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Exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern life, Kevin Rose sits down with celebrated Zen teacher Henry Shukman to explore the depths of meditation practice, the nature of awakening, and the universal human capacity for transformation. From practical meditation advice to fascinating Zen stories and the relationship between different spiritual traditions, this wide-ranging discussion offers both practical guidance for beginners and deep insights for experienced practitioners.

Show Notes

Notable Quotes

"Between stimulus and response, there is a gap. Everything is in that gap." - Viktor Frankl (referenced)

"The way that can be spoken of is not the true way" - Tao Te Ching

"No coffee, no Pat" - Pat Hawk Roshi

"We're all made of the universe" - Henry Shukman

The Way App and Meditation Practice

Discussion of The Way meditation app's approach

The challenge of user retention in meditation apps

Focus on building durable meditation habits

A different approach from other meditation apps - emphasis on long-term practice

Building a Meditation Practice

Optimal meditation duration?

What is the best time to meditate?

Importance of daily consistency over longer sporadic sessions

Discussion of gradual progression from shorter to longer sits

Understanding Different Types of Meditation Benefits

Mindfulness and basic awareness

Recognition of thoughts and feelings

Development of self-compassion

The space between stimulus and response

Awakening Experiences

Nature of awakening experiences

Discussion of "person of no rank" concept

Relationship between time, space, and consciousness

Different cultural interpretations of similar experiences

Religious Traditions and Meditation

Comparison of different meditation traditions

Discussion of reincarnation beliefs

The Cloud of Unknowing and Christian Mysticism

Universal aspects of spiritual experiences across traditions

Practical Guidance

Role of caffeine in meditation practice

Building a sustainable practice

Integration with daily life

Balancing spiritual pursuit with everyday responsibilities

Key Stories and Examples

Bodhidharma and the origin of tea

Story of the plum blossom awakening

Mount Athos experiences

Various Zen teaching stories

Resources Mentioned

The Way App - Henry’s meditation app (iOS/Android)

"Original Love" - Henry’s new book

"The Cloud of Unknowing" - Anonymous

"Buddhism Without Beliefs" by Stephen Batchelor

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Enhance your memory, learn faster, better workouts, and depression treatment. These are some of the benefits brain stimulation reports to offer. In this episode, Kevin interviews Dr. Brett Wingeier, Co-Founder of Halo Neuro.

In this inaugural AMA episode of The Kevin Rose Show, Kevin dives deep into personal growth, mental health, and the entrepreneurial journey, sifting through over 100 audience-submitted questions. Joined by his friend Chris Hutchins, the conversation touches on childhood trauma, managing stress, and the balance between building wealth and maintaining personal relationships. Kevin shares candid insights on his therapy practices, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), and provides advice on establishing boundaries, avoiding burnout, and staying creative amidst the chaos of a busy life.

Listeners will also get a peek into Kevin’s fitness routine, crypto strategy, and tips on fostering creativity in children. Whether you're looking for actionable advice on entrepreneurship, exploring the future of AI and digital minimalism, or just trying to figure out how to juggle family and business, this episode is packed with raw, honest insights and plenty of wisdom for listeners of all backgrounds. Don't miss this in-depth AMA with Kevin Rose as he tackles life, business, and everything in between.

Episode links

Saying No/Proper Boundaries blog post

Carissa Sikora Medium

I Don’t Want to Talk About It

Crucial Conversations

The Anxious Generation

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Stillwater (Apple TV show)

Windows Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM-based Laptop

Nothing Ear

SAY Coffee

Madison Reed Hair Dye

Light Phone

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Chris Hutchins podcast

I checked with Attia’s folks, no concerns about me proceeding with a vasectomy from a hormone or longevity POV. A high-quality doctor is very important (*not health advice; talk to your own doctor).

Episode Topics

[00:01:24] - What is Kevin's approach to childhood trauma?

[00:07:06] - What practices does Kevin use to juggle high stress and long hours?

[00:12:09] - How would Kevin build wealth from scratch today?

[00:24:33] - What led to Kevin's physical transformation?

[00:28:25] - How does Kevin maintain relationships with his wife and kids during travel?

[00:30:09] - What traits does Kevin look for in founders when investing?

[00:31:32] - What are Kevin's headphone preferences?

[00:33:15] - What financial advice does Kevin have for a middle-class family in the Bay Area?

[00:35:05] - What's Kevin's next big idea in public markets?

[00:37:22] - Would Kevin dye his hair or beard?

[00:38:25] - What cultural shifts is Kevin paying attention to?

[00:40:03] - What are Kevin's thoughts on education for children?

[00:41:20] - What is Kevin's current crypto investing strategy?

[00:41:40] - Does Kevin regret promoting NFTs?

[00:43:05] - How does AI impact product development?

[00:44:26] - How would Kevin balance career and family time in a hypothetical scenario?

[00:46:00] - How would Kevin spend a day with no commitments?

[00:48:20] - Is Kevin considering a vasectomy?

[00:49:05] - What was Kevin's experience with a medium?

[00:50:42] - How does Kevin prepare his kids for adulthood?

[00:53:13] - Does Kevin ever wish he didn't have the entrepreneur's curse?

[00:53:54] - How does Kevin approach introducing technology to his kids?

[00:55:27] - How does Kevin choose what to work on?

[00:56:44] - What are Kevin's thoughts on saunas?

[00:58:10] - What is Kevin's current tech stack?

[00:58:40] - How does Kevin like living in a big city again?

[01:00:57] - What advice does Kevin have for someone stuck in a high-paying job?

[01:02:24] - How does Kevin decide who ...