Best Chrisgrosso Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 127 - Symbols, Myths, and Archetypes of Recovery Kikan Massara 1:11:49

6d ago1:11:49

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In an enthralling discussion on the archetypes, myths, and symbols within the 12-step recovery program, Kikan Massara joins Chris Grosso. 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 Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Kikan dive into: A.A…

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Ep. 126 – Humor, Religion, and Politics with John Fugelsang 1:16:14

1M ago1:16:14

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In a politically charged return to the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris Grosso sits down with John Fugelsang to talk about finding humor as a weapon against the world's chaos. In this episode, Chris Grosso and John Fugelsang converse about: - Politics, the state of the world, and Joe Biden’s accomplishments Spiritual and emotional burnout preventi…

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Ep. 125 – Pilgrimage & Journey w/ Allyson and Alex Grey 1:01:45

2+ y ago1:01:45

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Legendary artists, Allyson and Alex Grey join Chris in conversation around Ram Dass, psychedelics, spirituality, and Entheon—their new visionary art sanctuary & interfaith temple. Visionary artists, wise psychonauts, and podcasters, Allyson and Alex Grey are co-founders & Ministers of CoSM, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, a transformational art based…

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Ep. 124 – Grace and Grit with Sebastian Siegel 1:16:12

2+ y ago1:16:12

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Chris Grosso welcomes director Sebastian Siegel for a conversation about his new movie, Grace and Grit, which is based on the book by philosopher Ken Wilber. Sebastian Siegel is a British-American director, producer, screenwriter and author. His modes of storytelling range from filmmaking to contemporary art and psychology. His latest movie, Grace …

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Ep. 123 – Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen with Brad Warner 1:07:17

3y ago1:07:17

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Hardcore Zen master, Brad Warner, rejoins Chris for a talk on death, discernment, cosmic meaning, Zen Buddhism, and making sure your crazy wisdom isn't too crazy. Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen and numerous other titles including Don't Be a Jerk, Hardcore Zen, and Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Budd…

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Ep. 122 – Walking Through Anger with Christian Conte, PhD 59:11

3y ago59:11

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Dr. Christian Conte joins Chris to share life lessons on knowing yourself, stepping towards conflict, facing wounds, emptying your cup, understanding, and walking through anger with non-attachment. Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management. A familiar figur…

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Ep. 121 – We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life with Laura McKowen 1:03:42

3y ago1:03:42

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Author Laura McKowen talks with Chris Grosso about the process of addiction and recovery, her resistance to defining herself as an alcoholic, and working with guilt and shame. Laura McKowen is the author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life. She had a successful career in public relations and the Mad Men–esque drinking cultu…

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Ep. 120 – A Course in Mind Training with Gary Renard 1:05:29

3y ago1:05:29

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Bestselling author, Gary Renard, joins Chris to discuss training the mind, Jesus’ and Buddha’s lifetimes together, and how to communicate with the Holy Spirit. Gary R. Renard is the best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe, Your Immortal Reality, Love Has Forgotten No One, and the newly released The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha K…

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Ep. 119 – Legendary Loser with R.A. The Rugged Man 1:13:51

3y ago1:13:51

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Legendary hip-hop artist, R.A. The Rugged Man joins Chris to talk about writing albums, emotions and mental health, how storytelling can heal traumas, and how to stay true to yourself. R.A. The Rugged Man is one of the most fascinating figures in hip-hop history. His career spans decades, and defies simple narratives. The Rugged Man has been an up-…

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Ep. 118 – Skeptical Euphoria with Norman Brannon 1:11:34

3+ y ago1:11:34

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Musician and writer, Norman Brannon joins Chris to discuss his Hare Krishna punk music past, & share how we can find skeptical euphoria by moving beyond our stories. Over the last 25 years, Norman Brannon has worked as a musician, critic, author, DJ, university lecturer, television host, documentary filmmaker, marketing creative, and record label m…

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Ep. 117 – Truth Resonates with Sage Francis 1:05:29

