Mindrolling with Raghu Markus
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Ep. 537 – Love the Mystery with Jaymee Carpenter
April 19, 2024 14:54 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJaymee Carpenter returns to Mindrolling for an expansive talk with Raghu on addiction, luminous darkness, and loving the mystery in it all. In this episode of Mindrolling, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus explore: Jaymee’s work with addiction counseling Adding to our own suffering / the second arrow in Buddhism How Jaymee’s struggles with addiction have become doorways to connect with people Hanuman, Christ, and love of the divine The high of being on a retreat Finding light...
Ep. 537 – Soul Paths and Near Death Experiences with Michelle Clare
April 12, 2024 18:43 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBTaking us through her 3 near-death experiences, Michelle Clare joins Raghu to talk about the afterlife, mediumship, and finding true purpose. This time on Mindrolling, Michelle and Raghu have a conversation about: Michelle’s experience growing up catholic and praying to saints Michelle’s first experience connecting to loved ones who have passed Near-death experiences (NDEs) and sensing peace and perfection How the religion we believe in will be what we are greeted by in the aft...
Ep. 536 – Mindrolling Revisited: Trauma And The Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Gabor Maté
April 05, 2024 17:07 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBThis week, we take a look back at a conversation that Raghu had with Gabor Maté about trauma, desire, addiction, and getting honest with ourselves. In this remastered episode, Gabor explores these struggles through the lens of the Hungry Ghost Realm of saṃsāra. To learn more about all six realms of saṃsāra and the Wheel of Life in Buddhist tradition, check out this episode of the Mindrolling Podcast with Buddhist teacher, David Nichtern: Ep. 168 Awakening from the Daydream Gabor ...
Ep. 535 – The ‘Mere I’ and Non-Self with Loch Kelly
March 29, 2024 20:06 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBExamining the concept of the ‘mere I’, Loch Kelly chats with Raghu about non-self and effortless mindfulness. Click HERE for some complementary resources from Loch Kelly to deepen your experiential exploration into Effortless Mindfulness. This week on Mindrolling, Loch and Raghu get into: How mindfulness can be effortless Loch’s transformative experience in Nepal A down-to-earth explanation of no-self or the ‘mere I’ Sustaining the state of awakening Psychedelics as treatment...
Ep. 535 - Mirror Eye and Non-Self with Loch Kelly
March 29, 2024 20:06 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBExplaining the concept of mirror eye, Loch Kelly chats with Raghu about non-self and effortless mindfulness. Click HERE for some complimentary resources from Loch Kelly to deepen your experiential exploration into Effortless Mindfulness. This week on Mindrolling, Loch and Raghu get into: How mindfulness can be effortless Loch’s transformative experience in Nepal A down-to-earth explanation of no-self or ‘mirror-eye’ Sustaining the state of awakening Psychedelics as treatment ...
Ep. 534 - Expanding Our Notions of Love with Satish Kumar
March 22, 2024 19:40 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBExpanding our notions of love to a universal state, ecologist and peace-pilgrim, Satish Kumar, joins Raghu to talk about his new book, Radical Love. Get your copy of Radical Love HERE This time on Mindrolling, Satish and Raghu journey through these topics: How Gandhi was a great influence on Satish’s life Loving people with whom we do not agree The ultimate love, knowledge, and heroism we receive from our mothers The feminine motherly quality we can find in gurus Satish’s exp...
Ep. 533 – An Homage to Aldous Huxley with David Silver
March 14, 2024 18:23 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBRaghu’s original Mindrolling partner, David Silver, returns for a beautiful homage to the genius of Aldous Huxley. Learn more about Aldous Huxley HERE This week, David and Raghu talk about: How Aldous Huxley showed Ram Dass and Tim Leary the Tibetan Book of the Dead David Silver’s initial reading of Brave New World and the prophecy it held Aldous Huxley’s background Huxley’s Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell Huxley’s perspective on non-dualism and children Ram Dass’ an...
Ep. 532 - The Lost Art of Silence with Sarah Anderson
March 08, 2024 17:40 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBSarah Anderson joins Raghu to explore her new book, The Lost Art of Silence, and how we can reconnect to the beauty of quiet. Get your copy of Sarah’s book HERE In this episode, Sarah and Raghu delve into: How crucial and nurturing silence can be Sarah’s childhood trauma Silence’s relationship to the inner journey Sarah’s investigation into the art of silence Silence as the link between so many religions and traditions The way that being quiet makes us a better listener Rag...
Ep. 531 – The Buddhist and the Ethicist with Peter Singer
March 01, 2024 17:31 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBPhilosopher, author, and activist Peter Singer joins Raghu to chat about his new book, The Buddhist and the Ethicist. Pick up your copy of Peter Singer’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Peter and Raghu have a comprehensive conversation on: Singer’s coming of age in the 60’s The background of Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei The ethical outlook of utilitarianism Examining the consequences of our actions The problems that come with not thinking about the future The Bodhisattva tra...
Ep. 530 – The Dreaming Path with Paul Callaghan
February 22, 2024 17:06 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIndigenous healer Paul Callaghan teaches us about aboriginal wisdom and being a part of the collective story of humanity. Check out Paul’s book, The Dreaming Path, to learn more about contentment, purpose, healing, and reconnecting with your story—and ultimately the universe. In this episode of Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu get into: Aboriginal Dreamtime stories The creation myth of mother earth Being still in nature to receive insights How acute anxiety and a mental health cris...
Ep. 529 - Insight into a Bright Mind with Dr. Nicole Tetreault
February 15, 2024 18:37 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBFocusing on the uniqueness of each of our brains, Dr. Nicole Tetreault sits down with Raghu to discuss her book, Insight into a Bright Mind. Get your copy of Dr. Nicole’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Nicole and Raghu go over: Nicole’s devotion to Maharaj-ji and her background in neuroscience Nicole’s research in Parkinsons and Autism How cancer influenced Nicole’s life course as a scientist Fixing models of healing versus bearing witness Coming to terms with death and ...
Ep. 528 - The 21 Taras with Nina Rao & Chandra Easton
February 11, 2024 20:06 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBNina Rao and Chandra Easton join Raghu to talk about embodying the goddess Tara through chanting. Interested in seeing Nina and Chandra? Here are two upcoming events on the East Coast: Tibet House, NYC, May 11 and Kripalu, MA, May 12-17 Raghu, Nina, and Chandra spend this episode discussing: Chandra’s Buddhist upbringing The deity Tara and the sacred feminine Nina and Chandra’s collaboration with chanting and mantras An acapella chant offered from Nina Tara for harmony Tantr...
Ep. 527 – Exile and Ecstasy with Madison Margolin
February 02, 2024 20:02 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBExploring the Jewish psychedelic underground, Madison Margolin joins Raghu to talk about Ram Dass, psychedelics and her new book, Exile and Ecstasy. Get your copy of Exile and Ecstasy HERE In this episode, Raghu and Madison have an expansive discussion about: Madison’s upbringing in the Ram Dass community Influences of psychedelic culture and eastern mysticism Madison’s intrinsic connection to her Jewish roots ‘Hinjewism’ and honoring multiple traditions at once The ways that...
Ep. 526 - A Behind The Scenes Look At "The Movie of Me to the Movie of We" with Duncan Trussell
January 25, 2024 19:16 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRaghu Markus and Duncan Trussell share the story behind their new book, The Movie of Me to the Movie of We. Snag your copy of The Movie of Me to The Movie of We This week on Mindrolling, listen to Raghu and Duncan chat about: Spiritual emaciation in a world of excess The meaning of ‘the movie of me’ Pyromania within humanitarianism Reflecting on caricatures of the self for brutal self-honesty Meditation and experiencing our true selves Our inheritance of being human Spirit...
Ep. 525 – The Peaceful Warrior’s Path with George Pitagorsky
January 19, 2024 13:54 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn a discussion on Buddhism and wellness, author George Pitagorsky joins Raghu to explore his new book, The Peaceful Warrior’s Path. Get your copy of George’s book HERE In this episode, Raghu and George explore: George’s history with yoga and meditation The clear canon of Buddhism and Non-dualism Compassion beyond the ego The continuous dance between the relative and the absolute Cultivating patience Creating new patterns to replace our habits Hope in neuroplasticity and ch...
Ep. 524 - A Fire Runs Through All Things with Susan Murphy
January 12, 2024 15:33 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBFocusing on the climate crisis, Author Susan Murphy joins Raghu to talk about her new book, A Fire Runs Through All Things. Susan Murphy and Raghu discuss: Susan’s background and growing up in touch with the earth Applying the fierce love and protection of parenthood to the earth Susan’s journey through meditation to zen practice The realities of the climate crisis and forest fires Our tendency to ignore and reject discomfort Lessons from indigenous elders A mindfulness prac...
