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.
Welcome Yourself Home Through Mindfulness of Breathing - Summer of Love Retreat - 1st Morning Instructions
44 min
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! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Attachment Theory and the Dharma - An Interview with George Haas
40 min
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. Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
There-in-the-middle-ness
38 min
Here's a talk by Wild Heart teacher Don Givens on equanimity. Enjoy! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Awakening to the Reality of Death
26 min
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. Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Ehipassiko - See For Yourself
20 min
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. Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
A Painting Of A Rice Cake
46 min
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! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
The 4 Great Efforts - Prevent & Abandon
40 min
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 to do it. Enjoy! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
The Wisdom of Boundaries
40 min
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! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Stress And Its End
19 min
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 Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Wellbeing Through Service
34 min
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 Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
The Intimate Breath
44 min
Roy Wyman offers a dharma talk on the topic: The Intimate Breath. Enjoy! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
In this episode, Bob Davies, founder of Wild Heart Denver, joins us at Wild Heart Nashville to offer a talk on self-compassion. Enjoy! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
What Blocks the Path is the Path
52 min
Jessica Gibbons offers a talk and meditation on the topic: What Blocks the Path is the Path Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Wise Communication
40 min
Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Andrew's 20 Years in Recovery Reflection
35 min
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! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
No Mud, No Lotus - The Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat - 1st Evening Dharma Talk
45 min
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! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Remembering Venerable Pannavati
28 min
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/ Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Practicing With Dukkha - The Imperfect, Impermanent, Impersonal Meditation Retreat - 1st Afternoon Instructions
43 min
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! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
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! Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
Lessons from the Walk For Peace
46 min
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 Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George Haas LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaas Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
