As the birthplace of the mindfulness movement in the United States, Naropa University has a unique perspective when it comes to higher education in the West. Founded in 1974 by renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and lineage holder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Naropa was intended to be a place where students could study Eastern and Western religions, writing, psychology, science, and the arts, while also receiving contemplative and meditation training. Forty-three years later, Naropa is a leader ...
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Listen Contemplate Meditate is a podcast featuring a range of teachings from the Buddhist tradition, presented by Lamas of Chagdud Gonpa Foundation. Chagdud Gonpa is an international Nyingma Buddhist organization, founded in 1983 by H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche (1930-2002), a highly revered meditation master, artist and Tibetan physician who taught extensively in the East and West. Through its many activities, which include offering public teachings and retreats, translating, and publishing t ...
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Bold Unedited Discussions on Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, and Change. Entertaining and informative talks explore psychology and philosophy with a variety of guests including authors, doctors, healers, professors, therapists, scientists and more. We delve into everything from modern therapeutic techniques to ancient wisdom practices, offering practical and unique approaches to living a vibrant life. Host Paul Krauss, MA LPC, draws on his unique background – from a rural motel childhood to ...
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Donald Rothberg, PhD, has practiced Insight Meditation since 1976, and has also received training in Tibetan Dzogchen and Mahamudra practice and the Hakomi approach to body-based psychotherapy. Formerly on the faculties of the University of Kentucky, Kenyon College, and Saybrook Graduate School, he currently writes and teaches classes, groups and retreats on meditation, daily life practice, spirituality and psychology, and socially engaged Buddhism. An organizer, teacher, and former board me ...
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I talk to authors, subject matter experts and millionaire mentors to understand how successful people approach their personal growth, Get Sh!t Done and become financially free. Whether it’s habits, money or mindset, I want to learn from the experts and share it with you. We talk about Self-improvement, greatness, impact, mindset and FI. Previous guests include: Steve Magness, Brad Stulberg, Kevin Kelly, Jonah Berger, Laura Gassner Otting, Brian Feroldi, Eric Partaker, Bill Perkins, Juliet an ...
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Three high school seniors discuss wacky and offensive topics and take you into the daily life of a high school boy.
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New grassroots school or sect of Nichiren, Lotus Sutra based secular Buddhism. A philosophical and ethical meditation practice and way of life. Buddha was not a god or deity. He was just a super "woke" aka enlightened human. We ALL have the ability to attain buddhahood, enlightenment, wokeness. Let's do it together and help ourselves, each other, and the planet! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secular-lotus-buddhists/support
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The Mindful Cranks broadly explores the cultural translation of Buddhism in the West, various facets of Buddhist modernism, and the mainstreaming of mindfulness in secular contexts. The podcast serves as a forum for voices that go beyond the dominant narratives which have been thus far uncritical of consumerism, medicalization, psychologization, corporatization and self-help approaches. Drawing from a wide range of disciplines — the humanities, philosophy, cultural studies, education, critic ...
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The Creative Superheroes podcast is a place to gather inspiration and learn from a wide range of Creative Superheroes. These are brilliant authors, artists, coaches and teachers who can help us cultivate more courage, more aliveness and more joy. Your host, Andrea Scher, is passionate about the sweet spot where creativity and personal growth intersect.
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Knowledge, Reality, Truth, Morality … Daniel Kaufman, David Ottlinger, Robert Gressis, and their guests explore the rich universe of philosophical investigation and inquiry.
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StoneWater Zen Talks is a series of dharma talks by David Keizan Scott Roshi of the StoneWater Zen Sangha in Liverpool, UK. Rev Dr David Keizan Shoji Scott is the founder and leader of the StoneWater Zen Sangha. He is an ordained Buddhist priest and lineage holder in the Soto Zen school, having received Shiho (Dharma transmission) from Tenshin Fletcher Roshi in October 2009 and Inka (final seal of approval) in 2019. Keizan Roshi is also a widely published writer on Japan, Zen Buddhism, compa ...
