Best Ais Dan Rey Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 54 – Seven Sorrows of the New Saint: Getting Real About Obstacles on the Spiritual Path with Lama Rod Owens 1:21:02

1M ago1:21:02

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Facing the obstacles on a spiritual path, Lama Rod Owens, David Nichtern, and Michael Kammers, discuss the seven sorrows of the new saint. Grab Lama Rod’s new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors In this episode, David, Michael and Lama Rod chat about: Realizing that liberation is driven by uncomfortable contradictions The…

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Ep. 53 – The Four Powers of Confidence with Ethan Nichtern 1:05:06

4M ago1:05:06

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Exploring the themes in his new book, Confidence, Ethan Nichtern chats with his dad, David, about vulnerability, truth, and the state of the world. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David and Ethan speak about: Ethan’s new…

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Ep. 52 – The Intersection of Love and Awareness with Rhonda V. Magee 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

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Highlighting the intersection between love and awareness, Rhonda V. Magee joins David to discuss real change in a culture of separation. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the CSM podcast, David and Rhonda converse about: Rhond…

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Ep. 51 – Eternalism and A.I. with Ramin Nazer 1:24:34

7M ago1:24:34

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Ramin Nazer and David Nichtern explore the individual’s place in an ever-changing and technologically-advancing world. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow This time on CSM, we hear about: Technological advancement and the collec…

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Ep. 50 – A Mindful Approach to Panic with Dan Harris 1:03:38

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Discussing his experience with panic attacks, Dan Harris describes the tools that have helped him move from resistance to acceptance. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Dan dive into: How Dan went fro…

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Ep. 49 – The Mind-Body Interplay with Dr. Sarà King 1:21:05

10M ago1:21:05

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Examining the interplay between mind and body, neuroscientist Dr. Sarà King and David Nichtern talk trauma, dream-work, and the sense of self. David and Dr. Sarà traverse these topics: Dr. Sarà’s research on generational trauma and ancestral intelligence The autonomic nervous system and how trauma is stored in the body Fight, Flight, Freeze, Faint,…

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Ep. 48 – The Relative and The Absolute with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson 1:17:21

11M ago1:17:21

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Focusing on the relative and absolute, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson and David Nichtern explore mindfulness, mysticism, and more. David and Jay spend this episode discussing: - Jay’s interdisciplinary background and seizing the day - Mindfulness and Jewish mysticism - Spiritual and Sensual Exploration - Relying on a joyful state of mind - The intersecti…

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Ep. 47 – We Were Made for These Times with Kaira Jewel Lingo 1:01:21

12M ago1:01:21

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Mindfulness teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, chats with David Nichtern about the power of spiritual community and self-assessment. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Kaira discuss: The practice of sharing …

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Ep. 46 – Joining Heaven and Earth 33:02

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David Nichtern explores how mindfulness meditation is the primary tool on our journey of joining Heaven and Earth, which are our highest aspirations and our day-to-day practicalities. This episode is taken from one of David’s Dharma Moon Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training sessions. The Intro to Mindfulness and the Path of Meditation program, w…

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Ep. 45 – In Tune with Richard Wolf 1:18:48

1y ago1:18:48

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David is joined by Emmy Award-winning composer, author, multi-Platinum record producer and songwriter Richard Wolf for a conversation about music, mindfulness, and success. Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman on Tuesday, August 22nd to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditati…

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Ep. 44 – Professional Wrestling and the Middle Way with Matt Sydal 1:04:38

1+ y ago1:04:38

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Matt Sydal joins David to talk about wisdom gained through imperfection, and how professional wrestling connects to the Middle Way. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, Matt joins David to discuss: The variations…

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Ep. 43 – Composing Dharma with Sean Callery 1:16:13

1+ y ago1:16:13

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Emmy-winning composer Sean Callery and David discuss true fearlessness, how Trungpa Rinpoche heard music, and the symphony of impermanence. Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training: FREE ONLINE TALK In this episode, Da…

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Ep. 42 – Mindful Homes with Anjie Cho 1:17:06

1+ y ago1:17:06

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Author, architect, and feng shui expert, Anjie Cho, joins David Nichtern to inspire listeners to revitalize their homes and their lives through the practice of mindful design. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Join David Nicht…

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Ep. 41 – Infinity and Emptiness with Acharya Shunya 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

