Shell Fischer's Podcast

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Buddhism #233

Insight Meditation teacher, Shell Fischer, founder of Mindful Shenandoah Valley, offers her 25+ years of study and experience in these weekly talks about meditation practice, and how it can help us nurture more compassion, kindness, joy, and calm in our lives.

Recent Episodes
  • Just Thinking, Sweetie: Working With Busy Mind
    Mar 30, 2025 – 49:18
  • BREATHE: Right Now, It's Like This
    Feb 8, 2025 – 46:46
  • TRY SOFTER: Working With Change & Grief
    Jan 4, 2025 – 43:54
  • THIS IS IT: Now What?
    Nov 23, 2024 – 40:33
  • CLAIM YOUR SEAT: Buddha’s Teachings on Doubt
    Oct 14, 2024 – 44:33
  • Some Things Just Hurt: Allowing Our Pain
    Sep 2, 2024 – 46:40
  • My Relationships: Medicine, or Poison?
    Jul 24, 2024 – 49:58
  • Put Your Heart Into It Again: The Buddha On Determination
    Jun 29, 2024 – 52:57
  • Do No Harm/Take No Sh*t: A Buddhist Lesson on Boundaries
    May 25, 2024 – 42:32
  • What Would Buddha Do? Taking Refuge in the Beloved
    Apr 6, 2024 – 43:44
  • It Takes A Long Time to Grow Young: Nurturing Contentment
    Feb 29, 2024 – 49:10
  • How To Work With Fear & Grief: Pause
    Feb 2, 2024 – 44:44
  • "It's All Yours" - Responding to Disrespect and Insult
    Dec 30, 2023 – 50:31
  • EMPTY OF EXPECTATION: Exploring "Beginner's Mind"
    Dec 2, 2023 – 47:32
  • Content in the Center: Exploring the Middle Way
    Nov 4, 2023 – 46:37
  • The Sacred Healing of Noble Silence
    Sep 30, 2023 – 51:06
  • What Am I 'Really" Offering Myself and Others?: An Exploration of Dana
    Sep 2, 2023 – 46:11
  • What You Resist, Persists: Working With Aversion
    Aug 6, 2023 – 50:39
  • Is Meditation Selfish? Advise From The Acrobat Sutta
    Jun 7, 2023 – 44:18
  • Do You Know Your Frenemies?
    May 6, 2023 – 47:39
  • The Most Important Meditation Practice: Patience
    Apr 1, 2023 – 47:25
  • Maybe So, Maybe Not, We'll See: Riding The 8 Worldly Winds
    Mar 5, 2023 – 49:26
  • Where Do We Find Our True Home?
    Feb 3, 2023 – 48:15
  • A More Joyful, Contented Heart
    Dec 2, 2022 – 55:14
  • No Mud, No Lotus: Exploring Our Suffering
    Nov 3, 2022 – 37:05
  • What Would Buddha Say?
    Oct 8, 2022 – 45:34
  • Can You Apologize? A Mindful Inquiry
    Sep 10, 2022 – 01:01:04
  • Buddha: What's NOT Wrong?
    Aug 13, 2022 – 01:00:14
  • Buddha: 5 Ways To Let Go
    Jul 13, 2022 – 01:00:29
  • Don't Believe Everything You Think
    Jun 18, 2022 – 36:16
  • Don't 'Should' All Over Yourself
    May 19, 2022 – 48:44
  • You Are Worthy; You Belong
    Apr 23, 2022 – 53:42
  • Trust The Unfolding
    Mar 26, 2022 – 44:13
  • Buddha: What's Your Sense of Worthiness?
    Feb 19, 2022 – 41:32
  • The Cooling Touch of Tranquility
    Jan 28, 2022 – 46:54
  • Strive On With Diligence: Practices to Help Keep Us Going
    Jan 1, 2022 – 47:52
  • Keep Calmly Knowing Idiots: Practices for Working With Anger
    Dec 3, 2021 – 52:29
  • What's The Most Important Thing?
    Nov 5, 2021 – 47:43
  • What The Heart Finds In Silence
    Oct 11, 2021 – 47:29
  • Pray Like A Buddha
    Aug 23, 2021 – 46:32
  • Finding Balance By Setting Boundaries
    Aug 8, 2021 – 57:39
  • I Am Family, To Myself: Becoming Your Own Refuge
    Jul 10, 2021 – 54:43
  • Everything Changes: Now What?
    Jun 2, 2021 – 49:24
  • The Gift of Being Heard
    Apr 29, 2021 – 51:40
  • Care For Our Tender Hearts
    Apr 3, 2021 – 50:36
  • Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames
    Mar 6, 2021 – 48:36
  • Buddha: Don't Associate With Fools
    Feb 6, 2021 – 50:32
  • False Evidence Appearing Real: Working With Fear
    Jan 10, 2021 – 53:32
  • Don't Give Up, No Feeling Is Final
    Dec 12, 2020 – 46:56
  • Don't Argue With Fools - Practices for Working with Insult
    Nov 14, 2020 – 50:16
Recent Reviews
  • AmyJoy1137
    So grateful
    I’ve been listening to Shell’s teachings for many years and I am so grateful for her wisdom, presence, and all the wonderful gift she shares with us. She has helped me on the journey and lifted up my spirits as I walked through a difficult time in life. 💙
  • Hazy Scribbles
    Real and grounded
    I love Shell’s energy in her teachings. What I love most about Shell’s teachings is that she weaves her lived experiences into her classes. Her practice is part of her teaching.
  • joysammyjoysammy
    Best Explanation of Buddhism Ever
    Love her clarity of explanation and humor. She’s awesome!
  • shiny lion
    Easygoing & Amazing
    I love the humor and everyday realism of how you share these deep insights so lightly and playfully. It’s a real pleasure listening and learning - neither of which often come easily to me 😜 Thank you for your wise council and infectious laughter 🙏
  • Madolyn E
    Openhearted Wisdom
    Love this podcast! Shell incorporates so many beautiful stories, poems and teachings in such a clear, funny, true to life, insightful and heartfelt way. I have learned so much from her especially how to hold loving kindness for myself. She also gives very well researched series of talks on a variety of specific subjects... (for example a whole series of sequential talks on the noble eightfold path) for anyone new to the tradition. Amazing!
  • Hulahulalula
    My favorite Podcast
    I met Shell during her MBSR 8 week course. Her presence and teaching came at a perfect time for me as I had major life transitions happening. That was 2 years ago. I moved about an hour south of Shell's meditation group so I am not able to attend as I would like. Having these podcasts has really opened the space for me to continue my practice with someone who I value as being one of the best!! Her stories, her laughter, her guidance makes me feel at home. Her talks are relatable & the meditations are exactly what I need each week!! This is a must to subscribe!!!!
  • bongocmm
    A wise and down to earth teacher
    Shell has an endearing way of presenting the dharma in a down to earth and relatable manner. Her years of experience and wisdom shine through all of her teachings and I am so happy that she has made them availble as podcasts. What a gift! I urge anyone who is interested in Buddhism and Insight Meditation, whether you are new to the practice or a seasoned practitioner, to give these podcasts a listen. You will be glad you did.
  • Sangha Student
    Thank you
    Shell, thank you for your dedication to the Practice and your weekly insights that help us all move forward in life. You are awesome!
  • CAStickley
    Great Stuff!
    Shell's teachings are an awesome way to round out my personal practice. She gives relates ancient Buddhist teachings to our daily lives in a format that is easy to understand and funny! Shell is an awesome teacher.
  • Cheberle
    Awesome work!
    Shell does an awesome job unpacking and applying ancient wisdom teachings to our every day lives. She addresses a variety of practical issues with depth and understanding and delivers her weekly talks with whit, gentleness and great compassion. I am honored to take my seat in her circle every week!
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