The Buddhist AF Podcast

When was the last time you made a brand-new friend?For many men, the answer is harder than we'd like to admit.In this Father's Day special, I reflect on childhood, friendship, Legos, GoldenEye, stuffed animals, and the quiet lessons my son has taught me about wonder, imagination, and what it really means to find your tribe.Maybe growing older isn't just about learning new things.Maybe it's also about remembering the things we accidentally left behind.This isn't just an episode about friendship.It's an open Father's Day letter to every man who's ever wondered where that little boy inside him went.Happy Father's Day.If you are in crisis, please call or text 988. Do it for the #1 Laotian Podcast...in New Hampshire.Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBuy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJBuy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGmTip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

After overcoming addiction, I thought the hardest part was behind me. I was wrong.In this episode, I share how professional wrestling became an unexpected outlet for my grief, fear, and self-doubt through my alter ego, Alex Mikado. From conquering a lifelong fear of heights to surviving a Grade 3 concussion and stepping into the world of MMA, this isn't a story about fighting—it's a story about survival.We talk about the difference between distractions and healthy outlets, why so many men carry their struggles in silence, and how finding the right outlet can keep you alive long enough to heal.If you've ever found yourself sitting alone in your car, replaying conversations or carrying a weight you couldn't explain, this episode is for you.Because sometimes healing doesn't begin with talking.Sometimes it begins with finding somewhere to put the weight.If you are in crisis, please call or text 988. Do it for the #1 Laotian Podcast...in New Hampshire.Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBuy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJBuy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGmTip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…Reality becomes optional,Escape feels like mercy,And the most comfortable prison is the one we log into willingly.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…The air becomes something you can’t trust,Nature turns into a memory instead of a home,And the future arrives wearing the consequences we tried not to see.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

Tonight…The future stops changing our world and starts changing us,Enhancement becomes expectation,And the line between human and machine begins to disappear.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.

I'm sad to announce that my cohost Barbara the Snake Plant has passes away. Thoughts and prayers are welcome.Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/buddhistafBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support.