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Stephen Schettini on Life as a Buddhist Monk, Mindfulness & Modern Clarity
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with Author, TEDx Speaker, Mindfulness Teacher & Former Buddhist Monk Stephen Schettini, also known as The Inner Monk.
Stephen’s story is a compelling journey of transformation—from a childhood among circus performers and family dysfunction to eight years as a Buddhist monk in India. Today, he brings those profound insights to modern life, helping people find clarity, calm, and purpose amid daily chaos—without incense, rituals, or dogma.
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Stephen’s time as a…
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