Zen Sammich Podcast
with Mark Reid

Zen Sammich is a podcast for the independent thinker and anyone who embraces life despite its absurdity.Professor, lawyer, and Japanese paper maker, Mark Reid, inspires mindfulness, humor, and a realistic 21st century "zen lifestyle."Join him as he observes the socially constructed mess of reality, shares travel stories, and explores what it means to be alive in the modern world.

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Zen Sammich #189 |
Why You Could Use A Little Culture Shock

Ever lived in a foreign country?You don't have to move to Japan to experience a little culture shock (but it wouldn't hurt!). You can simply go to an unfamiliar place wherever you live.Point is, there is beauty, excitement, and self-discovery to be found in the discomfort of culture shock.

Zen Sammich #188 |
Get What You Want By Not Wanting It

8 practical tips to help you chill out, let go of the attachment to specific outcomes, and actually enjoy life just as it flows.

Zen Sammich #187 |
Would YOU Marry You?

Look in the metaphorical mirror and try to view yourself as others see you.If you are brutally honest with yourself, would you marry you if you were someone else?If the answer is no, that’s a problem. Let’s fix it.This episode is not just about relationships, it’s about using “Would You Marry You?” as a standard for becoming a better version of yourself.

Zen Sammich #186 |
Always Come Back To These 3 Things

Ever feel the need to hit the reset button on life?It's easier than you might think because the answer is within. Just come back to 3 key elements and what they mean for YOU.

Zen Sammich #184 |
3 Questions That Will Change Your Life

You can't control whether or not it rains, but you CAN control what you do with your time when it does.Changing your life is simply a matter of changing your perspective and CHOOSING what is important to focus on.Here are 3 questions to ask yourself to help facilitate that change.

Zen Sammich #171 |
What Would You Say To Your High School Teacher 30 Years Later?

2024 marks 30 years since I graduated high school. Wow!I reunited with my all-time favorite teacher from that bygone era.We discussed how people change, regrets, and the virtue of forgiveness.What would you ask your high school teacher (the ones you liked) if given the chance?

Zen Sammich #167 |
5 Paradoxes That Can Change Your Life

Ever noticed that the more choices you have, the harder it is to make a decision?Or, how about the more you focus on perfection, the more imperfections you see?In this episode, I explore 5 paradoxes that, once fully understood, may make your life a little smoother.

Zen Sammich #152 | Meet My Better Half

What are the highs and lows of a cross-cultural, multi-lingual marriage?I gave my wife a glass of wine and pressed record for a special in-house family edition of Zen Sammich!