The Muddy Path

The Muddy Path

We discuss all things psychology, self-help, and Zen Buddhist philosophy. Explore relationships, healing trauma, inner-child wound recovery, and explore ways to attain inner peace. Visit MyMuddyPath.com for free resources and weekly Zen.

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September 19, 2024 19 mins
A letter from a woman who feels spiritually void. What are your thoughts? Can you relate to her? What advice would you give her?
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Rewilding is a strategy that can be used to find peace in the chaotic world around us. 
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Today we are discussing the Three Poisons and Dealing with Difficult People. This is a short discussion but sometimes a concept gets right to the point. Let me know if you want me to go more deeply into this one.

In this episode, we cover topics including:
  • The Three Poisons
  • Delusion
  • Greed
  • Hatred
  • Narcissism
  • Toxic People
  • Dys...
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Have you ever had the experience of being told that your dreams or passions were not valid?
That you "should" be doing something else or would not amount to anything per someone else's opinion?
Have you been betrayed by someone you loved?
This meditation is all about release and accepting pure, intentional care.
Let me know how you like it...

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Today I'm discussing the four elements in Zen, the mirror that is you, and how to shift your mindset to see yourself as more empowered and valuable.


For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Love and Life, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath
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We’re talking all things morbid, creepy, and Zen for your healing journey.
In this episode, we cover topics including - Rekindling Love - Seeing the Empowerment after Suffering - Seek and Find Trust - Boundaries - Conscious Planning of Life, Love, and Healing.


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Does trauma imprint on you?

With each year, we learn more and more about the process of trauma and healing.

This is an integrated observation of trauma, imprinting and integration, and strategies from varied modalities, including a Zen Buddhist approach to working through trauma.

For more resources, including my free course, Happy Again, and my Trauma Triggers Checklist, see MyMuddyPath.com


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You don't want to leave. You don't want to stay.
What is going on in your relationship?
In this episode, I offer you a little fairytale-style story so you can explore the two characters and decide how this might fit into your life.

The story touches on topics such as:
  • Codependency
  • Guilt
  • Emotional distance
  • Mindless living
  • Mindful Living
  • Intentional living
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For a more intimate conversation about Zen Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, and Healing Trauma, visit me on Instagram at @mymuddypath

Learn more about my different offerings, my free course Happy Again and my weekly Zen newsletter at MyMuddyPath.com
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In this episode, we are talking about all things self-love and relationships.
Topics include:
  • Four elements of love
  • The skills to deepen your relationships
  • Activities to help you foster deeper relationships free from chronic suffering.
For more conversations and community about all things Zen and Recovery from trauma, visit my Instagram at @the_muddy_path
Also, visit MyMuddyPath.com for my free course and to explore my service...
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A quick overview of what a loving-kindness meditation is and a short meditation perfect for Valentine's Day or any day. This is one of my favorite meditations that I do on my own. Visit me at MuddyPath.org for more.
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February 5, 2023 12 mins
As a Buddhist, here is my perspective on Valentine's Day and I offer ways to incorporate a more Zen approach. Visit MuddyPath.Org for more information.
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This is a binaural beat meditation focused on releasing stress and working toward feeling inner-confidence and clarity. There is a peacefulness to owning your power and energy. There is a peacefulness to understanding you are connected to all things and having the power to draw inward what you wish, and better understand those things that you are uncomfortable with.
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December 29, 2022 16 mins
The last podcast of 2022 before the new season, "Letting Go"
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Day two, working with emotions, the free winter retreat.
See MichelePaiva.com for the blog "Working With Emotions" for the activities that connect to this podcast.
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Winter Retreat, Day 1. See MichelePaiva.com (blog) for lesson; search "Winter Retreat, Foundations of Mindfulness"
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