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Zen Commuter

Thom Walters
Meditation
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Mental Health
Compassion
Anxiety
Personal Growth
Self-Awareness
Personal Development
Fear
Suffering
Inner Dialogue
Emotional Healing
Stress Management
Tricycle Magazine
Wellness
Emptiness
Insight Timer
Toxic People
Spiritual Growth

Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to... more

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Sometimes (for many people, always) we see the end of the day as the finish line. Along the way we treat each interaction or moment as something to rate or change. We tally the score at the end of the day and determine if the day was a success or a f... more

In this episode, I share and reflect on part of a thoughtful article from Lion's Roar exploring anger through the lens of Buddhist practice. As one of the "three poisons" alongside greed and ignorance, anger can easily pull us away from peace and con... more

If you have meditated in the past and have fallen off your practice, then today's episode is for you. If you are listening to this episode and your practice has stopped, then it's safe to say you are eager to start it up again. But if you don't know ... more

In this episode, we sit down with multi-hyphenate storyteller Christopher Rivas — actor, writer, Buddhist practitioner, and host of the Brown Enough podcast. We dive deep into themes of identity, race, belonging, and what it means to "live in the mid... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Rivas
Author for Tricycle; host of Brown Enough; actor
Tricycle Magazine / Brown Enough
Episode: ZC 2148 - Meditation, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Christopher Rivas (R)
Ayya Santacitta
A nun associated with England and Asia
Ayya Santacitta (nunship)
Episode: ZC 2142: Tricycle Tuesday - Slow Down, Take Your Seat - A Meditation by Ayya Santacitta
Manal El Ramly
Author of Transcending Anxiety, From Fear to Freedom; TEDx speaker; founder of Mattain Method; meditation teacher on Insight Timer
Mattain / Transcending Anxiety author
Episode: ZC 2140: Journey to Inner Stillness: A Conversation with Manal El Ramly (R)
Jen Kalawur
A practitioner focused on navigating life transitions through spiritual and material insight
Navigate Life Transitions
Episode: ZC 2131: Feeding Your Soul: My Chat with Jen Kalawur (Part 2)
Dean Patrick
Author and meditator, shares his story about overcoming addiction and exploring spirituality
Alexandria Press
Episode: ZC 2129: Aligning Purpose and Prosperity with Dean Patrick
Lillian Savoie
An intuitive coach and author of 'Fill Your Soul, the Feminine Way', specializing in helping women create purpose in their lives.
Author and Intuitive Coach
Episode: ZC 2119: Divine Flow and Feminine Energy with Lillian Savoie
Lane Igoudin
Author of A Family, Maybe, a Journey Through Foster Adoptions to Fatherhood
Episode: ZC 2118: A Family, Maybe: Zen, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us
Pema Sherpa
Co-author of 'The Daily Buddhist'
Episode: The Daily Buddhist by Brendan Barca and Pema Sherpa
Brendan Barca
Author and meditation practitioner
Author of The Daily Buddhist
Episode: Buddhism in the Everyday: Brendan Barca's Insights for Modern Life

Host

Thom Walters
Host focused on meditation guidance, guest conversations, and practical mindfulness techniques.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Let’s talk heart 🦋

    What a wonderful experience all the way around. Thom created an open space where the conversation flowed easily and we could have gone on for hours. It is so wonderful to be able to connect and have deep heart conversations about spirituality and awakening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rev Rachel H
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this show

    Thom is a marvelous. Funny, intelligent, warm and has great things to share. I’d recommend this show to anyone looking for deeper meaning in life while still learning to smile through it all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrCesarCardona
    United Statesa year ago
  • Grateful for a beautiful conversation with Thom

    I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on Zen Commuter with Thom Walters, and it was a truly wonderful experience. Thom has an incredible ability to make his guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and valued. His warmth, positivity, and seamless way of guiding the conversation made our discussion flow beautifully across many facets of my journey, work, and background. Thom’s depth of understanding and curiosity allowed us to explore profound insights, making for a rich and engaging conversatio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CONNECT Meditation
    United Statesa year ago
  • A beautiful conversation with an engaging and gracious host!

    Thom was such a great, engaging host. The conversation flowed easily, with wisdom, shared experiences, great questions, and smiles and laughter. Loved meeting and talking with Thom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emmylou68
    Norway2 years ago
  • Exploration of Self

    Such a great show. As a practitioner of meditation, I love hearing about the methods of others. It inspires me to expand my own practice. Them is an amazing host. He creates a relaxing environment for guests to share their story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _C_T_Brown
    United States2 years ago

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Guests note a welcoming environment that lets conversations flow naturally.
Listeners praise Thom's warm, calming presence and insightful prompts.
Many listeners highlight personal growth and daily practice benefits.
The show is valued for actionable mindfulness tools and real-life applicability.

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ZC 2148 - Meditation, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Christopher Rivas (R)
Q: What is your meditation story about, how long have you been meditating for?
Christopher explains his late start with meditation, the turning point at a silent retreat, and how practice became a daily anchor that informed his work as writer and artist.
ZC 2128 - Meditation, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Christopher Rivas
Q: Have there been moments where meditation helped you see yourself better?
Christopher affirms that meditation has enhanced his self-awareness and understanding of himself beyond societal metrics of success or validation.
ZC 2128 - Meditation, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Christopher Rivas
Q: What challenges did you experience when starting to meditate?
Focus was a major challenge for Christopher, along with the societal belief that meditation is quantifiable or isn't worthwhile unless you achieve a certain goal.
ZC 2128 - Meditation, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Christopher Rivas
Q: What is your meditation story about how long have you been meditating for?
Christopher shares that he began meditating after a girlfriend gifted him a retreat, although he initially maintained a facade about his meditation practice.
ZC 2118: A Family, Maybe: Zen, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us
Q: How did your meditation help you during the challenges of adoption?
It helped me see what was really happening and kept me from identifying too closely with my emotions during difficult times.

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The show centers on practical mindfulness and meditation, exploring how consistent practice can transform daily life, emotions, and inner resilience. Episodes mix host-led guidance with candid guest conversations, covering topics like anger as usable energy, sustaining a meditation habit, and how personal stories shape practice. A recurring strength is translating abstract concepts into concrete actions—short routines, reflective questions, and accessible techniques that listeners can apply at home, work, or commuting. A notable signature is thoughtful, calm interviewing that invites guests to share personal journeys, weaving literature, Buddhist philosophy, and modern psychology into a relatable path toward calmer, wiser living.

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1. Christopher Rivas
2. Ayya Santacitta
3. Manal El Ramly
4. Jen Kalawur
5. Dean Patrick
6. Lillian Savoie
7. Lane Igoudin
8. Pema Sherpa

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