An Uncomfortable (But Meaningful) Conversation About Race | Lama Rod Owens
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us come to meditation for comfort. But, especially for white people, right now is a time to ...
You Can't Meditate This Away (Race, Rage, and the Responsibilities of Meditators)
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is fury in America's streets - and we, as meditators, have the opportunity to use our practice...
The Dalai Lama's Advice for Right Now
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we handle pandemic-induced anxiety or grief? What does a spiritual guru do to relax while on ...
Holding it Together When Things Fall Apart | Pema Chodron
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pema Chodron has seemingly been trying to prepare us for this pandemic for years, through a series o...
Don't Let This Crisis Go To Waste | Roshi Joan Halifax
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Roshi Joan Halifax is definitely not arguing the pandemic is a good thing, but she also believes we ...
How to Be a Good and Sane Citizen in Ugly Times | Ezra Klein
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rest assured, this is not an episode where we're going to argue about politics. Instead, it's about ...
Weird Dreams, Family Relationships, and Collective Trauma | Dr. Mark Epstein
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many of us having such weird dreams these days? How do we successfully interact with fami...
Losing Your Patience? Here's How to Get it Back
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This pandemic is a colossal test of our patience - from dealing with family to interminably long wai...
The Other Side of the Pandemic | Rev. angel Kyodo williams
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What will we be like when this thing is finally over? Will we be even more fearful and divided? Or i...
Small Ways to Improve Your Everyday Life Right Now | Gretchen Rubin
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I call Gretchen Rubin the "Swiss Army Knife for Happiness." Present her with a problem, and she will...
Can You Be OK With Uncertainty? | Jack Kornfield
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, a bad news / good news situation. Let's start with the bad news: human beings are n...
A Buddhist Approach to Money Worries | Ethan Nichtern
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what your economic situation is, you have likely experienced some money worries during thi...
Crisis Advice from "Meditation MacGyver" | Jeff Warren
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Warren is someone for whom I have a special affection. We chronicled our friendship in a book w...
Why We're All Grieving - and How To Deal With It | David Kessler
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most, if not all, of us are experiencing a cocktail of challenging emotions these days - whether in ...
How to Go Easy on Yourself in a Pandemic | Dr. Kristin Neff
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to add insult to injury in this pandemic by beating ourselves up. Why are we not exercisin...
You Don't Have to be Alone to be Lonely | Former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week gives a bracingly candid account of loneliness - one made all the more remarkabl...
Is It Still OK to Be Happy? | Sylvia Boorstein
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the middle of a pandemic, it's still OK to experience delight. That's per legendary meditati...
Love in the Time of COVID | Esther Perel
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus outbreak may pose one of the greatest challenges to romantic relationships in modern...
Joseph Goldstein | Meditating In A Pandemic
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A statement of the blazingly obvious: we are living in stressful times. A statement of the slightly ...
How to Engage Corona-Deniers (and Other Ethical Dilemmas)
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us have people in our lives who we feel are not taking this pandemic seriously enough. Ho...
Sharon Salzberg Makes Me Feel Better
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If, given the deeply suboptimal circumstances in which we find ourselves right now, you are cycling ...
How to Actually Get Work Done at Home | Rasmus Hougaard & Jacqueline Carter
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the middle of a giant, global experiment in remote work. Even in the best of times, workin...
Parenting in a Pandemic | Susan Kaiser Greenland
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the middle of one of the greatest tests for parents in modern memory. Tens of millions of u...
Work Less, Get More Done | Alex Soojung Kim-Pang
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us can feel burnt out, tired or stretched too thin. It can be hard to balance everything on ...
Buddhism Without Beliefs | Stephen Batchelor
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Batchelor is a Buddhist teacher who takes an unconventional approach to the practice. He was...
The Medieval Executioner in Your Head | Valerie Brown
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Brown grew up in poverty in Brooklyn, New York. When she was a teenager, her mother passed a...
Race is Not Tangential to Meditation | Rhonda V. Magee
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rhonda V. Magee is a Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco and an internationally-reco...
The Dharma of Instagram | Yung Pueblo
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez) grew up in poverty after his family immigrated from Ecuador to Boston, Mas...
Happiness Takes Work | Sonja Lyubomirsky
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sonja Lyubomirsky has been studying human happiness for 30 years. As a professor at the University o...
Tara Brach: Making it RAIN
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being open to the feelings of anxiety and fear can be terrifying, but Tara Brach, a clinical psychol...
Jon Kabat-Zinn | Meditation as a Love Affair
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Kabat-Zinn has been a key player bringing mindfulness meditation to the mainstream. In 1979, he ...
