Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to Episode 2 of True Peace in a Pod. This episode starts off with a discussion about Gail's journey of incorporating meditation into her daily life for the past month followed by a meditation tip and guided meditation with Venerable Michael. Venerable Nick then shares a relatable analogy about the key to transformation followed by questions from the audience that all three hosts help to answer before wrapping up the episode with some homework for viewers to practice this coming month. We hope this high level overview of transformation jump starts your own journey of change! Let us know how your path is progressing in the comments. Enjoy!
To stay up to date with Gail McNeill, you can visit her Youtube channel: youtube.com/@FiftySister or instagram, Instagram @FiftySister or website: fiftysister.com
Download Our Meditation App: nickkeomahavong.com/guided-meditation/download
1 & 3 Day L.I.G.H.T. House Retreats: nickkeomahavong.com/retreats
Printable Habit Trackers: nickkeomahavong.com/meditation-1
Spotify: us06web.zoom.us/j/84113647013?pwd=iqUnMLa3oAHZFrCq8nXrsIkLFHfcrD.1
Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
17:57 Neutral observation
29:04 Guided meditation
41:05 Shower analogy
50:40 Salt & Water Analogy
56:55 Gail’s story
1:13:36 First step to change
1:20:09 What’s my purpose?
1:27:42 How to navigate bad days?
1:36:49 How to be content with present?
1:44:34 Homework
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FREE Video-Led Meditation Retreats:
🔶 nickkeomahavong.com/retreats
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FREE downloads below:
✅ FREE 21-Day Meditation Habit Builder:
https://forms.gle/E4r8ntQDPTd2rwJg6
✅ How to Become a Monk FREE Guide:
https://forms.gle/8b3GX9Hkds9PffJc9
✅ FREE Self-Care Checklist:
https://forms.gle/Rds3vAEQ6uNmmeWs6
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✅ Venerable Nick’s Website:
nickkeomahavong.com
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Ordination Opportunities:
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
beamonk.org
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Meditation Retreat:
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
papaemeditation.org/thailand
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Get a copy of Venerable Nick's Books:
🔴 The Buddhist Cleanse: The 1-Day Spiritual Detox
amazon.com/Buddhist-Cleanse-1-Day-Spiritual-Detox-ebook/dp/B08V1Y6STX
🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation: The Purpose of Meditation and How to Start a Daily Practice That Actually Sticks
amzn.to/3pWAGhe
🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal: Sharpening Your Skills of Observation
amzn.to/3t2qVA1
____________________________________
🔶 Stay updated with any new resources, products, or other announcements by signing up for Nick Keomahavong’s mailing list:
bit.ly/3aVWRx0
____________________________________
Thanks for watching.
Welcome to Episode 2 of True Peace in a Pod. This episode starts off with a discussion about Gail's journey of incorporating meditation into her daily life for the past month followed by a meditation tip and guided meditation with Venerable Michael. Venerable Nick then shares a relatable analogy about the key to transformation followed by questions from the audience that all three hosts help to answer before wrapping up the episode with some homework for viewers to practice this coming month. We hope this high level overview of transformation jump starts your own journey of change! Let us know how your path is progressing in the comments. Enjoy!
To stay up to date with Gail McNeill, you can visit her Youtube channel: youtube.com/@FiftySister or instagram, Instagram @FiftySister or website: fiftysister.com
Download Our Meditation App: nickkeomahavong.com/guided-meditation/download
1 & 3 Day L.I.G.H.T. House Retreats: nickkeomahavong.com/retreats
Printable Habit Trackers: nickkeomahavong.com/meditation-1
Spotify: us06web.zoom.us/j/84113647013?pwd=iqUnMLa3oAHZFrCq8nXrsIkLFHfcrD.1
Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
17:57 Neutral observation
29:04 Guided meditation
41:05 Shower analogy
50:40 Salt & Water Analogy
56:55 Gail’s story
1:13:36 First step to change
1:20:09 What’s my purpose?
1:27:42 How to navigate bad days?
1:36:49 How to be content with present?
1:44:34 Homework
____________________________________
FREE Video-Led Meditation Retreats:
🔶 nickkeomahavong.com/retreats
____________________________________
FREE downloads below:
✅ FREE 21-Day Meditation Habit Builder:
https://forms.gle/E4r8ntQDPTd2rwJg6
✅ How to Become a Monk FREE Guide:
https://forms.gle/8b3GX9Hkds9PffJc9
✅ FREE Self-Care Checklist:
https://forms.gle/Rds3vAEQ6uNmmeWs6
____________________________________
✅ Venerable Nick’s Website:
nickkeomahavong.com
____________________________________
Ordination Opportunities:
🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination.
beamonk.org
____________________________________
Meditation Retreat:
🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer.
papaemeditation.org/thailand
____________________________________
Get a copy of Venerable Nick's Books:
🔴 The Buddhist Cleanse: The 1-Day Spiritual Detox
amazon.com/Buddhist-Cleanse-1-Day-Spiritual-Detox-ebook/dp/B08V1Y6STX
🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation: The Purpose of Meditation and How to Start a Daily Practice That Actually Sticks
amzn.to/3pWAGhe
🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal: Sharpening Your Skills of Observation
amzn.to/3t2qVA1
____________________________________
🔶 Stay updated with any new resources, products, or other announcements by signing up for Nick Keomahavong’s mailing list:
bit.ly/3aVWRx0
____________________________________
Thanks for watching.