3+ y ago1:05:29

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Inspirational underground hip-hop artist, Sage Francis, joins Chris to discuss music as a teacher, the resonance of truth, cultural shifts, and the magic of writing. Sage Francis is CEO of Strange Famous Records, and half of the Epic Beard Men. He is widely considered one of our generation's greatest lyricists. His gifted wordplay creates vivid nar…

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Ep. 116 – Fulfill Your Purpose with Justin Michael Williams 50:46

3+ y ago50:46

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Author, musician, and transformational speaker, Justin Michael Williams joins Chris to discuss using meditation and mindfulness techniques to help discover your passion and fulfill your life's purpose. Justin Michael Williams is an author, speaker, and top-twenty recording artist who is using music and meditation to wake up the world. By working at…

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Ep. 115 – Meditation 101 with Michael Imperioli 1:03:58

3+ y ago1:03:58

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Actor and musician, Michael Imperioli, joins Chris to discuss finding Tibetan Buddhism, sharing meditation with others and acting his final scenes for The Sopranos. Michael Imperioli is best known for his Emmy Award winning acting performance as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, as well as writing five episodes of the show. Co-screenwriter fo…

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Ep. 114 – Untold Stories of Horror and Healing with Ken Foree 1:08:31

3+ y ago1:08:31

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Horror icon Ken Foree joins Chris to discuss his legendary acting career, African Americans in cinema, helping his mom heal with yoga, and his experiences facing discrimination. Ken Foree is an incredibly versatile American actor widely known for his role as Peter Washington in George Romero’s 1978 genre-defining classic horror film, Dawn of the De…

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Ep. 113 – Inner Resilience with Dr. Rick Hanson 51:14

3+ y ago51:14

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Dr. Rick Hanson joins Chris to share practices and discuss the neuroscience behind cultivating traits of inner resilience and mindfulness. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, senior fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative W…

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Ep. 112 – The Gift of Light with Michael Berryman 1:26:16

3+ y ago1:26:16

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Actor Michael Berryman joins Chris Grosso for a conversation around the gift of light, the masks we all wear, and how the horror genre connects to social consciousness. Veteran actor and horror/sci-fi genre icon Michael Berryman is a native of Los Angeles, California. He was born prematurely with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, a rare condition …

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Ep. 111 – The Fierce Heart with Spring Washam 1:01:58

3+ y ago1:01:58

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Spring Washam joins Chris Gross for a conversation about working with the fertile grounds of suffering, cultivating the fierce heart, and how plant-based medicine can help with trauma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 110 – Embracing Insecurity with Bill Barbot 1:11:25

4y ago1:11:25

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Bill Barbot joins Chris to discuss his punk rock beginnings, embracing the mystery, Alan Watts, Buddhism, and finding wisdom in insecurity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 109 – Step Off with Dan Cortese 1:04:53

4y ago1:04:53

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Dan Cortese joins Chris to discuss finding yourself amidst fame, becoming the narrator of your own story, and the innate wisdom programmed into parenthood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 108 – Steve-O 1:00:20

4y ago1:00:20

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Steve-O joins Chris for a conversation about his journey searching for identity, struggling with addiction, and finding a new life through recovery. Since his national debut on MTV's Jackass as a skateboarder and stuntman, Steve-O has had continued success as a New York Times best-selling author with the release of his memoir, 'Professional Idiot',…

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Bonus Podcast: Toolkit for Being with Thoughts and Emotions w/ JoAnna Hardy 32:42

4y ago32:42

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If you enjoy The Indie Spiritualist Podcast, we think that you will appreciate this dharma talk from Insight Meditation (Vipassanā) teacher JoAnna Hardy that offers a toolkit for working with our emotions and thoughts. JoAnna Hardy is a guest teacher on the Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast. You can subscribe to the Be Here Now Network Guest Podcas…

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Ep. 107 – Punk as F##k with Darrell Tauro 48:12