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Shortly after my Huffington Post essay “Beyond McMindfulness” went viral, a popular mindfulness promoter accused me of being a “crank”. So why not own it? Alas, The Mindful Cranks was born. The Mindful Cranks was the first podcast to critique the mindfulness movement. Conversations with guests soon expanded in scope to include critical perspectives on the wellness, happiness, resilience and positive psychology industries - sharing a common concern that such highly individualistic and market- ...
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The East-West Psychology Podcast: Exploring global intersectionality of spirituality, psychology and philosophy. East-West Psychology is a department in the School of Consciousness and Transformation at the California Institute of Integral Studies. A multidisciplinary hub for engaged dialogue among Eastern, Western, and Earth-based psychologies, along with world psychospiritual traditions. Join our hosts, Jonathan Kay and Stephen Julich and their guests as they delve into the intersection of ...
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Are you brilliant? Okay, then explain your genius to a 12-year-old. Bo Mabry takes a year off of school (6th grade exactly) to interview geniuses, er, pepper them with questions, until he can understand what they do. Sure, you can make smart grown-ups understand what you do... but can you Dumb it Down?
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Lights On with Mitra Manesh was born to shed light on the challenges and magic we call life. Mitra is a mindfulness expert, storyteller, coach, executive trainer and UCLA teacher at the Semel Institute School of Neuroscience and Human Behavior with 35+ years of experience. These sessions are taken live from Mitra’s keynote talks, classes and some studio recordings. They are real questions, real answers, and real challenges people are facing. We hope you find value in the coaching and teachin ...
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Create Once, Distribute Forever with Ross Simmonds
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Today, we have Ross Simmonds on the podcast. Ross is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist, and is the founder of Foundation Marketing, a B2B content marketing agency that combines data and creativity to support successful and ambitious software brands in the worlds. Foundations has worked with brands like Canva, Jobber, Enboarder and more. Ross…
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Donald Rothberg: The Shared Heart of Spiritual Teachings and Practices
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Dalai Lama has said, “My religion is kindness," suggesting that the core of spirituality is both beyond any particular religion and does not require religion. We explore, in a similar way, how the basics of Buddhist teachings and practices-- related to ethics, kindness and compassion, wisdom, and touching nibbana…
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Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation Exploring Several Foundational Practices
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Related to the talk given after the guided meditation on the foundational practices and how we can talk very simply about them, we begin remembering our grounding in ethics, and then develop concentration, then mindfulness and wisdom, and later the kind and compassionate heart.…
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In today's episode, we dive into a topic we all face at some point - hitting the wall. I share my personal experiences and offer valuable insights on how to bounce back from burnout and avoid hitting the wall in the first place. From setting boundaries to self-care techniques, I provide practical advice to help you recharge and excel. Join me as we…
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106. Translating Poetry: Finding the Heart
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Did you know that translating poetry from one language to another is an art unto itself? In our latest episode of Mindful U podcast author, translator, and veteran, Bill Porter, who goes by the pen name Red Pine, takes us through the process of finding the true heart of poem that’s hidden beneath words. Hear his journey of how he began translating …
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EMDR for Athletes and High Performers: Making the most of your therapy and moving on with life w/ Brendan Cole LPC [Episode 138]
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Brendan Cole LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss EMDR Therapy for athletes and high performers, performing at work, Olympic athletes, mental health hacks for athletes, the power of EMDR, sports psychology, and how to get the most out of your therapy experience. Brendan is passionate about therapy and helping people not only feel better, but also mee…
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Today, we have Scott Young on the podcast. Scott is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid reader. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at…
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Donald Rothberg: Living from Our Depths 2
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We continue with our exploration of how we contact what is "deep" in our lives and in life, and how we stay connected with our depths in our practice. We initially give a review of some of what we explored last week, recalling some of the many metaphors used for deepening in our lives in spiritual traditions, includi…
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Donald Rothberg: A Guided Meditation Supporting "Living from Our Depths" (related to the Talk Today): Developing Concentration, Exploring Mindfulness (including of Impermanence and Reactivity), and Practicing ...
