Best Jack Kornfield Podcasts (2024)

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Ep, 247 – Living the Dharma 1:00:05

31m ago1:00:05

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Revealing how to smoothly navigate the cycles of spiritual life in openness, stillness, and intimacy, Jack explores the transformative beauty of living the Dharma. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. “There are different cycles. They are n…

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Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield (#751)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #430 “Elizabeth Gi…

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#751: Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield 3:08:14

11d ago3:08:14

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #430 "Elizabeth Gi…

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Ep. 244 – Valerie Mason-John 1:08:20

41m ago1:08:20

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For episode 244 Valerie Mason-John makes their first appearance on the Metta Hour to speak about their new book, “First Aid Kit for the Mind: Breaking the Cycle of Habitual Behaviors”. Valerie is a founding facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry and the author of eleven books, including the award-winning book, “Eight Step Recovery.” They are a co-fou…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko (#754)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #60 “Arnold Schwar…

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#754: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko 2:41:28

1d ago2:41:28

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #60 "Arnold Schwar…

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Staying Hopeful During a Family Crisis: Advice for Maintaining Faith 5:40

1d ago5:40

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Today’s Life Question comes from Wisdom who wants to know how to stay rooted in hope and faith while his family continues moving through a challenge they’ve been facing for over three years. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Questio…

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Derek Sivers and Kevin Kelly (#753)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode “Derek Sivers on D…

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#753: Derek Sivers and Kevin Kelly 2:32:53

3d ago2:32:53

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode "Derek Sivers on D…

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Becoming a Spiritual Millionaire: Transcend Personality & Step into Your Authentic Reality with Preston Smiles 1:17:01

3d ago1:17:01

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Today Michael welcomes abundance coach, thought leader, conscious businessman, father, husband, experiential speaker, and author of the upcoming book coming out in August 2024, “Spiritual Millionaire: Unlock the 7 Inner Laws of Abundance and Money,” Preston Smiles. Since 2005, Preston has coached over 100k people and leads cutting-edge workshops al…

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Ep. 246 – The Simplicity of Goodness 49:29

4d ago49:29

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Jack Kornfield delves into the simplicity of goodness and virtue in a talk spanning Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Amma-ji, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Napoleon, and Rumi. Want fresh Jack teachings delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Jack’s newsletter for weekly free content from JackKornfield.com – guided meditations, Dharma Talks, articles, and more.…

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Where The Sidewalk Ends, Part One (Rebelle and Daddy Reading Shel Silverstein), P 17:56

4d ago17:56

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We've been reading Shel Silverstein's classic children's book of poems and cartoons, Where the Sidewalk Ends. We decided to record the first 34 pages of poems (most of them). Here it is. Please enjoy these poems. If you want to go to Shel's site: https://www.shelsilverstein.com/9780060256678/where-the-sidewalk-ends/ Love, Jonah and Rebelle --- Supp…

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Episode 185: What does it mean to be fully alive? 17:44

5d ago17:44

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To be fully alive means to be able to be with and experience all of life. There is pain and there is pleasure. Can you practice fully being with both? Fully let both be here?By Navigating The Modern World

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Terry Crews and Richard Koch (#752)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #287 “Terry Crews …

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Why Can’t I Hear My Spirit Guides? Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Connection 8:13

8d ago8:13

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Today’s Life Question comes from Monica who has heard about people who can hear direct messages from their spirit guides and wants to know how she can do the same. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@mi…

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Ep. 245 – Monastic Life Insights with Pema Chödrön and Ajahn Sumedho 1:33:14

11d ago1:33:14

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Teaching a nature retreat amidst softly chirping birds and cooling rain, Jack, Pema Chödrön, and Ajahn Sumedho illuminate joyful insights of monastic life. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. "Mostly what draws people to monastic life in t…

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#752: Terry Crews and Richard Koch 3:08:23

9d ago3:08:23

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #287 "Terry Crews …

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It’s Time for a (R)Evolution: Reclaiming My Voice in the Spiritual Community 1:14:33

10d ago1:14:33

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In today’s episode, Michael reflects on the richness, the challenges, and the beauty of his 40+ year evolutionary journey as a spiritual teacher. Highlights include: -Michael’s spiritual awakenings, insights, and understandings that gave rise to his unique teaching style, and his ongoing conscious commitment to spiritual expansion and alignment as …

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Ep. 243 – Fireside Chat with Tuere Sala 1:32:47

11d ago1:32:47

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For episode 243, we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with guest Tuere Sala. This series features intimate conversations with longtime dharma teachers about the early days of their practice and the most impactful moments with their own teachers. Hosted by IMS Online, the third episode in this series. Tuere Sala is a Guiding …

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Facing Loss and Death with a Wise Heart with Frank Ostaseski and Tara Brach 1:20:49

12d ago1:20:49

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This episode was recorded in July 2022 featuring guest teacher Frank Ostaseski interviewed by Tara Brach discussing how to face loss and death with a wise heart.By Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield

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Launching a Business with Authenticity: Balancing Ego & Divine Guidance 6:31

17d ago6:31

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Today’s Life Question comes from Mark who is rebuilding his business, after it experienced a downturn, and wants to know how to discern whether the internal guidance he receives is coming from his ego or God. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit…

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Neil Gaiman and Debbie Millman (#750)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #366 “Neil Gaiman …

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#750: Neil Gaiman and Debbie Millman 2:14:01

16d ago2:14:01

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #366 "Neil Gaiman …

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How to Experience Life, Not Deliver Outcomes 1:10:41