4y ago48:12

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The Indie Spiritualist interviews his friend and former band mate, Darrell Tauro, about music, addiction, recovery, sexuality, and getting punk as f##k. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 106 – Strengthening Resilience with Linda Graham 53:15

4y ago53:15

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Psychotherapist Linda Graham joins the Indie Spiritualist for a discussion around the importance of strengthening our resilience, and creating new patterns of response to trauma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 105 – Paul Thorstenson 1:15:11

4y ago1:15:11

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Lead singer of the band Dissolve, Paul Thorstenson, visits Chris Grosso on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast for a conversation about his journey as a musician and how music can offer a deeper connection to ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 104 – Modern Mindfulness w/ Cory Allen 1:09:06

4y ago1:09:06

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Podcaster and author Cory Allen joins the Indie Spiritualist to talk about modern mindfulness, dealing with anxiety and depression, and transcendence through music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 103 – Sarah Buino 58:16

4y ago58:16

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Therapist Sarah Buino joins the Indie Spiritualist for a discussion around addiction, speaking your own authentic truth, and working with shame and self-compassion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 102 – Neale Donald Walsch 44:18

4y ago44:18

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Chris Grosso speaks with author Neale Donald Walsch about his new book and how the biggest problem in the world today is the belief that we are separate from everything and everyone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 101 – Colin McEnroe 1:07:16

4+ y ago1:07:16

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In this new episode of The Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Colin McEnroe joins Chris Grosso for a conversation about our spiritual health, how we are shaped by faith, and staying connected beyond death. Colin McEnroe hosts the daily WNPR show, The Colin McEnroe Show. He is a weekly columnist and blogger for The Hartford Courant and a contributing edito…

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Ep. 100 – The Digital Shaman with East Forest 50:25

4+ y ago50:25

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The Indie Spiritualist sits down with musician East Forest to talk about the auspices of working with Ram Dass, and how his album for mushrooms works as a digital shaman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 99 – The Temple World with Christina Rasmussen 1:03:02

4+ y ago1:03:02

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Author Christina Rasmussen joins the Indie Spiritualist for a conversation about her book on the afterlife and the many people she’s guided on their journeys to reconnect with lost loved ones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 98 – Listen to Your Body with Rosie Mercado 1:00:31

4+ y ago1:00:31

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Television star and Life Coach Rosie Mercado joins The Indie Spiritualist for a conversation around self-esteem issues, listening to your body, and living life to your fullest purpose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 97 – The Power of Storytelling with Preston Fassel 1:06:35

4+ y ago1:06:35

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Author and journalist Preston Fassel joins Chris Grosso for a conversation around the power of storytelling and how the genre of horror can help us work through the most difficult aspects of the human experience. Preston Fassel is an award-winning writer, journalist, and screenwriter. His work has appeared in FANGORIA, Rue Morgue magazine, Screem m…

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Ep. 96 – The Emotionally Healthy Child with Maureen Healy 44:48

4+ y ago44:48

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Author Maureen Healy visits The Indie Spiritualist to talk with Chris Grosso about her book, The Emotionally Healthy Child, and how we can help children process emotions in a healthy way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 95 – Grounded Spirituality with Jeff Brown 57:51

4+ y ago57:51

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Author and director Jeff Brown returns to the Indie Spiritualist podcast for a conversation with Chris Grosso about getting grounded in our spiritual practice and avoiding the traps of spiritual bypassing. Jeff Brown is the author of Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation, and Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground. He is also the author of the vi…

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Ep. 94 – Panache Desai 1:11:58

4+ y ago1:11:58

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Chris speaks with bestselling author Panache Desai about misconceptions of spirituality, breaking out of societal boxes and paradigms, and finding your true authenticity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 93 – Lissa Rankin 1:07:20

4+ y ago1:07:20

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Chris speaks with bestselling author Lissa Rankin about her book, The Daily Flame, and the process of connecting to and trusting your Inner Pilot Light. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 92 – Danielle Dulsky 52:51