How to Become a Regular Meditator (and More) | Alexis Santos
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While in medical school in the mid-90's, Alexis Santos found himself in the midst of a spiritual cri...
All Your Sleep Questions, Answered | Dr. Matthew Walker
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matthew Walker is a sleep scientist with a PhD in neurophysiology. His research investigates the...
The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning registered dietitian Evelyn Tribole inspires people to rethink their relationship with...
Making and Breaking Habits, Sanely | Kelly McGonigal
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For as long as she can remember, Kelly McGonigal has felt motivated to understand the causes of pain...
The Profound Upsides of Mortality | Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Mirghafori has been an Artificial Intelligence scientist for nearly three decades. She never i...
The World's a Mess, But Don't Freak Out | Norman Fischer
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Norman Fischer is a poet, writer, and Zen priest who has dedicated his life to studying, practicing ...
How to Thrive Under Stress | Elizabeth Stanley, PhD
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Stanley has a long history of stress and trauma. In this episode she talks about the adver...
What's Your Motivation? Thubten Chodron
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thubten Chodron was born in Chicago and grew up near Los Angeles. She felt her life's calling was to...
The Case for Devotion, Kittisaro and Thanissara
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kittisaro graduated from Princeton as a Rhodes Scholar and went on to Oxford before going to Thailan...
Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today's m...
The Likeability Trap, Alicia Menendez
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Alicia Menendez, an award-winning journalist, who finds herself in a common p...
How to Make it in Hollywood (and everywhere else), Brian Grazer
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Grazer is a Hollywood giant! He's made more than 100 films including Splash, Apollo 13 and the...
Meditation, Therapy, and "Murderous Rage", Dr. Susan Pollak
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Susan Pollak found refuge in meditation at a young age, introduced to it by a family member. Des...
Kryptonite for the Inner Critic, Self-Compassion Series, Kristin Neff, PhD
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Life can be challenging. It's comforting to have kind, supportive people around you to help you thro...
Doing Diversity Work Without Shame, Self-Compassion Series, Sydney Spears
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sydney Spears is a professor at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and holds a Ph...
A Radical Approach to Productivity, Self-Compassion Series, Jocelyn K. Glei
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are all guilty at times of taking on too much. Our guest this week, Jocelyn K. Glei, explains som...
Finally... The Joseph Goldstein Episode
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the first American Vipassana teachers and the co-founder of Insight Meditation Society, Josep...
Living on Overtime, David C. Fajgenbaum
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Fajgenbaum, a young, promising medical student, could not have imagined he would become a pati...
Love, Death, Tech and Psychedelics, Jack Kornfield, Meditation O.G.
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As far as meditation teachers go, they don't come more highly regarded than our guest this week, Jac...
Civility Pays, Christine Porath
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For Christine Porath, meditation was one way of coping with a toxic work environment. Her own experi...
Can Meditation Prolong Your Life?, Dr. Peter Attia
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Attia is the founder of Attia Medical, PC, a medical practice focusing on the applied science ...
Doing "The Work," Byron Katie
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At 43 years old, Byron Katie was unhappily married, suffered from depression and agoraphobia and was...
Sharon Salzberg, A Meditation Master Stares Down Death
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg recently faced a very serious health scare and a t...
Patrick Dempsey, Meditation: The Secret to His Success
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Dempsey is not just a pretty face. Sure he's widely known for playing McDreamy, aka Dr. Dere...
Meditation And Loss, Dean Valoras
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On March 19th of last year, Dean Valoras' life changed forever. That is the day he lost his teenage ...
Escape from Zombieland, Koshin Paley Ellison
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings are wired for social connection. Sadly, thanks in large part to the internet, mobile ph...
Stress Better, Modupe Akinola
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all encounter stress, but what we sometimes overlook is that stress can be useful, it is, after a...
Inveterate Fretter, Accidental Buddhist, Sylvia Boorstein
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If there was such a thing as a mind-ectomy or a mind transplant, our guest this week, Sylvia Boorste...
Atomic Habits, James Clear
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An athlete as a kid, a devastating sports injury would change James Clear's life forever. While a so...
Enough-ness and the Hungry Ghost, Narayan Liebenson
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most kids are not spending their time in solitude exploring the abilities of the mind. In that way, ...
The Art of Growing Up, Jerry Colonna
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership developme...
Can Meditation Improve Politics? Chris Ruane and Jamie Bristow
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ruane has been a member of the British Parliament for more than 20 years. As a meditation and ...
The Fundamental Mystery of the Mind, Annaka Harris
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a child Annaka Harris suffered from migraines. Searching for ways to cope with that pain, she bec...
