What Would Buddha Do?

What If I Never Figure It Out?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2454289/fan_mail/new] What if clarity never comes? What if you stay stuck, uncertain, and spinning forever? In this season finale, we explore the deep discomfort of not knowing—and how Buddhist teachings invite us to meet uncertainty with compassion rather than panic. Through reflections on groundlessness, faith (śraddhā), and the Middle Way, this episode offers gentle guidance for living in the questions when the answers just won’t arrive.

Is It Wrong to Look for a New Job While I’m Still Employed?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2454289/fan_mail/new] You’re collecting a paycheck, but secretly polishing your resume. Is that dishonest—or just practical? In this episode, we explore the ethical tension of job hunting while still employed through a Buddhist lens. We’ll look at the Middle Way between guilt and justification, Right Intention, and the liminal space of bardo—the in-between state where clarity often begins. If you’ve ever wondered how to honor your current commitments while still making space for change, this one’s for you.

What If My Business Partner and I Want Different Things?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2454289/fan_mail/new] You started with a shared vision—but now the path is splitting. What happens when you and your business partner no longer want the same things? Do you push forward, part ways, or try to realign? In this episode, we explore the discomfort of diverging goals through a Buddhist lens—drawing on teachings about impermanence, attachment to outcomes, and relational clarity. You’ll hear reflections on: * How to navigate misalignment without blame * Why fixed views create suffering * What it means to let go without giving up If you’re facing hard conversations in your work or creative life, this episode offers insight into moving forward—skillfully and honestly.

How Do I Ask for a Raise Without Feeling Greedy?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2454289/fan_mail/new] You’ve done the work. You’ve earned the value. So why does asking for a raise feel so uncomfortable? In this episode, we unpack the emotional weight behind money, self-worth, and the fear of seeming “greedy.” Through the lens of Buddhist teachings on Right Livelihood, generosity (dāna), and the Middle Way, we explore: * Why money talk triggers shame or scarcity * How to separate confidence from entitlement * What it means to ask with clarity and integrity If you're navigating the awkward dance between humility and self-advocacy, this episode will help you find your footing—with compassion and courage.

If He Loved Me, He’d Go to the Doctor: Love, Control, and Letting Go

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2454289/fan_mail/new] What do you do when someone you care about refuses to take care of themselves? It’s easy to feel helpless, angry, or convinced that love should mean compliance. In this episode, we explore the painful intersection of love and control—what we think it means to care, and what it actually means to let go. Drawing from Buddhist teachings on compassion, non-attachment, and the illusion of control, we’ll look at: * The difference between love and responsibility * How to sit with fear without trying to fix * Why letting go isn’t giving up If you’ve ever thought, “If they really loved me, they’d change,” this episode offers a gentler, wiser path forward.