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The Buddhist AF Podcast
Hosted by Noy Chanthavisouk · EN
Welcome to The Buddhist AF. What started as a personal project—recording stories for an audience of one, my son—has grown into something much bigger. I wanted him to know who his father was, to hear my stories, in case I wasn’t able to tell them to him myself as he grew older. But as the show progressed, something unexpected happened. I began receiving messages from people around the world, sharing how much these stories have helped them. The Buddhist AF has become more than just my journey—it’s a space for connection, reflection, and growth.
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Men's Mental Health Special 4: The Horizon
4d ago00:22:37Tap to summarizeEpisode 4: The HorizonWhat does it mean to be a good father?In the final episode of our Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month special, I reflect on fatherhood, time, vulnerability, and the lessons we pass down to our children. From chasing paychecks to realizing my son doesn’t want more things—he wants more of me—this episode asks a question many men quietly carry:Am I building a life, or am I missing it while I’m busy building it?We talk about fathers, sons, the pressure to provide, the importance of teaching our kids that it’s okay to lose, fall, cry, feel frustrated, and ask for help. Because strength isn’t silence. Strength is knowing we don’t have to suffer alone.This episode is about the horizon—the reminder that the storm is not the whole sky, and that there is still life beyond the weight we carry.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.
Transcribe →Session 115: The First Slice of Bread
1w ago00:29:16Tap to summarizeTonight...I drank a beerI rant about MotorolaI forget my lines.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.
Transcribe →Men's Mental Health Special 3: The Child - Remember Who You Are.
2w ago00:13:44Tap to summarizeWhen 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.
Transcribe →Session 113: My Left Hand
2w ago00:25:59Tap to summarizeTonight..I watch the World Cup.I talk about Left Handed People.I I'm glad I didn't have Social Media in my 20's.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.
Transcribe →Men's Mental Health Special 2: The Hands - Here's What to Do With What You're Carrying.
3w ago00:19:02Tap to summarizeAfter 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.
Transcribe →Session 111: A Bowl of Chili
3w ago00:16:19Tap to summarizeTonight...I talk about the best bowl of Chili I've ever had.I reminice about a Subaru.I talk about small trees.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.
Transcribe →Men's Mental Health Special 1: The Heart - It's Ok to not be Okay.
4w ago00:13:52Tap to summarizeTrigger Warning I talk about suicide in this episode. If this isn't for you, I'll understand.Tonight...Men needing alone time.The silence the kills.I write new chapters.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.
Transcribe →Session 109: Impromptu
4w ago00:26:15Tap to summarizeTonight...I wake up from a nap.I bury the hatchet with Koreans.I make Ramen.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.
Transcribe →Session 108: The Bulletproof Special
May 3100:13:00Tap to summarizeTonight… we talk about the pressure to look okay when you’re absolutely exhausted inside… why so many of us are walking around emotionally overloaded… and what a bulletproof vest can teach us about mental health.In this Mental Health Awareness Month special, we dive into stress, isolation, addiction, emotional armor, and the quiet weight people carry every single day without anyone noticing.Because maybe strength isn’t about becoming untouchable.Maybe it’s about learning how to survive the hit… without letting it destroy you.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.
Transcribe →Session 107: Is it safe?
May 2800:21:31Tap to summarizeTonight...I bought some pens.I bought a watch.I have an excuse.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.
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