The Way Out Is In
The Way Out Is In is a Buddhist mindfulness podcast co-hosted by Brother Phap Huu and Jo Confino, produced by Plum Village with Global Optimism. It has 120 episodes on a roughly fortnightly cadence, typically 80 to 115 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,500 per episode.
Loyal, highly rated mindfulness audience with long listening sessions and zero sponsor clutter
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,400 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
- Episodes run around 96 minutes median, giving long attention and deep engagement.
- Show has 120 episodes since August 2021, with a consistent archive of teachings.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- dharma talk, co-hosted conversation, live recording with Q&A
- Tone
- reflective, compassionate
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 115 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links list is empty and the description credits Plum Village, Global Optimism and the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation as co-producers and supporters.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0; recent titles such as 'Loss and Transformation' and 'Father' are reflective and non-graphic.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | plumvillage.org/podcasts/the-way-out-is-in |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1579910767 |
| RSS feed | plumvillage.org/feed/audio/the-way-out-is-in/ |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trust in Life (Episode #116) | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 33 min |
| Asking for Help (Episode #115) | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 10 min |
| Paths of Change and Resistance (Episode #114) | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 28 min |
| You Are Already the Person You Want to Become – Live Recording with Q& | 2026-09-03 | 2 h 11 min |
| Dharma and Business (Episode #112) | 2026-08-13 | 2 h 3 min |
| A Quiet Beauty in Everything (Episode #111) | 2026-07-30 | 1 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
This podcast series is aimed at helping us to transcend our fear and anger so that we can be more engaged in the world in a way that develops love and compassion. Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphy ‘The Way Out Is In” highlights that the way out of any difficulty is to look deeply within, gain insights and then put them into practice. "The Way Out is In" is co-hosted by Brother Phap Huu, Thich Nhat…
About The Way Out Is In
The Way Out Is In is a Buddhist podcast produced by Plum Village and co-produced with Global Optimism, with support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation, according to the feed and the Plum Village website. It is co-hosted by Brother Phap Huu, described on the site and in the feed description as Thich Nhat Hanh's personal attendant for 17 years and abbot of Plum Village's Upper Hamlet, and by Jo Confino, who works on personal transformation and systems change. The show covers fear, anger, compassion and mindful living.
The feed lists 120 episodes, released roughly every two weeks with typical episodes of 80 to 115 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,400 ratings with an average of 4.9. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and cadence, with an audience that is probably mostly English speaking and older.
The show carries no sponsors or funding links in the feed. Brands in mindfulness, wellness and reflective reading may fit, at an estimated $360 to $1,500 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. Organisations that value an unhurried, non-commercial setting should consider it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Way Out Is In can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Way Out Is In
How much does The Way Out Is In charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is about $360 to $1,500 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 60,000 per episode. The show has not run sponsors so far, so terms would be a first.
What is The Way Out Is In about?
The Way Out Is In is a Buddhist mindfulness podcast co-hosted by Brother Phap Huu and Jo Confino. It covers working with fear and anger, compassion, and practising mindfulness in everyday life, through dharma talks and conversations.
How do I contact The Way Out Is In about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot from the listing.
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