On the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, we allow ourselves space for our memories and our grief about those we’ve lost — as well as for joy, and even humor, around the continuity between life and death. While many cultures try to tiptoe around death, the rituals of Día de Muertos ask us to look clearly at it, recognize death’s place in our ... Show More
Feb 10
A self-love meditation, by Rohan Gunatillake
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate love of all kinds — whether it’s the unconditional love of a pet, the instinctual reflex to help those who are suffering, or, perhaps most important, the time we take to send love back to ourselves. Love has many dimensions, and it d ... Show More
17m 24s
Feb 3
To be seen on my own terms, by Lex Gillette
Lex Gillette is a 5-time medalist at the Paralympic Games, and a world record holder in the long jump, but he’s more than that too. As he learns to navigate the world after losing his sight, he’s worried about being left out and overlooked — or, just as bad, being seen only in te ... Show More
33m 2s
Jan 27
Redefine your generational patterns, by Marcia Gay Harden
Tony and Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden recognizes that, like so many of us, she is who she is because of the people that raised her. In this episode, Marcia Gay tells the story of how she’s learned to reevaluate all that she inherited from her parents, and to le ... Show More
37m 10s
Dec 2024
Embodied Dying: Embracing the Sacred Union Between Life & Death (253)
Explore eco-village living, tantra, and death Lee Warren shares her experience of living in an intentional community and how it opened the door to exploring tantra and the sacredness of death. Alongside co-host Sue Marriott, they explore tantra as a way to connect with the divine ... Show More
51m 23s
Dec 2023
Ep. 281 Grief & Letting Go
<p>In this episode, Lacy, Jessica, and Dr. Tara delve into the profound landscapes of grief, unveiling how it intertwines with blind spots, manifestation, and healing. Grief and loss come in all forms: from experiencing a loved one passing on, to the end of an era in your life, t ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Krishnamurti on Grief and Loss
<p>‘When there is grief, we try every form of escape, but it is always there. Apparently, humanity has not resolved grief.’</p>
<p>This episode on Grief and Loss has four sections.</p>
<p>The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Amsterdam 1981, and is titled: ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2025
Ep. 287 – The Secret of Compassion
<p><strong>In this powerful lecture on responding to suffering, Ram Dass draws on the wisdom of the Buddha, Trungpa Rinpoche, and Wavy Gravy, and offers his insight into the secret of compassion. </strong></p><p>The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in mea ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2024
Ghostly Tales and Growing Pains
In this week’s episode, Ken Eurich welcomes back fan-favorite guest Eric Garcia to the podcast, and they dive deep into everything from paranormal encounters to personal growth. Eric opens up about his journey toward inner peace, sharing his experience with a spiritual cleanser a ... Show More
48m 43s