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)By Donald Rothberg
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Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School with Brian Feroldi
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Enjoy this re-release with my guest, Brian Feroldi. Brian is a financial educator, author, speaker, creator, and YouTuber. Brian began investing in 2004. He had no idea what he was doing at first, but as his experience and knowledge of the stock market developed, his returns improved considerably. He enjoys assisting others in making better financi…
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Existential Philosophy meets Buddhism meets Modern Observations with Joe Singleton [Episode 137]
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Joe Singleton and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss Joe's new book MARA DAWN BUDDHA RISE: THE AWAKENING . Joe Singleton discusses his background in Existential Philosophy, Buddhism, his previous, his current pursuits, as well as a deep dive into why he believes philosophy and Buddhist practices may help a modern person cope with chaos and difficulties of …
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Donald Rothberg: Living from Our Depths 1
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) How do we live from the depths of our being? We explore this question in a number of different ways. We begin by looking at some of the metaphors for "spiritual practice" (itself involving metaphors), including the sense of touching and living from our depths, becoming a "big person" (a Mahaatta in the Buddha's phras…
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Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation Exploring Mindfulness, Impermanence, Reactivity, and Lovingkindness
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) A guided meditation connected with the talk on "Living from Our Depths," touching on exploring two of the three areas of liberating insight (impermanence and reactivity--or Dukkha) connected with developing wisdom, and practicing lovingkindness (or another heart practice), connected with developing the "awakened hear…
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In this episode, we'll take a journey through the different seasons of life that shape and define our existence. From Formation, where our character is molded by early experiences, to Adolescence, where we start setting the foundation for our future, to Baby Season, a time of pure joy in bringing new life into the world. But we'll also dive into th…
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Today, we're diving into the phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. I talk about the social psychology behind this concept, exploring how it can impact our daily lives, from social interactions to financial decisions. Discover how the fear of judgment and the need to impress others can influence our behavior and spending habits. Join us as we un…
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How to Make More Money to Do More Good with Derrick Kinney
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Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money Podcast. Derrick is recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top financial advisors and he’s coached thousands of clients to financial success. We talk about his book, Good Money Revolution: How t…
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Donald Rothberg: Connecting Wisdom and the Awakened Heart
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) A central way to describe our practice is to say that we aim to touch and deepen in wisdom and in the awakened heart (particularly through cultivating the “divine abodes”: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity), and to live and act increasingly from wisdom and the awakened heart. This is like the well-known…
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Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation: Connecting Wisdom and the Awakened Heart in Concentration, Mindfulness, Metta, and Radiating Metta Practices
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Solving ADHD: Actually treating the cause, improvements, and differential diagnoses with Dr. Connie McReynolds PhD [Episode 136]
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Dr. Connie McReynolds, PhD has caused quite the stir in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and counseling as she has approached the ADHD and ADD diagnoses much differently than most practitioners. Rather than debating the nuances of "does someone HAVE ADHD or not", Dr. Connie has researched and utilized sophisticated Neurofeedback Assessments th…
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Donald Rothberg: Toward Freedom and Awakening--Individually and as a Society: A Fourth of July Talk
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) A day before the Fourth of July and two days after Canada Day, commemorating establishing Canada, we explore the possibility of connecting the vision of individual awakening and freedom and the vision of social freedom and justice. We look at the "shadows" of these visions, of how greed, hatred, and delusion, whether…
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In this episode, we dive into the powerful contrasts between scarcity and abundance mindsets. I share personal experiences and provides actionable steps for making the shift from scarcity to abundance, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, generosity, and challenging limiting beliefs. By shifting one's mindset, individuals can overcome self-impo…
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In this episode, we explore the impact of embracing the suck and building your "get sh!t done" muscle. I share strategies for harnessing the compounding effects of consistency, challenging your own limiting beliefs, and unleashing your full potential. I share personal anecdotes and practical advice on maintaining consistency in various areas of lif…
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Bodies of Culture: Introducing the Center for Black and Indigenous Praxis with Preston Vargas and Deanna Jimenez
