The Contemplative Life

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  EP 261 Our Amazing Brain Chemicals 10.09.2026 16min

  Today we discuss our amazing brain chemicals: DOSE. Join us as we learn more about Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins and how contemplative living plays a role. MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Waterloo Root Beer Float Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks...
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  Ep 260 Wisdom Shorts: Fresh Energy or Stagnation 25.08.2026 4min

  Join us for our Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 259: Internal Family Systems (with Marty Boller) 11.08.2026 31min

  We are joined by spiritual director and trainer, Marty Boller, discussing the intersection of Internal Family Systems and spiritual direction. IFS has been a helpful tool in therapy and Marty explores ways it can be beneficial in a contemplative context. Mentioned in this episode: https://contemplative-activist.com/ifs/ https://www.centerforengagedcompassion.com/ Movies: Inside Out and Inside Out 2 The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Introduction to Internal Famil...
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  Ep 258 Summer Wisdom Shorts: The Third Chair 04.08.2026 5min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Spiritual Guidance Masterminds: [email protected] Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 257 Summer Wisdom Shorts: When Life Feels Like a Junk Drawer 22.07.2026 4min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 256 Summer Wisdom Shorts: Benefits of Body Doubling 14.07.2026 4min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 255 Summer Wisdom Shorts: Ostrich Syndrome 07.07.2026 4min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 254 Summer Wisdom Shorts: The Freedom of Iteration 25.06.2026 3min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 253 Summer Wisdom Shorts: 10x and 1/10 16.06.2026 4min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 252 Summer Wisdom Shorts: When Spiritual Practices Fizzle Out 10.06.2026 6min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 251: Summer Wisdom Shorts: 4 Common Reasons For Spiritual Direction 02.06.2026 3min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Mentioned in today's episode: For those interested in a checking out spiritual direction to see what it's like contact [email protected] to learn more. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at...
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  Ep 250: Summer Wisdom Shorts: Hustle Burnout Vs. Zombie Burnout 27.05.2026 6min

  Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts of wisdom for you to ponder. Mentioned in today's episode: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.
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  Ep 249 Spiritual Conversations with Children (with Terra McDaniel) 12.05.2026 28min

  Today we welcome Terra McDaniel to the podcast. Terra inspires us to engage kids in spiritual conversations through her stories and experiences. She offers simple moments and invitations that feel attainable even for toddlers. For those looking to go deeper on this topic, check out her training program and resources listed below. https://www.terramcdaniel.com/ https://www.companioningcenter.org/course/scwc-app-2026 BOOKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Tiny Perfect...
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  Ep 248 Spiritual Direction in a Homeless Shelter (with Lacy Finn Borgo) 28.04.2026 28min

  Today we have an inspiring conversation with Lacy Finn Borgo. Lacy is an author, spiritual director and teacher who shares beautiful stories of spiritual companionship with children in transitional housing. Her work can be found at gooddirtministries.org Mentioned in today's podcast: Suno AI Riverdance Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of lo...
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  E 247 Fixing vs Serving and Empowering 14.04.2026 16min

  Often with good intentions, we can easily find ourselves in fix it mode with people we care about in our lives. Today we take a look at how to move from fixing into serving and empowering. Mentioned on today's episode: Spindrift Ginger Lime Mule Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at...
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  Ep 246: Blast From The Past: Hero/Heroine Journey 31.03.2026 16min

  Today we conclude our Blast From the Past looking at a literary arc called the Hero/Heroine Journey popularized by Joseph Campbell. Join us as we share how this framework was a helpful part of our spiritual formation. Mentioned in this episode: Brami pasta Rao's sauce Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small ...
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  E 245: A Fresh Take On St Patrick’s Day 17.03.2026 20min

  As we celebrate the legacy of St. Patrick on March 17, we are looking through the perspective of dreams, forgiveness and spiritual innovation. Join us as we revisit a previous episode diving into his mystical life. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribe Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for y...
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  E 244 Blast from the Past: Delirious? And Others 04.03.2026 18min

  We are continuing our series called Blast from the Past where we are looking at various books, ideas, experiences that shaped our earlier years of formation. Today we talk about Delerious? and other bands who have influenced us. (And we do sound a bit like hippies in the process…) MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Episode 209 Modern Contemplatives: Waterdeep Prizefighter : Mumford and Sons Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children: My Spiritual Journe...
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  E 243 Blast From the Past: Making of A Leader 18.02.2026 20min

  Join our series "Blast from the Past" as we look at spiritual formation ideas, books and experiences from our earlier decades that we are revisiting on the podcast. Today's "blast from the past" takes us to a book that was foundational in our early 20's called The Making of A Leader by Robert Clinton. Clinton discusses 6 stages of leadership that correlate with decades of our life and offer some interesting perspective. Mentioned in today's episode: Liturgies of the Wild ...
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  E 242 How Do We Measure Spiritual Health? 04.02.2026 19min

  Today we explore ways we might approach looking at our spiritual health. How do we measure that which does not have clear bio markers like we have with our physical health? Join us as we look at some possible ways to look at ongoing spiritual health and wellness and please reach out at thecontemplativelife.net to share some of your thoughts. Please check out Christina’s Activity Prayer Book for children: My Spiritual Journey Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecon...