Best simran singh Podcasts (2025)

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How to stop doomscrolling — and what to do instead? (w/ Katherine Cross) 39:36

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Is it effective to engage with politics on social media — and what does it take to make actual change? Katherine Cross is a researcher on online harassment and the author of Log Off: Why Posting and Politics (Almost) Never Mix. She shares why she believes social media is “anti-political” and how virtual engagement will not achieve the necessary pol…

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Your Big Fat Juicy Life: Stephanie James 46:58

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Did you enjoy this episode? Buy Simran a coffee There is no escaping death. I’m going to die and you’re going to die. (But don’t worry. Spoiler Alert: A part of you is going to go on forever and ever and ever.) If death is something that is such a universal experience—the eventual inevitability we all face, why is it so hard for us to talk about dy…

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The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd | ReThinking with Adam Grant 36:25

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What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of p…

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Forest Bathing: Ellen Dee Davidson 57:04

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“When humans listen deeply to nature and allow the living biosphere to be our guide, restoration of ourselves and our world is possible.” Did you enjoy this episode? Buy Simran a coffee Advancing the practices of forest bathing and nature therapy to mystical levels, Ellen Dee Davidson explores the profound healing, heightened creativity, and intuit…

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How to rest when life is overwhelming (w/ Katherine May) 40:14

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When someone you love is going through a difficult time, what do you say? Despite your best intentions, author Katherine May argues offering help or shying away from tough conversations isn’t as effective as you think. Katherine is the author of the memoir, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, and its latest companion piece,…

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How to love your complicated family (w/ Ashley C. Ford) 41:11

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What parts of yourself did you lose as you grew up? This is one of the central questions asked in Ashley C. Ford’s memoir, Somebody’s Daughter. Ashley joins Chris to talk about growing up with an incarcerated father, grappling with a complicated relationship with her mother, and how writing can be a way of processing and understanding your life. Th…

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Women Who Only Wear Themselves: Arundhathi Subramaniam 56:25

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In life, spiritual paths are often as unique as we are. Bringing together the voices of four women mystics walking very different spiritual paths, poet and seeker Arundhathi Subramaniam reveals the expansive potential of forging an intimate personal connection with the divine. A powerful dialogue, filled with poetic nuances, we meet four stunningly…

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How to be more joyful (w/ Ingrid Fetell Lee) 37:37

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What makes kids so joyful? Why do polka-dots and bright colors invoke feelings of joy? How do our senses shape our experience of joy? These are questions designer Ingrid Fetell Lee studies. Ingrid is the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness and the blog, The Aesthetics of Joy. Chris and Ingrid …

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How to keep close friendships (w/ Aminatou Sow) 39:41

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“People are expected to have good friendships, but nobody talks about how they happen,” says journalist Aminatou Sow. Aminatou is also the host of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend and the author of the book Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close. She joins Chris to discuss the communication efforts necessary to maintain meaningful friendships…

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Time to Angel Up! Sue Frederick 53:38

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Did you enjoy this episode? Buy Simran a coffee Ready for a soul initiation? It’s a call to action from the Angelic Realm: Humans need to shift up to a higher frequency now; to become Angels on Earth at this pivotal time. Discover… How to shift from the human lens of pain to the soul lens of purpose. The truth about angels, departed loved ones, and…

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How to find laughter anywhere (w/ Dan Harris and guests) 24:27

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Humor is all around us— you only need to be intentional about seeking moments of laughter and joy in your life. In this special compilation episode on humor, Chris shares six short snippets from his conversation with thoughtful guests such as TikTok forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, meditation and happiness journalist Dan Harris, peace activist Aziz Ab…

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How to rethink your emotional attachment to clothes (w/ Diarra Bousso) 40:56

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We often think donating clothes is a sustainable act, but when tons of garments are shipped to places like West Africa, it creates environmental waste and disrupts local artisans’ livelihoods. Diarra Bousso, a mathematician and sustainable fashion designer, joins Chris to unpack the hidden cost of global textiles waste and how she founded her lifes…

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The Future of Health: Dr. Shamini Jain 51:38

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“The Force is with you—it really is. Your biofield is always with you, teaching us that we have innate healing power. We are finally coming into a time where we are tired of models that tell us we have to believe in either science or spirituality. These practices can integrate into healthcare without being anti-conventional medicine.” What does sci…

