Best Helen Perry Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 554 – Heart Intelligence: AI and Inner Development with Nipun Mehta 59:06

11m ago59:06

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Using modern tools to support inner transformation, ServiceSpace founder Nipun Mehta offers innovative solutions for turning artificial intelligence into collective heart intelligence. Learn more about ServiceSpace’s unique model of organizing small acts of service at servicespace.org. In this episode, Nipun and Raghu chat about: Nipun’s upbringing…

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Ep. 553 – Ordinary Mysticism with Mirabai Starr 55:07

3h ago55:07

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Discussing her new book, Ordinary Mysticism, Mirabai Starr breaks free from religious institutions and shares heart-opening mystical wisdom. Mirabai’s upcoming book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, will be released in September 2024. Preorder your copy HERE! This time on Mindrolling, Mirabai and Raghu converse about: How beginner’s …

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Ep. 552 – How to Train a Happy Mind with Scott Snibbe 1:03:11

13m ago1:03:11

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Author and artist Scott Snibbe visits Mindrolling to teach listeners how to train the mind for long-lasting happiness. Get your copy of Scott’s book, How to Train a Happy Mind: A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment, HERE. This week on Mindrolling, Scott and Raghu discuss: How being in tune with reality leads to happiness Scott’s childhood and sensing t…

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Ep. 551 – Faith, Spirituality & Community with Jamie Kilstein 1:16:34

1h ago1:16:34

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Jamie Kilstein returns to the Mindrolling Podcast! In this episode, Jamie speaks with Raghu about finding an appreciation for all faiths and shares how exploring different religions led him to Jesus. Jamie and Raghu talk about: Oppression within organized religion Jamie’s experience with psychedelics and Ram Dass Zen as the atheism of religion Maha…

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Ep. 550 – Divine Messengers with Paul Selig 54:27

20h ago54:27

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Author and Medium Paul Selig shares transformational wisdom from divine messengers and chats with Raghu about what our world could be like. Paul’s third book in The Manifestation Trilogy, A World Made New, will be out in September 2024. Preorder HERE! This week on Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu converse about: Paul’s journey of becoming and the split …

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Ep. 549 – Original Love with Henry Shukman 1:00:48

8d ago1:00:48

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Writer and meditation teacher, Henry Shukman, joins Raghu to discuss his forthcoming book, Original Love, and how love is the true foundation of our life. In this episode of Mindrolling, Henry and Raghu journey through: Henry’s background, travels, and witnessing joy among those without materialistic riches Recognizing how we are a part of everythi…

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Sotheby's Talks – Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington 42:46

17d ago42:46

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In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upo…

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Ep. 548 – Revering Mountains with Wasfia Nazreen 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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Activist and mountaineer, Wasfia Nazreen, has an expansive talk with Raghu about her trek up the K2 peak and finding inner strength. This time on Mindrolling, Wasfia and Raghu explore: Connecting to Mother Earth How abandonment taught Wasfia that education was her pathway to freedom How moving to Georgia gave Wasfia a deep connection to the culture…

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Sotheby's Talks – Creative London: An Artistic Crossroads, with Grayson Perry 56:57

1M ago56:57

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Has London's cultural power essentially radiated outwards, influencing artists and creatives across the world? Or is London's creative preeminence dependent on the influx of global talent that has galvanised its artistic scene? In this panel discussion, curator and cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, journalist Dylan Jones, museum director Tim M…

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Ep. 547 – Lessons from Hermann Hesse with David Silver 1:14:34

1M ago1:14:34

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OG Mindroller David Silver reunites with Raghu to discuss the themes of consciousness and spirituality that lie at the heart of Hermann Hesse's literary work. This week on Mindrolling, David Silver connects with Raghu over: Inspiration from Hermann Hesse The book Siddhartha and embarking on a spiritual search Descents into decadence and an attachme…

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Ep. 546 – Lotus Girl with Helen Tworkov 58:42

