From SGI USA, I'm Cassidy Bradford and this is bootability.

The weekly series where I talk with Buddhists from all walks of life about the power we each have to change our lives and the world around us.

If someone asked you to identify one major thing getting in the way of your happiness right now,

could you? It can be challenging to see ourselves clearly. Sometimes we know we're suffering,

but can't figure out why. Other times, we might just want to avoid looking at the truth because it's painful

to face the reality. For example, it might be hard to come to terms with the way we treated

a friend. Or it might be painful to grapple with low self-esteem. While it can be a sometimes

challenging process, today's guest, Zoe Young of Phoenix,

shares how seeing your life clearly can help you transform everything.

From a young age, Zoe struggled with self-worth, which led to mental health challenges,

unhealthy relationships, and an inability to go after big goals.

But through chanting Namyo Hōden-Ga-Kyo, she came to treasure her life.

And that shift transformed every problem one by one.

A quick note about today's episode, we discussed disordered eating, so please take care when listening.

Welcome Zoe to Foodability!

Yes!

Thank you for joining me so early in the morning.

It's 6 a.m. for you, right?

Correct.

Wow, thank you so much fitting this in before a full work day.

Thank you so, so much.

You're so joyful and bright and you have a really, yeah,

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