Best David Nichtern Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 113 - David Nichtern: Windhorse, Confidence, And Riding The Energy of Life 55:56

21d ago55:56

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Ethan and David Nichtern discuss the priniciple and practices of Windhorse meditation, and how to ride the energy of one's life and emotions, especially when showing up to do something that is hard to do. This is the second part of their recent conversation. The first part appeared on David's Creativitiy, Spirituality and Making a Buck podcast. Ple…

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Ep. 114 - Democracy is Something You Practice, Not Something You Watch 44:11

2h ago44:11

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Ethan wades into the 2024 American election, first sharing some thoughts on recent events, the dystopian state of American media, and finally, five practices we can each do to feel more connected and empowered and less panicky as the crucial election approaches. And yes, he's an optimist about American democracy. Check out all the cool offerings at…

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

24d 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. 112 - Marianne Williamson: Spirituality, Politics, and a more Mystical Understanding of Jesus 56:28

1M ago56:28

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Ethan and Marianne Williamson discuss her unique spiritual journey, her new book The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love, and her wisdom regarding the intersection of spiritual practice and political engagement. Her book is available everywhere in all formats now! Please remember to pick up a copy of Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Wo…

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Ep. 111 - Is Confidence Gendered? Plus, Thoughts on Activism and The Eight Worldly Winds with Shannon Watts 31:18

1M ago31:18

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Ethan and activist and author Shannon Watts recently had a conversation on confidence, gender and activism on IG live. Please remember to pick up a copy of Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds out everywhere! Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon, including upcoming Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Tr…

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Ep. 110 - Can Racism End? A Conversation with Justin Michael Williams and Shelly Tygielski 50:41

2M ago50:41

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Ethan interviews two teachers and co-authors of the bold new book How We Ended Racism: Realizing A New Possibility in One Generation, Justin Michael Williams and Shelly Tygielski. The conversation bridges optimism and pragmatism, along with inner and collective work. Take a listen! Justin Michael Williams brings people together across divides with …

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Ep. 109 - The Humility Olympics - Confidence Book Release Conversation with Jaimal Yogis and Lou Sharma 46:13

2M ago46:13

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Ethan continues to explore the themes of his new book by discussing self-confidence, no-self, working with praise and criticism, and humility with Jaimal Yogis and Lou Sharma. Please remember to pick up a copy of Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds out this week! Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Mo…

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Ep. 108 - Want Confidence? Practice Compassion 38:39

2M ago38:39

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Ethan continues to explore the themes of his new book by looking at the first of the "four powers of confidence." Why does the practice of compassion help us overcome insecurity and show up when life gets hard? What are the three elements of compassion? Please remember to pick up a copy of Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly …

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Ramananda John Welshons: The Eternal Now 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

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Ramananda John Welshons is interviewed by Free Landauer to discuss the path of meditation, grief, releasing guilt, and grace. Ramananda also shares some sweet stories about his lifelong friendship with Ram Dass, and he even shares one about SCP director Sitaram Dass. Ramananda John Welshons is a highly respected contemporary spiritual teacher who l…

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Ep. 107 - Confidence: Running The Gauntlet of Hope and Fear 37:42

3M ago37:42

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Ethan continues to explore the themes of his new book by looking at how the discussion of confidence can be seen as a discussion of our relationship to Fear and Hope. He explores the roots of Confidence is ancient Buddhism, as well as just beginning to unpack the ideas of the eight worldly winds, experiences that every human must face. Check out al…

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

2M 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. 106 - The Relationship Between Meditation and Confidence 38:28

3M ago38:28

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Ethan begins to explore the themes of his new book by looking at how our meditation practice can help us to work with the crucial and elusive experience of confidence. He explores our attitude of how we enter into the meditation session and engage with our own sense of worthiness as our minds, and our lives, knock us around. How do we learn to "Hol…

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Ep. 105 - Crucial Questions: Can Buddhists Believe in Magic? 37:33

3M ago37:33

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Using the recent solar eclipse (and a few suprising responses to Ethan celebrating it) as a jumping off point, Ethan looks at the worldviews of scientific materialism and animism, Ethan looks at the role of magic in developing a grounded but awe-inspired approach to our spiritual practice. Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon…

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David Nichtern: Suddenly Free from Fixed Mind 42:27

