Chris Grosso The Indie Spiritualist
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIndie Spiritualist host Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, recovering addict, spiritual director, and author. Through commentary, interviews and ragged truth-telling, the Indie Spiritualist podcast offers raw and real experiences and insights from an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, yogis, skateboarders, actors, spiritual teachers and more. A come as you are invitation to spiritual exploration.
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Ep. 127 - Symbols, Myths, and Archetypes of Recovery Kikan Massara
April 12, 2024 17:59 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn an enthralling discussion on the archetypes, myths, and symbols within the 12-step recovery program, Kikan Massara joins Chris Grosso. 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 Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Kikan dive into: A.A. and Chris’s journey with recovery The ways that everyone can benefit from the 12-steps of recovery Living an accountable life fil...
Ep. 126 – Humor, Religion, and Politics with John Fugelsang
March 15, 2024 21:52 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn a politically charged return to the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris Grosso sits down with John Fugelsang to talk about finding humor as a weapon against the world's chaos. In this episode, Chris Grosso and John Fugelsang converse about: - Politics, the state of the world, and Joe Biden’s accomplishments Spiritual and emotional burnout preventing us from looking at global suffering - The frightening accuracy of post-apocalyptic movie Leave the World Behind - Atrocities vs. benevol...
Ep. 125 – Pilgrimage & Journey w/ Allyson and Alex Grey
November 05, 2021 01:49 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBLegendary artists, Allyson and Alex Grey join Chris in conversation around Ram Dass, psychedelics, spirituality, and Entheon—their new visionary art sanctuary & interfaith temple. Visionary artists, wise psychonauts, and podcasters, Allyson and Alex Grey are co-founders & Ministers of CoSM, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, a transformational art based non-profit which grew into an interfaith church and thriving artist community. Allyson and Alex are currently in the process of constru...
Ep. 124 – Grace and Grit with Sebastian Siegel
July 29, 2021 15:16 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBChris Grosso welcomes director Sebastian Siegel for a conversation about his new movie, Grace and Grit, which is based on the book by philosopher Ken Wilber. Sebastian Siegel is a British-American director, producer, screenwriter and author. His modes of storytelling range from filmmaking to contemporary art and psychology. His latest movie, Grace and Grit, is now available to stream on Amazon, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play, and more. Learn more about Sebastian and his work at se...
The Official Alan Watts Podcast is Coming to the Be Here Now Network!
June 04, 2021 20:30 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBThe Alan Watts Organization and Be Here Now Network have come together to bring you a new podcast series that dives deep into the Alan Watts Archive’s 100-hour collection of talks. This Monday, June 7th, discover for yourself why Alan Watts has continued to inspire generations of seekers with the Alan Watts Being in the Way podcast. This exciting new series is hosted by Mark Watts, Alan's son and archive curator. Mark and his guests share Alan Watts’ inspirational work that poet...
Ep. 123 – Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen with Brad Warner
May 03, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBHardcore Zen master, Brad Warner, rejoins Chris for a talk on death, discernment, cosmic meaning, Zen Buddhism, and making sure your crazy wisdom isn't too crazy. Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen and numerous other titles including Don't Be a Jerk, Hardcore Zen, and Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, and Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye. A Soto Zen teacher, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popul...
Ep. 122 – Walking Through Anger with Christian Conte, PhD
April 09, 2021 20:48 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBDr. Christian Conte joins Chris to share life lessons on knowing yourself, stepping towards conflict, facing wounds, emptying your cup, understanding, and walking through anger with non-attachment. Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management. A familiar figure on TV and radio, he is also a prolific writer, powerful communicator, and sought-after media expert. He was co-host of Coaching Bad an...
Ep. 121 – We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life with Laura McKowen
March 04, 2021 15:13 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBAuthor Laura McKowen talks with Chris Grosso about the process of addiction and recovery, her resistance to defining herself as an alcoholic, and working with guilt and shame. Laura McKowen is the author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life. She had a successful career in public relations and the Mad Men–esque drinking culture of advertising. After getting sober, Laura became recognized as a fresh voice in recovery, beloved for her soulful and irreverent wri...
Ep. 120 – A Course in Mind Training with Gary Renard
February 11, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 60 MBBestselling author, Gary Renard, joins Chris to discuss training the mind, Jesus’ and Buddha’s lifetimes together, and how to communicate with the Holy Spirit. Gary R. Renard is the best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe, Your Immortal Reality, Love Has Forgotten No One, and the newly released The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other. Gary is a winner of the Infinity Foundation Spirit Award, among the likes of Ram Dass, Byron Katie, and Neale Donald Wal...
Ep. 119 – Legendary Loser with R.A. The Rugged Man
January 20, 2021 13:21 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBLegendary hip-hop artist, R.A. The Rugged Man joins Chris to talk about writing albums, emotions and mental health, how storytelling can heal traumas, and how to stay true to yourself. R.A. The Rugged Man is one of the most fascinating figures in hip-hop history. His career spans decades, and defies simple narratives. The Rugged Man has been an up-and-coming star, an industry outcast banished and forgotten, an underground cult hero, an independent success story, and an influential ...
Ep. 118 – Skeptical Euphoria with Norman Brannon
December 31, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBMusician and writer, Norman Brannon joins Chris to discuss his Hare Krishna punk music past, & share how we can find skeptical euphoria by moving beyond our stories. Over the last 25 years, Norman Brannon has worked as a musician, critic, author, DJ, university lecturer, television host, documentary filmmaker, marketing creative, and record label manager. Although best known for cofounding Texas is The Reason, he first made his mark in hardcore punk bands like Shelter and 108, and ...
Ep. 117 – Truth Resonates with Sage Francis
December 11, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 60 MBInspirational underground hip-hop artist, Sage Francis, joins Chris to discuss music as a teacher, the resonance of truth, cultural shifts, and the magic of writing. Sage Francis is CEO of Strange Famous Records, and half of the Epic Beard Men. He is widely considered one of our generation's greatest lyricists. His gifted wordplay creates vivid narratives to instigate as well as inspire, often deriving from an accumulation of public disdain and personal turmoil. Dubbed the forefath...
Ep. 116 – Fulfill Your Purpose with Justin Michael Williams
November 18, 2020 15:04 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAuthor, musician, and transformational speaker, Justin Michael Williams joins Chris to discuss using meditation and mindfulness techniques to help discover your passion and fulfill your life's purpose. Justin Michael Williams is an author, speaker, and top-twenty recording artist who is using music and meditation to wake up the world. By working at the intersection of music, mindfulness, and social justice, Justin has become a pioneering millennial voice for diversity, inclusion, a...
Ep. 115 – Meditation 101 with Michael Imperioli
October 29, 2020 02:53 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBActor and musician, Michael Imperioli, joins Chris to discuss finding Tibetan Buddhism, sharing meditation with others and acting his final scenes for The Sopranos. Michael Imperioli is best known for his Emmy Award winning acting performance as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, as well as writing five episodes of the show. Co-screenwriter for the Spike Lee film, Summer of Sam, Michael has appeared in six of Lee's films, and has also acted in films by Martin Scorsese, Abel Fe...
Ep. 114 – Untold Stories of Horror and Healing with Ken Foree
October 07, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBHorror icon Ken Foree joins Chris to discuss his legendary acting career, African Americans in cinema, helping his mom heal with yoga, and his experiences facing discrimination. Ken Foree is an incredibly versatile American actor widely known for his role as Peter Washington in George Romero’s 1978 genre-defining classic horror film, Dawn of the Dead, as well as his role of Roger Rockmore on Nickelodeon’s television comedy series, Keenan and Kel, amongst many other well known movie...
Ep. 113 – Inner Resilience with Dr. Rick Hanson
September 17, 2020 15:03 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBDr. Rick Hanson joins Chris to share practices and discuss the neuroscience behind cultivating traits of inner resilience and mindfulness. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, senior fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. Learn more about Dr. Rick Hanson,...
Ep. 112 – The Gift of Light with Michael Berryman
August 27, 2020 16:40 - 1 hour - 79 MBActor Michael Berryman joins Chris Grosso for a conversation around the gift of light, the masks we all wear, and how the horror genre connects to social consciousness. Veteran actor and horror/sci-fi genre icon Michael Berryman is a native of Los Angeles, California. He was born prematurely with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, a rare condition leaving him with no sweat glands, hair, fingernails, or teeth. Michael has appeared in films such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Th...
