Best Debra Graugnard Podcasts (2025)

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Everything Is Love: Healing Fear, Food, and the Feminine with Debra Mastura Graugnard 1:18:31

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In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Dr. Habīb Boerger is joined by healer, teacher, and author Debra Mastura Graugnard for a journey into awakening, embodiment, and healing the sacred feminine. Debra shares her extraordinary spiritual opening, the childhood wounds and life events that shaped her path, and the profound moment she met her…

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Embracing Our Full Humanity: Nina Lau-Branson on Freedom in our Relationship to Ourselves and to the Divine 1:00:31

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Dr. Habīb welcomes spiritual director and emotional-integration practitioner Nina Lau-Branson for a deeply compassionate exploration of the inner life. Nina shares her powerful spiritual story — from growing up in a Chinese immigrant family, to a midlife awakening that led her away from corporate achievement and into a 15-year contemplative “wilder…

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Art as a Path Home: Healing, Unity, and Spiritual Creativity with Cindy Libman 47:01

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In this rich and heartfelt conversation, Dr. Habib sits down with psychotherapist-turned-spiritual-healer and painter Yasmine Rahmana Cindy Libman to explore the transformative power of creativity. Cindy shares her journey from lifelong anxiety and illness to profound inner peace through mysticism, healing, and the unexpected emergence of art as a …

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Exploring the Sacred Masculine 53:21

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Last week’s meditation guided us to lean into the inner feminine, which is the receptor of light and connector with the subtle realms. Living from the feminine is key to living in communion with Source. This week we explore the sacred nature of the inner masculine and how the inner feminine and masculine can synchronize to bring the light into the …

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The Unbroken Chain: Discovering Equanimity and Spiritual Lineage with Margaret Cullen 55:12

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What happens when a meditation retreat unveils a hidden ancestral truth—and transforms how we understand peace itself? In this intimate conversation, Dr. Habib welcomes psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and author Margaret Cullen, whose upcoming book Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity exp…

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Lean into Your Inner Feminine to Commune with Source 39:00

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Last week’s meditation focused on ascension and recognizing ourselves as light beings in bodies being light in the physical realm, rather than physical beings in a dense world trying to find the light. One key to this is leaning into your inner feminine, which is the receptor of light and connector with the subtle realms. Living from the feminine i…

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Held in Compassion: Healing Trauma and Reimagining God with Dr. Frank Rogers Jr. 58:51

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In this profoundly tender conversation, Dr. Habīb speaks with Dr. Frank Rogers Jr.—author, teacher, and co-founder of the Center for Engaged Compassion—about healing from trauma through the steady presence of Divine compassion. Together, they explore the lifelong process of recovering from abuse, the courage to face betrayal and rage, and the trans…

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We. Must. Ascend. 53:16

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This earth plane is a place of great beauty and light, and it also contains immense darkness. The human body is also a vessel of great beauty and light, and it can be dense and contain shadows and blind spots. As the consciousness of our world rapidly evolves, we are faced with an overwhelming number of choices to make on a daily basis - not just a…

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Self-Care for Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul 58:50

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What does it mean to care for ourselves in a way that’s truly spiritual? In this episode, Dr. Habīb explores self-care as sacred practice — a way of honoring the holiness of our minds, bodies, hearts, and souls. Drawing from Sufi wisdom, contemplative psychology, and interspiritual insights, he offers practical guidance for nurturing each dimension…

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Accessing Stillness Beneath Turbulent Waters 29:57

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These are turbulent times. You might feel helpless or have difficulty knowing what, if anything, you can do. To access guidance, we need space to connect with the still voice within. This is where the inner wisdom can come through and provide us with the best path forward for the moment. This is a recording from a webinar held earlier this year. We…

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Activate Your Inner Radiance 50:24

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At the core of your body is your divine light. Deep within the heart lives a spark — the divine flame that is uniquely yours. Your inner radiance is a reflection of your core light and inner spark. This meditation is a sacred journey inward, to awaken that flame and allow its radiance to fill you and expand beyond the boundaries of the body. As you…

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Finding God’s Truth: Love, Unity, and the Healing of Our World 55:58

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Dr. Habīb Boerger welcomes Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe — physician, Sufi master healer, and Chancellor of the University of Sufism — for a profound conversation about healing, truth, and divine unity in a polarized world. Together they explore how to discern God’s comprehensive truth amid conflicting narratives, how personal healing mirrors global healing, a…

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Accessing Self-Care - No Matter What! 54:53