5y ago52:51

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Author Danielle Dulsky joins Chris for a spirited conversation about her book, The Holy Wild, and what it truly means to practice witchcraft and be a witch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 91 – Sarah Anne Shockley 56:19

5y ago56:19

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Chris speaks with author Sarah Anne Shockley about dealing with chronic pain, the importance of recognizing emotional pain, and shifting the cultural paradigm of pain away from fear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 90 – The Twelve Archangels with Belinda Womack 59:40

5y ago59:40

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This week on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris Grosso speaks with guest Belinda Womack about making contact with the angelic realm and the road to recovery that all humans share. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 89 – The Wisdom of Spirit Animals with Sarah Bamford Seidelmann 55:21

5y ago55:21

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Shamanic healer Sarah Bamford Seidelmann joins Chris Grosso for a conversation about finding the wisdom and healing that are available through spirit animals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 88 – Wayne Liquorman 56:22

5y ago56:22

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Author and speaker Wayne Liquorman joins the Indie Spiritualist to talk about non-duality and moving beyond the sense of authorship that is often attached to identity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 87 – Roxan McDonald 1:01:29

5y ago1:01:29

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The Indie Spiritualist gets Spiritual_AF with writer Roxan McDonald as they talk about childhood trauma, getting sober, and getting real with spirituality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 86 – Kari Kwinn 57:54

5y ago57:54

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Chris speaks with yoga teacher and author Kari Kwinn about codependency, addiction, and what makes a healthy relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 85 – Elena Brower 41:27

5y ago41:27

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Bestselling author Elena Brower visits the Indie Spiritualist to talk about self-care, mental health, and her new book on separation and divorce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 84 – Kamlesh Patel (Daaji) 51:03

5+ y ago51:03

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Kamlesh Patel (Daaji) visits the Indie Spiritualist Podcast to talk about naturally going within and shifting our consciousness with heart-based meditative practice. After graduating with honors in 1980, Kamlesh Patel moved to the US and practiced pharmacy in New York City, while also continuing the Raja Yoga system of Sahaj Marg, with great devoti…

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Ep. 83 – The Gradual Path of Awakening with Dr. Miles Neale 1:06:00

5+ y ago1:06:00

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Chris Grosso shares a conversation with psychotherapist and Buddhist teacher Dr. Miles Neale about holding contemplative practice in the Western world and finding a gradual path to awakening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ep. 82 – Joshua Coburn 1:01:23

5+ y ago1:01:23

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This time on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris sits down with author and motivational speaker Joshua Coburn. The two share a sincere conversation around getting real with ourselves and taking a gradual path towards reaching our goals. Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/chris-grosso-the-indie-spiritualist-ep-82-josh…

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Ep. 81 – Marci Zaroff 52:45

5+ y ago52:45

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Chris speaks with Marci Zaroff, author and eco-conscious innovator in the fashion and textile industries, about how we can start to easily start to make the decisions that align our actions with more in balance with nature. Find show notes and resources here: ttps://beherenownetwork.com/indie-spiritualist-ep-81-marci-zaroff/ Marci Zaroff is an inte…

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Ep. 80 – Positive Mental Attitude with John Joseph 1:14:09

5+ y ago1:14:09

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Author, nutritionist and punk rock legend John Joseph shares a conversation with Chris about transforming our lives by changing our mental attitude. Find links and resources from this episode here: https://beherenownetwork.com/the-indie-spiritualist-ep-80-john-joseph/ Coming from a hard life on the streets, John Joseph now inspires and empowers oth…

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Ep. 79 – The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey 1:02:14

5+ y ago1:02:14

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Chris is joined by Jessica Lahey, a teacher, writer and mom, who shares strategies for effective parenting that allows children to learn and grow from failure. Find show notes and resources: https://beherenownetwork.com/indie-spiritualist-ep-79-jessica-lahey/ Jessica Lahey writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermo…

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