Dharmapunx NYC

josh korda
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 1min

Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Forgot

Explore how emotions act like time machines, bringing past experiences into the present. Discover the interplay between the hippocampus and amygdala in recalling trauma and implicit memories. Learn why our emotional reactions often trace back to childhood experiences and trauma. Josh highlights practical techniques for recognizing these triggers and re-encoding memories with feelings of safety. Engage in guided practices aimed at soothing the body and accessing deeper emotional insights.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 59min

The Holidays: From Sometimes Just Surviving to Thriving

Explore the dissonance between holiday expectations and the reality of loneliness. Discover how childhood experiences shape adult connections and emotional responses. Learn about the brain's mechanisms for memory and emotion, including the impact of early caregiver interactions. Josh shares techniques to shift anxiety and reframe painful memories through mindfulness and breathing practices. He emphasizes the shared experience of holiday loneliness and invites listeners into body-centered meditations to cultivate safety and connection.
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10 snips
Nov 13, 2025 • 59min

Wired, Tired and Tense: The Body That's Always Alert, Never Relaxed

In this session, the host explores how modern life cultivates chronic tension through constant self-reliance and economic pressures. Discussing the physiological effects of fight-or-flight, he explains how devices keep our bodies in a state of readiness. The conversation highlights common tension patterns and links them to emotional suppression. Listeners are guided through practical techniques for release, including tension awareness exercises and mindful breathing. The episode emphasizes the mind-body connection and offers tools to reclaim inner ease.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 58min

If It's Hysterical It's Historical. (poor audio quality, recorded over zoom)

poor audio quality, but worthwhile subject. venmo.   Dharmapunxnyc patreon. www.patreon.com/dharmapunxnyc
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9 snips
Oct 22, 2025 • 58min

How Predictably You: The Manner in Which Personality Is Constructed

Discover how our brains create predictive models from past experiences that shape our reality. Learn about the connection between personality and childhood survival strategies. Explore the role of therapy in developing mental flexibility and breaking old patterns. Delve into techniques for signaling safety to your body, including breathing exercises and visualization. Understand how to rewire outdated beliefs and behaviors by integrating new experiences through social learning and mindfulness practices. Bonus: guided meditation for inner relaxation!
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23 snips
Oct 15, 2025 • 1h

Shadow Selves & Hidden Scripts

Discover the intriguing world of core beliefs and their formation through early childhood experiences. Explore how caregiver responses influence attachment styles and the lingering effects of negative experiences on self-perception. Learn why expressing anger can have different cultural implications and how specific affirmations can support those with low self-esteem. Uncover the power of integration and visualization practices in healing perfectionism and restoring authenticity. Dive into meditation techniques that promote neuroplasticity and reshape self-images.
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7 snips
Oct 1, 2025 • 60min

When Our Models of the World Are Outdated And Need Updating

Explore how our brains act as predictive machines, shaping perceptions before sensory input. Discover how childhood predictions linger into adulthood, often causing anxiety and reduced social connections. Learn about the importance of updating these outdated mental models through therapy and gradual exposure. Embrace self-soothing practices like breathwork to retrain responses. The episode also features a guided meditation aimed at visualizing healthier social interactions and fostering emotional safety.
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28 snips
Sep 22, 2025 • 59min

Wired for Worry: Why Our Brains Gravitate to Stress and What to Do About It

Explore how our brains are wired to stress, predicting sensory inputs rather than simply reacting. Discover the evolutionary roots of worry and how social contagion can heighten our threat responses. Learn about the modern mismatch between real dangers and our stress reactions. Unfinished tasks and multitasking contribute significantly to cognitive overload. Get practical tools to manage stress, such as focusing on task completion and externalizing thoughts. Finally, engage in a guided meditation to cultivate a sense of safety.
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18 snips
Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 2min

Your Mind Is Lying About You!

Explore the theme 'Beyond the Mirror' and how identity beliefs shape our perception of self. Delve into the fluid nature of identity and the power of questioning our self-predictions. Learn how mindfulness and behavioral experiments can help dismantle limiting narratives. Engage in guided meditations that foster self-compassion and reshape your internal dialogue. Visualize breaking through self-imposed barriers, highlighting the potential for personal growth and transformation.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 60min

From Cave Fires to Instagram Likes: The Ancient Roots of Envy and Jealousy

venmo.   Dharmapunxnyc patreon. www.patreon.com/dharmapunxnyc

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