3M ago42:27

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David Nichtern from Dharma Moon sits down with Greg "Aditya Das" Barbush to discuss mindfulness, the path of meditation, the concept of "suddenly free from fixed mind," the guru from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective, and the relationship between Bhakti Yoga and Buddhism. David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teachi…

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Ep. 104 - Sass and Social Connection with Sah D'Simone 52:51

4M ago52:51

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How do you go from a life in fashion to being a well-known and respected spiritual teacher and icon? Ethan is joined by friend, teacher and author of the brand new book Spiritually, We (out now) for a discussion of Sah's path into meditation, Buddhism, developing his own movement-based practice system and becoming a teacher and healer. Check out al…

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

3M 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. 103 - Overcoming Control: Discipline, Joy and Letting Go of "Biohack" Mentality 37:55

4M ago37:55

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Starting off from the recent work—and calling out—of scientist and wellness personality Andrew Huberman, Ethan explores the relationship between trying to control one's biological reality in relationship to controlling one's environment and relationships. Ethan looks at discipline from a Buddhist perspective, and how the practice of discipline lead…

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Connor Burns: Mindfulness Meditation 30:37

4M ago30:37

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Connor Burns leads a short mindfulness meditation at the 2023 Sacred Community Retreat that was held on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. SCP is hosting two retreats this year- outside of Atlanta from May 24-27 and again on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia from August 22-25th. Registration is now live for both of them. Learn more and re…

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Sitaram Dass: Loving Awareness P2 (partner exercise) 15:46

4M ago15:46

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In this second part of Sitaram Dass's Loving-Awareness Meditation, he leads a partner exercise to carry Loving-Awareness into interpersonal relationship and the verbal mind. This was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. SCP is hosting two retreats this year, and regist…

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Sitaram Dass: Loving Awareness (lecture and mantra meditation) 1:09:48

4M ago1:09:48

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Sitaram Dass gives a lecture and leads a mantra meditation on the essence of Loving-Awareness. This was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. SCP is hosting two retreats this year, and registration is live. Learn more about both the British Columbia and Atlanta, Georgia…

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Ep. 102 - No More Buddhist Guilt: Working With Obstacles in Meditation 43:05

4M ago43:05

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Is "Buddhist Guilt" a thing? How does it stop us from meditating? Using his own experience with himself, students, and the classic teachings, Ethan's gives tips for how to work with obstacles that stop us from meditating and that obstruct our practice when we get to the meditation seat. Check out all the cool offerings at Dharma Moon, including the…

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Swapnil Abrol: The Play of Love 57:50

4M ago57:50

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This audio from Swapnil Abrol was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023. Swapnil gives a talk on Bhakti Yoga and the the nature of unconditional love, and he follows this with traditional bhajans and English storytelling. SCP is hosting two retreats this year- outside of Atlanta from May 24-27 and again on Salt …

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

4M ago1:03:38

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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. 101 - Does Age Equal Wisdom? 36:20

5M ago36:20

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Using American political media's obsessive focus on (only one of) the presidential candidate's advanced age, Ethan examines a Buddhist view on the ways in which aging brings about both greater wisdom and, perhaps, greater stuckness, and the ways in which youth includes great imagination and also impatience. Ethan examines the concepts of eldership,…

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Pavan Das: Loving-Awareness Meditation (30 minutes) 30:53

5M ago30:53

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This video of Pavan Das was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. In this 30-minute meditation, Pavan Das guides a variation of Anapanasati to awaken the heart of Loving-Awareness. SCP is hosting two retreats this year- outside of Atlanta from May 24-27 and again on Sal…

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Ep. 100 - Dr. Gottesman's Gift, Zuckerberg's Bunker, and Doing Your Taxes - Musings on Generosity 42:06

5M ago42:06

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Ethan discusses the Buddhist practice of generosity by looking at an amazing billionaire's gift by Dr. Ruth Gottesman, another famous billionaire's apocalypse bunker, and, of course, the annual headache of doing your taxes. Check out all the cool offerings at Dharma Moon, including the upcoming Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training beginning Marc…

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Ep. 99 - Freaking Out, Small and Large - Anxiety Check-In and Guided Meditation 37:44