2M ago58:42

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Discussing her memoir, Lotus Girl, Helen Tworkov and Raghu talk about spiritual quests and experiencing a deeper reality. Get your copy of Lotus Girl HERE In this episode, Helen and Raghu talk about: Growing up with tyrannical parents How the iconic photo of Thich Quang Duc changed Helen’s life Being orientated to Asia through Psychedelics, out-of-…

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London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House 1:17:14

1M ago1:17:14

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London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs 56:30

2M ago56:30

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With a rare first edition of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience about to go under the hammer, in this episode a panel of experts have come together for a conversation about the poet, artist and visionary. Chair and cultural critic Shahidha Bari is joined by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, cultural historian John Higgs and Sothe…

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Ep. 545 – Becoming Gandhi with Perry Garfinkel 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

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Reflecting on Gandhi’s principles, Raghu and Perry Garfinkel discuss sainthood, imperfection, and continued service to others. Get your copy of Perry’s book, Becoming Gandhi, HERE This time on Mindrolling, Perry and Raghu talk about: Bob Dylan, Jazz, and music as a portal Perry’s journey to India looking for Neem Karoli Baba Following the footsteps…

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Ep. 544 – Down for the Cause with Bruce "Badri" Margolin 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Discussing his memoir, Down for the Cause, Bruce “Badri” Margolin talks with Raghu about his work in drug reform and meeting Ram Dass, Tim Leary, and Neem Karoli Baba. Grab your copy of Down for the Cause HERE This week on Mindrolling, Bruce and Raghu talk about: What propelled Bruce on his journey as a lawyer Bruce’s first marijuana defense case T…

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Ep. 543 – The Awakened Brain with Dr. Lisa Miller 59:42

2M ago59:42

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Reflecting on spirituality and synchronicity, Dr. Lisa Miller talks with Raghu about the capacity to have an awakened mind and heart. Get your copy of Dr. Miller’s book, The Awakened Brain, HERE This time on Mindrolling, Dr. Lisa and Raghu talk about: Dr. Miller’s synchronistic connection with Ram Dass Identifying threads of lived, spiritual human …

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Ep. 542 – Naturally Arising Compassion with RamDev Dale Borglum 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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RamDev, host of Healing at the Edge podcast, joins Raghu for a conversation on compassion and openness of the heart. This week on Mindrolling, RamDev and Raghu discuss: RamDev’s background in mathematics and recognizing patterns How people in the West are not as embodied as in the East The first three chakras of fear, guilt, and shame Psychedelics …

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Ep. 541 – Being at Home in Yourself with Tracy Cochran, Editor of Parabola Magazine 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

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Tracy Cochran and Raghu talk about living our way to wisdom and being at home in ourselves through presence. Subtitles for this episode are available on YouTube: Click Here In this episode, Tracy and Raghu chat about: Living our way to wisdom The knowledge that the world offers us Ram Dass and Fierce Grace Tracy’s experience being attacked Being se…

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Ep. 540 – Psychedelic Revival with Sean Lawlor 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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Psychedelic therapist and author Sean Lawlor chats with Raghu about shifting the paradigm through the healing power of psychedelics. Pre-order your copy of Sean’s book, Psychedelic Revival, HERE In this trip on Mindrolling, Sean and Raghu take us through: Sean’s awakening through psychedelics The inter-connectivity of all things Psychedelic assiste…

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Ep. 539 – Ethics in A.I. with Alex Tsakiris 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

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Alex Tsakiris co-hosts Mindrolling with Raghu for a conversation on consciousness and the ethics of artificial intelligence. In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Alex talk about: A.I. and the potential for sentience Scientific experiments in meditation Transhumanist agendas in society The way in which greed, power, and fear is taking over our …

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Ep. 538 – Love the Mystery with Jaymee Carpenter 1:02:35

