Paldrom Collins on Girl in a Box
From Radical Sacred by Jenny Misslin and Phillip Dieke
June 3, 2026 · 54 min · Season 3 · Episode 35
About this episode
Paldrom Collins shares her journey from Oklahoma to a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, exploring themes of spirituality and self-discovery.
We had a lovely conversation with the author of Girl in a Box, Paldrom Collins! Paldrom’s memoir walks us through her early days as a young woman who is seeking her own path in Oklahoma to her time in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in New York. Paldrom’s path is winding, full of wisdom, compassion, and the most surprising twists and turns. We enjoyed this insightful and honest chat about following yearning and trusting self. Show Notes: Only Breath by Rumi paldrom.com Girl in a Box by: Paldrom Collins How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best by: Andrea Gibson Takeaways Following your inner knowing can lead to unexpected paths and growth Ritual and repetition serve as somatic practices that deepen spiritual awareness Non-dualism emphasizes interconnectedness beyond dualistic thinking Reciprocity is rooted in the natural interconnectedness of all life Embracing resistance and difficulty can hone spiritual resilience Chapters 00:30 Transforming Pain into Art 02:36 The Journey of Becoming Findable 03:34 The Call to Write: A Spiritual Journey 06:59 Exploring Spiritual Backgrounds 09:23 The Meandering Path of Spirituality 12:46 Rituals and Repetition in Spiritual Practice 18:04…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jenny Misslin, Phillip Dieke
Guest: Paldrom Collins
Topics covered
- memoir
- spiritual journey
- Tibetan Buddhism
- self-discovery
- interconnectedness
Keywords
- Paldrom Collins
- Girl in a Box
- spirituality
- Tibetan Buddhism
- memoir
- self-discovery
- interconnectedness
- Rumi
- Andrea Gibson
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Girl in a Box
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