Ep. 523 - Making Sense of This Moment with Thanissara
January 05, 2024 18:52 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBWrapping up 2023, Thanissara and Raghu discuss how we can use mindfulness to relate to and make sense of the times we are living in. Thanissara and Raghu examine these topics: The depth of the illusions we have built our civilization on The shifts that need to happen to enable us to live sustainably Political positioning and moral stances Becoming desensitized to the chaos and pain of the world Taking social action to create a better future for the next generation How mindful...
Ep. 522 - Seeking Truth with Hameed Ali
December 29, 2023 14:25 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAuthor and spiritual teacher, Hameed Ali, joins Raghu to discuss seeking truth and the boundlessness of our inner consciousness. Raghu and Hameed discuss: How an accident and out of body experience inspired Hameed’s Diamond Approach Hameed’s move from science to spirituality Basic trust being the fundamental platform for people to go inside of themselves Working with others on trust The boundless dimensions of our inner consciousness Soul as the one who experiences The mean...
Ep. 521 - Alleviating Suffering and Finding Grace with Jack Kornfield, Duncan Trussell, and Krishna Das
December 15, 2023 22:47 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBComing together at the 2023 Love and Renewal Retreat, Raghu Markus, Jack Kornfield, Duncan Trussell, and Krishna Das discuss alleviating suffering and finding grace. In this recording from the 2023 Love & Renewal retreat, Raghu, Jack and Duncan, and Krishna Das come together to discuss: Samsara and returning home to family Working with cynicism How depression blocks us into one side of a story Humor as a coping mechanism Personal and collective responsibility The Bodhisattva ...
Ep. 520 - Embracing Suffering with Joseph Goldstein & Noah Markus
December 07, 2023 19:14 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBRaghu and his son Noah talk with Joseph Goldstein about the necessity of embracing suffering in order to activate compassion. Raghu, Joseph, and Noah explore these topics: Empathy and compassion for global suffering Fixing your own heart in order to offer compassion to others Lessons from Tsoknyi Rinpoche on “California Compassion” Checking in with our motivations and intentions The tendency to avoid suffering How a willingness to look at suffering is a precursor to compassio...
Ep. 519 - The Great Way with David Block
December 01, 2023 15:22 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBReflecting on memories with Ram Dass, musician David Block joins Raghu to talk about interconnectivity, generosity, and The Great Way. David's single “The Great Way” featuring Ram Dass is AVAILABLE NOW: Click To Listen In this episode of the Mindrolling Podcast, Raghu Markus and David Block discuss: Music and mantras The transactional nature of the world and noticing our interconnection David’s relationship with Ram Dass Serving others instead of self-obsession David’s proces...
Ep. 518 – The Movie of Me with Duncan Trussell
November 25, 2023 17:37 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBDuncan Trussell returns to Mindrolling to talk about transporting oneself out of the movie of me and into the movie of we. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Duncan Trussell get into: Writing, producing, directing, and acting in the movie of our own lives Being born again Sitting around the fire as a metaphor for deep connection Honesty and being ‘a fake’ Transactional relationships and holding emotional debt against people The fraudulent activities of the Ego Gratit...
Ep. 517 - Your Heart Was Made For This with Oren Jay Sofer
November 20, 2023 16:49 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBMindfulness teacher Oren Jay Sofer sits with Raghu to discuss keeping our hearts open through difficult times. In this episode, Raghu Markus and Oren Jay Sofer talk about: Oren’s path to mindfulness The influence of Vipassana Meditation How mindfulness can be a resource to navigate the horrors of global conflict Expanding the capacity of our hearts The potential that human beings have to move beyond ourselves The challenges we are currently faces as a species Compassion and ...
Ep. 516 - Interconnectivity and the Code of Life with Dr. Bruce Damer
November 10, 2023 21:43 - 1 hour - 67 MBPairing science and mysticism, Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer visits Mindrolling for a sweeping discussion on the interconnected nature of the world. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Dr. Bruce Damer dig into: Interconnected fields within nature Group connection and relationship Patterned memory in space Ancestral memories, spirit, and the research of phenomena Becoming the experience and playing with thought experiments Albert Einstein and scientific mysticism Coll...
Ep. 515 – Healing Through Psychedelics and Energy Work with Jeff Walker
November 03, 2023 21:13 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBPhilanthropist Jeff Walker meets with Raghu Markus to discuss the emerging knowledge of psychedelics and energy work in the healthcare field. In this episode, Jeff and Raghu traverse these topics: Jeff’s journey from the financial world into mindfulness practice Applying mindfulness and spirituality to the business world The efficacy of meditation as a healing practice Psychedelic therapies from the 70’s to the modern age Music and flow states Community and the ‘we’ instead o...