4M ago1:02:35

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Jaymee Carpenter returns to Mindrolling for an expansive talk with Raghu on addiction, luminous darkness, and loving the mystery in it all. In this episode of Mindrolling, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus explore: Jaymee’s work with addiction counseling Adding to our own suffering / the second arrow in Buddhism How Jaymee’s struggles with addictio…

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Ep. 537 – Soul Paths and Near Death Experiences with Michelle Clare 58:05

4M ago58:05

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Taking us through her 3 near-death experiences, Michelle Clare joins Raghu to talk about the afterlife, mediumship, and finding true purpose. This time on Mindrolling, Michelle and Raghu have a conversation about: Michelle’s experience growing up catholic and praying to saints Michelle’s first experience connecting to loved ones who have passed Nea…

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Ep. 536 – Mindrolling Revisited: Trauma And The Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Gabor Maté 54:26

4M ago54:26

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This week, we take a look back at a conversation that Raghu had with Gabor Maté about trauma, desire, addiction, and getting honest with ourselves. In this remastered episode, Gabor explores these struggles through the lens of the Hungry Ghost Realm of saṃsāra. To learn more about all six realms of saṃsāra and the Wheel of Life in Buddhist traditio…

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Ep. 535 – The ‘Mere I’ and Non-Self with Loch Kelly 55:38

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Examining the concept of the ‘mere I’, Loch Kelly chats with Raghu about non-self and effortless mindfulness. Click HERE for some complementary resources from Loch Kelly to deepen your experiential exploration into Effortless Mindfulness. This week on Mindrolling, Loch and Raghu get into: How mindfulness can be effortless Loch’s transformative expe…

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Ep. 534 - Expanding Our Notions of Love with Satish Kumar 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

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Expanding our notions of love to a universal state, ecologist and peace-pilgrim, Satish Kumar, joins Raghu to talk about his new book, Radical Love. Get your copy of Radical Love HERE This time on Mindrolling, Satish and Raghu journey through these topics: How Gandhi was a great influence on Satish’s life Loving people with whom we do not agree The…

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Ep. 533 – An Homage to Aldous Huxley with David Silver 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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Raghu’s original Mindrolling partner, David Silver, returns for a beautiful homage to the genius of Aldous Huxley. Learn more about Aldous Huxley HERE This week, David and Raghu talk about: How Aldous Huxley showed Ram Dass and Tim Leary the Tibetan Book of the Dead David Silver’s initial reading of Brave New World and the prophecy it held Aldous H…

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Ep. 532 - The Lost Art of Silence with Sarah Anderson 58:18

4M ago58:18

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Sarah Anderson joins Raghu to explore her new book, The Lost Art of Silence, and how we can reconnect to the beauty of quiet. Get your copy of Sarah’s book HERE In this episode, Sarah and Raghu delve into: How crucial and nurturing silence can be Sarah’s childhood trauma Silence’s relationship to the inner journey Sarah’s investigation into the art…

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A few words from TODD McKENNEY! 0:33

5M ago0:33

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Australia's favourite singer, dancer, actor, and talent show judge TODD McKENNEY is bursting with enthusiasm for the new TV & Film podcast, THE GOSSIP & THE CRITIC, presented by the kindest gossip of all, raconteur extraordinaire CRAIG BENNETT, OAM, and prolific producer-reporter-reviewer IAN HORNER.…

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KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, MATTHEW PERRY reads from his book, interview for ROCK HUDSON doco with clips outing him 50:39

5M ago50:39

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Craig and Ian talk about Craig's friend CARLOTTA, news of a DEAN MARTIN biopic, JACK NICHOLSON's return. Ian reviews KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART (SIGOURNEY WEAVER in Oz), MATTHEW PERRY's amazing book. Craig's Classics: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957) and EARTHQUAKE (1974), with big names like Walter Matuschanskayasky, …

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Ep. 531 – The Buddhist and the Ethicist with Peter Singer 1:01:29