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How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe) 40:36

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Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone. She and Chris discuss the emotional toll of modern work culture and the importance of community. They also dive into Sarah’s newest book, From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire, and explore the idea that between …

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Rising Higher: Simran 19:39

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Are we really rising higher? What is the difference between the vantage point of the human versus that of the soul? Is that what our world needs most at this time... to rise to a higher lens? This moment requires discernment. In personally evolving, it is easy to see ourselves in a new light, but it becomes necessary to be present to how we may kee…

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Jon Batiste | from Design Matters 1:05:53

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Widely recognized as a musical genius and once-in-a-generation talent, Jon Batiste is one of history’s most brilliant, prolific, and accomplished musicians. The Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar-winning star joins to discuss his legendary career, connecting people through a shared love of music. This episode originally aired on Design Matters March 31, 2025.…

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Listening to the Heart: Shavasti 47:19

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The endless cycle of war must be broken with the individual. We can never get ‘them’ to stop – we can however get ourselves to stop. We can stop the self-violence that we inflict on ourselves with the constant comparison to others: their bodies, their looks, their income, their way of live – either making them or ourselves better. The difficult tas…

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How your brain predicts your reality (w/ Anil Seth) 36:16

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What is the aspect of being you that you cling to most tightly? Why are you you and not somebody else? How do you understand and make sense of your experiences? These are questions studied by Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and the University of Sussex. Anil and Chris reflect on the limitations in describing the bra…

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Beyond the Illusion: SIMRAN 29:19

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Did you enjoy this episode? Buy Simran a coffee What happens when you begin growing? All manner of things… and likely unexpected. People fall in and out of your life. Spaces and places keep changing. And in moments, you’ll experience what is generally termed the ‘dark night of the soul’. I now KNOW these as — wormholes of soul guided illumination. …

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Satpal Singh | Light Through Darkness, Gurmat & Inner Peace | Chai with T | Tarannum Thind 1:01:03

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Join Tarannum for a powerful and soul-stirring conversation with Satpal Singh, founder of Nanak Naam and renowned lecturer in Gurmat spiritual philosophy. In this special return episode, we dive deep into some of today’s most pressing inner battles - mental health, substance use, and the search for peace amidst chaos.…

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Why stealing other people’s ideas can be a good thing (w/ Austin Kleon) 39:27

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Austin Kleon thinks stealing inspiration is a good thing — because it requires you to pay attention to the world. Austin is a self-proclaimed “creative kleptomaniac” and the author of five books, including Steal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative. In his conversation with Chris, they discuss “scenius,” or the creative ge…

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Marc Sapir, "I'll Fly Away: Stories About Amazing Disabled Elders" (2025) 48:39

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We all hope to grow old with dignity and some joyfulness. The intimate narratives of 40 extraordinary elders shared in I'll Fly Away: Stories About Amazing Disabled Elders explore both the challenges of aging and the joys and vibrancy that often persist in the twilight years. Poignant observations of the patients and families by a team of health pr…

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Why I No Longer Call Myself RELIGIOUS 1:35:53

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Is religion the path, or just a pointer? Many today feel disconnected from rigid institutions, yet deeply drawn to something beyond. In this podcast, Satpal Singh explores the real difference between religion and spirituality; one rooted in outer identity, the other in inner experience. Understand why spirituality is rising, and how ancient wisdom …

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Making Room for the Divine Within with Satpal Singh | Wisdom and Practice | Simran Jeet Singh 32:26

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What does it mean to experience the divine from within?This week, Simran invites us into a rich conversation with Satpal Singh, founder of the nonprofit Nanak Naam, to explore a spirituality that focuses less on dogma and more on direct experience. Together, they reflect on a radical reimagining of God—not as an external figure, but as an inner cur…

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No BS ... Keeping it Real: Sandie Sedgbeer 48:17

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Did you enjoy this episode? Buy Simran a coffee Now in its 5th successful year, the No B.S. Spiritual Book Club is much more than the average book club. It is a living legacy project—an ever-growing, trusted archive of the 10 most life-changing spiritual books that have inspired some of the world’s leading thinkers, authors, and teachers in the con…

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Why you don't need a personal brand (w/ Debbie Millman) 38:19