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Exploring Vedic principles in a modern era, Vedic scholar and Lineage Holder Acharya Shunya joins David Nichtern in a reflection on infinity and emptiness. Take part in a free online evening of exploration with Acharya Shunya and David Nichtern. Enjoy a presentation by Acharya Shunya titled “Awakening Goddess Saraswati with Mantra, Meditation & Sac…

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Ep. 40 – Entrepreneurship, Technology & Spiritual Practice w/ Justin Evans 1:05:45

2y ago1:05:45

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Tech wizard, entrepreneur, and practitioner Justin Evans joins David to talk about merging Buddhist wisdom with A.I. technology and business. Help others improve their mental and emotional well-being, reduce stress, improve focus, increase self-awareness and self-regulation -- all while deepening your own practice and understanding. Join Buddhist t…

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Ep. 39 – Chanting, Music, & Sri Siddhi Ma with Nina Rao 1:18:46

2y ago1:18:46

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Nina Rao joins David to share the clarity and wisdom of her Guru, Sri Siddhi Ma, and discuss chanting, music, Maharaj-ji, the Goddess, and Hanuman. Nina Rao is a devotional singer. She tours with Krishna Das, playing cymbals, singing, and acting as his business manager. Nina has two of her own albums, “Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts” and “Anubh…

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Settling into Practice, A Buddhist View with Michael Kammers 25:29

2y ago25:29

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The CSM Podcast is back with a Dharma talk from David Nichtern about stepping onto the path of meditation and settling into practice. It is the new year, now is the time to sit down, settle in and dig into mindfulness and meditation practice. The question is, what are you doing that gets in the way of your practice taking root? In this episode, Dav…

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Fruitless Desires, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 27:47

2y ago27:47

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David Nichtern and Michael Kammers weave tangible Buddhist perspectives on working with desire in the modern world. Discover more at Dharma Moon – David's mindfulness-based education platform offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. "It's not inherently liberating to either repress desire or indulge it – it's how you work wi…

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Ep. 38 – The Enneagram as Skillful Means w/ Susan Piver 1:17:26

2y ago1:17:26

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This week on Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck, drop into the world of Enneagram with returning guest, Susan Piver. Susan Piver has an international reputation as an exceptionally skillful meditation teacher. She teaches workshops and speaks on mindfulness, innovation, communication, relationships, and creativity. Susan has been a student of…

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Freedom From Doubt, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 35:21

2y ago35:21

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David and Michael offer freedom from doubt, exploring its connection to relationships, uncertainty, meditation, leadership, accomplishment, and mistakes. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Discover more at Dharma Moon – David's mi…

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Precision, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 34:17

2y ago34:17

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David Nichtern returns to get clear and precise about the Buddhist view on precision. In this special Buddhist View episode of the CSM Podcast, Michael Kammers and David Nichtern explore the concept of precision through the clear lens of Buddhism. Support podcasts like this through the Be Here Now Network 6th-Anniversary Fundraiser Drive - win tick…

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David's View: Creativity & Compassion with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 36:30

2y ago36:30

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Michael Kammers and David Nichtern discuss the connection between creativity and compassion, offering insight into balancing artistry with wellbeing. Discover more at Dharma Moon – David's mindfulness-based education platform offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

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Ep. 37 - Rethinking the Dharma with Lama Rod Owens 1:07:39

2+ y ago1:07:39

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Lama Rod Owens joins David Nichtern to discuss rethinking the traditional approach to the Dharma on this episode of Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck. Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor, queen, and author. His book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger, is an LA Times Best Seller. Lama Rod…

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Ep. 36 - Applied Dharma w/ Miriam Parker 1:14:30

2+ y ago1:14:30

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In this episode, David and Miriam have a vulnerable conversation about the nature of practice and how to apply it in our creative lives. Miriam Parker is an interdisciplinary artist who uses movement, paint, video art, and sculpture/installation. Her work has been influenced by her experience as a dancer, her study of Buddhism and phenomenology, an…

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David's View: Mindful Leadership with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 20:45

2+ y ago20:45

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Michael Kammers & David Nichtern offer perspective on the nature of freedom and how mindful leadership effects the systems we live within. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this timely David's View episode, Michael Kammers joi…

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Ep. 35 – A Mindful Headspace with Eve Lewis Prieto 54:20