5M ago1:01:29

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Philosopher, author, and activist Peter Singer joins Raghu to chat about his new book, The Buddhist and the Ethicist. Pick up your copy of Peter Singer’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Peter and Raghu have a comprehensive conversation on: Singer’s coming of age in the 60’s The background of Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei The ethical outlook of utili…

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Ep. 530 – The Dreaming Path with Paul Callaghan 1:04:21

5M ago1:04:21

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Indigenous healer Paul Callaghan teaches us about aboriginal wisdom and being a part of the collective story of humanity. Check out Paul’s book, The Dreaming Path, to learn more about contentment, purpose, healing, and reconnecting with your story—and ultimately the universe. In this episode of Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu get into: Aboriginal Dream…

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Ep. 529 - Insight into a Bright Mind with Dr. Nicole Tetreault 55:52

5M ago55:52

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Focusing on the uniqueness of each of our brains, Dr. Nicole Tetreault sits down with Raghu to discuss her book, Insight into a Bright Mind. Get your copy of Dr. Nicole’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Nicole and Raghu go over: Nicole’s devotion to Maharaj-ji and her background in neuroscience Nicole’s research in Parkinsons and Autism How can…

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Ep. 528 - The 21 Taras with Nina Rao & Chandra Easton 1:01:36

6M ago1:01:36

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Nina Rao and Chandra Easton join Raghu to talk about embodying the goddess Tara through chanting. Interested in seeing Nina and Chandra? Here are two upcoming events on the East Coast: Tibet House, NYC, May 11 and Kripalu, MA, May 12-17 Raghu, Nina, and Chandra spend this episode discussing: Chandra’s Buddhist upbringing The deity Tara and the sacr…

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Ep. 527 – Exile and Ecstasy with Madison Margolin 59:53

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Exploring the Jewish psychedelic underground, Madison Margolin joins Raghu to talk about Ram Dass, psychedelics and her new book, Exile and Ecstasy. Get your copy of Exile and Ecstasy HERE In this episode, Raghu and Madison have an expansive discussion about: Madison’s upbringing in the Ram Dass community Influences of psychedelic culture and easte…

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Ep. 526 - A Behind The Scenes Look At "The Movie of Me to the Movie of We" with Duncan Trussell 35:47

6M ago35:47

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Raghu Markus and Duncan Trussell share the story behind their new book, The Movie of Me to the Movie of We. Snag your copy of The Movie of Me to The Movie of We This week on Mindrolling, listen to Raghu and Duncan chat about: Spiritual emaciation in a world of excess The meaning of ‘the movie of me’ Pyromania within humanitarianism Reflecting on ca…

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Ep. 525 – The Peaceful Warrior’s Path with George Pitagorsky 1:06:39

6M ago1:06:39

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In a discussion on Buddhism and wellness, author George Pitagorsky joins Raghu to explore his new book, The Peaceful Warrior’s Path. Get your copy of George’s book HERE In this episode, Raghu and George explore: George’s history with yoga and meditation The clear canon of Buddhism and Non-dualism Compassion beyond the ego The continuous dance betwe…

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Living Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist 34:10

7M ago34:10

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In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Ce…

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Women and Power, with Mary Beard and Shahidha Bari 35:00

7M ago35:00

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For millennia, female power has been portrayed, mediated and exerted through visual art. But to what extent have women been packaged to fit a male template? And how much have they been able to control their own image? In today’s episode, which was originally recorded as a live event at Sotheby’s in London, Sotheby’s specialist Holly Braine was join…

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Artemisia Gentileschi, with Katy Hessel and Letizia Treves 27:42

7M ago27:42

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In this episode, art historian Katy Hessel is joined by former National Gallery London curator Letizia Treves and Sotheby’s Edoardo Roberti for a conversation about the pioneering 17th-century artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work – in which she painted subjects that were traditionally the preserve of male artists, and intended for the male gaze…