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“If you’re a good designer in five or ten years, you’re gonna want to look back on your portfolio with horror and nostalgia and somewhat amusement… because you want to be growing,” says illustrator Debbie Millman. Debbie is the host of the longest running podcast, Design Matters, and the author of the book, Love Letter to a Garden. In this episode,…

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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | from TED Health 45:03

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Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back o…

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Resilience: The Power of the Human Spirit 30:42

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Resistance can and will be experienced internally, as well as externally. Your dance between these two landscapes are the exercise of human and soul moving toward merging as One. With each encounter, you stretch this thread, allowing the tension to relax and gently release. In this way, resilience grows, for you to increasingly find ease in the cyc…

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How to love parts of yourself you may not like (w/ Heather Havrilesky) 38:51

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Heather Havrilesky is the author of the book Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage. She’s also the writer behind the advice columns “Ask Polly,” and “Ask Molly,” which is written by Polly’s mischievous alterego. In this episode, Heather and Chris navigate how to showcase your whole self – even if it means embracing the messy parts – and how…

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Reiki & Psychic Abilities: Lisa Campion 52:44

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Reiki is one of the simplest and most intuitive forms of energy healing. It’s a gentle, powerful hands-on energy technique from Japan that anyone can learn. Learning Reiki can open up our latent sensitivity and our psychic ability. ➡️ THE ART OF PSYCHIC REIKI Book: Order Here Both psychic and healing abilities are by-products of spiritual growth, a…

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How to learn from your failures (w/ Dawn Burrell) 39:42

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Dawn Burrell is a celebrated long jumper, an Olympic athlete, and a chef’s whose cooking made her a semifinalist for a James Beard Award — and these are just a sampling of her many accolades. In this episode, Dawn talks about how she navigated the career shift from athlete to chef, redefining success for herself, and finding joy and fulfillment in …

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Living Language: Christina Donnell 46:49

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A series of mystifying moments occasioned by words that lit up before her eyes had longtime psychologist and teacher Christina Donnell profoundly engaged. As her sensory impressions of this “living language” deepened within her, she noticed her thoughts giving way to direct perception and her inner sensations yielding to a feeling of universal perc…

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Re-release: How peace can persevere (w/ Aziz Abu Sarah) 43:25

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It’s extremely difficult to move past anger and hurt driving you towards revenge. War, violence, and suffering are driven by that cycle of emotions. Palestinian author, peacemaker, and entrepreneur Aziz Abu Sarah knows the feelings well, but from his own life experiences, he shares his belief that peace is achievable and another way forward is poss…

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Dream Visions: Deborah Beauvais 56:17

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Do you control your life? Do you allow fate to lead? Do you open to the organic nature of what the Universe has in store for you? Life how all manner of experiences: excitement, fear, hardship, freedom, loss, and love. Every step of the way away, you are prepared for your life mission, your soul's vision. The greatest adventures occur when you don'…

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3 POWERFUL Life Lessons From Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji 58:52

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Discover 3 profound lessons from Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the 9th Guru of the Sikhs, whose life embodied courage, sacrifice, and spiritual clarity. In this podcast, we explore his teachings on fearlessness, true detachment, and unwavering faith in the Divine. Learn how his wisdom is not just history—it’s a guide for living a life of strength, compassi…

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What Guru NANAK Taught Me About RELIGION 2:19:49

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Do you ever wonder if your religion truly makes sense, or if you've just accepted it without questioning? In this podcast, Satpal Singh explores the difference between conditioned belief and spiritual experience. Drawing from Guru Nanak's revolutionary insights, you'll learn how to move beyond blind ritual and connect with Truth directly, no matter…

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How to be a better friend (w/ Rhaina Cohen) 38:12

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What would it look like if we took friendship as seriously as we take romance? Rhaina Cohen, author of the book The Other Significant Others: Reimagine Life with Friendship at the Center, talks to Chris about the value of platonic relationships. They get into everything from offloading expectations from a romantic partner onto a friend can help imp…

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The 12 ArchAngels and Abundance 47:58

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The 12 Archangels want you to know that life keeps improving when you make room for the vast flow of creative genius and abundance coming from the Universe through the divine feminine. The 12 Archangels share lessons on the relationship between money and divine law, how to cultivate your garden of intuition and creativity, and how to resolve financ…

