Listener Reviews

I almost had given up due to the length of time between episodes. Happy to know Wendy is still producing 💜

Highly recommend

Calling this podcast inflammatory is hilarious. I love how the bots hate anything that isn’t coming out of their dear leader’s or Hannity’s mouth. Q Supporters give it one star because they’re uncomfortable with the truth. I found this podcast relaxing, insightful and reassuring. It’s meant for people with an open mind, not for those narrow-minded conspiracy theorists and the uneducated.

I have watched this podcast evolve from the early days, and also watched Wendy develop with the show to result in a wonderfully down to earth podcast that never fails to give me some wise teaching or advice to make my life a little bit more painless. Wendy thoroughly researches her guests’ publications before interviewing the authors, and never fails to pick out golden nuggets of wisdom that resonate with anyone who is undergoing the human existence and looking for a more straightforward solution. Her own generous sharing of sometimes incredibly painful experiences to deliver home a teaching makes it all real to me. Thank you Wendy. Keep on keeping on making everyday better 😉

I left the church few months ago and always had a liking to Buddhism, I started listening to this podcast a few months ago, currently on episode 11 and Wow how amazing it is! I enjoy the humor bit aswell. And I'm grateful this is given to us for free. Definitely changed my life, has become of my routine. Thank you. 🪷

I love listening to this podcast while I enjoy my morning tea. I always learn so much, whether it’s just you speaking or with a guest! I feel like I grew up with 2 versions of Buddhism; one being the Sri Lankan rituals I went to for my grandparent’s sake, and the other being the more theory based in-depth experience taught to me by my mom. I was always drawn to my mom’s concepts more and listening to your podcast feels like listening to her :)

Love Wendy’s authenticity & style. Thank you 🙏

I have been listening to this podcast for over a month now and I am hooked. Wendy is so authentic and makes for really easy listening. I am new to Buddhism and appreciate the straightforward narrative and less frills. In other times when I had tried to begin my journey I had often felt I wasn’t “Buddhist enough” in other spaces, but Wendy has a way of showing that Buddhism can be for everyone. I feel like I am learning and growing, and for that I am appreciative. Thank you, Wendy!

There really aren’t words to describe how beneficial this podcast series has been for me. I suffer from a serious anxiety disorder and the tools that I’ve been able to put in my emotional tool kit that I’ve learned from Wendy and from her guest speakers has helped me live a much more engaged and peaceful life. There’s such an emphasis in our society on worrying about what’s happened in the past or what laserhead in an increasingly trouble future. Taking time to listen to this podcast and really focus on the here and then now and being mindful has been such a beautiful eye-opener for me. Wendy’s teaching style is approachable, warm, and resonates in your heart and your mind which is an easy. She is humble, and is not only a lifelong learner but a passionate and dedicated teacher. I’m grateful to call her a friend and a sensei and am deeply grateful for the good work she is doing. Jenn Renyo Munson

I have been listening to the program for a week and I'm pleasantly surprised by the interviews with interesting people and the thoughtful discussion of the inner-self. My anger and hopelessness I feel at times is different if I look at things from the Buddhist perspective. I truly appreciate your podcasts and will enjoy hearing everything you have. Thanks!!!

I’ve been listening to this podcast occasionally for the last year or so, but recently decided to start at #1 and listen to the entire series in order. I just finished episode #7 on right speech and wow! So relevant and helpful to me and my life at this moment. (I will be listening to it at least once more this week!) I appreciate Wendy’s down-to-earth approach and realistic ideas. Thanks for a great series of useful tips!

This podcast is a great way to learn how to practice Buddhism in everyday life!

I practice Jediism which incorporates Buddhism and Taoism. I’m on episode two and already I love Wendy and her teachings and I am excited to learn more from her wise and open personality. Thank you Wendy I’m excited to learn May the Force be with you.

Wendy’s podcast discusses real life issues and how they intersect with the spiritual in a practical and compassionate, often humorous and light hearted way. It is very approachable and engaging, appropriate for all levels of practitioners and those from different faiths as well looking to connect at the heart over universal human experience.

I love this podcast- it is friendly, encouraging, relatable, and even funny. Wendy is delightful and I’m grateful for her teachings and perspectives. Thank you!

Break free from your pandemic thoughts! Loving teachings of the Buddha along with everyday challenges of being human.

I'm a Christian but have been wanting to apply Buddhism to my life for that little extra perspective and oomph! I tried a few podcasts, but this one was perfect from the get go--it was encouraging, enlightening, easy to understand (as a beginner), and left me wanting to keep listening. Wendy, thank you for not only being unbiased and informative, but revealing Buddhism in a non-judgmental and easy way to understand. <3 Jonathan

Very special, down to earth and compassionate. I love how Wendy integrates her personal story and personal stories with an opening up of the Dharma… in a way that moves beyond “secular” to real magic.

I am new to the whole concept and principles. Easy to understand. Impactful and relevant to the modern world.

Wendy shinyo haylett has to be one of my favourite podcasts hosts out there. Being down to earth and knowing her stuff she takes us on a journey through buddhism and lets us know the secrets of engaging with the teachings on a day to day level. A very chatty type podast with enough wisdom to help make your every day better. I believe this way of hosting a podcast is the best way. If your looking for a very stale and linear approach of buddhism you might want to go else where, but if you want to learn alot of wisdom and enjoy a great podcast you should give it a listen. Anyone of the secular mind can take these steps and teachings and apply it to there day to day life.

Just helpful and really good podcast!

Newcomer to buddhism. Love it. Could not ask for better!

She spends 8 minutes talking about announcements... some of the podcasts are about nothing but her announcements

I really have enjoyed this podcast. I began listening when the COVID-19 virus became present in the US as for my anxiety towards work, health, etc. started to rise. I hadn’t been actively practicing mindfulness and Buddhism as regularly as would have liked. I started looking for podcasts to help guide me to get back on track. I am so glad I came across this one! I love Wendy’s take on Mindfulness. She keeps things simple and easy to follow but still formulates really powerful messages that can be applicable to every day life. I make a point every morning to sit down and take in one episode with my coffee. Great way to start off the day. Thanks for your work Wendy! It has really helped me get through!