Cameron Mathison on how he rebuilt his life after the LA fires, cancer, death, and divorce
In today’s episode, we’re delighted to welcome actor and talk show host Cameron Mathison, who shares his deeply personal journey—from success in the entertainment industry to discovering lasting inner peace through the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Cameron opens up about a series of profound life challenges, including his battle with cancer, his mother’s dementia and passing, job loss, the breakdown of his marriage, and the devastating loss of his home in a fire—along with the memories it held.
In this honest and inspiring conversation, he explains how meditation and Buddhist practice helped him not only navigate these hardships, but transform his experience—becoming happier, freer, and more resilient in the process.
Chapters
00:00 When Success Was Not Enough
05:12 Discovering Kadampa Meditation
10:18 Learning to Work With the Mind
15:02 Practicing Dharma in the Entertainment Industry
19:03 Kindness in Difficult Relationships
23:48 Humility, Perspective & Real Success
28:04 Accepting Change When Life Falls Apart
32:10 Cancer, Loss & Major Life Challenges
37:40 Training the Mind Through Hardship
43:05 Relying on Sangha, Teacher & Dharma
Book References
How To Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Eight Steps To Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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