The Art of Authenticity

Becca Stevens – Music, Identity, and Composing Your Truth

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Laura sits down with Grammy-nominated songwriter Becca Stevens to explore the living edge betwe...

Akashic Technique – How Do You Know It Is Not Your Ego?

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura begins a technical series on how the Akashic Records actually work. She answers the most common ques...

Nicole Wagner: The Psychology of Authentic Truth

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this intimate conversation, Laura sits down with her longtime friend and clinical social worker Nicole Wagner to explore what it really means to he...

Come Out of the Spiritual Closet

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Laura speaks directly to the loneliness that often arises on the spiritual path. There are institutions and communities for religion ...

What is An Akashic Record Reading?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually happens in an Akashic Record reading? In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura Coe walks through what the Records are, how a re...

Kevin Kaiser – Living as Spirit in the Human World

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura sits down with longtime friend Kevin Kaiser for a grounded, unscripted conversation about identity, ...

What Are the Akashic Records and Why This Ancient Tool Matters Today?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are the Akashic Records and how can Akashic Record readings help you? In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura explains the Akashic...

Sat Dharam Kaur – Compassion, Awakening and Soul Service

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it actually mean to heal — and can we heal completely?In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura sits down with Sat Dharam Kaur to ...

What Does It Mean to Live an Authentic Life?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura explores how authenticity has evolved for her over time. What began as a question of passion and suc...

Why The Art of Authenticity Is Back

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a long pause, The Art of Authenticity returns. In this episode, Laura shares why she stepped away — and what called her back. What began as an...

An Authentic Goodbye, A Soulful Hello

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Come say hello to Laura on her new show, Soul School. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-school/id1680423580   In this final episode of Art o...

Danielle LaPorte: How to be Loving

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Danielle LaPorte, best-selling author, joins us again to talk about; what love is, her path to mysticism, and balancing the experienc...

Rupert Spira: You Are the Happiness You Seek

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rupert Spira, teacher, spiritual leader, and writer, teaches us about the nature of reality and the source of lasting peace and h...

Josh Trent: Discover Physical & Emotional Intelligence To Thrive In Our Modern World

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media and host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast. Josh has spent the past 19+ years as a trainer, research...

Cal Callahan: Unlearning Our Cultural Programming

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today is Cal Callahan, a retired trader, who also hosts The Great Unlearn podcast and runs Unlearn Ventures — an investment fund and ...

Annemarie Chereso: Discovering Your Truth with Conscious Parenting

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Annmarie Chereso comes on the show to talk about taking out the fear in conscious parenting. For almost two decades Annmarie has taug...

Kevin Kaiser: Unlock Your Purpose

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Kaiser—a good friend—joins us on the show to talk about how to unlock, discover, and uncover your purpose. For 25 years, Kevin's worked with...

Laura Coe: On Love, On Spirituality, and On Finding Deeper Purpose

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Coe is interviewed (yup that's me) on her story over the last 4 years on love, her new book series, and her latest passion, the Akashic Records....

Kute Blackson: The Magic of Surrender

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kute joins us to discuss his newest book, The Magic of Surrender. Learn why surrendering brings more into your life, not less. Why surrendering can op...

Bryan Reeves: Choose Her Every Day or (Leave Her)

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Reeves, relationship ninja, with 30 Million Readers has released his second book, Choose Her Every Day or (Leave Her), comes on the show to talk...

Marci Shimoff: Love and Happiness for No Reason

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marci Shimoff is a #1 NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher, and an expert on happiness...

B. Jeffery Madoff: Creative Careers: How to Make a Living with Your Ideas

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

B. Jeffrey Madoff is a director, photographer, writer, and professor in New York City. He joins us to talk about his new book Creative Careers, How to...

Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD: Empower Yourself To Heal Within

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DR. MARGARET PAUL is a bestselling author, popular MindBodyGreen writer and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® self-healing process,...

On The Nature of Love

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Love is a state. It is an offering of the self at the highest level. We ask back from love and we are disappointed. We love. We give our love. Love co...

Discover How to Systematically Listen to Your Truth

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

All of us have a guided intuition.    It comes in the sense of “I need to call a friend” or “I need to make a change”—and re...

Best of 2019 Jacqueline Sinclair: Art, Personal Balance, and Jazz

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Art of Authenticity, we are joined by the wonderful Jacqueline Sinclair! Jacqueline is the Artist Director at Joel Hall Dancers...