2+ y ago54:20

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Eve Lewis Prieto of Headspace joins David for a conversation on merging ancient meditation techniques with modern technology. Evelyn Lewis Prieto is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and Director of Meditation at Headspace. She has studied under the guidance of Andy Puddicombe and David Nichtern. She is passionate about blending these accent tr…

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Ep. 34 - Worthiness and Empowered Humility with Pete Holmes 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

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This week on Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck, David Nichtern and Pete Holmes discuss worthiness and empowered humility. Pete Holmes is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. You can listen to him on his podcast You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes or check out his new TV show, How We Roll. His recent book, Comedy Sex G…

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David's View: Working with Strong Emotions with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 26:55

2+ y ago26:55

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Michael Kammers joins David Nichtern to discuss working with strong emotions as a practice during meditation and in daily life. Dharma Moon’s 100 Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training led by David Nichtern starts May 18: https://www.dharmamoon.com/summer-teacher-training See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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Ep. 33 – The Three Marks of Existence 53:17

2+ y ago53:17

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David Nichtern shares Buddha's Three Marks of Existence—offering deep contemplation and prajna around interdependence, impermanence, & suffering. This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this special episode hand-plucked from Dh…

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David's View : "Who Am I?" with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 27:28

2+ y ago27:28

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David Nichtern and Michael Kammers dive into a discussion on existence, perception, and temporality. This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “Impermanence definitely seems to be real in what appears to be this ever-shifting presen…

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Ep. 32 - Fierce and Tender Wisdom with Mirabai Starr 1:09:56

2+ y ago1:09:56

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David Nichtern and Mirabai Starr chat about masculine versus feminine energy and shifting the paradigm of women in spirituality. Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teac…

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David's View: The Three R's of Mindfulness Pt. 3 Reactivity with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 31:03

2+ y ago31:03

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David Nichtern and his ‘pod-kick’ Michael Kammers return for a conversation about reactivity, how it is usually governed by the three Kleshas, and what it means to respond rather than react. Discover more from David at Dharma Moon – a website offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Ep. 31 – Deity: Tattooing Dharma with Robert Ryan 1:08:39

2+ y ago1:08:39

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Dharma-driven tattoo artist, Robert Ryan joins David for a Bhakti-infused discussion on tattooing Hindu Deities, and art as a spiritual access point. This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Robert Ryan is a tattoo artist, painter,…

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David's View: The Three R's of Mindfulness Pt. 2 Resilience with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 27:31

2+ y ago27:31

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Investigating resilience as a factor of mindfulness, David Nichtern & Michael Kammers offer tangible thought experiments for uncovering our relationship with attention. David Nichtern and his self-proclaimed “pod-kick” Michael Kammers are back for another David’s View uncovering the ‘Three R’s of Mindfulness.’ Moving on from last episode’s discussi…

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Ep. 30 – Peak Mind with Amishi Jha, PhD 1:06:34

2+ y ago1:06:34

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The author of Peak Mind, Amishi Jha PhD, joins David for a chat around the perfect marriage of neuroscience and mindfulness meditation. Amishi Jha, PhD is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. Prior to her current post, she was an Assistant Professor at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience a…

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David’s View: The Three R’s of Mindfulness Pt. 1 Resonance with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 26:30

2+ y ago26:30

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David Nichtern and Michael Kammers have a free-flowing conversation around the theme of resonance, touching on loving awareness, clear seeing, compassion, and more along the way. Find more from David at DharmaMoon.com – a website offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring, and more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…

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29: Finding Authenticity Through Adversity w/ Erica Kidder & David Nichtern 58:59

3y ago58:59

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David Nichtern welcomes Erica Kidder for a conversation about her new book, how we’re all capable of finding authenticity through adversity, and the importance of living with intentionality. Erica Kidder is an equity advocate, author, and speaker. She is dedicated to erasing conventional identity classification boxes, embracing and helping others t…

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David’s View: Creativity & Dharma with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 33:10

3y ago33:10

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David Nichtern and Michael Kammers connect the lineage traditions of Buddhism and music in a conversation spanning from Maharaj-ji to John Coltrane. Find more from David at DharmaMoon.com – a website offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…

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Ep. 28 – The Dharma in Difficult Times w/ Stephen Cope 1:10:12

