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Zen Commuter

Thom Walters

Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. I speak with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understand...

Episodes

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ZC 2175: Tricycle Tuesday - Live The Questions by Zeenat Potia

Have you ever wondered whether your meditation practice is making a difference? In today's Zen Commuter, I share Zeenat Potia's Tricycle art...

07:55Oct 28, 2026

ZC 2174: Coexisting Feelings

Yesterday, surrounded by sunshine and vibrant autumn trees, I found myself missing my dad while also feeling happy and at peace. Sunday used...

14:31Oct 26, 2026

ZC 2173: Tricycle Tuesday - On Wanting to Sound Good by Satya Robyn

Have you ever been so focused on saying something impressive that you lost touch with what you wanted to share? Today on Zen Commuter, I exp...

13:48Oct 20, 2026

ZC 2172: How to Restart Your Practice After a Break

A missed day becomes a week, and before you know it, your meditation cushion feels like an old friend you've lost touch with. But returning...

16:58Oct 19, 2026

ZC 2171: Equanimity

There was a word I knew, or at least I thought I knew; equanimity. For the most part, I got it right. But there was a deeper meaning that I...

20:28Oct 16, 2026

ZC 2170: Tricycle Wednesday - Taking the Ache out of Attachment

What happens when our desire to enjoy something becomes a need to hold on to it? In today's episode, we explore Venerable Thubten Chodron's...

20:28Oct 14, 2026

ZC 2169: Airport Zendo

An airport might seem like an unlikely place to find stillness, but meditation doesn't require a quiet room or perfect conditions. In today'...

21:35Oct 13, 2026

ZC 2168 Don't Pick Joy

Our culture tells us that happiness and joy are to be chased…are acceptable, and that anything that is not those things should be avoided or...

21:08Oct 9, 2026

ZC 2167: Five Ways Meditation Increases Resilience

Life brings challenges, and meditation can help us meet them with greater awareness, steadiness, and kindness. In today's episode, we explor...

17:21Oct 8, 2026

ZC 2166: Tricycle Wednesday - Approaching Grief by Roy Remer

Grief is deeply personal, and there is no single right way to experience it. In today's Zen Commuter, I share "Approaching Grief" by Roy Rem...

18:14Oct 7, 2026

ZC 2165: Coming Back to Now: Finding Calm in the Present Moment

Calm often begins with coming back to where we are. When our minds are caught up in yesterday's conversations or tomorrow's uncertainties, w...

21:22Oct 6, 2026

ZC 2164: Lion's Roar - Ride the Wave by C.J. Bahnsen

What can the ocean teach us about awareness? In today's episode, I share "Ride the Waves," a Lion's Roar article by C. J. Bahnsen, exploring...

17:16Oct 5, 2026

2163: Tricycle - Listening (R)

On today's Tricycle Tuesday, I explore "Helping Yourself Helps Others" by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto, from the Spring 2026 issue of Tricycle . Th...

14:40Sep 23, 2026

2162: Tricycle - Laziness (R)

THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media buttons on th...

17:59Sep 23, 2026

ZC 2161: When You Stop Meditating

Having a consistent practice is a good thing, but it's not the only thing. Today I share my own experience with the recent time when my prac...

18:28Sep 21, 2026

ZC 2160: Feeding Your Soul: My Chat with Jen Kalawur (Part 2) (R)

Today I continue my warm and wonderful chat with Jen Kalawur. In this segment, we talk about the importance of listening to your intuition w...

22:05Sep 18, 2026

ZC 2159: Releasing Family Trauma - A refreshing Talk with Jen Kalawur (Part 1)

On today's episode, I sit down with Jennifer Kalawur, a mindful leadership coach whose work blends emotional intelligence, self-awareness, a...

29:35Sep 17, 2026

ZC 2158: Your Mind Wanderedβ€”Now What?

Getting distracted during meditation doesn't mean you're doing it wrongβ€”it means you've just become aware. In today's episode of Zen Commute...

15:07Sep 16, 2026

ZC 2157 Tricycle Tuesday - Helping Others Helps Yourself

On today's Tricycle Tuesday, I explore "Helping Yourself Helps Others" by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto, from the Spring 2026 issue of Tricycle . Th...

15:25Sep 15, 2026

ZC 2156: Mobile Mindfulness Studio: Meditating in Your Car (R)

Many people feel like they don't have time to meditate, especially during a busy commute. But what if that commute became part of your pract...

14:39Sep 14, 2026