Best David Nichtern Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 229 - Making Friends with the Mind with David Nichtern LIVE from the Ram Dass Summer Mountain Retreat 1:13:15

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Buddhist teacher David Nichtern explains that making friends with the mind and internal world is the first step to relating better with the people around us. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. LIVE from the 2024 Ram Dass Summer Mountain …

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Ep. 59 – Strawberry Moons: A New Kind of Media with Debbie Nutley 28:27

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Discussing their newest project, Strawberry Moons Media, David Nichtern and Debbie Nutley get into how they truly merged creativity with spirituality and ‘making a buck’. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the CSM Podcast, Davi…

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720: The Whistler 1:38:54

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Experience the catharsis of dark corners with your ol' pal Duncan and his passel of fine trufflin' hogs! St. Louis family! Duncan is headed your way next! Come see him at Helium Comedy Club, November 6-8. As always click here to get your tickets right now. We love seeing you out on the road! Thank you!! This episode is brought to you by: Check out …

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719: Robert Ryan 1:06:54

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Robert Ryan, world-renowned tattoo artist and one of the most disciplined spiritualists Duncan knows, re-joins the DTFH! Check out some of Robert's incredible prints, books, and even his custom tarot deck on his site: Raking Light Projects! Portland family! Duncan is coming to Oregon, October 23-25 at Helium Comedy Club! Click here to get your tick…

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Ep. 228 - Trust in Dharma, Trust Yourself with Trudy Goodman 52:24

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Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman explores how trusting in the dharma and in ourselves leads to a more peaceful, present life. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Trudy Goodman gives a lecture on: The dharma as our reliable…

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718: A Sensitive Alpha's Grimoire 1:44:34

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People are correct to be suspicious of the synthetic meat of Meat Canyon, but the forest clowns are innocent! Omaha family! Duncan is headed your way October 17 & 18. Come see him at the Funny Bone Comedy Club! Click here to get your tickets now. This episode is brought to you by: Visit trueclassic.com/DUNCAN to save. Shop now and elevate your ward…

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717: Raghu Markus 1:20:42

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Raghu Markus, co-founder of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and a dear friend of Ram Dass, re-joins the DTFH! In these troubled times let this podcast bring you hair peace! You can check out the Love Serve Remember Foundation, and all of Raghu's good works, on their website! RamDass.org Omaha family! Duncan is headed your way October 17 & 18. Co…

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716: Live From Riyadh 51:26

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Live from the Riyadh Comedy Festival, from the plushest slave-crafted hotel room imaginable (technically bigger than Burr's), it's the DTFH! Tacoma family! Duncan is coming to Washington! Come see him at the Tacoma Comedy Club (downtown) from October 9-11! Click here to get your tickets now. This episode is brought to you by: Go to get.stash.com/DU…

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Ep. 227 - Simplicity on the Soto Zen Path with Rev. Chimyo Atkinson & Vincent Moore 1:01:50

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Exploring the Soto Zen path, Rev. Chimyo Atkinson and Vincent Moore reflect on inclusivity, feminine wisdom, and the beauty of simplicity. This episode is from the series Paths of Practice. Click here to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beh…

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715: Douglas Rushkoff 1:27:16

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Douglas Rushkoff, author, humanist, and documentarian re-joins the DTFH! Listen to Doug's podcast, Team Human! Available wherever you like to listen. Also, one of Doug's books just got a 15 year re-release! Now more relevant than ever, check out Program or Be Programmed: Eleven Commands for the AI Future. And you can always learn more about Douglas…

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Ep. 226 - The Deathless with Buddhist Teacher, Gil Fronsdal 1:00:30

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Buddhist teacher Gil Fronsdal explores the concept of the deathless and examines ways to experience life without clinging to impermanent things. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil discusses:…

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714: Broken News 1:04:03

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If you are upset because my podcast isn’t political enough or progressive enough for you here are some great alternatives: The Majority Report, Office Hours, Rev Left Radio, and of course Infowars with Alex Jones. I'm in South Bend, IN this week! Come see me at the Four Winds Casino on September 26. Click here to get your tickets now!!…

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713: David Nichtern 1:25:11

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David Nichtern, author, musician, senior Buddhist teacher at Dharma Moon, and Duncan's meditation teacher, re-joins the DTFH! Next Tuesday, September 23rd you can join David for his free online discussion, "The Path of the Teacher, Developing Your Skills as a Meditation Teacher," on Dharma Moon! Spots are limited and Dharma Moon always appreciates …