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Image-Makers, with Mary McCartney and Sonia Boyce 33:01

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The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many women who are commonly identified as muses have been talents in their own right; they are creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration for others. In this episode, photographer Mary McCartney, Golden Lion prize-winning artist Sonia …

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Celebrating (Women) Artists, with Marina Abramović 37:30

7M ago37:30

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Marina Abramović is one of our greatest living artists: an art world icon and a performance art pioneer. In 2023, Marina presented her solo exhibition After Life at the Royal Academy and became the first female artist in the institution’s 250-year history to fill the entire gallery space with her art. Will Gompertz was joined by Sotheby’s Marina Ru…

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Jane Austen, with Helen Fielding and Gill Hornby 35:47

7M ago35:47

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In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event, we are joined by two literary icons for a conversation about the beloved 19th-century novelist Jane Austen. Helen Fielding is the creator of the multi-million selling Bridget Jones novels and films, and Gill Hornby is the author of the bestselling Miss Austen, and The Story of Jane Aus…

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Portraiture, with Simon Schama and Eleanor Nairne 35:12

7M ago35:12

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Human beings have been making visual depictions of human life for tens of thousands of years. Fascination with our own likeness is one of the great constants of human history – and the portrait has long been the focus of that fascination. What can portraits tell us about the world? And what can they tell us about ourselves? In today’s episode – ori…

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Women Artists in the City, with Lubaina Himid 28:30

6M ago28:30

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In this episode, art historian and broadcaster Carrie Scott is joined by Turner Prize-winning artist and activist Lubaina Himid, writer Lauren Elkin and Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s Hannah O’Leary for a conversation exploring modern city life from the perspective of female artists. This podcast was originally a live even…

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Shaping Taste and Shaping Society, with Paloma Picasso and Iwona Blazwick 34:04

7M ago34:04

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There has never been a better time than now for women working in art, fashion and design. But female artists, gallerists, and collectors have always shaped taste, pushed patriarchal boundaries, and challenged orthodoxies to find ways of expressing themselves and championing the work of others. In this episode, originally recorded as a live event, W…

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Twentieth Century Design, with Julianne Moore 28:58

7M ago28:58

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Julianne Moore is one of our greatest living actors: an Academy and Emmy award winner, and the first American woman to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She is also an avid collector. In this episode, Julianne joins curator and author Glenn Adamson, curator Dakin Hart, gallerist Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, a…

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Munch, with Tracey Emin 35:32

6M ago35:32

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Edvard Munch pioneered Expressionism and embraced life’s most painful experiences to create art: his pursuit of emotional truth changed art forever. Tracey Emin, who has been a major figure in contemporary art for more than 25 years, has always been fascinated by the Norwegian master and, in 2021, she exhibited 25 of her own works alongside Munch’s…

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Surrealism, with Celeste and Tim Marlow 29:17

6M ago29:17

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In this episode, originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London, award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste is joined by Sotheby’s Helena Newman for a conversation about female surrealist artists, including Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, and the profound impact that their work – and the surrealism movement more broadly – has had on design and culture…

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Ep. 524 - A Fire Runs Through All Things with Susan Murphy 1:01:01

7M ago1:01:01

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Focusing on the climate crisis, Author Susan Murphy joins Raghu to talk about her new book, A Fire Runs Through All Things. Susan Murphy and Raghu discuss: Susan’s background and growing up in touch with the earth Applying the fierce love and protection of parenthood to the earth Susan’s journey through meditation to zen practice The realities of t…

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Ep. 523 - Making Sense of This Moment with Thanissara 56:05

6M ago56:05

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Wrapping up 2023, Thanissara and Raghu discuss how we can use mindfulness to relate to and make sense of the times we are living in. Thanissara and Raghu examine these topics: The depth of the illusions we have built our civilization on The shifts that need to happen to enable us to live sustainably Political positioning and moral stances Becoming …

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