Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviews Kaira Jewel Lingo, a former nun, Vinny Ferraro, a veteran Dharma teacher, and Matthew Brensilver, who blends mindfulness with addiction insights. They explore effective ways to handle anger, both in others and within ourselves. Expect practical strategies grounded in mindfulness, the significance of clear communication, and heartfelt anecdotes emphasizing empathy and personal boundaries. Discover how embracing love alongside anger can transform relationships and lead to deeper understanding.

Is it possible to learn to spot which state your nervous system is in and move from suboptimal states to much better ones? The subject of how to work with your own nervous system is called Polyvagal Theory and today’s guests Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel Lingo will give us a primer on what that exactly means. They will also talk about how our nervous systems are connected to the nervous systems of other people, and how we can learn to co-regulate our systems for the betterment of others. Deb Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma.  Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma, and creating ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. She has written several books, including Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.  Kaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. After living as an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh’s monastic community, Kaira Jewel now teaches internationally in the Zen lineage and the Vipassana tradition, as well as in secular mindfulness, with a focus on activists, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, artists, educators, families, and youth. She is author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption.  This is the third installment of our series called, The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions.In this episode we talk about:The basics of Polyvagal TheoryA fascinating and easily graspable concept from Buddhist psychology called, “store consciousness”The interconnectedness of our nervous systems and the responsibility that creates for all of usHow to handle being annoyedWhat happens when we beat ourselves up with “shoulds,” and how to stop doing thatThe value of simply knowing, in the moments when you’re stuck, that those moments are impermanentHow to allow your suffering to inform your lifeThe value of “micro-moments”Two ways of caring for painful states without suppressing themAnd the power of action and service in overcoming anxietyFull Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/deb-dana-kaira-jewel-lingo-522See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former nun and lay dharma teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, shares three Buddhist strategies to cope with overwhelming news: mindful consumption, self-care, and skillful action. They discuss the importance of balancing staying informed with avoiding overwhelm, the negativity bias in news consumption, and the power of creating spaces for healing and effectiveness. They also emphasize the benefits of taking action and acting together for a better world.

Kaira Jewel Lingo, a Dharma teacher and expert in blending spirituality with social justice, shares profound insights on navigating life's inevitable changes. She discusses her transformative journey from monastic life to daily living, emphasizing community support and mindfulness. Kaira highlights the importance of accepting uncertainty and the power of gratitude, while offering practical strategies for resilience. With anecdotes drawn from her experiences, she inspires listeners to embrace the present and cultivate a mindset for positive transformation.

Kaira Jewel Lingo, a former Buddhist nun with 15 years in a monastery, now teaches mindfulness to BIPOC communities and activists. She discusses the power of gratitude in tough times and how it can enhance well-being. Kaira leads a guided meditation focused on embracing both positive aspects of life and difficult emotions. Her unique insights encourage listeners to cultivate resilience and self-appreciation, making it a transformative conversation for anyone seeking balance in a chaotic world.

Kaira Jewel Lingo, a former ordained Buddhist nun and meditation teacher, joins Valerie Brown, a former lawyer turned Dharma teacher, and Marisela Gomez, a physician and public health scholar. They discuss six transformative Buddhist practices for navigating life's chaos, particularly during the upcoming U.S. elections. The trio shares the valuable mindfulness technique of The Four Chairs for conflict resolution, the importance of transforming anger into compassion, and the power of journaling for personal growth and emotional clarity.

Matthew Brensilver, a Dharma teacher with a focus on mindfulness, Vinny Ferraro, known for his meditation expertise, and Kaira Jewel Lingo, a former nun with unique spiritual insights, discuss the complexities of anger. They explore how to embrace rather than suppress anger, viewing it as a potential catalyst for personal growth. The trio offers practical strategies for managing this intense emotion, emphasizing self-compassion and mindful reflection. Listeners learn how to navigate anger through love and deeper self-understanding.

Former Buddhist nun Kaira Jewel Lingo guides a meditation on connecting with inner strength and wisdom. She emphasizes self-acceptance, reflection, and reconciliation, urging listeners to embrace their uniqueness and gifts.

This episode explores a Buddhist tool for resolving conflict and keeping your relationships on the rails. This tool, known as the Beginning Anew practice, was designed by the Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who died back in January, and who we are celebrating this week on the show. On Monday’s episode, we spoke with a long-time student of Thich Nhat Hanh, Brother Phap Dung.Today’s guest is Kaira Jewel Lingo. She was an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing. She's now a lay dharma teacher based on Long Island. She graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. and an M.A. in anthropology and social sciences. She’s also the author of a recent book called, We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption. This interview discusses the Beginning Anew practice and: The four steps of the practice. How even skeptics can see the value in the practice. How it can strengthen relationships and resolve conflict. Kaira Jewel's own experience with the practice as both a teacher and a practitioner.Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-repostSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cultivating what’s good in us helps during times of both abundance and adversity. In fact, it’s when times are hard that we need it the most.About Kaira Jewel LingoKaira Jewel Lingo was an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing. She's now a lay dharma teacher based on Long Island. She graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. and an M.A. in anthropology and social sciences. She’s also the author of the book We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption. To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Growing the Good,” or click here: https://10percenthappier.app.link/content?meditation=5e3aaefe-3a96-40a4-ad6a-1c41c9b9754d.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.