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I’m not an advocate for disengaging completely or denying the struggles that are in front of you, but I am an advocate for maintaining self-care as you move through even the most stressful times. There are signs of stress that often go unnoticed and simple techniques to manage the body’s tension and nervous system responses before they take a toll …

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Friendship as Spiritual Practice: Compassion, Justice, and Oneness with Drs. Seth Schoen & Christopher Carter 1:00:39

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What if friendship itself could be a spiritual practice? In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Habīb is joined by Dr. Seth Schoen and Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter—co-creators of Racial Resilience—to explore how compassion, contemplation, and community sustain the work of racial and social justice. Together, they reflect on moral injury and healing…

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Women's Rights: The Power They Can't Take Away 46:18

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This is a replay of a webinar that was held live earlier this year. The interactive parts that include participant voices have been deleted, so some transitions may sound a little choppy. However, I believe you will still appreciate what is shared. This webinar series was held to support the release of my new book - Fear, Food, and Feminine Power: …

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Releasing Fear of Judgment When It Feels Like Everyone Is Watching 50:30

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These days, it seems as if every move you make could be watched, weighed, and silently judged. It can feel like life is one long performance, whether for the benefit of others or for your own protection. It creates a subtle tension in your body, a hesitation before taking action or speaking your truth — it’s the residue of a media-driven world that…

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Returning Home to Love: A Conversation with Felicia Murrell 42:53

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Author and spiritual director Felicia Murrell joins Dr. Habīb for a luminous conversation about awakening to Divine Love, releasing inherited images of an angry God, and rediscovering the boundless compassion at the heart of all being. Together, they explore the practice of stillness, the wisdom of the body, and the invitation to return home—to Lov…

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Embodying A Higher Frequency 54:30

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You cannot steer the vehicle if you are not in the driver's seat. And you cannot make the wisest decisions if you are not connected to your higher self. This Meditation & Healing Circle focuses on a sound healing practice to connect with your highest self, elevate your energy, and embody your higher frequency. NOTE: I'm changing the post schedule f…

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Can We Be Family in a Godly Way? Practicing Spirituality in Our Closest Relationships 53:51

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In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb is joined once again by artist and former imam Abdul-Karim Pinckney (The Man of Real) for a heartfelt conversation inspired by his song “Can We Be Family.” Together, they explore the challenges and beauty of family life—our biological family, our family in humanity, and our family in creation—and how to ap…

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Tasting Love, Living Surrender: A Conversation with Rahima Schmall 1:01:08

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In this heartfelt episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib is joined by Rahima Susan Schmall, a psychologist, healer, and Sufi teacher who has spent over four decades weaving together psychology, spirituality, and embodied wisdom. Rahima shares her remarkable spiritual journey—from early awakenings in Al-Anon to the St. Francis Prayer, Buddhist practice,…

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Receiving Divine Forgiveness: Key to Restoring a Devastated Heart 50:34

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Do you ever find yourself caught in the trap of trying to get things right, asking, “Why aren’t things working out for me? I’ve tried and prayed and even begged. What am I doing wrong?” I believe we all have at some point. It’s devasting! But what we often find is that we get so caught up in believing we need to do something to earn the outcome or …

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No Separation: Spirituality, Therapy, and the Journey of Love 57:34

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In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Habīb is joined by psychotherapist and family therapist Vanessa McNamara to explore the deep overlap between spirituality and relationships. From Vanessa’s Irish Catholic upbringing and mystical encounters to her discovery of Sufism, Buddhism, and shamanic traditions, she shares how personal crisis and ego-death …

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Finding Reasons to Hold onto Hope 35:24

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In today’s divided world, it seems unlikely that we can work out our differences. We’re up against an extensive, sophisticated machine that seeks to separate people into opposing factions, while sparking hatred, anger, and blame. When violence escalates and fires rage, it can be hard to hold onto hope. But we must. Each of us has some reason to bel…

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Music as a Path to Wisdom: Yuval Ron on Sound, Spirit & Healing 1:04:37

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What if music could be more than entertainment — what if it were a doorway into wisdom, healing, and the unseen world of Spirit? In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb sits down with award-winning composer and world music artist Yuval Ron to explore the intersection of sound and spirituality. Yuval shares his multi-path journey through Kabbalah…

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Calling on Angels for Healing Your Heart: A Guided Meditation 47:00

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Humans have free will, so when we need help, we must ask. There is power in calling on angels for healing your heart, asking for support, and seeking guidance. In this guided healing meditation, we clear blocks to connect with the sincere yearning in our hearts and call on our unseen support team for help. Listen for a powerful guided healing to re…

