Best MAP Radio Hour Podcasts (2024)

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A_Pail_Of_Air 28:14

4d ago28:14

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A_Pail_Of_Air

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In the Trusted Company of Others - Mark Nepo - ND3815 57:20

19h ago57:20

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Here we explore one of the most important aspects of being human—the power of friendship. Friendship is an island of safety and intimacy as we share our joys, sorrows, challenges, and authenticity. They give us the courage to be our full self, flaws and all, and love us even when we don't love ourselves. Mark Nepo is a poet, philosopher, and a most…

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Buddha’s Map - Wisdom for Today’s World - Peter Coyote - ND3816 57:20

3d ago57:20

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Buddha was a revolutionary and he left us with a map of how to effectively live our lives with skillful means. He gave us wise words for effective living through the Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, and the Thirteen Precepts. Here Coyote expands on the concept of "life is suffering" to mean life's afflictions cannot be avoided. Stuff happens.…

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The Soft Alert, Steadiness of Being A Ninja In Our Practices Of Wholeness - Rick Hanson, Ph.D. - ND3699

10d ago

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Hanson encourages us toward the upper reaches of our human potential as he reveals, in detail, the 7 practices: steadiness, lovingness, fullness, wholeness, nowness, allness, and timelessness and helps us to be clear, strong, centered, and stable no matter what’s swirling around us (like a ninja warrior) with these practices. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is …

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Living With Less Fear - Dean Sluyter - ND3644

25d ago

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By New Dimensions Foundation

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Keeping the Light Ablaze - Alanis Morissette - ND3814 57:20

1M ago57:20

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter shares insights from her journey of psychological and spiritual exploration through the lens of her song lyrics. Here she delves into themes of community, vulnerability, parenting, and living a life of service and curious inquiry. Morissette offers a powerful invitation to embrace our interconnectivity and keep the light…

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A Scientific Approach To Magic - Dean Radin, Ph.D. - ND3632

1M ago

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Scientist Radin separates magic into three categories: divination, force of will, and theurgy (evoking spirits - God force - through ceremony). Toms and Radin share some fascinating “magical” stories from their own lives. Radin posits that ”The secret power of the universe is not made out of matter and energy and physical stuff but is probably made…

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The Transformative Power of the Enneagram - Russ Hudson - ND3813 57:20

2M ago57:20

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Hudson guides us in the transformative power of the Enneagram and how it can foster self-awareness, empathy, and personal growth. From his decades of studying this significant framework he shares how it assists us in assessing a spectrum of possible personality types that, when applied to oneself, offers a unique pathway to living a more authentic …

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Chickens-An Antidote to Life’s Blistering Pace - Tedra Hamel - ND3812 57:20

2M ago57:20

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Keeping chickens in an urban setting has become increasingly popular in recent years. They not only produce eggs, they give us the delightful pleasure of their company. When feeling stressed and anxious just take a moment or two to pull up a chair outside a chicken coop and let these feathered friends entertain you, erase your anxiety, and connect …

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Meditating in Nature - Mark Coleman - ND3811 57:20

2M ago57:20

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Coleman suggests that we take our meditation practice outside. This can move us from an interior-focused self-referential world to one of connecting with the living web that is our ecosystem. He often asks the question of his students: As you are a part of the Earth, what is an effective way to live your life that's an expression of care for the Ea…

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Wild Animals-Our Natural Allies - Brenda Peterson - ND3810 57:20

2M ago57:20

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Peterson is directing us to look beyond the companionship we enjoy with our domesticated animal friends and invites us to explore how wild animals can become our guides and fellow travelers, helping us navigate the stresses of daily life in a rapidly changing planet. Here she delights us with her many adventures with dolphins, beluga whales, orcas,…

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The Universe Is Alive, Intelligent, And Evolving - Jude Currivan, Ph.D. - ND3629

3M ago

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Beginning with her experience of psychic phenomena from early childhood, Currivan was led on a quest of a life-long exploration of the nature of reality. Her research has come to show that information is as real as anything we call physical reality. Here we explore the reality of informational physics and why this matters in our daily lives. Jude C…

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Humor Saves the Day From Loss - Allen Klein - ND3422

3M ago

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The death of someone close to us can trigger questions such as: What is death? Why do people die? Why did this happen to me? Allen Klein has experienced such a loss and the deeply personal inquiry triggered by his grieving process lead him to see anew the preciousness of life and the therapeutic power of humor. Allen Klein is the former Director of…

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Relationship-Creating True Closeness with Others - Terry Real. - ND3808 57:20

3M ago57:20

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Terry teaches the practice of relational mindfulness. He advises us to shift our view of relationship from a zero-sum situation where one person wins and the other loses, one is right and the other is wrong, he gives us examples of how to conduct skillful and effective communication in order to get off the treadmill of repetitive fights with our pa…

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Exploring the Superpower of Empathy - Judith Orloff, M.D. - ND309 57:20

3M ago57:20

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Orloff suggests that empathy is a bedrock of healing in difficult situations and needs to be a daily priority to become a habit. Beyond transforming difficult Interactions studies have shown that an act of empathy can have a positive effect on our immune response. Empathy is imperative for our happiness, our intimacy, and our connection with others…

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Political Activism: Beyond Shouting and More Than Silence - Sam Daley-Harris - ND3627

