The main topic we explore on the podcast, in many different ways, is change. How can we come to understand ourselves better, let go of who we were, and become who we wish to be? In this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by meditation teacher and former Zen monastic Caverly Morgan. They discuss how we can release our conditioning, identify the inner voice that leads to change, and get to the heart of who we are.About Our Guest: Caverly is a meditation teacher, author, and the founder of Peace in Schools - a nonprofit which created the nation's first for-credit mindfulness class in public high schools. Her practice began in 1995, and has included eight years of training in a silent Zen monastery. She’s also the author of the wonderful new book The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction1:55: Caverly’s path to Zen3:30: Truth and freedom7:20: Chop wood, carry water8:30: Why it’s okay to have a “conventional” path to enlightenment9:35: The voice that says “is this all there is?”12:25: Distinguishing our conditioning from what we really want15:40: What supports us in exercising our will21:20: Resistance, preference, and willingness23:25: Responding to “should”29:10: Our will and our ego35:30: Making room for our own nurturing voice37:35: Practical ways to listen to the heart40:40: Awakening together47:20: Coming home to our own being at the simplest level50:30: Recap Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and you can join over a million people using the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!Want to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.