In today’s episode, I speak with Thomas Moore, the author of The Eloquence of Silence and 24 other books about bringing soul to our personal lives and culture, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul.
He has been a Catholic monk and university professor and is also a psychotherapist influenced mainly by C. G. Jung and James Hillman. His ... Show More
Aug 19
Ibogaine "Iboga": Healing PTSD, Addiction, and the Soul with Clayton Smith | Gateways to Awakening
Dear Friends, In this powerful episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with Clayton Smith, a leader in psychedelic-assisted healing and the founder of Beond Service, an initiative dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families through trauma-informed ... Show More
54m 5s
Aug 13
How Adventure and Nature Can Transform Your Life with Shelby Stanger
In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with my friend Shelby Stanger — award-winning podcast host, journalist, author of Will to Wild, and creator of REI Co-op’s hit show Wild Ideas Worth Living. Shelby has built a life around one simple but powerful idea: that adventu ... Show More
49m 8s
Aug 6
Egyptian Mysteries for Modern Times with Normandi Ellis
In this powerful and illuminating episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with spiritualist, author, and clairvoyant medium Normandi Ellis to explore the profound wisdom of the ancient Egyptian mysteries.Her 14 published books include the spiritual classic, Awakening Osiris, ... Show More
57m 26s
Jan 2018
Thomas Moore: A Religion of One's Own
Religious scholar, psychotherapist and former monk Thomas Moore has dedicated his life to exploring the questions at the heart of theology. Thomas' classic 1992 book, "Care of the Soul," redefined spirituality in the modern age, and now he believes we are facing an exhilarating n ... Show More
36m 45s
Sep 2022
How to See the Dharma in Western Literary Classics with Dean Sluyter
Dean Sluyter is an award-winning author who has taught meditation since 1970, from maximum security prisons to the Guatemalan rainforest. He’s a student of Eastern and Western sages from multiple traditions and has completed numerous pilgrimages and retreats in India, Tebet, Nepa ... Show More
59m 20s
Oct 2019
James Finley on Contemplation and Awakening
James Finley is a contemplative practitioner, clinical psychologist and faculty member of The Living School for Action and Contemplation. Drawing from his experience as a former monk and spiritual directee of Thomas Merton, James helps seekers who desire to live a contemplative, ... Show More
39 m
Mar 2020
Norman Fischer on Spiritual Growth through Imagination
Norman Fischer is a poet, author, Zen Buddhist teacher and priest. He’s a graduate of Iowa’s Writer’s Workshop and he’s been publishing poetry since 1979. He’s the author of 17 books of poetry, 6 books of prose on Zen and religion as well as numerous articles and essays. In this ... Show More
42m 39s
Aug 2023
Honoring Your Majestic Self: Trusting your Intuition in a World Full of Distractions
Send us a textIn a world filled with noise and external influences, it can be challenging to stay true to ourselves and trust our inner voice. Join us in this empowering episode as we delve into the profound topic of majesty, trusting your intuition, and following your own path. ... Show More
13m 59s
Nov 2023
From Anxiety to Joy: Theresa Lear-Levine's Journey to Becoming More Me
Send us a textGet ready to embark on a transformative journey with our special guest, author, and coach Theresa Lear-Levine. Imagine facing the deepest corners of your past, healing old wounds, and harnessing the power to turn every moment into a purposeful stride toward a richer ... Show More
31m 13s
Nov 2023
Celebrating Your Spiritual Journey this Holiday Season
Send us a textEver wondered what it would be like to tap into the power of your heart for a transformative spiritual journey? Join us for a soulful episode where we honor every step you've taken, every triumph, every challenge, and even those moments that felt mundane yet we ... Show More
16m 25s