5M ago37:44

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Holding the awful events of the world in mind, Ethan discusses anxiety as we try to hold together our personal world, our relationships, and the larger world in chaos. He goes further into the nooks and crannies of the four noble truths in relation to generalized anxiety, and closes by offering a guided meditation to work with your anxiety right no…

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Sacred Community Invocation (Sitaram Dass) 18:54

5M ago18:54

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This audio from Sitaram Dass was recorded during SCP's first Sacred Community Retreat in the summer of 2023 on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. In this talk, Sitaram recites a variation of the SCP invocation that opens every single SCP "Satsang Hang," and he discusses its importance and how Sacred Community is "Loving-Awareness practiced tog…

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Ep 98. - Apocalypse Now? A Buddhist Take On Our Obsession with THE END 51:05

5M ago51:05

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In this inventive episode, Ethan discusses our obsession with apocalyptic thinking using the four noble truths. A lifelong fan of science fiction, he discusses the Buddhist roots of dystopian obsession, and the confusing craving to annihilate existence in the question for peace. Check out all the cool offerings at Dharma Moon, including the free on…

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Ep. 97 - Narrative Healing with Lisa Weinert 52:30

5M ago52:30

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Ethan is joined by author, teacher and writing coach Lisa Weinert. They discuss the power of storytelling as both a spiritual and psychological method for healing. They also talk about why the act of writing is so excruciating, as well as the relationship between storytelling and embodiment. They definitely do not discuss their 9th Grade English te…

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Ep. 96 - Crucial Questions: What IS Basic Goodness, Really? 57:54

6M ago57:54

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Ethan discusses the often confusing term "Basic Goodness." He breaks down some thoughts on why the term—and the transformative experience it points toward—can be elusive and confusing. He also goes into some of the historical origins of the term that illuminate its meaning and offers tools for how to work with it to ask wise questions about our exp…

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Sitaram Dass: The Journey to Love (Part 2) 44:51

6M ago44:51

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In this second half of the interview, Sitaram Dass is interviewed by his good friend Hari Scott Whitmore for an in-depth discussion on the spiritual path. Sitaram Dass (K. Sandin, LCSW) (he/him) spent several years serving his beloved teacher Ram Dass on Maui, where he was shown the path of Bhakti, the yoga of service and devotion to God. He is a m…

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Ep. 95 - Eco-Dharma and Luminous Darkness with Deborah Eden Tull 50:18

6M ago50:18

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Ethan is joined by author and teacher Deborah Eden Tull. Eden’s Buddhist teaching emphasizes the personal, interpersonal, transpersonal, societal, ecological, mystical, and global impacts of awareness practice. Her current focus is Sacred Activism, empowering people in conscious response and regenerative leadership as we collectively navigate the c…

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Sitaram Dass: The Journey to Love (2020) 56:23

6M ago56:23

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Sitaram Dass is interviewed by his good friend Hari Scott Whitmore for a discussion on the beginnings of his spiritual path, his time with Ram Dass, and the Bhakti Path. Sitaram Dass (K. Sandin, LCSW) (he/him) spent several years serving his beloved teacher Ram Dass on Maui, where he was shown the path of Bhakti, the yoga of service and devotion to…

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Ep. 94 - America Burnout: The 2024 US Election and The Three Aspects of Compassion 54:24

6M ago54:24

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Ethan gives his "hot takes" as an active participant and casual observer of American politics on the severely compromised state of American democracy. He addresses the idea that we are all burnt out on America, and discusses the three aspects of compassionate action, and why, for the benefit of ourselves and others, getting off our screens and into…

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Ep. 93 - Dharma Dads, Courage, Curiosity and a World in Crisis with Oren Jay Sofer 55:24

6M ago55:24

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Ethan is joined by author, teacher, Nonviolent Communication trainer and Somatic Experiencing practitioner Oren Jay Sofer. They discuss being "dharma dads," not having enough time to practice meditation with a kid, how to make classic teachings modern, Oren's new book Your Heart Was Made For This, and Oren's complex experience of being a Jewish and…

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Ep. 92 - Right Livelihood, Enoughness, Capitalism and Buddhism with Shelly Tygielski 57:50

6M ago57:50

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Ethan is joined by friend, author, meditation teacher, and mutual aid activist Shelly Tygielski. They discuss the grind of modern work life, the experience of Enoughness, alternative economic models and the power of mutual aid. Shelly runs a popular Instagram feed, @mindfulskatergirl. As a philanthropist and social activist, Shelly Tygielski has be…

