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ACL 007: Dan Andrews (Tropical MBA)

Dan Andrews is the co-host of the very popular Lifestyle Business Podcast and Tropical MBA. Dan managed to get off the typical entry-level career track, and successfully re-invented his life as a location-independent entrepreneur living mostly in Southeast Asia.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Dan talks about his journey from “career” to entrepreneur, building businesses that matter, synergies that come from working with people sharing similar values, social media and podcasting, and finding your own authentic story.

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ACL 006: Bernie Glassman (Zen Peacemakers)

Bernie Glassman is well-known throughout the world as a pioneer in socially-engaged Buddhism and founder of the Zen Peacemakers. He also co-wrote a book called The Dude and the Zen Master with academy-award winning actor Jeff Bridges.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Bernie discusses the role of social engagement in Zen, holding opinions rather than truths, the impact of street retreats in New York City, healing work at Auschwitz, Rwanda, and Israel, and his relationship with Jeff Bridges.

Bernie’s books

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Joe Reilly

ACL 005: Joe Reilly

Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter, and educator who invites us to heal relationships, bring people together, and build community though his joyful and playful music.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Joe shares the physical and spiritual journey behind his latest album, Greyhound Bus Tour, when he crossed the United States by bus to play in locations ranging from subway stations to the White House.  In addition to sharing a track from the album and talking about the story behind it, we also discuss how Joe dealt with fear, what he learned from “failure,” and the roots and aspirations for his music.

Joe’s Music

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ACL 004: Timber Hawkeye (Buddhist Boot Camp)

Timber Hawkeye offers a non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, and wrote a popular book titled Buddhist Boot Camp to make Buddhist principles simple and accessible.  In this A Congruent Life conversation, Timber talks about the evolution of the book and the corresponding online community.

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Now on iTunes Store, BlackBerry

A Congruent Life is now available on the iTunes Store and the BlackBerry podcast catalog.

You can listen to the A Congruent Life podcast on your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod), or through iTunes on Mac OS or Windows, here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-congruent-life/id644418734

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http://www.blackberry.com/podcasts

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Welcome to A Congruent Life!

Thank you for your support of A Congruent Life, an interview project sharing inspirational stories of authenticity and happiness.

I’m proud to announce that the A Congruent Life podcast is now available!

To kick things off and celebrate the launch, this week we’re sharing three great conversations:

  • Brian Doyle, a “storycatcher” and award-winning author who shares his reflections about the power of story, humor, and joy, and tells of a surprise casual encounter he had with the Dalai Lama.
  • Christi Bruchok and Tauru Chaw, who are riding a tandem bicycle 16,000 miles from the southern tip of Argentina to the northern tip of Alaska — and just happen to be legally blind.
  • Christine Valters Paintner, an online Abbess, writer, and contemplative who challenges us to ‘receive images’ instead of ‘take pictures,’ and shares profoundly about ‘following the thread,’ pilgrimage, and vulnerability.

Starting next week, we’ll share a new conversation each Wednesday. We have an exciting lineup of interviews ahead! Some of the inspiring people we’ll soon meet include:

  • Bernie Glassman, a world-renowned pioneer in the American Zen movement and founder of the Zen Peacemakers who is serving in socially-engaged projects around the world, and recently co-authored The Dude and the Zen Master with Jeff Bridges.
  • Joe Reilly, a singer, songwriter, and educator who invites us to heal relationships, bring people together, and build community though his joyful and playful music.
  • Timber Hawkeye, who offers a non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, and wrote a popular book titled Buddhist Boot Camp to make Buddhist principles simple and accessible.
  • Joel Blunk, a musician, storyteller, and pastor who followed his childhood ambition to play professional football and had an opportunity to play in the NFL, only to find that his journey took an unexpected turn.
  • Julie Dragonfly, who made a conscious break from addictive patterns in her life and is now traveling around the world to share the healing power of sound on a tour called “Sing as I am.”

…and many more to come!

Listening to the Podcast

You can listen to these conversations directly on the website at www.acongruentlife.net. You can also download episodes for listening any time on a variety of phones and other devices:

  • Coming soon: A Congruent Life will be available in a variety of podcast directories, such as the iTunes store, Stitcher Radio, Zune, and Blackberry.

(Need help accessing the shows? We plan to add detailed guides on the website, but in the meantime, feel free to send me an email and I’ll do my best to help.)

Share the Word

Please help share the word about A Congruent Life:

  • Please tell your friends and family, and invite them to join the email list through the box on the right. (This list will only be used for occasional communications about what’s going on with A Congruent Life and will not be shared.)

Your Feedback, Please

I’d love to hear your thoughts about the show – both good and bad. What are your ideas for improving the podcast and the website, and what guests would you like to hear in future conversations? Please let me know by email at ten.e1715740509filtn1715740509eurgn1715740509oca@k1715740509cabde1715740509ef1715740509.

Again, thank you so much for supporting A Congruent Life – I look forward to sharing this journey ahead with you!

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ACL 003: Christine Valters Paintner (Abbey of the Arts)

Christine Valters Paintner is a writer, contemplative, and the online Abbess of Abbey of the Arts.  In her latest book, Eyes of the Heart, she challenges us to ‘receive images’ instead of ‘take pictures.’

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Christine shares profoundly about ‘following the thread,’ pilgrimage, and vulnerability.

Christine’s books

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Brian Doyle

ACL 001: Brian Doyle

Brian Doyle is a “storycatcher,” the editor of Portland Magazine, and award-winning author of thirteen books spanning many genres, including the award-winning novel Mink River and story collections named Grace Notes and Bin Laden’s Bald Spot.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Brian shares his reflections about the power of story, humor, and joy, and tells of a surprise casual encounter he had with the Dalai Lama.

Some of Brian’s Books

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