Ep. 514 – The Four Yugas with David Silver
October 27, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBDavid Silver returns to the Mindrolling Podcast for a conversation on the four Yugas. This week on Mindrolling, David and Raghu look into: The four Hindu Yugas (Satya, Treta, Dwapara, Kali) How consciousness changes with the Yugas and vice versa Our current place in the Kali Yuga The White Buffalo Vision and similarities between religions The way our actions can manifest in the Yugas The four worlds spoken of by the Hopi The world events within this age of darkness Grief fo...
Ep. 513 – Practicing Paramitas with Tenzin Palmo
October 20, 2023 17:18 - 1 hour - 55 MBMindfully infused with various Buddhist skills, this episode features a dialogue between Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and Raghu Markus on the many opportunities for practice in our daily lives. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Tenzin Palmo explore: Tenzin Palmo’s earliest experiences of connecting to The Buddha The imminence of death Tenzin’s Book, Reflections on a Mountain Lake What perfection is and how we can realize it Tenzin’s journey to the guru in India Women on the...
Ep. 512 – Appalachian Zen with Steve Kanji Ruhl
October 12, 2023 15:35 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBIn an expansive discussion around Steve Kanji Ruhl’s book, Appalachian Zen, Steve and Raghu explore finding equilibrium through zen practice. “In Buddhism, the true home is that place within each of us, it’s an inner heartland. We can call it original Buddha Nature; it is accessible to all of us anytime and any place. It’s really a matter of finding this inner equilibrium and being in this moment, in this place, and being fully alive.” – Steve Kanji Ruhl In this episode, Raghu Mar...
Ep. 511 – Returning to Indigenous Wisdom with Daniele Bolelli
October 06, 2023 14:58 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBBringing indigenous wisdom into modernity, Italian writer Danielle Bolelli joins Raghu to talk about quality and restoring balance with the natural world. “We need that wisdom, indigenous wisdom. We need to bring back something that we have lost from our move into the industrialized last couple of centuries.” – Raghu Markus This time on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Daniele Bolelli converse about: Wisdom from Native American elders The balance with nature Money and power strugg...
Ep. 510 - Family and The Guru with Lama Tsultrim Allione & Krishna Das
September 28, 2023 17:49 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBDiving into treasured memories, Lama Tsultrim Allione, Krishna Das, and Raghu Markus explore the ways that the guru can move through a family. Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation and the Alan Watts Organization invite you to open your mind, open your heart, and tap into the living truth of Alan Watts and Ram Dass. Learn more about this special 4-week Virtual Course:"The Presence of the Way: The Dharma of Alan Watts and Ram Dass" In this episode from The 2023 Summer Mountain R...
Ep. 509 – Ram Dass & The Science of Psychedelics with Zach Leary
September 22, 2023 15:16 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBZach Leary, the host of the MAPS podcast, shares a conversation with Raghu about Ram Dass’ significant impact on the scientific exploration of psychedelics. This episode was originally recorded on the MAPS podcast. Two cultural icons. Two unique perspectives... One understanding of the presence of the way. Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation and the Alan Watts Organization invite you to open your mind, open your heart, and tap into the living truth of Alan Watts and Ram Dass...
Ep. 508 – Dying Wise with Stephen Jenkinson
September 15, 2023 23:14 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBGrief literary advocate Stephen Jenkinson connects with Raghu for a thought-provoking conversation on palliative care and dying wise. In this episode, Stephen Jenkinson and Raghu Markus peruse: The importance of storytelling and the human voice Finding an alternative outlet for divinity Existential fear and dying wise Moral and ethical dilemmas within the healthcare system What constitutes care and the many gaps in medical practice wisdom Medical assistance in dying to reliev...
Ep. 507 – A Compassionate Space for Death with Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.
September 08, 2023 18:33 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBFacing the truth of death, Roshi Joan Halifax and Raghu Markus delve into compassion, surrender, and self-less love. This time on mindrolling, Roshi Joan Halifax and Raghu Markus ponder: Soul and the Depth of Character Roshi Joan’s relationship with Ram Dass Kindness and Love across all spiritual traditions Transforming from the we to the me Holding a loving space in the face of death Fundamental impermanence as an ultimate truth A.I., predictive responses, and a pseudo-real...
