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Under the Bodhi Tree w/ Tommy P.

Under the Bodhi Tree w/ Tommy P.

By Tommy P. Yen

Need some REAL TALK before work, sleep, or during your commute? Drop by and listen to my short rants. Inspirational talk without the bullsh#t. WARNING: If you have brittle ears, skip this one... explicit language is used generously. For more intriguing & interesting content on living a life full of joy & purpose, check out my blog: https://higherselfconcepts.com
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Episode 18 - How to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships in the Workplace

Under the Bodhi Tree w/ Tommy P.Jun 28, 2020

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Episode 22 - How Do You Make Friends, Asking For a Friend!

Episode 22 - How Do You Make Friends, Asking For a Friend!

Archaic survival mechanism is what people are currently operating at, but it's imbedded in our instinct. Do this to attract the right people into your life.

Sep 05, 202006:18
Episode 21 - The #1 Reason Why You're Failing Yourself

Episode 21 - The #1 Reason Why You're Failing Yourself

Does it seem that every time you try to go after something... you seem to be stopped dead in your tracks? Well, maybe there's a reason for that. It's ok, let's turn our attention to something that will assist us in going beyond that.

Aug 14, 202007:35
Episode 20 - How to Deal With Life When It Comes Crashing Down

Episode 20 - How to Deal With Life When It Comes Crashing Down

Sometimes life hands you a rude awakening in the form of crises and difficult circumstances. Join Tommy P. in this heartfelt episode of how to keep on keeping on when it "seems" like the world & the universe is going against you. Tommy P. tells a moving story about Rubin Carter and the challenges & injustices that he faced and how he dealt with it.
Jul 06, 202017:31
Episode 19 - Why You Should Learn to STFU

Episode 19 - Why You Should Learn to STFU

Tommy P. telling people to shut the f&*k up? Yep, listen in on this short podcast episode on why you'll be a better person by keeping your lips sealed when the situation calls for it.
Jul 02, 202010:29
Episode 18 - How to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships in the Workplace

Episode 18 - How to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships in the Workplace

In this gratitude Sunday episode, Tommy P talks about the reason why you should get out of your comfort zone and reach out to people in the workplace or other social environment that you frequent. Tune in with Tommy P under the enlightened bodhi tree!
Jun 28, 202023:44
One Time Message to All My Haters

One Time Message to All My Haters

Tommy P. addresses his current & future haters in this epic interlude.
Jun 25, 202003:34
Episode 17 - Why Desires Are the Source of Unhappiness

Episode 17 - Why Desires Are the Source of Unhappiness

Wait... Should we not have desires then? Are desires truly a source of pain and unfulfillment? Tune in this week on Tommy P's rant on desires and how to harness them as inspiration to move you towards to where you want to go & experience.

Jun 25, 202013:42
Episode 16 - Disrespect, Teach Others on How to Treat You Properly

Episode 16 - Disrespect, Teach Others on How to Treat You Properly

Don't like being disrespected? In this episode, we go through a very simple approach to halting another person's disrespect and teaching them how to treat you the way you'd like to be treated... with respect.

Jun 21, 202011:10
Episode 15 - Excuse Yourself From Sh*tty Company

Episode 15 - Excuse Yourself From Sh*tty Company

We've all heard that "you are the company that you keep" but did you also know that there are other underlying reasons on why the company that you keep also affects your well-being? Tune in on today's podcast on why you should cut certain f#&king people out of your life for good.
Jun 14, 202020:05
Episode 14 - Why You Should F&%king Set Standards for Yourself

Episode 14 - Why You Should F&%king Set Standards for Yourself

Join Tommy P. on this chill & insightful podcast session about why you need to set standards for yourself. Learn from the mindset of the greatest & noblest Roman Emperor of all times, Marcus Aurelius.
Jun 09, 202014:04
Episode 13 - Staying Motivated When Times Get Tough w/ Kevin Schwertfager

Episode 13 - Staying Motivated When Times Get Tough w/ Kevin Schwertfager

We are joined by a special guest in today's podcast (1st guest ever!), Kevin Schwertfager, owner of Hartio Apparel. He shares with us his heartfelt story of a near-death experience and why he made it a mission to inspire & motivate people to get through difficult times.

Website: https://hartioapparel.com

IG: @kevy_schwertz & @hartioapparel

Jun 02, 202018:38
Episode 12 - Why Insecurities Are Nonsense

Episode 12 - Why Insecurities Are Nonsense

You're ugly, vain, short, tall, skinny, fat, useless, et al. When insecurities creep up on you do this... Listen in w/ Tommy P. on UTBT.