3y ago1:10:12

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Spiritual Renaissance Man, Stephen Cope, joins David for a wide-spanning conversation connecting art, music, meditation, yoga, Trungpa Rinpoche, and dealing with critics. This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Stephen Cope, MSW, …

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David's View: A Healthy Recipe for Getting There 17:00

3y ago17:00

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In this pseudo-kōan of an episode, David and Michael ask us to start poking holes in our conception of reality and offer a healthy recipe for 'getting there'. This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Two seemingly simple questions,…

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Ep. 27 – Music Is My Dharma with Robben Ford 1:03:00

3y ago1:03:00

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Guitar legend, Robben Ford, joins David for a discussion spanning high-caliber music, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Buddhism, meditation, artistry, and creativity. This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Robben Ford is one of the prem…

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David's View: What the Heck Is Mindfulness? Pt. 3 19:28

3y ago19:28

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In this 'David's View' micro-episode, David Nichtern – exploring the age-old question, 'What the heck is mindfulness?' – shares wisdom about our practice post-meditation. Introducing this mini-episode, host, Michael Kammers, welcomes David into part three of a discussion around the question: 'What the heck is mindfulness?' Focusing this time on our…

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Ep. 26 – Way of the Mommysattva w/ Jenna Hollenstein 1:11:10

3y ago1:11:10

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David Nichtern welcomes Jenna Hollenstein for a conversation around her new book, Mommysattva, and embracing the true nature of motherhood. Jenna Hollenstein, MS, RDN, CDN, is a nutrition therapist, meditation teacher, author, and mother to Domenico. She has led the Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha (a community of moms who meditate) for five years. …

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David's View: What the Heck Is Mindfulness? Pt. 2 21:37

3y ago21:37

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David and Michael continue a multi-part exploration between student and teacher around the basics of mindfulness practice. Join an online weekend workshop with David that offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational Buddhist meditation practices of mindfulness and meditation: INTRO TO MINDFULNESS & THE PATH OF MEDITATION OCTOBER 15th - 1…

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Ep. 25 – Awakening Your Inner Shaman w/ Marcela Lobos 59:18

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David Nichtern and Marcela Lobos have a conversation around her book, Awakening Your Inner Shaman, and the commonalities shared by Shamanism and Buddhism. Marcela Lobos has been initiated in the healing and spiritual traditions of the Amazon and the Andes. She was born and raised in Chile, where she leads expeditions, working with women shamans who…

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David's View: What the Heck Is Mindfulness? Pt. 1 18:22

3y ago18:22

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David and Michael begin a multi-part exploration between student and teacher around the basics of mindfulness practice. Join an online weekend workshop with David that offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational Buddhist meditation practices of mindfulness and meditation: INTRO TO MINDFULNESS & THE PATH OF MEDITATION OCTOBER 15th - 17th…

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Ep. 24 – The Rock Warrior's Way w/ Arno Ilgner 1:12:21

3y ago1:12:21

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Rock Climbing Pioneer, Arno Ilgner joins David to share how to face our fears, follow our inspirations, and become more authentic human beings by following the mental training of The Warrior's Way. Arno Ilgner distinguished himself as a pioneering rock climber in the 1970s and ‘80s when the top climbs were bold and dangerous first ascents. These pe…

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David's View: Mindfulness at Work 18:29

3y ago18:29

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Welcome back to David's View! This is the third in a series of short episodes where David and producer Michael Kammers sit down to discuss ways that we can apply the principles and practices explored in the CSM podcast and book. In this episode, David and Michael explore ways that we can bring a sense of sacred outlook into our work lives. See Priv…

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Ep. 23 – Film Scores For Movies That Don't Exist w/ Jamie Catto 1:07:35

3y ago1:07:35

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Jamie Catto joins David to share on Ram Dass, creative projects as devotional acts, the value of success, death, suicide, the power of Yin, and sweetening your self-talk. Jamie Catto facilitates professional, personal, and creative breakthroughs, drawing from his own processes in ground-breaking film production, philosophy voyages and music. No str…

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David's View: Groundlessness 12:39

3+ y ago12:39

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Welcome back to David's View! This is the second in a series of short episodes where David and producer Michael Kammers sit down to discuss ways that we can apply the principles and practices explored in the CSM podcast and book. In this episode, David and Michael discuss the experience of groundlessness in mindfulness meditation practice - giving …

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