Ep. 506 – Loving Our Enemies with Sharon Salzberg & Robert Thurman
September 01, 2023 20:23 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBLearning how to love our enemies and surpass hatred, Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman, and Raghu Markus talk about doing the work required to transform our lives and bring love into the world. “It’s out of compassion for ourselves in a way that we think, ‘what would it be not to just have this habitual relationship to anger, like it’s the only source of strength? Can I actually explore the domains of love and compassion as a source of strength?’.” – Sharon Salzberg In this episode,...
Ep. 505 – Amplifying Psychedelics with Paul Austin & Gagan (Jared) Levy
August 25, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBPaul Austin joins Gagan (Jared) Levy and Raghu Markus in a discussion about the origins of psychedelics in Western culture. Together, they delve into the third wave of psychedelics and explore methods to enhance their effects through practices like microdosing and spirituality. In this episode , Paul Austin, Gagan (Jared) Levy, and Raghu explore: Paul Austin’s Calvinistic upbringing Cannabis, rebellion, and having awe-inspiring experiences with psychedelics Moving from atheism...
Ep. 504 – What Makes A Healthy Mind? with Cortland Dahl
August 17, 2023 16:03 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week on the Mindrolling Podcast, contemplative scientist Cortland Dahl and Raghu Markus discuss the Tibetan Buddhist perspective of a healthy mind and how to transition from rumination to exploration. In this conversation, Cortland Dahl and Raghu chat about: Cortland Dahl’s journey to mindfulness practice Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and loving the world Being Human, meditation, and coping with anxiety Embracing and Exploring the nature of our minds Language Immersion and tran...
Ep. 503 – A Future We Can Love w/ Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN
August 11, 2023 16:28 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBRaghu shares a conversation with Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN about climate crisis and our interconnection with all things. In this episode of the Mindrolling Podcast, Susan Bauer-Wu talks about her work as a teacher, clinician, and academic researcher and discusses the public meeting between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg that inspired her new book – A Future We Can Love. In this episode, Susan Bauer-Wu and Raghu speak about: Our interconnection with the natural world...
Ep. 502 – Conscious Living, Conscious Dying with Carol Sanford & Gagan (Jared) Levy
August 04, 2023 14:03 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBBestselling author Carol Sanford and Gagan (Jared) Levy sit down with Raghu Markus for an insightful conversation about transforming our cultural perception of death and infusing consciousness into all aspects of life. Carol Sanford has been an inspirational catalyst and guide, helping change agents and businesses around the world realize their aspirations to make a difference. Now she needs our help! Last fall, Carol learned that the cause of a suite of mysterious symptoms she’d ...
Ep. 501 – Into the Mirror with Andy Karr
July 27, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 56 MBAuthor Andy Karr invites us to look into the mirror, speaking with Raghu about why it is so essential for each of us to develop the habits of self-reflection and mindfulness practice. In this week’s episode, Raghu speaks with Andy about: The themes of self-reflection, applied mindfulness and cultivating a personal practice that are explored in Andy’s newest book, Into The Mirror Andy’s connection to Ram Dass, Buddhism and his study under Chögyam Trungpa ‘Crazy wisdom’ and the te...
Ep. 500 – A Light In The Darkest Hour with Danny Goldberg and David Silver
July 20, 2023 14:57 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBFor the 500th episode of the podcast, Mindrolling co-founder David Silver and old friend Danny Goldberg return! In this special episode, the group reflects on the question, “Are we living in the darkest hour of a dark age?” and explores different sources of light that can guide us through the darkness. In this episode, the group talks about: Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s belief that our era of human history is “the darkest hour of the Dark Ages” Looking towards spirituality and rel...
Ep. 499 – Indigenous Wisdom for the Modern World with John Lockley
July 13, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSouth African Shaman John Lockley returns to the Mindrolling podcast to share his experiences as a Sangoma in the Xhosa tradition and speak with Raghu about bringing indigenous wisdom into the modern world and opening the doors of our perception. In this episode, Raghu speaks with John Lockley about: Different methods for opening the doors of one’s own perception How plant medicine is used in the Xhosa tradition Shamanism as a path for exploring the ineffable experiences had thr...
Ep. 498 – Enlightenment Is an Accident with Tim Burkett
July 06, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBTim Burkett joins Raghu to chat about his journey and the lessons along the way of writing his book, Enlightenment Is an Accident. Tim joins Raghu to shine light on: Stories of studying zen with Suzuki Roshi The various perceptions of the term, “enlightenment” “Idiot compassion,” spiritual bypassing, and authentic generosity The amygdala’s role in our behavior The Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, and manifesting non-dual feeling Check out Enlightenment Is an Accident here E...