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Healing Through Spirit, Body, and Nature with Dr. Ron Banuelos 50:03

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In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib sits down with Dr. Ron Banuelos, licensed acupuncturist and spiritual seeker, for a heartfelt conversation on the intersections of healing, spirituality, and nature. Dr. Ron shares his journey of reclaiming cultural identity, exploring men’s work and shadow healing, and learning from shamanic traditions of…

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Finding Secure Footing amidst Shifting Sands 50:15

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When your world is profoundly shifting, it can be difficult to trust that a supportive and stable foundation will emerge. On one hand, spiritually, a seeker aspires to surrender to the impermanence of life and trust in divine flow. On the other, she strives to hold strong to values and convictions and to stand for what is in the highest and for the…

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Slowing Down to the Still Center: Dr. Dana Maxwell on Nature, Health, and Heartful Living 44:00

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In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib is joined by Dr. Dana Maxwell, a family medicine physician, yoga teacher, and retreat leader in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Together they explore the intersections of spirituality, nature, and health—how slowing down, connecting with the body, and spending time outdoors can bring us back to our still center.…

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Accessing Inner Stability: Be the Mountain 49:30

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There is a saying in the Qur’an that says that when God created the Earth, she was shaking, so He set down the mountains to make her stable. Geologically speaking, when the tectonic plates of the Earth were moving, they crashed against each other, edges crumbling and lifting each other up until the movement stopped, forming the marvelous, majestic …

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Trauma, Renewal, and the Love That Holds Us: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong 53:43

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In this moving episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb sits down with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong—minister, scholar, healer, and author of Trauma and Renewal. Together they explore how profound suffering and ecstatic encounters with the Divine can coexist, how communal care transforms trauma, and how love and interconnectedness invite us to begin again and ag…

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Permission to be Awesome - Especially Now! 51:05

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Are you wrestling with the paralysis of fear? Almost everyone I talk to lately seems to be stifled by the uncertainty of the current situation and what the future holds. We’re in challenging times. This is all the more reason to bring forth your brilliance, vibrance, and your best self. You need the presence of your inner light, and so does the wor…

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Finding a Bigger Tent: Queer Faith, Embodied Faith 56:52

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In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Habīb Boerger sits down with Rev. Julie Davis and Rev. Madison Jones McAleese to explore the journey from exclusion to belonging in faith communities. They share their personal stories of leaving—and then reimagining—the traditions they were raised in, finding inclusive spaces that affirm their full humanity, and…

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Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Heart, Not Suppress Your Voice 47:13

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Sometimes we need to set boundaries to protect our hearts. Many of my friends are needing to turn off the news and disconnect from what is happening in our country. It’s a lot to process. It hurts the tender places inside. And if we are losing friends and disagreeing with family members in the process, it hurts even more. So many of us are retreati…

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Your Body Is Sacred: Spirituality, Safety, and Self-Knowledge with Julia Considine Pierce 45:50

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In this powerful and tender episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb Boerger is joined by educator, author, and spiritual health advocate Julia Considine Pierce. Together, they explore the deep connections between spirituality, nature, public health, and the sacredness of the body. Julia shares her spiritual journey—from the mountains of Appalachia to my…

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Intention Setting for the Lion's Gate Opening 1:00:01

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We're coming up on Lion's Gate - August 8th is this coming Friday. Now is a good time for tapping into guidance and getting clear on intentions. In this Meditation & Healing Circle, we bring some deep introspection and tap into the vibrations of the 6th and 7th heavens. This is where we can assess between many possibilities and get clarity on what …

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Gratitude as a Way of Being: A Conversation with Abdul Karim 1:03:15

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In this deeply moving episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb is joined by guest co-host Abdul Karim Pinckney—artist, former Imam, and spiritual teacher—for a rich conversation inspired by his powerful song Grateful. Together, they explore the depths of gratitude: not just as a fleeting feeling, but as a lived practice that shapes the heart, mind, and b…

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Finding Your Heartsong 52:45

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Every heart has a song. The heartsong is a deeply intimate, heartfelt expression that speaks from your inner essence. It calls you to discover your unique purpose, to live into your authentic being, to reach the fulfillment you are here to realize. What is the song of your heart? My friend Camela Widad leads this Meditation & Healing Circle, guidin…

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Too Sorry to Say “I’m Sorry”: Forgiveness and the Work We Avoid 58:17