17d ago1:10:41

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Join Lauren and Brad as they make the case for laziness - sort of....this week explores the art of embracing life's flow and essence while moving beyond a fixation on outcomes. They delve into the concept of creating art for the sheer joy of being and self-expression, emphasizing the value of this pure approach over a results-driven mindset. In thi…

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The Myth of Scarcity & How to Embrace a Loving Relationship with Abundance with Ken Honda 1:13:41

19d ago1:13:41

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Michael welcomes back money and happiness expert, Ken Honda. Ken’s writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. He is the author of the international bestselling book, “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money.” Ken recently r…

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Ep. 244 – An Autobiography of Trauma with Peter A Levine, PhD 1:27:46

18d ago1:27:46

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Jack and trauma expert, Peter A Levine, PhD, map the path to healing through imagination, curiosity, somatic experiencing, and loving awareness. Want fresh Jack teachings delivered to your inbox? Join Jack's newsletter for weekly free content from JackKornfield.com – guided meditations, Dharma Talks, articles, and more! Sign up at JackKornfield.com…

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Michael Lewis and Martine Rothblatt (#749)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #427 “Michael Lewi…

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#749: Michael Lewis and Martine Rothblatt 2:18:19

18d ago2:18:19

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #427 "Michael Lewi…

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Maintaining Hope Through Your Manifestation Journey & Turning Inner Peace into Outer Prosperity 8:00

24d ago8:00

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Today’s question comes from Cassidy who wants to know why she hasn’t seen what she desires manifest yet in her outer world despite practicing being in a high vibration. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@…

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Pavel Tsatsouline and Christopher Sommer (#748)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #55 “Pavel Tsatsou…

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#748: Pavel Tsatsouline and Christopher Sommer 3:21:06

23d ago3:21:06

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #55 "Pavel Tsatsou…

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Ep. 242 – Emma Seppälä 1:11:07

24d ago1:11:07

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For episode 242, Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. returns to the Metta Hour to speak about her new book, “Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos.” Emma is a best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. She teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is faculty dir…

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Unlocking Your Higher Self: Practical Steps to Connect with Your Divine Blueprint with Ariya Lorenz 1:12:18

25d ago1:12:18

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Michael welcomes author and founder of “Higher Self Mastery,” Ariya Lorenz. Ariya is recognized as the #1 spiritual guide on Soulvana and is a celebrated speaker on Mindvalley Pro whose workshops were voted the top choice on Lifebook in 2023. Her mission is to help people connect to their Higher Selves to discover their soul’s purpose and the exact…

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Seth Godin and Dr. Sue Johnson (#747)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #138 “How Seth God…

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#747: Seth Godin and Dr. Sue Johnson 2:40:24

25d ago2:40:24

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #138 "How Seth God…

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Ep. 243 – The Music of the Spheres 38:42

26d ago38:42

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Harmonizing to the 'music of the spheres' & sharing gardening tips from Buddha, a blissful Jack unveils the possibility of sudden awakening. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. "You don't want to wait until you float out of your body when …

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Spiritual Wholeness: Raising Children with Love, Not Fear 13:29

1M ago13:29

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Today’s Life Question comes from Will who does not want to impart to his daughter the beliefs in sinfulness that he grew up with. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com and it may be fe…

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Jerry Seinfeld and Maria Popova (#746)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #485 “Jerry Seinfe…

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#746: Jerry Seinfeld and Maria Popova 2:09:51

1M ago2:09:51

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #485 "Jerry Seinfe…

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15. The Beauty is in the Journey: Deconstruction to Reconstruction 1:07:18

1M ago1:07:18

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Join Brad and Lauren on this week's episode of "Holding It Lightly" as they explore the profound themes of deconstruction and reconstruction in personal belief systems. They delve into the challenging process of stepping away from the familiar structures of religion, community, and faith, unraveling and examining each facet along the way. Both host…

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Ep. 242 – Disentangling Your Illusions 32:49

1M ago32:49

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Revealing how to disentangle your illusions and let go of old identities, Jack paves the way to the mystical present moment. Join Jack online Sat June 22 for The Awakened Heart: Mindfulness and Compassion Practices for Living a Wise and Free Life – a special live daylong retreat exploring lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and peace. Register here. “…

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Walking Through Life with Grace: Navigating Today's Chaos with Wisdom & Meditation with Jack Kornfield 1:02:52

1M ago1:02:52

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Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He is one of the key teachers who introduced mindfulness practices to the West and has taught internationally since 1974. Jack holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Center in California. …

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Rick Rubin and Mary Karr (#745)

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #76 “Rick Rubin on…

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#745: Rick Rubin and Mary Karr 2:14:18

1M ago2:14:18

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #76 "Rick Rubin on…

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Mark Coleman: What’s Love Got to Do With It? 47:26

1M ago47:26

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(Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center) This talk explores the many dimensions of the heart that effortlessly arise with intimate connection with the natural world, including the four Brahma Viharas.By Mark Coleman

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Mark Coleman: Exploring Dependent Arising and Nature of Self in Nature 49:08

1M ago49:08

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(Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center) This talk explores how mindful immersion in nature reveals timeless truths of causality and the emptiness of self.By Mark Coleman

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Emotional Healing: Overcoming Relationship Trust Issues & Trauma 9:29

1M ago9:29

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Today’s Life Question comes from Christina who wants to know how to tell the difference between her intuition and triggers from past trauma in dealing with her current relationship. **Sign Up Now for “The Power of Prayer,” a 6-week digital course from Agape U starting June 11th! Prayer is not merely a ritual or religious practice, but a dynamic for…

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Mark Coleman: Exploring Wisdom and Insight in Nature Practice 53:53

1M ago53:53

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(Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center) This talk draws on the innate lessons of nature to deepen understanding of impermanence, time, and imperfection.By Mark Coleman

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