Ep. 111 – The Fierce Heart with Spring Washam
August 05, 2020 20:12 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSpring Washam joins Chris Gross for a conversation about working with the fertile grounds of suffering, cultivating the fierce heart, and how plant-based medicine can help with trauma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 110 – Embracing Insecurity with Bill Barbot
July 14, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBBill Barbot joins Chris to discuss his punk rock beginnings, embracing the mystery, Alan Watts, Buddhism, and finding wisdom in insecurity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 109 – Step Off with Dan Cortese
June 23, 2020 19:11 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDan Cortese joins Chris to discuss finding yourself amidst fame, becoming the narrator of your own story, and the innate wisdom programmed into parenthood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 108 – Steve-O
June 08, 2020 21:09 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBSteve-O joins Chris for a conversation about his journey searching for identity, struggling with addiction, and finding a new life through recovery. Since his national debut on MTV's Jackass as a skateboarder and stuntman, Steve-O has had continued success as a New York Times best-selling author with the release of his memoir, 'Professional Idiot', and has established himself as a force in the world of stand-up comedy. Subscribe to Steve-O's podcast, The Wild Ride, at steveo.com. ...
Bonus Podcast: Toolkit for Being with Thoughts and Emotions w/ JoAnna Hardy
May 22, 2020 00:28 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIf you enjoy The Indie Spiritualist Podcast, we think that you will appreciate this dharma talk from Insight Meditation (Vipassanā) teacher JoAnna Hardy that offers a toolkit for working with our emotions and thoughts. JoAnna Hardy is a guest teacher on the Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast. You can subscribe to the Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast in your podcast player to receive regular dharma talks and guided practices from a collection of today's leading mindfulness and medit...
Ep. 107 – Punk as F##k with Darrell Tauro
May 13, 2020 23:48 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Indie Spiritualist interviews his friend and former band mate, Darrell Tauro, about music, addiction, recovery, sexuality, and getting punk as f##k. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 107 - Punk as F##k with Darrell Tauro
May 13, 2020 23:48 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Indie Spiritualist interviews his friend and former band mate, Darrell Tauro, about music, addiction, recovery, sexuality, and getting punk as f##k.
Ep. 106 – Strengthening Resilience with Linda Graham
April 21, 2020 21:18 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPsychotherapist Linda Graham joins the Indie Spiritualist for a discussion around the importance of strengthening our resilience, and creating new patterns of response to trauma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 106 - Strengthening Resilience with Linda Graham
April 21, 2020 21:18 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPsychotherapist Linda Graham joins the Indie Spiritualist for a discussion around the importance of strengthening our resilience, and creating new patterns of response to trauma.
Ep. 105 – Paul Thorstenson
April 04, 2020 16:42 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBLead singer of the band Dissolve, Paul Thorstenson, visits Chris Grosso on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast for a conversation about his journey as a musician and how music can offer a deeper connection to ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 104 – Modern Mindfulness w/ Cory Allen
March 10, 2020 22:23 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBPodcaster and author Cory Allen joins the Indie Spiritualist to talk about modern mindfulness, dealing with anxiety and depression, and transcendence through music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 103 – Sarah Buino
February 20, 2020 00:04 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBTherapist Sarah Buino joins the Indie Spiritualist for a discussion around addiction, speaking your own authentic truth, and working with shame and self-compassion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 102 – Neale Donald Walsch
January 29, 2020 23:32 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBChris Grosso speaks with author Neale Donald Walsch about his new book and how the biggest problem in the world today is the belief that we are separate from everything and everyone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 101 – Colin McEnroe
January 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this new episode of The Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Colin McEnroe joins Chris Grosso for a conversation about our spiritual health, how we are shaped by faith, and staying connected beyond death. Colin McEnroe hosts the daily WNPR show, The Colin McEnroe Show. He is a weekly columnist and blogger for The Hartford Courant and a contributing editor at Men's Health. He is the author of three books and one play. His work has appeared on the New York Times Op-Ed Page and in Bicycling...
Ep. 101 - Colin McEnroe
January 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this new episode of The Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Colin McEnroe joins Chris Grosso for a conversation about our spiritual health, how we are shaped by faith, and staying connected beyond death. Colin McEnroe hosts the daily WNPR show, The Colin McEnroe Show. He is a weekly columnist and blogger for The Hartford Courant and a contributing editor at Men's Health. He is the author of three books and one play. His work has appeared on the New York Times Op-Ed Page and in Bicycling...
