through warm encounters with local SGI Buddhists, a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and hearing stories of atomic bomb survivors, they arrive at a clear answer to this question—to treasure the person right in front of you.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:15 Host catch up 05:25 What was our trip to Japan? 12:53 Host Reflection33:21 Summary of the trip36:01 ConclusionCheck out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.broWho Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro  #men #peace #Japan #nuclearweapons #menshealth #youngmen #atomicbomb #Hiroshima
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #4: Buddhist Football Coach Tackles His Purpose In Life 13.04.2026 51min

  What does purpose in life mean and how do you find it?For this episode, we sat down with Josef, a proud Texan and high school football coach. Learn how Josef used Buddhism to call an audible in his once downward spiral life to teaching and mentoring kids in the classroom and football field. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:31 Host catch up 04:44 Guest Introduction11:13 Josef's show and tell16:26 Josef's journey in his Buddhist faith24:26 Got a Problem? 32:12Discussion with Josef49:22ConclusionCheck out our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighten.up.broTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighten.up.broWho Are We? Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro! a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. #buddhism #bro  #men #football #teaching #purpose #coaching #mission #life #youngmen #menshealth 
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #3: Frat Boy Turns Buddhist Bro 30.03.2026 49min

  Wondering whether you should make that career switch or not?For this episode, we got to hang out with Jesse, a once avoidant frat bro turned dedicated medical student. Learn how Jesse confronted   indecisiveness and Four Lokos through beefing up his Buddhist practice.00:00 Introduction00:34 Host catch up 06:14 Guest Introduction08:40 Jesse's show and tell12:01 Who is Jesse? 28:02 Got a Problem? 29:14 Discussion with Jesse46:25 Conclusion
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Episode #2: Buddhist Navy Veteran Proposes in a Convertible! 09.03.2026 52min

  For this episode, we sat down with our big bro James—aka The XL Texan— where he discusses how Buddhism helped him become the partner that shows up.00:00 Introduction00:30 Host catch up05:05 Introduction to James18:30 Asking James relationship questions47:35 Conclusion
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  Enlighten Up Bro! Ep#1: Goal Setting With Buddhist Bros 17.02.2026 48min

  Welcome to Enlighten Up Bro!, a podcast run by regular dudes who are attempting to find answers to life’s questions. Through discussion and interviews, the hosts, Shota, Grady and Kenichi will address various areas of life of a young man through the lens of Nichiren Buddhism. In our first episode, we sat down and talked about goals! What were the goals we set at the beginning of the year? How have we been progressing with them? What steps can we take to stay on top of our goals? Subscribe to us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite podcast sites so that you never miss an episode!Time Stamps: 0:00:00 Introduction00:01:08 Host Introductions00:14:29 Got a Problem? (New Segment)00:17:24 What's Our New Year Goals? 00:26:42 How To Maintain The Goals We Set 00:49:49 Conclusion