Ep. 497 - Psychedelic Preparation and Integration with Sylver Quevedo, MD, MPH
June 29, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBDr. Sylver Quevedo and Raghu jam on psychedelic preparation and integration, the MAPS MDMA studies, a Ram Dass ketamine story in India, and how 'love, serve, remember' connects to Indigenous wisdom. “One of the cardinal features that's been learned in the second psychedelic renaissance in the clinical trials has been the importance of two things that were not really understood that well in the 1960s—that is, preparation and integration. By contrast, one of the things that really wa...
Ep. 496 - A Toolbox for Courage w/ Mike Finoia
June 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBComedian, Mike Finoia, joins Raghu to share his difficult patch with mental health and the tools that have helped him cultivate inner peace. “I realized that there’s only two ways of operating: It’s either from a place of love or a place of fear. If you're operating from a place of fear, you really can’t be open to the love there is around us. But if you’re operating from a place of love, fear doesn’t stand a chance.” – Mike Finoia Mike and Raghu go deep about: Anxiety and findin...
Ep. 495 – Selfistry with Sarah Marshank
June 15, 2023 17:29 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBExploring the wisdom of Selfistry, Sarah Marshank joins to share her spiritual journey through the lens of Ram Dass's teaching of "from role to soul." "There is a place that's always here that's in us and that holds us, that is 'okayness.' It's a relief to finally land there. And from there, to feel happy and sad, and witness the horrors as well as the exquisite beauty of the world, and feel okay with all of it. It's that dance—to know that everything is fundamentally okay and to a...
Ep. 494 - Happiness & Uncovering the Authentic Self with Kesha
June 11, 2023 12:07 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBRaghu is joined by singer and songwriter Kesha to talk about living authentically, finding happiness, and bringing spiritual practice into our busy lives. Check out Kesha's new record, Gag Order, featuring a heartful interlude from Ram Dass. Kesha joins Raghu on Mindrolling to chat about: Her experiences with Ram Dass’s teachings and her inspiration to sample him on her track, Ram Dass Interlude from her new album, Gag Order The emptiness Kesha felt from outward seeking, the wo...
Ep. 493 – Hope for the Future Generation: The Hidden Artists with Natalie Dayan
June 01, 2023 22:18 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB"The Hidden Artists podcast is about people who haven't been discovered yet—entrepreneurs, musicians, someone who is creative in what they do. People have all these talents, but they don't all have an opportunity to be known for what they do. I just want to give these people a chance to be able to do what they love for a living." – Natalie Dayan In this episode, Raghu and Natalie dive into: What it's like for Natalie being born Jewish, being raised in India, and now living in Los ...
Ep. 492 – Why We Meditate with Daniel Goleman
May 25, 2023 20:36 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBRaghu’s longtime friend, Daniel Goleman, returns to Mindrolling to catch up on his book co-authored with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Why We Meditate. “There’s more than normal consciousness. There are other possibilities that have their own kind of richness. There are paths to those possibilities.” – Daniel Goleman In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Daniel chat about: Wild stories at Raghu’s family farm when they returned to the West How Danny’s wife, Tara Bennet-Gorman’s book, E...
Ep. 491 -The Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Shamini Jain, Ph.D
May 18, 2023 22:21 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBDr. Shamini Jain connects with Raghu Markus to discuss harmonizing our autonomic nervous system via an integration of the mind and body. “What we know now is that our emotions have a deep effect on our physiology; they're very interconnected. We can create health simply with our breathing, with our connection with energy, with our connection with a deeper core of who we are.” – Shamini Jain, Ph.D In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu talks with Dr. Shamini Jain about: The multip...
Ep. 490 – The Four Sacred Gifts with Anita Sanchez, Ph.D
May 11, 2023 23:15 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBOn a mission to connect hearts all over the world through Indigenous wisdom, Anita Sanchez illuminates her new book, The Four Sacred Gifts, with Raghu. Sign up for Ram Dass's Yoga of Heartfulness Course, starting May 15th, at RamDass.org/heart “Out of the beingness that is whole, loving, collaborative, and grateful, then we do the doing. Wellbeing inspires well-doing.” – Anita Sanchez, Ph.D This time on Mindrolling, Raghu talks with Anita Sanchez about: Receiving wisdom, dreams,...