Type A Nun, Mindful Parenting, and Natural Awareness, Diana Winston
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Winston first learned about meditation as a kid, but it wasn't until she traveled to Asia foll...
Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to deny our society's increasing dependence on, if not addiction to, email, apps and socia...
Is Enlightenment Possible for Regular People, Daniel M. Ingram
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel M. Ingram sparked controversy in the Buddhist world when he declared himself to be an arahat,...
The Importance of Dying Before You Die, Helen Tworkov
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Tworkov first encountered Buddhism in Nepal during the 1960's and has studied in both the Zen ...
Brené Brown, Vulnerability: The Key to Courage
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and has spent the past two decades...
The Zen Priest with an MBA, Marc Lesser
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At just 21 years old Marc Lesser took a year-long leave from his education to explore meditation. Hi...
Fighting Depression with Social Connection, Johann Hari
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Suffering from his own long battle with depression, social scientist and author Johann Hari yearned ...
Imposter Syndrome, Politics and Sensuality, Dr. Jay Michaelson
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week, Jay Michaelson, wears many hats. He is the author of six books and over three h...
Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Life After Suicide
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, the likelihood is that near...
Dolly Chugh, How Good People Fight Bias
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have biases, and only by acknowledging them can we make a conscious decision to not act on th...
Anuradha Bhagwati, Activism Against Military Sexual Assault
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week, Anuradha Bhagwati, is a writer, activist, yoga and meditation teacher, and Mari...
Gretchen Rubin, Outer Order, Inner Calm
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Rubin describes herself as a writer who relentlessly explores human nature to understand ho...
Mirabai Bush, Conversations on Loving and Dying
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest, Mirabai Bush, has co-written a book with spiritual teacher Ram Dass entitled "Wal...
Arthur C. Brooks, Love Your Enemies
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Social scientist, author and podcast host Arthur C. Brooks believes America has developed a "culture...
Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, The Mind of the Leader
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter from the Potential Project discuss their mission of enhancing ...
Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, The New Right Stuff
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having dreamed of space since she was a little girl, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides wants to use the pow...
Sam Harris and Dan Harris Live Show
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroscientist, philosopher, best-selling author and podcast host Sam Harris teams up with Dan this ...
Mark Epstein, Combining Buddhism and Western Psychotherapy
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If it were not for this week's guest, Dan Harris may never have found meditation. Mark Epstein, M.D....
Frank Ostaseski, What Death Can Teach Us About Living
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Ostaseski experienced death at a young age, losing his mother as a teenager and his father jus...
Ellen Hendriksen, Rising Above Social Anxiety
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You remember that old commercial where the guys says, "I'm not only the Hair Club President, but I'm...
Oliver Burkeman, The Power of Negative Thinking
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Burkeman writes about social psychology, self-help culture, productivity, and the science of ...
Jeff Warren, New Year, New You
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the new year upon us, it's the perfect time to help you make those resolutions stick. This week...
Ben Feder, Making Every Day a Sabbatical
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Feder was the CEO of a tremendously successful company, but it was coming at great personal cost...
Paula Faris, Journey of Faith
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Paula Faris as the former co-host of ABC's The View or Dan's former co-anchor on ABC's ...
Oren Jay Sofer, Practicing Mindful Communication
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In every conversation we have, from mundane to serious, our personal motivations drive what we say. ...
Ruth King, Being Mindful of Race
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For many years it was Ruth King's job to work with large corporations, making them aware of racial b...
Michael Gelb, Applying Genius Thinking
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Gelb found his calling during a tumultuous time in American history. It was during the polar...
Amos Lee, Reaching Out Through Music
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Musician Amos Lee started meditating in college as a way to cope with his mother's breast cancer dia...
Matt Gutman, The Boys in the Cave
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
ABC News Senior National Correspondent Matt Gutman is, unfortunately, no stranger to tragedy, both i...
Jordan Harbinger, Networking and Relationship Development
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Judson Brewer, Unwinding Anxiety
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tal Rabinowitz, Forgoing Hollywood and Finding Meditation
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tal Rabinowitz was a top executive at NBC, developing some of the network's high profile comedy prog...
Adam Grant, The Benefits of Generosity
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kindness has a bad rap, often being viewed as a sign of weakness. But Adam Grant, an award-winning r...
Shawn Achor, The Science Behind Gratitude
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While so much of science is dedicated to finding the causes and cures for depression, anxiety and st...
Strauss Zelnick, Becoming Ageless
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At just 32 years old Strauss Zelnick became the president and chief operating officer of 20th Centur...
Susan Piver, Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Piver was a tough girl. Like, crime-fighting, head of the Boston chapter of the Guardian Angel...