Best of 2019 Paul Jarvis: Company of One

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Art of Authenticity, we are joined by Paul Jarvis, the author of the new book, Company of One. Paul has worked for himself and...

Best of 2019: Silvy Khoucasain: Love with Integrity

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a really special show in store for you! We welcome relationship coach Silvy Khoucasian to share her expertise and personal work with rel...

Best of 2019 Neil Pasricha: Happiness Equation

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Positive Psychology Researcher. Neil Pasricha helps people live happy lives. He is a top-rated le...

Dominick Quartuccio: Helping High Performers with Burnout

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast, we welcome international speaker, author and executive coach, Dominick Quartuccio. He exchanged his 15-year corporate career in ...

Silvy Khoucasian: Love with Integrity

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a really special show in store for you! We welcome relationship coach Silvy Khoucasian to share her expertise and personal work with rel...

Hamilton Souther: Explore Consciousness with a Master Shaman

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hamilton has spent the better part of the last twenty years traveling inward and outward, exploring the Amazon and his and the greater consciousness a...

Michelle Tillis Lederman: The Connector's Advantage

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Lederman has just released her new book The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact. Named by Forbes as one of ...

Cal Callahan: Wall Street to Spiritual Warrior

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are so lucky and happy to have an old friend on the show, Cal Callahan! Cal is here to talk about his authentic life and the journey that he ...

Mastery of Self

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are tackling the subject of self mastery and this means we are talking about getting down to knowing the authentic you, under all ...

Dr. Frankie Bashan: How to Find Authentic Love

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we are joined by Dr. Frankie Bashan, psychologist, matchmaker and relationship guru! She has over 20 years of experience working wit...

Jacqueline Sinclair: Art, Personal Balance, Spirituality and Jazz

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Art of Authenticity we are joined by the wonderful Jacqueline Sinclair! Jacqueline is the Artist Director at Joel Hall Dancers ...

Neil Pasricha: The Happiness Equation

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Positive Psychology Researcher. Neil Pasricha helps people live happy lives. He is a top-rated le...

Paul Jarvis: Company of One

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Art of Authenticity, we are joined by Paul Jarvis, the author of the new book, Company of One. Paul has worked for himself and...

2019 Kick of the New Year Authentically

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in an experiment to find your authentic truth and begin the New Year more honestly, more aligned with your deeper desires, and on the path tow...

The Other Side To Finding Peace

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we are joined by Nadja Pinnavaia, founder of Euphebe Healthcare. She is here to talk to us about how we can really change our lives ...

Kate Swoboda: The Courage Habit

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we have Kate Swoboda joining us. In this episode, we are going to talk about courage, how to accept your fears, release the past, a...

Mike Bundrant: A Model To Live More Authentically

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us want to live an authentic life. But while the idea feels appealing, the realities of finding such a life can be quite elusive. Tune in to h...

Amy Owen: How You Can Change Your Life Just By Changing Your Breath

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a few minutes a day, you can dramatically change you life. Learn how from one of Chicago's premier yoga teachers. 

Amy Owen: Why We Need To Listen To Our Heart Brain

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amy is a mother of three, a birth doula, a retreat leader, a yoga instructor at Yoga View in Chicago City, and has been practicing meditation since th...

The Science of Happiness

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Achor, positive psychologist and author of, The Happiness Advantage, researched the science behind happiness. Why are some people happier? Today...

Bryan Reeves: On Communication in Relationship, Avoid The Death Gap

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel that communication breaks down in your relationships and you aren't certain why? Perhaps you have falled into the Death Gap. Listen in to ...

Feel Empowered in Every Moment

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about my favorite word, surrender. I battled it out with this word for years. I thought it meant I was giving up, letting go of my goals, even b...

Power Of Now: Acceptance and Inner Peace in the New Year

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to feel more happy, but the ways in which we seek happiness are the reason we never find it. Tune in to learn a simple shift in perspec...

2018 Sneak Preview: New Year. New Season.

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Back! 2018. After some time off, we have re-imagined the podcast in reply to comments from you. This year will be all about taking authentic l...

Dr. Sharad Paul: Hacking Our Genetic Codes To Become The Best Version Of Ourselves

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, we welcome Dr. Sharad Paul. Dr. Paul is a world-renowned geneticist and thought leader on the topic of genetics. Dr. Paul has disco...

Jake Eagle: Authentic Relationships, How to Have One

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we are joined by Jake Eagle. Jake is actually a licensed Psychotherapist for 25 years and now he coaches and mentors individuals and...