May 21, 202017:56
May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

May 20, 202000:60
Episode 11 - Why Being Nice Is F#*king Dumb

Episode 11 - Why Being Nice Is F#*king Dumb

Are you a chronic nice person? Do you behave a certain way (such as being nice) in order to get a certain reaction from people? Turn in on this episode of "Under the Bodhi Tree" w/ Tommy P. where we'll be exploring the nice "guy/girl" mindset and why it's a recipe for both disaster and ultimate disappointment.

May 17, 202021:57
Episode 10 - Why Am I Jealous of My Friend's Success?

Episode 10 - Why Am I Jealous of My Friend's Success?

Gratitude Sunday + Episode 10

How to tell if your friends are envious/jealous of your success and how "YOU" yourself can deal with your own envy/jealousy towards your friends' success.

Apr 19, 202015:40
Episode 9 - Why Self-Help is F*cking You Over!

Episode 9 - Why Self-Help is F*cking You Over!

Hey... do you like self-help stuff? Yeah? Me too? But did you know that it can totally screw you up and does the exact opposite of what you intended? Yeah... hear me out...

Apr 15, 202013:30
Gratitude Sunday w/ Tommy P. | 4.12.20

Gratitude Sunday w/ Tommy P. | 4.12.20

Happy Easter Everyone! Today... once again, Tommy gives thanks to the simple things in life. I invite you to join me, I hope that I can get a lot more people taking time out every day to "practicing" the attitude of gratitude. Curious about what/how you should do this? Check me out!


Namaste by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/


Apr 13, 202013:09
Episode 8 - Why You Don't F*cking Want to Win the Lottery

Episode 8 - Why You Don't F*cking Want to Win the Lottery

The lottery mentality is something that a lot of people need to stop now. It's such a cowardice perspective. I invite you to see it through my lens... while you're under the bodhi tree.


Namaste by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/


Apr 11, 202009:59
Episode 7 - Worried About How Others Think of You?

Episode 7 - Worried About How Others Think of You?

In this short podcast session with the one and only Tommy P, I give you a quick tip on how to seriously be oblivious to the bullsh*t that is "what will others think of me" syndrome. Hop right in and learn how to effectively handle your need for external validation.

Apr 11, 202007:47
Quick Bite Episode - Being Thankful & Letting Go

Quick Bite Episode - Being Thankful & Letting Go

Tommy has gone crazy... how could he say such a thing at a time like this... Quick, get the straitjacket. 

Apr 10, 202004:13
Episode 6 - Get Rid of Self-Doubt Quick

Episode 6 - Get Rid of Self-Doubt Quick

Most of the subconscious thoughts that we experience on a daily basis are negative. Listen in on this free & short podcast session on a very powerful way to manage self-limiting beliefs and self-doubt that always seem to find a way to appear out of nowhere & incessantly nag at us.

Apr 08, 202007:43
Gratitude Sunday w/ Tommy P. | 4.5.20

Gratitude Sunday w/ Tommy P. | 4.5.20

Inspired idea to have a podcast session just being thankful for the great things in life. We should take time out to focus on the awesome things we do have in our lives, from time to time, this also is an open invitation for the universe to give you even more experiences/things to be grateful for.

Apr 05, 202007:30
Episode 5 - How to Not Give up so Easily When Sh*t Hits the Fan

Episode 5 - How to Not Give up so Easily When Sh*t Hits the Fan

In today's emotional podcast... I talk about the mindset that you must re-adopt (yes, you already know this) in order to not give up when the going gets tough.

Apr 04, 202010:52
Episode 4 - The Benefits of F*cking Swearing

Episode 4 - The Benefits of F*cking Swearing

In today's chill podcast, I talk about what swearing is and why you should engage in a f*ck here and a f*ck there when you come to a boiling point in your life.  Oh... also some benefits on why it's a positive thing :)

Apr 03, 202012:13
Episode 3 - Choose Your Friends Wisely...

Episode 3 - Choose Your Friends Wisely...

Why you must be picky when you're choosing friends. Idiots will only drag you down with them, Go-getters will help you become one yourself. Apathetic friends will make you not give a shit. Compassionate friends will help steer your direction to the beauty in life.

Apr 01, 202013:19
Episode 2 - Tommy talks about how stupid low vibrational thoughts can be...

Episode 2 - Tommy talks about how stupid low vibrational thoughts can be...

What's the difference between low vs high vibrational thoughts? Start catching yourself and change these habits to high vibrational thoughts.

Mar 30, 202007:02
Episode 1 - F*ck That 9 to 5 Life.

Episode 1 - F*ck That 9 to 5 Life.

Just a short talk on what I had on my mind today. Are you living the life that you love? Are you punching in and out of work and just hating your life? Well, I have a response to that.
Mar 26, 202006:04