Stay Calm with Bob Roth
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Peak Performance
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Peak PerformanceThe future is a fog for many of us right now, and it can be confusing how to move forward. In this final episode of the season, Bob en...
The Science Behind Intuition
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trust your gut. We humans have been doing it for ages, as Bob explains today, in his mini-master class on how intuition is hardwired in our brains—a...
Hugh Jackman’s Meditation Journey
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation is a key part of Hugh Jackman’s life. He meditated before hosting the Academy Awards, he meditates before he goes on stage and during a l...
Benefits of Genuine Kindness
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know how you feel when you do something nice for someone—without an expectation of even a "thank you?” It feels nice, right? Well it’s not a...
Calming a City
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bob tells the story of Adora Iris Lee, civil rights pioneer in the 1970s, leader of the fight against HIV AIDS in the 1980s, a public health sp...
Managing Childhood Stress
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No one is immune to stress. Especially not children and teens. Today, in Part 2 from his discussion from clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bill Stixrud, ...
Practicing Gratitude
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s better than to feel deep gratitude for the special people and places and things we love. Today, Bob shares the wise words of inspiring figure...
Let’s Be Still
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now is the time to take it slow. Today, find a few minutes of peace as Bob reads wise words on tranquility from some of the world’s greatest minds,...
Transcending through Music
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist, Sharon Isbin, performed at Ground Zero in honor of those lost on September 11, she proved that musi...
Meditation Heals Trauma
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joey was a middle schooler with a tough reputation as the class bully. When Transcendental Meditation lessons were offered in his inner-city school, J...
Kids and Anxiety
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teens and young adults are currently experiencing more stress and anxiety today than any generation before them. Today, Bob shares wisdom from clinica...
Eliminating Stress
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bob gets into the science of stress. Why do small annoyances set us off? Is a good night’s sleep really key to combating anxiety? You’ll le...
Meditation for Veterans
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corey is a veteran who, like many others with his experience, had a difficult time making the transition back into civilian life. It wasn’t until he...
Burnout and Meditation
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even in normal times, nursing is a stressful profession. But now, during the Covid-19 pandemic, stress and trauma have reached epidemic levels. Amy al...
Learning from Rick
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You might be surprised that we can learn a lot from the CEO of Tupperware Brands about meditation. Rick Goings has proven himself a great leader, not ...
Yolanda’s Story
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yolanda is a pediatrician in Washington’s Ward 8 and deals with life and death every day. A difficult childhood filled with trauma, as an adult she ...
Finding Solace in Solitude
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we embrace the benefits of being alone. Bob tells the story of Jessie, a single mom who found that meditation helps her connect to herself and ...
Understanding Circadian Rhythms
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You think jet lag throws off your biological clock—makes you feel dazed and confused? Well, living under the constant disruption of a quarantine can...
Meditation at the Vatican... with Katy Perry
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You might not expect the Vatican to sponsor a medical conference on innovative health solutions for the 21st century that would include a presentation...
Combating Loneliness
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s normal to feel lonely during these turbulent times—but sometimes it can be frightening, too. Fortunately, there are resources available to he...
Dusty’s Story, Part 2
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob picks up the story of Dusty’s life after finding Transcendental Meditation. Hear how Dusty dedicated his life to helping other veterans with Pos...
Dusty’s Story, Part 1
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty was a former US Army Airborne Ranger suffering from PTSD, spiraling down the path of self-destruction that takes the lives of far too many veter...
Wake Up the Genius Lounge in Your Brain!
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bob takes us on a short tour of the creative networks within your brain. Find out where those nonlinear, innovative ideas come from—scientis...
Routines are Empowering
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob tells the story of Paul, a young man who, since being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder found that Transcendental Meditation helped him overcome the...
Meditation for Recovery
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A regular meditation practice can be a powerful tool for improving your life, particularly if you are dealing with substance use disorder. Russell Bra...
How to Begin your Journey
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Bob has spent a few weeks presenting listeners with the benefits of meditation in general, and specifically, Transcendental Meditation, Bob t...
How Bob got Here
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob didn’t know he would grow up to devote his life to teaching Transcendental Meditation. Today he recounts his life journey of trying to bring pea...
Sing a Lullaby
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Singing a lullaby doesn’t only help you bond with your baby. It can calm you and add stability to your child’s routine that will follow them for t...
Meditation to Ease Anxiety
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob proves the power of meditation to overcome anxiety by telling a story about one of his clients, Michael J. Fox. Michael has lived with Parkinson’...
Meditation and PTSD
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our current crisis may have an effect on our mental health long after it is over. Meditation can help with that, like it did for Luke, a veteran who s...
A Lifelong Tool
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One person’s practice of Transcendental Meditation can create a chain reaction of discovery. When Teddy’s mother began studying with Bob, she real...
Meditation can Protect
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quarantines produce many challenges, but some are more difficult than others. Today, Bob reaches out to those who may be trapped in situations of dome...
Leading a Healthy Life
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a baseball fan, Bob was delighted to find that San Francisco Giants pitcher, Barry Zito, credits Transcendental Meditation with saving his career. ...
We are all Caregivers
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob tells the story of Tanya, one of the heroes working as an ER nurse on the front lines of this pandemic. Tanya overcomes the difficulties she faces...
A Meditation Masterclass
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob leads listeners through a lesson on how to practice Transcendental Meditation, sharing the same techniques he gives to clients like Oprah. Each ap...
Creativity and Meditation
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a story about teaching meditation to Jerry Seinfeld, Bob explains how meditation helps the creative process. Then he offers advice on how to best...
A Transformative Calm
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob tells the story of the time he led a meditation workshop for inmates and guards at San Quentin prison, and how that harrowing experience became a ...
Meditation Encourages Compassion
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob tells the story of Joseph, who became an alcoholic after suffering through the trauma of 9/11. In an inspiring turn, meditation ultimately saved J...
The Simplicity of Meditation
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bob tells the story of Joey, a teenager on the autism spectrum, to illustrate how impactful the simplest meditation practice can be. Plus, Bob ...
Meditation as a Safe Haven
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode, Bob talks about the importance of meditation and how it can affect children’s well-being during increasingly stressful times. ...
Introducing Stay Calm - Coming April 20
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, the world can seem uncertain and even frightening at times. And while we may have little control over outside forces, there’s a lot we ca...