Eckhart Tolle Live in the Present Moment

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Art of Authenticity, Thank you once again for tuning in. All right guys, I dove back in. I haven’t done it i...

Michelle Tillis Lederman: 11 Laws of Likability

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Michelle Tillis Lederman. She is named one of Forbes top 25 networking experts, is the author of three books including The 11 Laws Of...

How to Calm those Looping Thoughts

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to talk about something that comes up with my clients over and over, and over. I know every single person out there listening has ...

Marcus Aurelius Anderson: Gift of Adversity

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show we welcome Marcus Aurelius Anderson, Coach, Speaker and Author of The Gift of Adversity. While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Arm...

Ready to Move from Winning to Life Purpose?

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been checking out the Riff’s lately, you may have noticed that Mike Bondurant has been joining me a bunch of times. He is from the INLP ...

Kute Blackson: Step into Your Authentic Self with Joy and Self Love

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show we welcome Kute Blackson, Transformational Life Coach and author of the book You Are The One. This guy just brings it. I really enco...

Being Authentic is Your Duty, not a Privilege

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to take a moment to reply to a guy named Jim Howard who reached out, he listens to the show. Hey Jim, if you’re out there, thank ...

Daniel Jordi: Dreams Manifest Through Having Trust in Yourself

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we welcome Daniel Jordi. Daniel is the Managing Director of leadersbridge.org, which is a company that connects leaders, CEO’s, en...

Confession - I'm not talented at Anything

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We have been throwing around different ideas of what to chat about and the topic that came to mind was something that I think so many of us struggle w...

Tara Mohr: Playing Big

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we have Tara Mohr joining us. Tara is an expert on women’s leadership and well-being. She is the author of the very successful boo...

Find Out What Your Criteria For Satisfaction Are

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This month, you’ll notice there will be somebody joining me for my Riffs. It’s Mike Bondurant. He is the head of the INLP center, Neurolinguistics...

Mark Aramli: Shark Tank Fail to Success

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we welcome Mark Aramli. Mark is the CEO and the founder of BedJet, a climate control device he engineered for beds. Have you hea...

How parents inadvertently Create People Pleasers

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The thing we're going to focus on really came out of this idea from the beginning of the book. If you haven't read it, he starts off with this idea th...

Karen Rinaldi: The End of Men

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome publisher, writer, editor and author, Karen Rinaldi. Karen is the publisher of Harper Wave, an imprint she founded in 2012, and a sen...

Shared Riff Why we Disconnect and How to Reconnect

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Bundrant, Master NLP trainer and psychologist, joins me on this riff to talk about how to reconnect to our core self, why we disconnect and help ...

Elizabeth DiAlto: Wild Soul Movement

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we welcome Elizabeth DiAlto. Known for her raw and honest approach to body love and self-acceptance, Liz is a speaker, writer, coach...

Are you afraid that you will be Self-Absorbed if you Are True to Yourself?

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I thought I would hit you up with a topic that obviously the show is completely centered around: Authenticity. Why authenticity, why this topic...

Teju Owoye: A Serial Entrepreneur Shares All

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show we are joined by Andrew Taggart. Andrew is a practical philosopher and entrepreneur who I happened to discover in an article in Quar...

Can we really live in the present?

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us, if we’ve spent any time, anywhere, in any modern city have heard about the idea of ‘mindfulness.’ About the idea of being present, a...

Andrew Taggart: A Fellow Philosopher Bringing Wisdom to Every Day Life

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show we are joined by Andrew Taggart. Andrew is a practical philosopher and entrepreneur who I happened to discover in an article in Quar...

Ready to improve communication with anyone?

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going to chat about perception. Here’s something that I have been thinking about for a really long time and I wanted to share with yo...

Mark Lukach: My lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we have Mark Lunkach. Mark is the author of international bestseller, My Lovely Wife in the Psyche Ward: a vulnerable personal story...

Pema Chodron: On how to Drop Negative Thoughts

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been highlighting some of the guests and small riffs that has been most enjoyed by you guys. We wanted to replay them because we just think th...

JP Sears: How to Be Ultra Spiritual

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we have the ultra-spiritual, JP Sears. JP is an emotional healing coach, a viral YouTuber, author, international teacher and spea...

The One Thing You're Doing That Will Guarantee Rejection (Rebroadcast)

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of being rejected? When you’re talking with someone, do you appease to their every whim? Do people think you’re nice? Maybe a littl...

