The Morning Ritual Where Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science Meet with Therapist Coco Plank
I'm joined by friend and fellow podcaster, Courtney Plank, also known as Coco. Coco is the founder of Coco Plank Therapy, where she draws on Buddhist Psychology and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to help clients break free from unhelpful patterns and create lives filled with purpose and connection.Through the lens of Buddhism and Yoga Philosophy, we reflect on how these traditions offer timeless ways of reconnecting to ourselves, our communities, and our true nature.
Some of the themes we cover include:
- The parallels between Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path and Yoga’s Eight Limbs
- How neuroscience supports the Buddhist practice of observing and fact-checking our thoughts
- The rituals and practices that keep us grounded and steady on the path
- Reclaiming forgotten wisdom traditions for modern life
- Balancing self-inquiry (through meditation, therapy, and reflection) with outward action
- The role of podcasting as both a practice and a pathway to deeper connection
- How nurturing creativity reminds us that every human is creative
- How to live more heart-centered and communicate in ways that foster real connection
Ultimately, this episode is about remembering our shared longing: to connect more deeply- with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us.
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