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Ep. 91 - Crucial Questions: Buddhism and God? 51:19

7M ago51:19

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Ethan discusses the question of "God" from a Buddhist perspective, examining the ideas of theism, atheism, and non-theism. He delves into ways the concepts of God, gods, and goddesses are already relevant to Buddhist thought, and also talks about the salvation that does and doesn't happen at a Taylor Swift concert. For more info on Ethan visit Etha…

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Ep. 90 - Quitter's Day: Resolution, Intention and Aspiration 31:02

7M ago31:02

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Ethan discusses the difference between resolution, intention and aspiration as we head into the New Year, along with the wellness phenomenon of "Quitter's Day." For more info on Ethan visit EthanNichtern.com and DharmaMoon.com Also, check out the upcoming free online lecture: Right Livelihood - What Buddhism Can Learn From Capitalism and Dharma Moo…

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

7M 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. 89 - The Astrology of 2024 (What the ---- is Going On??!!) with Juliana McCarthy 1:03:24

7M ago1:03:24

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Ethan is joined by friend, bestselling author, dharma practitioner and astrologer Juliana McCarthy. They discuss the odd scientific precision of astrology and this moment in astrological history, which McCarthy calls arguably "the most significant astrological moment in human history." Juliana runs a popular Instagram feed, @etherealculture. She gi…

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Ep. 88 - Sharon Salzberg - Finding Stability in an Unstable World 54:50

7M ago54:50

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In this episode, Ethan talks with his friend, mentor and teacher Sharon Salzberg about the power of studying Buddhism within a supportive community for working with one's mind and other's effectively and compassionately at a time of turmoil. Ethan also presents a deep overview of Dharma Moon's Yearlong Buddhist Studies Program which begins on Tuesd…

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Ep. 87 - 2023 "Wrapped" - Contemplating and Reflecting on The Year 26:07

7M ago26:07

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In this episode, Ethan discusses the importance of reflecting in meditation on the past (the past year, in this case) as a means of working with our karma or habitual patterns before we set resolutions or intentions for the time ahead. He also wonders, as a parent, how so many Encanto and Taylor Swift songs made it onto his streaming service playli…

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Hari Scott Whitmore: A Confirmation of Faith 24:50

7M ago24:50

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Hari Scott Whitmore gives a sermon at Southport Congregational Church in Connecticut. He discusses what he has learned on his path and beautifully summarizes the teachings of Love, Serve, and Remember that he learned from Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba. Hari Scott Whitmore began leading kirtan over ten years ago in Ram Dass’s living room, where he s…

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Ep. 86 - DRAIN Meditation and Coping Skills For The Apocalypse with Lou Sharma 51:30

7M ago51:30

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Ethan is joined by friend and Yearlong Buddhist Studies teaching colleague Lou Sharma to discuss her funny pandemic invention called DRAIN meditation, the pros and cons of the strategies we employ to deal with ourselves when the world is on fire, and the pitfalls of corporate life and trying to teach both mindfulness and ethics in the corporate wor…

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Ep. 85 - Is Dialogue Even Possible? 30:46

8M ago30:46

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In this relaunch of the podcast, Ethan explores the dangers of trying to have emotional conversations in algorithm-driven online spaces, and explores the relationship between perception, emotion, and concepts when we try to listen to ourselves, listen to each other, and hold space for the atrocities of the world. Visit http://ethannichtern.com for …

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

8M 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

8M 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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Priti Durga: It starts at home 1:26:37

9M ago1:26:37

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Priti Durga joins host Sitaram Dass for a conversation about service, devotion, dharma, family, death, and love. Priti Durga was born and raised in India and moved to the United States at age 27. A devoted student of Ram Dass, she is on the board of Hanuman Maui, and she serves as an “End of Life” companion at hospices in America and is actively in…

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The Luminous Self: A Dialogue with Author Tracee Stanley 50:27

9M ago50:27

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In this enlightening conversation, Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book "Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity," joins podcast host Acharya Shunya, a three-time bestselling author and esteemed Vedic teacher. Together, these two influential feminine leaders delve into the profound wisdom of yoga nidra, medit…

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