After Peter Pan: Growing Up to Purpose

After Peter Pan is a podcast hosted by Pat Tenneriello that dives into the journey of growing up and discovering purpose.

Inspired by Pat's own experience of leaving behind a "Peter Pan" lifestyle—one focused on chasing fun and avoiding responsibility—the podcast speaks to anyone on their path of personal growth. Whether you're looking to live a healthier life, further develop your growth mindset, or seek closer alignment with your sense of purpose, this show is for you.

Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a special guest who shares their own story of transformation. Through these interviews, you'll gain insights, practical tools, and wisdom to help navigate your own path to self-realization. From overcoming obstacles to embracing change, After Peter Pan explores what it really means to grow—on your own terms.

New episodes drop every two weeks. Join the community and start growing with purpose.

Guest

Ven. Trueman Taylor

Like so many practitioners, Ven. Trueman Taylor discovered Zen Buddhism through The Three Pillars of Zen by Roshi Philip Kapleau. After completing his university studies in Canada in 1997, he moved to Rochester, New York, for full-time residential training at the Rochester Zen Center.

A student of Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, Trueman was ordained a Zen Buddhist priest in August 2008.

After more than six years of serving as Head of Zendo, devoting most of his time to overseeing training at the Rochester Zen Center, participating and monitoring sesshin, attending to the day-to-day activities of the Center, and working closely with the teachers, Trueman stepped into the role of Head Cook in 2024 — a position he previously served in for nine years. With a passion for cooking, he’s thrilled to be back in the kitchen.

Trueman continues to monitor and lead sesshin and offer Private Instruction.
In his free time, he enjoys watching movies.

https://www.rzc.org/about/who-we-are/trueman-taylor/

Guest appearance on:

How Meditation Transforms Your Life – A Zen Priest’s Story