The Practitioner's Heart: Practical Buddhist Wisdom for Therapists and Healthcare Professionals
The Practitioner’s Heart offers practical Buddhist wisdom to help therapists and healthcare workers stay grounded, open, and connected in their work and daily lives. Hosted by psychologist and Buddhist practitioner Poh Gan, this podcast explores how to integrate mindfulness, compassion, and awareness into real‑world clinical practice—beyond theory and into lived experience. Each episode includes gentle reflections, sharing of buddhist teachings, and conversations with fellow practitioners walking a similar spiritual path. Whether you’re seeking to calm a busy mind, deepen your inner resources, or reconnect with purpose, this is a space to feel supported, inspired, and be part of a community of helpers cultivating clarity and an open heart.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
The Practitioner's Heart: Practical Buddhist Wisdom for Therapists and Healthcare Professionals
Latest Episodes
Can Women Attain Enlightenment? Buddhism, Patriarchy & Awakening
Have you ever wondered whether women can truly attain enlightenment in Buddhism — or felt subtle doubt about your own capacity for awakening?In this deeply personal episode of The Practitioner’s Heart, Poh explores the enduring question:...
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Episode 12
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A Conversation with Psychologist Amiee Pember: ‘Stop Trying’, Connection and Community (Part 2)
Welcome back to the second and final part of my conversation with the wonderful Amiee Pember, an autistic and ADHDer perinatal psychologist.In Part 1, Amiee shared her powerful journey of self-discovery. Now, we dive deep into the heart ...
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Episode 11
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A Conversation with Psychologist Amiee Pember: Neurodivergent Identity, Motherhood & the Path of Buddhist Practice (Part 1)
In this moving and deeply human conversation, Poh sits down with Amiee Pember, an autistic and ADHD perinatal psychologist and board‑approved supervisor based in regional Western Australia. In true Amiee fashion, she shows up with honest...
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Episode 10
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Was Buddha the First ACT Therapist? Exploring Ancient Roots of Psychological Flexibility
In this episode of The Practitioner’s Heart, psychologist and Buddhist practitioner Poh Gan explores the powerful connection between Buddhist teachings and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Long before ACT i...
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Episode 9
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Lessons from The Laughing Buddha for Therapists
In this Lunar New Year special, Poh reflects on the rich cultural and spiritual significance of this season — especially for Asian diaspora therapists and healthcare workers navigating multiple identities, traditions, and inner parts.Thi...
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Episode 8
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