Ep. 100 – The Digital Shaman with East Forest
December 19, 2019 19:23 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThe Indie Spiritualist sits down with musician East Forest to talk about the auspices of working with Ram Dass, and how his album for mushrooms works as a digital shaman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 99 – The Temple World with Christina Rasmussen
November 26, 2019 21:08 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBAuthor Christina Rasmussen joins the Indie Spiritualist for a conversation about her book on the afterlife and the many people she’s guided on their journeys to reconnect with lost loved ones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 98 – Listen to Your Body with Rosie Mercado
November 07, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBTelevision star and Life Coach Rosie Mercado joins The Indie Spiritualist for a conversation around self-esteem issues, listening to your body, and living life to your fullest purpose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 97 – The Power of Storytelling with Preston Fassel
October 18, 2019 02:40 - 1 hour - 61 MBAuthor and journalist Preston Fassel joins Chris Grosso for a conversation around the power of storytelling and how the genre of horror can help us work through the most difficult aspects of the human experience. Preston Fassel is an award-winning writer, journalist, and screenwriter. His work has appeared in FANGORIA, Rue Morgue magazine, Screem magazine, and on Cinedump.com. His first novel, Our Lady of the Inferno, was published to widespread critical acclaim, being named one of...
Ep. 96 – The Emotionally Healthy Child with Maureen Healy
September 25, 2019 01:05 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAuthor Maureen Healy visits The Indie Spiritualist to talk with Chris Grosso about her book, The Emotionally Healthy Child, and how we can help children process emotions in a healthy way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 96 - The Emotionally Healthy Child with Maureen Healy
September 25, 2019 01:05 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAuthor Maureen Healy visits The Indie Spiritualist to talk with Chris Grosso about her book, The Emotionally Healthy Child, and how we can help children process emotions in a healthy way.
Ep. 95 - Grounded Spirituality with Jeff Brown
September 04, 2019 04:35 - 57 minutes - 53 MBAuthor and director Jeff Brown returns to the Indie Spiritualist podcast for a conversation with Chris Grosso about getting grounded in our spiritual practice and avoiding the traps of spiritual bypassing. Jeff Brown is the author of Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation, and Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground. He is also the author of the viral blog Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition) and the producer and key journeyer in the award-winning spiritu...
Ep. 95 – Grounded Spirituality with Jeff Brown
September 04, 2019 04:35 - 57 minutes - 53 MBAuthor and director Jeff Brown returns to the Indie Spiritualist podcast for a conversation with Chris Grosso about getting grounded in our spiritual practice and avoiding the traps of spiritual bypassing. Jeff Brown is the author of Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation, and Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground. He is also the author of the viral blog Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition) and the producer and key journeyer in the award-winning spiritu...
Ep. 94 – Panache Desai
August 14, 2019 03:53 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBChris speaks with bestselling author Panache Desai about misconceptions of spirituality, breaking out of societal boxes and paradigms, and finding your true authenticity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 93 – Lissa Rankin
July 24, 2019 21:07 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBChris speaks with bestselling author Lissa Rankin about her book, The Daily Flame, and the process of connecting to and trusting your Inner Pilot Light. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 92 – Danielle Dulsky
July 03, 2019 01:24 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAuthor Danielle Dulsky joins Chris for a spirited conversation about her book, The Holy Wild, and what it truly means to practice witchcraft and be a witch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 91 – Sarah Anne Shockley
June 11, 2019 22:29 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBChris speaks with author Sarah Anne Shockley about dealing with chronic pain, the importance of recognizing emotional pain, and shifting the cultural paradigm of pain away from fear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 90 – The Twelve Archangels with Belinda Womack
May 22, 2019 18:57 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris Grosso speaks with guest Belinda Womack about making contact with the angelic realm and the road to recovery that all humans share. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 89 – The Wisdom of Spirit Animals with Sarah Bamford Seidelmann
April 30, 2019 22:08 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBShamanic healer Sarah Bamford Seidelmann joins Chris Grosso for a conversation about finding the wisdom and healing that are available through spirit animals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 88 – Wayne Liquorman
April 10, 2019 22:43 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBAuthor and speaker Wayne Liquorman joins the Indie Spiritualist to talk about non-duality and moving beyond the sense of authorship that is often attached to identity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 87 – Roxan McDonald
March 20, 2019 23:11 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThe Indie Spiritualist gets Spiritual_AF with writer Roxan McDonald as they talk about childhood trauma, getting sober, and getting real with spirituality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 86 – Kari Kwinn
March 01, 2019 00:03 - 57 minutes - 53 MBChris speaks with yoga teacher and author Kari Kwinn about codependency, addiction, and what makes a healthy relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 85 – Elena Brower
February 06, 2019 00:49 - 41 minutes - 38 MBBestselling author Elena Brower visits the Indie Spiritualist to talk about self-care, mental health, and her new book on separation and divorce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.