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Can Zen Help You Rewrite Your Life? w/ Tatsudo Nicole Baden Roshi (Wonderstruck Ep. 014)

What if you could rewrite who you are? In this captivating episode of Wonderstruck Podcast (Ep. 014), host Elizabeth Rovere speaks with Tatsudo Nicole Baden Roshi, a Zen teacher who shows how Zen practice can help us transform our identity, let go of suffering, and embrace true freedom. Nicole shares her remarkable journey from a teenager overwhelmed by life to becoming a teacher in the Dharma Sangha Soto Zen Lineage, and she explains how Zen can unlock a deeper connection to the self and the world. Nicole’s insights demystify Zen, offering a powerful blend of wisdom and practicality. From embracing emptiness (Śūnyatā) to finding freedom through stillness, this conversation reveals how Zen isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a transformative way of being. Nicole’s advice for beginners is simple but profound: start small, practice stillness, and let the practice unfold in your life. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink who you are and how you live. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 2:15 – Nicole Baden’s Zen beginnings 12:30 – Finding clarity through stillness 22:45 – Exploring shared aliveness 32:10 – Lessons from her mentor 42:35 – Redefining self through Zen practice 51:20 – A modern perspective on emptiness 1:00:10 – The interplay of compassion and wisdom 1:10:30 – Embracing the finality of moments 1:18:50 – Closing reflections and takeaways Who is Tatsudo Nicole Baden Roshi: Nicole is a Dharma Successor of Zentatsu Baker Roshi in the Dharma Sangha Soto Zen Lineage. She has been practicing Zen since 2001 and received Dharma Transmission in 2017. As the Director and resident teacher at the Zen Buddhist Center Schwarzwald in Germany, she combines her deep Zen practice with her background in psychology and body-mind integration. Nicole was officially inaugurated as abbess in 2024. WONDERSTRUCK LINKS: https://wonderstruck.org   / wonderstruckpod      / @wonderstruckpod   GUEST LINKS: https://www.dharma-sangha.de https://www.dharmasangha.org https://www.instagram.com/zendharmasa...   / crestonemountainzen     / zendharmasangha     / dharmasanghacrestone