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Ep. 225 - Ram Dass Fellowship: Teachings for Turbulent Times with Amy Buetens & Julie Weinstein, Hosted by Jackie Dobrinska 1:15:15

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Highlighting the fact that we can define our own reality, Amy Buetens & Julie Weinstein pull from the wisdom of Ram Dass to discuss navigating turbulent times. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, hosted by Jackie Dobrinsk…

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712: Edmund McMillen 1:14:10

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Edmund McMillen, the man responsible for some of the coolest, weirdest video games you've ever played, joins the DTFH! You already know Edmund's games! The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy, and his upcoming release... Mewgenics! That one comes out next February, and is available for pre-order right now! Pre-Order Mewgenics wherever you like to get …

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711: Old Man DARPA Dog Race 1:38:54

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A bunch of weird old men are immolating the planet to try to become immortal! Again! South Bend family! Duncan is coming your way next! Come see him at Four Winds Casino South Bend on September 26. Click here to get your tickets now! Thank you, and we love you!! This episode is brought to you by: Get your first month of BlueChew FREE! Just use prom…

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Ep. 224 - Wisdom Within Music: Recording Ram Dass, Featuring East Forest 1:23:15

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East Forest recounts his powerful experience meeting and recording with Ram Dass, and offers a live set of transcendent music seamlessly interwoven with Ram Dass’s timeless teachings. Check out more music from this spiritual collaboration: East Forest x Ram Dass Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhel…

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710: Jay Anderson 1:30:39

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Jay Anderson, host of Project Unity (one of our favorite youtube channels), joins the DTFH! Check out Jay's show, Project Unity on youtube! Project Unity explores ancient technologies and esoteric topics with different field experts. You can also follow Jay on Twitter! San Francisco family! Duncan's coming to the legendary Cobb's Comedy Club for ju…

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Ep. 223 - The Hindrances with Buddhist Teacher Trudy Goodman 46:18

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Familiarizing listeners with the five Buddhist hindrances, Trudy Goodman suggests a compassionate return to mindfulness of the senses. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Trudy Goodman outlines: The 5 Buddhist hindrances:…

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709: Responding to Elephant Graveyard 1:09:46

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Back from Australia, reduced to mush and returned from mass! Hollywood family! Duncan is coming back for one night only! See him September 4 at the Hollywood Improv. Click here to get your tickets! This episode is brought to you by: Your season starts now. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code DUNCAN. That’s code DUNCAN to get $300 in…

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Ep. 222 - Going For Refuge with Buddhist Teacher, Gil Fronsdal 1:06:46

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Reminding listeners that they can be fully supported and guided by the Dharma, Gil Fronsdal discusses the Buddhist concept of taking refuge. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil describes: The…

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708: ∞ Minute YouTube Essay 1:30:08

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AI Whalesong. The sound just before the meteor hits. Perth family! Duncan is doing one last show in Australia, and it's for you! Come see him at The Astor Theatre in Mount Lawley on August 25! Click here to get your tickets (hurry, there aren't many left!)By Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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707: Daniel Noah 1:47:20

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Daniel Noah, co-founder of SpectreVision (the studio that produced Mandy and Color Out of Space) and paranormal advocate, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about SpectreVision and see all of their releases on their site, SpectreVision.com! Australia family, Duncan is on tour in you right now! His next shows are in Melbourne at the Thornbury Theatr…

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Ep. 221 - Ram Dass Fellowship: The Mystical Power of Rumi with Omid Safi, Hosted by Jackie Dobrinska 1:19:34

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Framed by the Sufi wisdom of Rumi, a 13th century mystical poet, Omid Safi brings our awareness to the profound ways that we are interconnected with the divine. This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Omid Safi discusses : Living as a reflection of the Divine—carrying ourselves as mirrors of God’s light on earth The gift of alchemy: the science that r…

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706: Sad Heart Lollygaggin' 2:05:50

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No more lollygaggin' about with your sad, sad hearts! On the toilet with your pale belly out! You are part of the divine unfolding! Australia family, Duncan is going on tour starting August 21! Click to get tickets for his shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth! Thank you, and we love you!!By Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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705: Robert Barron 1:00:23

