Valerie Forstman

Valerie Forstman, a former classical musician turned Zen teacher, shares her journey from the pursuit of perfection to embracing Zen practice. She discusses how structured retreats and the power of silence transformed her perception of existence and suffering. Valerie emphasizes that spiritual freedom enhances, rather than diminishes, performance. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Kevin opens up about losing his father, highlighting how love and connection persist beyond death, revealing deep truths about presence and absence.