The Buddh-ish Investor Podcast

Episode 4: Why Wall Street's Tantrums Don't Faze Me—But My Toddler's Do

When the stock market crashes, I stay remarkably calm. But when my three-year-old has a rough morning before daycare? Not so much. In this episode, I explore why I’ve learned to accept uncertainty in investing while still fighting it in everyday life—and how that mismatch creates unnecessary suffering. We’ll look at a simple teaching from Buddhist monk Kusala Bhikshu: we’re just one of a thousand contributing factors behind anything that happens. It’s a perspective that can make us calmer investors, more forgiving parents, and kinder to ourselves when life doesn’t go according to plan. Along the way, I share a story from a chaotic daycare morning, explain why passive investing is really an embrace of uncertainty, and offer one simple question you can ask the next time everything seems to be going sideways. Listen if: You tend to blame yourself when things go wrong, struggle to let go of what you can’t control, or want to feel a little steadier through the inevitable ups and downs of markets—and life. Thanks for listening! – The Buddh-ish Investor Read the Substack post that inspired this podcast episode: Why I Feel Bad Every Time I Check My Portfolio [https://buddhishinvestor.substack.com/p/why-wall-streets-tantrums-dont-faze] Read more: TheBuddhishInvestor.com [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com] Follow me on Bluesky: @buddhishinvestor.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/buddhishinvestor.bsky.social] Email me at Sangha@TheBuddhishInvestor.com [Sangha@TheBuddhishInvestor.com] or drop a comment below! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebuddhishinvestor.com [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 3: Dealing with Portfolio FOMO

Ever log into your brokerage account and immediately feel like you're falling behind? You're not alone. In this episode, I unpack the quiet misery of portfolio FOMO and why comparing your returns to the wrong benchmark guarantees dissatisfaction. We'll explore how the investing industry exploits our innate tendency to compare, why the bar always moves even when we're "winning," and what the Buddha's concept of Right View can teach us about finding peace with our portfolios. Plus, I share my 5 personal rules for dealing with portfolio FOMO—practical guidelines that help me step off the comparison treadmill and remember what investing is actually for. Listen if: You've ever felt behind the market, questioned your investment strategy after a few bad months, or can't stop checking your portfolio even though you're a long-term investor. Thanks for listening! - The Buddh-ish Investor Read the Substack post that inspired this podcast episode: Why I Feel Bad Every Time I Check My Portfolio [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com/p/why-i-feel-bad-every-time-i-check?r=lw3m7] Read more: TheBuddhishInvestor.com [http://TheBuddhishInvestor.com] Follow me on Bluesky: @ [https://bsky.app/profile/buddhishinvestor.bsky.social]buddhishinvestor.bsky.social [http://buddhishinvestor.bsky.social] Reach out at Sangha@TheBuddhishInvestor.com [Sangha@TheBuddhishInvestor.com] or drop a comment below! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebuddhishinvestor.com [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 2: The Market's Monkey Mind

Ever feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of market news and expert opinions? In this episode of The Buddh-ish Investor Podcast, I explore why the stock market feels like drinking from a firehose – with billions of shares traded daily and endless commentary pulling us in every direction – and how Buddhist wisdom can help us find our focus. What You’ll Learn: * Why our brains struggle with the 34 gigabytes of information bombarding us daily * How “papañca” (mental agitation) mirrors the market’s restless monkey mind * The research showing less active traders outperform by ~6.5% annually * Three anchors to keep you grounded: your investment plan, financial goals, and evidence-based research * Why the NYSE opening bell can become your daily reminder to refocus Using the concept of the monkey mind swinging from vine to vine, discover how meditation principles can help you ignore market noise and stick to what actually builds wealth. Perfect for: Investors struggling with information overload and anyone tempted to overtrade in response to daily market movements. - The Buddh-ish Investor Read the Substack post that inspired this podcast episode: The Market’s Monkey Mind [https://open.substack.com/pub/buddhishinvestor/p/the-markets-monkey-mind?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]Read more: TheBuddhishInvestor.com [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com/]Follow me on Bluesky: @buddhishinvestor.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/buddhishinvestor.bsky.social]Reach out at Sangha@TheBuddhishInvestor.com [Sangha@TheBuddhishInvestor.com] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebuddhishinvestor.com [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 1: Finding Your Financial Golden Buddha

Episode 1: Finding Your Financial Golden Buddha Ever held onto losing investments for way too long? In this debut episode of The Buddh-ish Investor Podcast, I share my struggle with selling underperforming bond ETFs that had been dragging down my portfolio for years – and the breakthrough moment that finally gave me courage to let them go. What You'll Learn: - Why the "disposition effect" keeps us clinging to losing investments - How loss aversion costs investors an estimated 4% per year - The transformative power of having a trusted financial advisor - Why focusing on future potential beats dwelling on past performance Using the metaphor of a centuries-old Buddhist statue hidden under clay, discover how the right guidance can help chip away obstacles preventing clear-headed investment decisions. Perfect for: Investors dealing with underperforming assets and anyone seeking a more mindful approach to money management. Read more: TheBuddhishInvestor.com [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com] Follow me on Bluesky: @buddhishinvestor.bsky.social [http://buddhishinvestor.bsky.social] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebuddhishinvestor.com [https://www.thebuddhishinvestor.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]