Josh Korda

“The search for a lasting identity is a stressful waste of time; it’s disappointing to keep looking for something that doesn’t exist.” Josh Korda

Josh Korda shares his spiritual journey to sobriety. As a punk rocker with an interesting upbringing, Josh found himself on a journey through alcohol and drug addiction. With a life of Buddhism practice an insight he managed to overcome life’s challenges through spirituality which he describes as those intangible facets that give our life meaning.

Josh now helps others unsubscribe from the delusion so they too can tune into truth. An enjoyable and enriching conversation. Enjoy!

Guest Bio

Josh Korda has been the presiding teacher at Dharmapunx NYC for the last decade (his talks can be found at dharmapunxnyc.podbean.com). Over the last five years, he’s been a visiting teacher at Zen Care and Against the Stream. Josh teaches multiple retreats each year, mentors a wide array of spiritual practitioners; his meditations can be found on the popular mindfulness app insighttimer. Josh writes for a number of publications, including many pieces on Huffington Post.

Topics of discussion 

• A spiritual path to sobriety.
• All things addiction. Emotions, attachment, community and relationships.
• What is spirituality – The intangible facets that give life meaning.
• 3-Step Process to Unsubscribe – Repriorosite, Spiritual Connections and Attachment.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Meditate, exercise, creative time, and reading.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Earlier sobriety.

How would you define success? What does success look like to you? 

The ability to express one’s own core feelings, emotional states to another.

What is one tool, skill, resource, or technique that has helped improve your effectiveness and/or productivity? 

Self-compassion.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change in their life?

Connect with other people who have made the changes that you seek.

If I would serve you your last meal what would you request?

A beyond burger.

What activity gives you the greatest sense of joy? 

Russian Baths.

If you could pick one book to pass down to your children or future generations what book would it be? 

The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World by Ian Magilchrist

Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach

Unsubscribe: Opt Out of Delusion, Tune In to Truth by Josh Korda

Do we all have a Hidden Why, a purpose?

The authentic life is uncovered through our own actions.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Authenticity. Overcoming avoidance coping. Fearless living and connectivity.

What do you believe is the underlying motivation behind everything you do? 

To help and connect with others.

Connect with Josh

Check out Dharam Punx Website here and connect with Josh. 

Further Reading and Resources 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y

Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.

The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.

Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain

Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate

The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.