Going North Podcast

“When you can love yourself, that love is the gift and the treasure you never ever let go.” - Dr. Kyomi O’ConnorToday’s featured award-winning author is a former pediatric dentist, Universalist, lifetime student, and Practicing Buddhist, Dr. Kyomi O'Connor. Kyomi and I had a chat about her book, “A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self”, how writing helped her process her grief, the negative effects of self-inflicted criticism, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How to write a focused and authentic memoirHow Buddhism plays an important role in her lifeThe importance of forgiveness and resilience in the face of traumaWhat to expect from Dr. Kyomi’s next book Kyomi’s Site: https://kyomioconnor.com/Kyomi’s Book: https://a.co/d/78myGbHKyomi’s SubStack: https://kyomi.substack.com/ The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today'