Wild Heart Meditation Center

Andrew Chapman, Mikey Noechel

Wild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart teachers Rev. Mikey Noechel & Andrew Chapman, along with other group facilitators share their experience with Buddhist practice, specifically offering practical teachings and instructions for our everyday, ordinary, lives.

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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday
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Episodes20

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Wednesday · 44 min
Welcome Yourself Home Through Mindfulness of Breathing - Summer of Love Retreat - 1st Morning Instructions
This talk was given by Mikey Noechel during the Summer of Love Retreat in Sewanee, TN on July 15th-19th, 2026. Mikey offers the 1st morning instructions on mindfulness of breathing. Enjoy!
July 23 · 40 min
Attachment Theory and the Dharma - An Interview with George Haas
Enjoy this interview with renowned Dharma teacher and leading voice in modern attachment theory, George Haas! George will be teaching a daylong workshop, Fundamental of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method at WHMC in Nashville, TN on Sat. Aug. 22nd 10am-4pm.
July 8 · 38 min
There-in-the-middle-ness
Here's a talk by Wild Heart teacher Don Givens on equanimity. Enjoy!
July 1 · 26 min
Awakening to the Reality of Death
Listen as Wild Heart facilitator Sean Coyle explores two of the Five Remembrances regarding death and loss. He explores what the teachings offer as well as the relief and benefit that can come from these practices.
June 24 · 20 min
Ehipassiko - See For Yourself
In this episode, Mikey Noechel explores the Buddhist principle of ehipassiko, often translated as "come and see for yourself." Rather than relying on blind belief, this teaching invites us to investigate our own experience with curiosity and wisdom. Enjoy this Dharma talk.
June 17 · 46 min
A Painting Of A Rice Cake
In this episode, Roy Wyman explores the core Buddhist teaching of anatta, or not self, the insight that there is no fixed, permanent self at the center of our experience. Enjoy!
June 10 · 40 min
The 4 Great Efforts - Prevent & Abandon
in this episode Andrew dives into an essential aspect of the Buddha's path to awakening, The 4 Great Efforts. Early in his life, the Buddha discovered that he can categorize his mental states into two baskets: wholesome and unwholesome. he saw that wholesome mind states led to his welfare and happiness and the welfare and happiness of others, and he became resolute to prevent and abandon the type of mind states that led to his suffering and the suffering of those around him. Here's a look at how
June 3 · 40 min
The Wisdom of Boundaries
in this talk, Andrew talks about the Wisdom of Boundaries. as a part of wise view, boundaries help us uphold our wisdom of relating to the world with clarity and sometimes, directness. enjoy!
May 27 · 19 min
Stress And Its End
Mikey Noechel offers a talk on dukkha, a Buddhist term commonly translated as “suffering.” In this episode, he explores a broader and more practical understanding of dukkha as stress. ***Summer of Love Meditation Retreat - July 15th-19th in Sewanee, TN with Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/summer-of-love-retreat-2026
May 20 · 34 min
Wellbeing Through Service
Don Givens offers a talk on the topic: Wellbeing Through Services. Enjoy! ***Summer of Love Meditation Retreat - July 15th-19th in Sewanee, TN with Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/summer-of-love-retreat-2026
May 14 · 44 min
The Intimate Breath
Roy Wyman offers a dharma talk on the topic: The Intimate Breath. Enjoy!
April 29 · 44 min
Cultivating Self Compassion (talk + guided meditation)
In this episode, Bob Davies, founder of Wild Heart Denver, joins us at Wild Heart Nashville to offer a talk on self-compassion. Enjoy!
April 15 · 52 min
What Blocks the Path is the Path
Jessica Gibbons offers a talk and meditation on the topic: What Blocks the Path is the Path
April 8 · 40 min
Wise Communication
In this episode, Andrew reflects on the 3rd factor of the Buddha's eightfold path, "Wise Speech". We explore some of the traditional teachings -- around honesty, refraining from gossip, speaking only what is useful to a conversation -- and we also look a little deeper at other aspects of communication that are more subtle or nuanced. Enjoy!
March 25 · 35 min
Andrew's 20 Years in Recovery Reflection
Andrew reflects on 20 years of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. He shares about how the Dharma was alive in his life long before he found it, how 12 step recovery helped him get clean and stay clean, and how finding the Buddhist path radically transformed his life. Enjoy!
March 18 · 45 min
No Mud, No Lotus - The Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat - 1st Evening Dharma Talk
This talk was given by Mikey Noechel at the Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat on Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st, 2026 in Sewanee, TN. This is the first evening dharma talk. Enjoy!
March 11 · 28 min
Remembering Venerable Pannavati
In this episode Mikey Noechel reflects on the passing of one of his teachers, the Venerable Pannavati on 2/26/26. Here are links to learn more about Ven. Pannavati: https://heartwoodmandala.org Lion's Roar Article: https://www.lionsroar.com/venerable-dr-pannavati-heartwood-mandala-spiritual-leader-and-humanitarian-force-has-died/ Tricycle Article: https://tricycle.org/article/venerable-pannavati-has-died/
February 25 · 43 min
Practicing With Dukkha - The Imperfect, Impermanent, Impersonal Meditation Retreat - 1st Afternoon Instructions
This talk was given by Andrew Chapman at the Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat on Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st, 2026 in Sewanee, TN. These are the first afternoon instruction on practicing with dukkha. Enjoy!
February 18 · 50 min
Imperfect Meditation Instructions - The Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat - 1st Morning Instructions
This talk was given by Mikey Noechel at the Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat on Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st, 2026 in Sewanee, TN. These are the first morning instruction on mindfulness of breathing. Enjoy!
February 11 · 46 min
Lessons from the Walk For Peace
Wild Heart Facilitator Francie Hunt reflects on lessons learned from the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace, a mindful pilgrimage that reveals how each step can become a practice of compassion, patience, and presence. Learn more about the walk at walkforpeace.us

Wild Heart Meditation Center

Welcome Yourself Home Through Mindfulness of Breathing - Summer of Love Retreat - 1st Morning Instructions

Attachment Theory and the Dharma - An Interview with George Haas

There-in-the-middle-ness

Awakening to the Reality of Death

Ehipassiko - See For Yourself

A Painting Of A Rice Cake

The 4 Great Efforts - Prevent & Abandon

The Wisdom of Boundaries

Stress And Its End

Wellbeing Through Service

The Intimate Breath

Cultivating Self Compassion (talk + guided meditation)

What Blocks the Path is the Path

Wise Communication

Andrew's 20 Years in Recovery Reflection

No Mud, No Lotus - The Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat - 1st Evening Dharma Talk

Remembering Venerable Pannavati

Practicing With Dukkha - The Imperfect, Impermanent, Impersonal Meditation Retreat - 1st Afternoon Instructions

Imperfect Meditation Instructions - The Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat - 1st Morning Instructions

Lessons from the Walk For Peace