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In this episode we meet Preston Vargas, the director of the Center for Black and Indigenous Praxis, and Deanna Jimenez, Assistant Professor in the Somatic Psychology Department and head of the Emerging Black Clinician Fellowship. We discuss strategies of navigating white academic space as a black scholar, the notion of bodies of culture, the import…
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Preventing Relationship Dysfunction with Annual Relationship Check Ups with Dr. Edward James [Episode 135]
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Dr. Edward James III and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the importance of using prevention methods in your relationship. Dr. Edward discussed many communication ideas for couples looking to repair or deepen their connection. Dr. Edward discusses his experience as a therapist and professor in this episode of the Intentional Clinician. In addition, Dr. E…
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Donald Rothberg: Practicing with Views, Beliefs, and Positions 2
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We start with a brief reflection on today's holiday, Juneteenth. Then we review last week's initial exploration of practicing with views, including (1) identifying the main teachings on views given by the Buddha, and (2) three basic ways to practice with views, including developing mindfulness of views, inquiring whe…
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Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation: Practicing with Views
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) After initial instructions in developing stability and concentration, and then mindfulness, there are further instructions, given after 10 and after 20 minutes, on developing more mindfulness of views, stories, and narratives (related to the talk given after the meditation). At the end, there is an invitation to refl…
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Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully with Kelly and Juliet Starrett
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Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guests, Kelly and Juliet Starrett on their book, Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help you Move Freely and Live Fully. Kelly and Juliet emphasize that movement is the key to overall health. They recommend small changes in daily routines and non-exercise activities like walki…
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Donald Rothberg: Practicing with Views, Beliefs, and Positions 1
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Should you live for your resume...or your eulogy? Today, we're talking about a thought-provoking concept that challenges the conventional norms of success and fulfillment I share a deeply personal story of his own struggle with prioritizing career and financial success over the more profound aspects of life. With a powerful message of "building you…
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Learning about Nonmonogamous Relationships and the Importance of Communication with Kelly Benzin LMSW and Brittani Decess LPC [Episode 134]
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Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Kelly Benzin LMSW and Brittani Decess LPC about Non-monogamous Relationships and the Importance of Communication. The conversation covers many aspects including: Myths and Facts of Non-monogamous Relationships, Important Terminology, Intersectionality, Judgements and Stereotypes, Cultural Bias, Intersectional Lens, Sa…
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In this episode, I dive into the idea of living life as if we are in a matrix, exploring the rules, patterns, and systems that can help us achieve success and fulfillment. I talk about insights from tech visionary Elon Musk and philosopher Nick Bostro, who explain why adopting a matrix mindset can lead to a more intentional and empowered life. From…
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Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life with Bill Perkins
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Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Bill Perkins. Bill is an author and entrepreneur. He is one of the world's most successful hedge fund managers and entrepreneurs. He joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life.’ From the dangers of being too depende…
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How to Help Children with Anxiety and OCD in Small Steps with Dr. Stephen Whiteside, PhD, LP [Episode 133]
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Paul Krauss MA LPC and Stephen Whiteside PhD, LP speak about how parents and caregivers can learn to play an important role in helping decrease anxiety and OCD symptoms in children. Stephen Whiteside has authored a new book entitled "Anxiety Coach: A Parent’s Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD." Dr. Whiteside's book gives parents and careg…
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Donald Rothberg: Developing Concentration (Samadhi) 2
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We review some of the main themes from last week's talk on developing concentration (samadhi), including the importance of such practice for the Buddha and his teachings; without samadhi, the Buddha says, there is no freedom. We examine ways of practicing (including outside of formal meditation) and look at some of t…
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Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation: Developing Concentration (Samadhi) 2
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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) After a short overview about the nature of concentration (samadhi), there is basic guidance on cultivating samadhi along with some more advanced instruction in the last third of the guided meditation.By Donald Rothberg
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In this episode, I challenge the belief that money is evil and explore how this misconception can lead to a scarcity mindset and aversion to wealth. I talk about how society ingrains these ideas through cartoons, childhood stories, and the messages we receive from our parents. I share personal experiences and insights into how negative programming …
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