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Robert Barron, Catholic bishop, brilliant communicator, and host of the Word on Fire podcast, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Bishop Barron and his podcast, Word on Fire, on their site: WordOnFire.org. New Zealand family! Duncan is headed to Auckland August 19! And Australia family, he's coming to you next! Click to get tickets for his sho…

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Ep. 220 - Dopey Hope: Cultivating Resilience Through Honesty & Service with Anne Lamott 50:10

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Immersing listeners in hope and optimism, author Anne Lamott helps listeners cultivate resilience through stories of honesty and service. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Anne Lamott holds a talk on: Service to others …

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704: Mitch Horowitz 56:24

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Mitch Horowitz, author of Duncan's favorite books on magick, the paranormal, ESP, and manifestation, re-joins the DTFH! You can find Mitch's books everywhere fine books are sold! A few of our favorites include Practical Magick, Modern Occultism, and Occult America. Click here for Mitch's full catalog! New Zealand and Australian family! Duncan is he…

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703: Keith Jardine & Tait Fletcher 1:05:05

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Keith Jardine (actor, director, and MMA legend) & Tait Fletcher (actor & director) join the DTFH! You can stream Keith and Tait's new movie, Kill Me Again, on Amazon Prime Video! New Zealand and Australian family! Duncan is headed your way this month! Click to get tickets for his shows in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth! Thank you,…

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Ep. 219 - Jellyroll Metta with Buddhist Teacher, Trudy Goodman 35:43

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Opening our hearts in practice, Trudy Goodman takes us through her Jellyroll meditation to encourage the expansion of metta from the self to others. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Trudy Goodman illuminates: The heart…

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Ep. 58 – Bringing Depth to Our Lives with Emily Esfahani Smith 52:00

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Dissecting the process of her book, The Power of Meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith joins David to explore bringing depth to our lives via belonging, purpose, transcendence, and storytelling. Pick up Emily's book, The Power of Meaning, HERE. This time on the CSM Podcast, David and Emily discuss: Positive Psychology: shifting from a focus on what’s wrong…

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702: Jeremy Corbell 47:40

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Jeremy Corbell, UFOlogist (and definitely UFO enthusiast), re-joins the DTFH to talk about the latest UFO government disclosures! Antipodean family! Duncan is doing a run of shows in New Zealand and Australia this very month! First stop is SkyCity Theatre in Auckland, NZ on August 19. Click here to get your tickets now! This episode is brought to y…

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Ep. 218 - Anicca: Seeing The Inconstancy of All Things with Gil Fronsdal 50:06

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Gil Fronsdal reflects on Anicca, the Buddhist teaching often translated as impermanence, and offers a more precise lens for Western minds to understand its meaning. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Gil offers wisdom on…

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701: Heated Hot Dog Buns 1:32:40

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In our most cerebral episode to date Duncan Trussell, professor emeritus of rodentology at Cambridge #2, attempts to unravel the Ozzy Rat Enigma. Oklahoma family! Duncan is coming to Bricktown Comedy Club in Oklahoma City on August 1. One night only! Get your tickets right here. Thank you, and we love you!! This episode is brought to you by: Visit …

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Ep. 217 - Love & Emptiness with Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee 34:21

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Synthesizing the divine love found in Sufism with the primal emptiness found in Zen practice, Llewellyn reveals how each path has impacted his spiritual life. This episode is a companion to BHNN Guest Podcast Episode 213, Angels & Devas with Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check it out! In this week’s episode, Llewell…

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On this episode of DTFH the extremely real knockout game takes on a terrifying new dimension, and a friendship is tested from beyond the grave! Oregon family! Duncan is coming to Olsen Run Comedy Club & Lounge, July 24-26 in Eugene, OR. Get your tickets now. Thank you, and we love you!! This episode is brought to you by: This episode is brought to …

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Ep. 216 - The Universe Inside You with Deepak Chopra 1:00:57

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Deepak Chopra explores the inner universe and explains how turning inward connects us to God, higher consciousness, and the boundless intelligence of the cosmos. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this deeply intellectual episode, Dee…

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699: Humanity Juicers 1:09:22

