The Susan Piver Podcast

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #24.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Torsten from Berlin raises an excellent question, one for the ages. If mindfulness... READ MORE The post How can I plan for the future and think about the past when I’m supposed to be in the present moment? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #23.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Katia’s question is about figuring out the balance between kindness toward others and... READ MORE The post How can I have compassion for others without ignoring my own needs? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #21.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. This week’s question is truly fascinating. Our questioner has discovered that since beginning... READ MORE The post Could meditation be giving me insomnia? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #20.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. This week’s excellent question is about equanimity. Our lovely questioner wants to know... READ MORE The post How can meditation help me with heartbreak? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #19.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Ashley is planning to come on one of my retreats. YAY! This is... READ MORE The post What is the best way to prepare for a meditation retreat? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #18.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. I love, love, love this question from Paula. Thank you, Paula! She has... READ MORE The post Meditation is very boring. What am I doing wrong? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #17.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Hillary is accustomed to an eyes-open practice (as I teach it). But she... READ MORE The post I find meditation to be irritating! My eyes feel dry and uncomfortable. Can I still get the benefits of wakefulness if I meditate with my eyes closed? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #16.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. This week’s question is about becoming a Buddhist. The ceremony for doing so... READ MORE The post How and why would anyone become a Buddhist? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #15.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Victoria from England is really interested in two different but equally meaningful spiritual... READ MORE The post How do I know if this practice is “the one”? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #14.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Fiona from Australia wonders what is going on when she feels a mix... READ MORE The post Meditation makes me feel unsteady. Isn’t it supposed to do the opposite?! appeared first on Susan Piver.

The meditation begins at 6:18 Audio only version is here. Hello, excellent meditator. Before this week’s practice, I have the delight of continuing to answer the questions you have submitted to me. This week’s question is from Jacqui: As an over-thinker I struggle with thinking that occurs when I meditate. Somedays there seems to be a... READ MORE The post Thoughts are endless and keep distracting me when I meditate. How can I have less? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #13.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. This week’s question comes from Edith in Scotland. She is curious about the... READ MORE The post How do you find a spiritual teacher? Are you, Susan, my teacher? appeared first on Susan Piver.

The meditation begins at 10:06 Audio only version is here. Hello, dear meditator. Before this week’s practice, I have the delight of continuing to answer the questions you have submitted to me. This week’s question comes from Kim: I’ve been meditating regularly now for 6 years. It has changed my life and made me a much... READ MORE The post This week’s video is for you if you’re struggling with our current political situation. appeared first on Susan Piver.

The meditation begins at 8:58 Audio only version is here. Hello, excellent meditator. Before this week’s practice, I have the delight of continuing to answer the questions you have submitted to me. This week’s question comes from two people: Marsha: Recently, I’m experiencing anxiety and know that regular meditation helps, but am wondering if there... READ MORE The post The secret practice for quelling anxiety (spoiler alert: it is not tequila) appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #12.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Fran participated in the Open Heart Project’s 21-Day meditation challenge and was good... READ MORE The post Meditation is so much easier with eyes closed. Why do you teach an eyes-open practice? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #11.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. Claudia’s meditation practice was going really well…until she developed tinnitus. Is it possible... READ MORE The post Can you practice meditation while you are experiencing physical discomfort? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #10.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. This week’s questioner has struggled with feelings of betrayal and abandonment. One of... READ MORE The post My marriage ended and friends abandoned me. How can I trust that people are good? appeared first on Susan Piver.

The meditation begins at 5:17 Audio only version is here. Hello, dear meditator. A few weeks ago, I asked you all what your questions were and have been rewarded with fabulous inquiries! Thank you so much. It is a joy and a delight to answer your questions as part of this free weekly newsletter. This... READ MORE The post Can Buddhists and Christians find common ground in discussing their beliefs? appeared first on Susan Piver.

   Welcome to the Ask Susan podcast. This is episode #9.  I’m really excited to be able to offer this to you. Each week, I will answer a question about spirituality and meditation practice. Please click here to ask me your question. This week’s question is about deciding on a particular technique. Is it necessary?... READ MORE The post Is it important to commit to a particular meditation technique? appeared first on Susan Piver.

The meditation begins at 9:27 Audio only version is here. Hello, dear meditator. A few weeks ago, I asked you what questions you had that I could answer in future videos. It turns out that I am a genius because you got back to me with great questions. This week I answer a question from... READ MORE The post What is meant by emptiness? appeared first on Susan Piver.