Best Guests: Gretchen Rubin on Why You Can't Stop Playing Candy Crush and Other Bad Habits (Rebroadcast)

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gretchen Rubin is the author of Better Than Before, and has written about almost everything - from JFK to Happiness. But, she’s been obsessed with t...

What If You Weren't Taking Action From Your Truth? (Rebroadcast)

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For years, I did the wrong thing. Everyday, I worked, worked, and worked some more, but something was off. On this rebroadcast, I talk about why what ...

Best Guests: Mike Bundrant on The Mystery of Your Achilles Eel (Rebroadcast)

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Bundrant is an NLP Practitioner and the author of the book, Your Achilles Eel. From a master practitioner of NLP, we went deep into the secrets o...

Hate Your Job? Here's What To Do (Rebroadcast)

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this rebroadcast, I go over an interesting question I received. It’s about a man who wants to be himself but doesn’t feel like he’s living hi...

Best Guests: Ryan Holiday on the Hidden Flaw of Being Ambitious (Rebroadcast)

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author, media strategist, and author of Ego is The Enemy. But, there was a moment when he realized he didn’t want to b...

Pema Chodron: Why You Never Really Change, and How That's a Good Thing (Rebroadcast)

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When I first read Pema Chodron, I couldn’t get past the first few chapters. Later, I realized: I was missing out on a genius. On this rebroadcast, I...

Best Guests: Danielle LaPorte - The Hidden Side of Betrayal and Authenticity (Rebroadcast)

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle LaPorte is the bestselling author of The Fire Starter Sessions and White Hot Truth. And one day, Danielle started a branding company. Then, O...

Olivia Goldhill: Existentialism and Authenticity

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we have Olivia Goldhill joining us. Olivia is a weekend writer for Quartz, with a focus on philosophy and psychology. Quartz is a...

Can A Single Act of Compassion Make a Difference? The Answer is Yes

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever hear about this idea that each one of us matters in our everyday life, that each one of us is like a droplet in the ocean, a part of a wav...

Jaimal Yogis: All Our Waves Are Water

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we have Jaimal Yogis. Jaimal is an outdoorsman, award-winning writer, and frequent teacher. He is the author of Saltwater Buddha, a ...

Replace Highs and Lows of Life with More Joy

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to chat with you about a conversation I was having with a client. He was telling me that he was feeling really good. He's said, "I'm ju...

Emily Ann Peterson on Bravery

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we welcome singer/songwriter, teaching artist, creative entrepreneur, host of the podcast Bare Naked Bravery, and cellist, Emily An...

Feeling Behind? Wonderwoman May Have the Answer

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the Movie Wonderwoman? In the movie, Wonderwoman has lived on an island without any clocks, watches, or even the use of time. When intro...

Akshay Nanavati: Fearvana

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Akshay Nanavati joining us. He is a marine corp veteran, he is also an adventurer and an entrepreneur. This guy has a story. I mean, he ...

Are you Racing Through Life Without Experiencing Stillness?

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is it for you? You wake up, you brush your teeth quickly, maybe unconsciously, grab some coffee. If you have children, you're dealing with the 5,...

Zach Benson: An Artist's Life

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a completely different show for you. We’ve got Zach Benson joining us. He is a TEDx speaker, full-time entrepreneur, and dancer and he...

Miguel Ruiz: Mastery of Love

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is it that you are working to master? Is there something in your life that you are currently, actively, in the pursuit of mastering? Are you tryi...

Joe Wilner: Find Your Calling

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Joseph Wilner joining us. Joseph is a licensed therapist and a life coach who also happens to be a drummer. When he turned 30 years old,...

Conquer Fear, Fear, and More Fear, a personal story

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I ask them a question; what is the biggest challenge that you're having in your life right now? I asked my list of subscribers and I was really surpri...

Deepak Ramola: Life Lessons Applied to Daily Life

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we have Deepak Ramola joining us. Deepak is the Founder and Artistic Director of Project FUEL, which is started when he was only 14 ...

An Empowered Decision Process

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have a decision to make? Are you weighing out your pro and cons? Are you visualizing what you want, but don't know if you should? Are you feeling that...

Damian Mark Smyth: Do Nothing and Find Peace

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Damian Mark Smyth joining us all the way from the UK. Damian and I had an awesome conversation about a topic that I feel so strongly abo...

Pema Chodron: On Finding Your Authentic Self

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pema Chodron talks about how, and I'll just quote her here, "We already have everything we need. There is no need for self-improvement." Which is...