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At least with traditional vampirism you have a handsome vampire gnawing on your neck. It's as simple as hanging drywall! Oregon family! Duncan is coming to Olsen Run Comedy Club & Lounge, July 24-26. Get your tickets now. Thank you, and we love you!! This episode is brought to you by: Check Out Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re read…

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698: Johnny Pemberton 1:41:34

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Johnny Pemberton, acclaimed actor and comedian, co-host of The Leather Rose, and one of Duncan's oldest friends re-joins the DTFH! Want to see one of Johnny's upcoming shows? You can find links to all of them on Johnny's site, JohnnyPemberton.dog! Come see him in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Springfield, and Kansans City this summer! This episode is broug…

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Ep. 215 - The Two Truths with Buddhist Teacher Trudy Goodman 51:54

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Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman shares how we can alleviate suffering by holding both universal and personal truths in our awareness. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Trudy Goodman provides wisdom on: The interwovennes…

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697: Weight of the Candy Pig 1:34:08

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Happy 4th of July! This year the DTFH welcomes you to celebrate with us, and our traditional gunpowder-stuffed Iranian candy hogs. This episode is brought to you by: Right now, DTFH listeners can save 30% off their first order and enjoy free shipping on orders over $75! Head to CornbreadHemp.com/DUNCAN and use code DUNCAN at checkout. For a limited…

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Ep. 214 - Gifts of the Ancestors with Mirabai Starr, Jackie Dobrinska & Amy Buetens 1:22:30

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Mirabai Starr joins Amy Buetens, Jackie Dobrinska, and the LSRF virtual Satsang to explore how we can deepen our sacred connection with our ancestors and embrace the divine mystery of mortality. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This we…

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Ep. 57 – Bhakti & Buddhism: The Heart and Mind of Practice with Krishna Das 53:02

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Blending together Bhakti and Buddhism, best of friends Krishna Das and David Nichtern discuss the gradual cultivation of practice and finding your ‘niche’ within the dharma. Join the Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 1 Intensive with Krishna Das & Nina Rao | January 3 - 10, 2026 | Click to Learn More This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online …

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Kurt Metzger, a shining light of joy and peace, re-joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Kurt, including finding tickets to his upcoming tour dates, on his website: KurtMetzgerComedy.com. Coming to Cleveland soon! Tempe family! Duncan is coming to the Improv in Tempe, AZ June 26-28. That's FIVE shows! Click here to get your tickets now. This epi…

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Ep. 213 - Angels & Devas with Sufi Teacher Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee 34:35

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In this expansive overview of spirit beings and how they operate in our world, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee explains his personal encounters with Angels, Devas, and more. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, L…

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695: William Montgomery 1:38:14

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William Montgomery, comedian, "parade" connoisseur, and self-taught qi cultivator, re-joins the DTFH! You can hear more of William on Kill Tony and The William Montgomery Show, both available wherever you get your podcasts! Tempe family! Duncan is coming to the Improv in Tempe, AZ June 26-28. That's FIVE shows! Click here to get your tickets now. T…

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Ep. 212 - Including Everything with Buddhist Teacher Gil Fronsdal 47:58

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Are we trying to find inner peace the wrong way? Gil Fronsdal discusses cultivating an all-inclusive awareness that embraces each experience and sensation without resistance or judgment. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode…

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Johnny Pemberton, actor (Fallout, Mermaid) and comedian, re-joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Johnny and see his upcoming tour dates here. Dallas family! Duncan will be there for one night only! June 20th at Hyena's Comedy Night Club, doors open at 9:30pm, show starts at 10:30pm. Click here to get your tickets! And Forth Worth family! Duncan…

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Ep. 211 - Showing Up With Love For Whatever Comes Next with Thanissara, Raghu Markus and Jackie Dobrinska 58:43

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Contemplating the nexus of suffering and compassion, Thanissara, Raghu, and Jackie offer suggestions for showing up with love for all that arises. This is the opening workshop from the Centered in the Storm Virtual Immersion with Ram Dass & Friends. This course features topics like: uncovering our shared connection, transforming relationships, pers…

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Ep. 56 – Social Action & Misplaced Faith with Sharon Salzberg 1:05:29

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Old friends Sharon Salzberg and David Nichtern meet to discuss the calamity of misplaced faith and the expansion that can come from individualized social action. Join Sharon's Upcoming Course with Tricycle to uncover your Buddhist Personality Type This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow an…