There Is No Spoon Podcast

With Stephen Ladd

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Trying to change the external world (bending a spoon) to achieve happiness is a fool’s game; authentic transformations are an inside job. Join Renegade Life Coach Stephen Ladd for a bite-size, deep dive exploration into how your mind works, the meaning of (just about) everything, and maybe even a glimpse of your true nature. Frustrated spiritual seekers and worn-out personal development peepers welcome. Come on in, the water’s fine.

Note: It is suggested that you listen to this podcast at normal speed – CTFD (Calm The F*** Down) – there is no rush, nowhere else to be and nothing to do.

Podcast Episode 14 – Relationship Myths Part Two: People Never Change

Life is like underwear; change is good.
 
In this episode we’ll look at the nature of change and our relationship to it, including:
     • People Change; Truth is Eternal
     • Calling Bullshit on “Self-Improvement”
     • Your Well-Being and State of the Art Boomerangs
     • The Key to (Almost) Effortless Change
     • The Domino Effect and David Bowie

Podcast Episode 13 – Let’s Talk About Fight Club

“Welcome to Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fight Club!” – Tyler Durden

In this episode I’ll break the first and second rules of Fight Club, specifically talking about:
• The Many Embedded Zen Teachings of Tyler Durden
• “The IKEA Nesting Instinct” and Consumeristic Materialism
• The Nature of Pain & Suffering
• Rebirth and Our Never-Ending Supply of Mulligans
• How to Kill a Buddha and Experience Freedom (instead of going to prison)

Podcast Episode 12 – Relationship Myths Part One: Communication

“I love the sound you make when you shut up.”
 
In this episode I’ll communicate with you about how communication isn’t the problem in your relationship, and specifically:
     • The ONLY Relationship Book You’ll Ever Need, Probably
     • The Simple Brilliance of George and Linda Pransky
     • Low Mood Therapy vs. High Mood Therapy
     • The Origin of All Relationship Distress, and the Cure
     • Bathing in Fecal Matter vs. Showering in Beer

Podcast Episode 11 – Bumper Sticker Philosophers

“I’m not aware of too many things, I know what I know… if you know what I mean.” — Edie Brickell
 
In this episode we’ll ponder on what we can learn (or not) from how people decorate their bumpers, as well as:
     • How Philosophy  is the Talk of a Cereal Box
     • And Religion is a Smile on a Dog
     • How to “Easily” Turn Trump into Rumi
     • The Egoistic Logic of “If You’re Not Angry, You’re Not Paying Attention”
     • Is Everyone Insane?

Podcast Episode 10 – The Art of Doing Nothing

“It may look like I’m doing nothing, but I’m actively waiting for my problems to go away.”

In this episode, I’ll ramble for 15 minutes about how to do nothing and cover riveting topics like:
• Why I’ve been called “The Seinfeld of Coaching”
• The Difference Between Theory and Practice
• Why Doing Nothing and Taking Action Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
• A Room Full of One Thousand Demons
• Jangelaphobia

Podcast Episode 9 – On Being Calm & Confused

“George Washington was in a cult, and that cult was into aliens, man.” — Slater (Dazed & Confused)
 
In this episode we’ll calmly discuss confusing stuff and ponder on:
     • Putting Wasabi on a Hot Dog
     • The Beauty and Opportunity of Being Calm and Confused
     • How to “Listen Naked” Without Getting Arrested
     • Why I don’t Care if You “Get It”
 
Note: It is suggested that you listen to this podcast at the normal speed. — CTFD (Calm The F*** Down) — There is no rush, nowhere else to be, and nothing to do.