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In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb Boerger sits down once again with artist and former imam Abdul Karim Pinckney (aka The Man of Real) to explore the deep terrain of forgiveness and reconciliation. Inspired by Abdul Karim’s soulful country song “Sorry” from his AI-performed album Manipulations of the Unreal, this…

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The Courage to Evolve 50:24

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What does it mean to evolve? Our modern-day meaning is "to develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form." But we are complex creatures living totally convoluted lives! Perhaps we need to take this term back to it's Latin origin: "volvere" which means "to roll" with the "e" meaning "out of" -- to roll out of the complex chaotic states that…

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What Does It Mean To Be Human? with Abdul Karim Pinckney 57:19

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In this deeply moving and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Habib Boerger is joined by artist, former imam, and spiritual thinker Abdul Karim Pinckney to explore one of life’s biggest questions: What does it mean to be human? Blending personal stories, spiritual insight, neuroscience, and poetic reflection, the conversation travels through themes of c…

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Finding Your Deeper Insights 48:28

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My teacher used to say, "Don't stop with the outside pictures. Go behind and behind and behind... until you reach the truth." But what can we do in this time when we are bombarded with so many messages and it is hard to know what is real? Our best resource is to search within and find our deeper insights. How can we use the conflicting messages to …

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Sensing the Sacred: Food, Chant, and the Spirit of Hospitality with Aliye Aydin 50:11

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In this heartfelt and nourishing conversation, Dr. Habīb welcomes chef, spiritual facilitator, and podcast host Aliye Aydin (@soulspacechef) to explore the deep connections between food, spirituality, and the senses. From her Turkish-American heritage to her spiritual awakening through cooking, chant, and movement, Aliye shares how she experiences …

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Connecting with Ancestral Wisdom 44:15

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We, along with our ancestors, are a part of a collective stream of consciousness that is ever-evolving. Our ancestors have knowledge and wisdom they learned in their earth lifetimes that they passed to us. Our ancestors that have passed from the body have moved beyond the constrictions of the realm. So, they have the benefit of a broader view that …

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The Path of Love: Inconvenient Inner Work and Service with Jamal Rahman 49:10

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What does it mean to live from the heart in a world full of hardship, division, and longing? In this soul-nourishing episode, Dr. Habīb speaks with beloved Sufi teacher and interfaith minister Jamal Rahman about the mystical path of Islam, the sacred work of transforming the ego, and how laughter, silence, music, and service can all become gateways…

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Sacred Pause: A Healing Break to Reset Your Nervous System 55:04

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Is constant exposure to distressing news keeping you in fight, flight, or freeze mode? It's hard not to get overwhelmed. We need to take regular breaks to intentionally reset our nervous systems and allow our bodies space to regulate and heal. Listen to this Meditation & Healing Circle for some soothing breathwork and a guided body scan - to bring …

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Cultivating Mercy: Music, Spirituality, and the Man of Real 35:22

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In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib welcomes artist, former imam, and spiritual teacher Abdul Karim Pinckney — also known as The Man of Real — for a heartfelt conversation on faith, transformation, and his latest project, Project Inspire. From his journey through Islam and Sufism to his love of music as a vehicle for sacred expression, Abdul…

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Prayers for Peace and Wisdom 50:18

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Today, we gather with our deepest prayers and intentions for peace for our planet. We call on the Divine Powers of Peace and Wisdom to surround our planet and infuse into all her inhabitants, to penetrate the hearts of our leaders, to steer the actions of all people, including each of us. Please join us, bring your heart, mind, soul, and the Divine…

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The Journey Home: The Who, What, and Why of Beyond Names 25:54

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In this first episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib shares a little from his personal spiritual journey — from growing up in a conservative Christian family in rural Texas to discovering Sufism, embracing Islam, and earning advanced degrees in spiritual healing, spiritual counseling, and spiritual formation. He opens up about loss, doubt, religious wo…

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Healing through the Elements: Earth's Grounding Wisdom 36:14

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This week we wrap up our deep dive through the Elements with the element of Earth: The Grounding Wisdom. We will use the Sacred Sounds of the Elemental Globes and Divine Names to connect with the Sacred Mother Earth that provides us with stability and grounding. We tap into the sustenance and feel the deep wisdom of the innate knowledge our earthly…

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Healing through the Elements: Water - the Cleansing Rain of Mercy 29:42

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Experience yourself as a being of water, an open cup floating in an ocean of living consciousness, one with all life. Allow the water to flow through you, cleansing and purifying your vessel, restoring and rejuvenating you, and healing you with the gentle rain of Mercy. In this week's Meditation & Healing Circle, we dive into the Element of Water: …