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How to see the humanity in everyone — even people you don’t like (w/ Abigail Marsh) 43:15

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Why is American culture so fascinated with psychopathic people and true crime stories? Why don’t billionaires give more? What makes some people so generous that they’d undergo surgery to donate an organ to a complete stranger? These are the kinds of questions that Abigail Marsh, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University, s…

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The Mandela Effect: Cynthia Sue Larson 59:18

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Could immediate evolutionary improvements, instantaneous geographic changes, and miraculous spontaneous healing–including recovery from death–be providing us with clues to essential technology, just when we need it most? ➡️ THE MANDALA EFFECT Book: Order Here ➡️ QUANTUM LEAPS Book: Order Here At this time when a phenomenon of collective alternate m…

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How to navigate changes in a relationship without fear (w/ Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile) 39:07

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What is a romantic relationship “supposed” to look like? How do you feel when your relationship doesn’t check all the boxes? In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile talks about everything from how to get into couples counseling to navigating hard conversations to understanding the difference between relatio…

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The Money Catalyst: Leisa Peterson 48:36

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“Are you ready to wake up tomorrow feeling better about money than ever before? Then now is the time to get started.” What if you could transform your entire relationship with money just by reading a story? The Money Catalyst isn’t another complex financial strategy you’ll never implement. It’s a transformative journey that works its magic while yo…

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How you can be more creative by taking a long walk (w/ Craig Mod) 39:38

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What do we gain from a long walk? Craig Mod is a photographer and writer who has done treks and pilgrimages around the world. From the Camino de Santiago to the Old Tōkaidō Road, Craig Mod transforms the simple act of walking into a meditative journey and creative practice. In his new book, Things Become Other Things, Craig chronicles a long distan…

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Your Life... On Purpose: Simran 42:07

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With what our world currently experiences, and the human potential that exists, it is necessary for a deepened presence and focus toward soul-inspired, purposeful living. A marriage must occur between ‘who we are out in the world’ and ‘who we are deep within our Being’. Only when ego begins to serve the soul can the world shift. Let us deepen into …

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3 ways to fight climate change without getting overwhelmed (w/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) 36:08

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The future could be amazing, if we get it right. That’s so rarely how we think about it though. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist and author of the anthology What If We Get it Right?, is constantly collecting visions of the future and of climate solutions that are worth working towards together. Chris and Ayana talk about how to find your u…

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Reincarnation and Past Lives: Michelle Brock 50:49

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Past lives can be remembered and experienced. Our past lives are not ancient, ethereal, or far away, with nothing to do with now. Rather, they are a part of us. In fact, our past lives make up exactly who we are today. They live inside our unconscious mind, impacting our choices, preferences, and emotional states. They create our fears. They rule o…

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Re-release: How to enrich your everyday life with poetry (w/ Sarah Kay) 31:28

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Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this art form can feel unapproachable, but poet and educator Sarah Kay, suggests that people who don’t like poetry just maybe haven’t found a poem that really speaks to them. Sarah proposes a fresh approach to this ancient art, talks about why playing with …

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How you can move forward and learn from the past (w/ Clint Smith) 39:20

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How do you grapple with national history, legacy, and the stories you tell yourself? Clint Smith is the author of the narrative nonfiction, How the Word is Passed, and the poetry collection, Above Ground. Clint joins Chris to talk about the cognitive dissonances that shaped American history. From understanding the complexities of Thomas Jefferson, …

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The Art of Kintsugi Ceramics: Naoko Fukumaru on Making What’s Broken Beautiful 35:32

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Sometimes healing doesn't mean trying to erase the past, but honoring it — cracks and all. In this episode, artist Naoko Fukumaru shares her deeply personal story of transformation through kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery or ceramics with lacquer and gold or silver powder to highlight the fractures and seams. She and host Bria…

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Seasonal Eating and Detoxing: Dr. Elson Haas 39:52

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It is time to consciously and actively stop feeding the ‘sickcare health system’ and devote time and presence to your healthcare. “Self-care first! Accept personal accountability for your health.” Dr. Haas suggests starting with a two-week guided detox for physical re-balancing. Regular or seasonal detoxing brings you deeper into yourself as you ex…

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