4M ago

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In these times of intense political polarization, civic despair is rampant. How does this affect our democracy and how can we counteract this apathy? Daley-Harris has been working tirelessly to provide trainings for ordinary citizens to empower effective political action and to help citizens be most effective in reshaping the issues they most care …

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Dialoging with Our Inner Personalities - Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D.- ND3806 57:20

4M ago57:20

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Here we explore what the Internal Family Systems [IFS] model encompasses and how healing our own inner world can create ripples of compassion that extend from ourselves to our communities. Schwartz encourages people to listen to these parts with spaciousness and personal curiosity so as to ultimately live a more balanced life. Richard C. Schwartz, …

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Small Actions Lead to Big Results-Micro Activism - Omkari L. Williams - ND3804 57:20

4M ago57:20

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Here Williams shares that the size of the action isn’t the point. What matters is taking regular action. Small actions have a cumulative effect that is disproportionate to the individual effort they require. Together these millions of incremental steps lead to a tipping point. Indeed, over and over history has shown this to be true. Omkari L. Willi…

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The Dignity Movement, Robots, And The Importance Of Asking Good Questions - Robert Fuller, Ph.D. - ND3626

5M ago

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What is of utmost importance to Fuller are the questions we bring to our life process. He says, “Once you’ve formed a question, it almost guarantees you will find the answer.” In this far-ranging conversation, he shares some provocative thoughts on the coming inevitability of robots becoming a more dominant species than homo sapiens and why we must…

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Effective Leadership Skills-A Lifelong Practice - Marguerite Moore Callaway - ND3805 57:20

5M ago57:20

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Skillful leadership is needed in all aspects of our everyday lives even if we’re not employed full-time. These skills can be applied in our households and the many other groups in which we participate. We all need to be lifelong learners in developing strong and effective leadership and problem-solving skills as we continue to engage with others. M…

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Reimaging Aging with Purpose & Engagement - Richard Leider & David Shapiro - ND3803 57:20

5M ago57:20

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Leider and Shapiro suggest there is a difference between growing old and merely getting old. They write: “We’re not denying time advances, but we are advocating to reimagine old age and the earlier we begin, the better.” Join Leider and Shapiro as they guide us in aging into the fullness of life. Richard J. Leider is the founder of Inventure -The P…

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Creating a Better World from the Inside Out - Oren Jay Sofer - ND3802 57:20

5M ago57:20

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In our deep desire to be of help, Sofer provides clarity in how to increase our resilience and engage more effectively with the infinite complexities of the 21st century. He sheds light on how such qualities as integrity, concentration, gratitude, and generosity lead us to become more skillful in positive activism in the world. Oren Jay Sofer teach…

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Gratefulness-Taking Nothing for Granted - Kristi Nelson - ND3807 57:20

5M ago57:20

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As a stage IV cancer survivor, Nelson knows living with gratefulness is more than just another task to perform, it’s an orientation to life. She counsels us to avoid getting caught in the hamster wheel of life, forgetting again and again that the present moment is truly all we have, and it’s both precious and fleeting. It adds to the stamina we nee…

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Sekhmet, The Egyptian Goddess Of “Enough Is Enough” - Nicki Scully - ND3624

6M ago

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The Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet is known as “She Who Comes in Times of Chaos.” She transforms fear and rage into alchemical gold. Whether this is actual or metaphorical, Scully teaches us how to tap into these healing energies and spin them into creative solutions that benefit yourself, your community, and the planet. Nicki Scully has been teaching sh…

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Conflict Is A Gateway For Healing - Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. - ND3623

6M ago

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By New Dimensions Foundation

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The Dalai Lama–Choosing Love Toward Our Enemies - Robert Thurman, Ph.D. - ND3622

6M ago

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Here we explore how we can abide in equanimity with the displays of hatred and polarization in these most challenging times. There is one person who models for us the highest form of radical peace, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this dialogue we explore how we too may embody peace and nonviolence as we find peacewithin ourselves and with the world…

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The Healing Powers of Cats and Dogs - Carlyn Montes De Oca - ND3621

6M ago

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Cats and dogs bring to us many gifts including companionship and unconditional love. Carlyn Montes De Oca points out that “These furry companions are scientifically proven stress-busters in, perhaps, this most stressed-out age that humanity is ever known.” Here we explore how our cats and dogs can be our health and wellness allies. She is the autho…

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Coping With The Emotional Residue Of A Life-Threatening Illness - Cheryl Krauter - ND3620

6M ago

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Any life-threatening medical diagnosis is a traumatic event and can invoke a complex mix of fear, sorrow, anger and confusion. The capacity to deal with such a trauma both during and after treatment involves a massive amount of energy and courage. Here we explore the emotional healing of survivorship. Cheryl Krauter is the author of Surviving the S…

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Conscious Eldering - Ron Pevny - ND3617

7M ago

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Pevny shares the three phases of coming into elderhood: severance, neutral zone, and reincorporation. We need to sever ourselves from old identities in healthy and honoring ways. Then we enter a neutral zone where the seeds of possibility are gestating. He encourages us to deepen our spirituality so that we can move into reincorporation.Ron Pevny i…

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Profound and Relevant Messages from Ralph Waldo Emerson - Mark Matousek - ND3801 57:20

7M ago57:20

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Emerson’s transformational and prescient wisdom addresses the current and pressing needs of the world today. He encourages us to pay attention to our angle of vision because it is the first step toward self-awareness and will aid us in separating truth from falsehood. He guides us with inclusive thinking rather than the limitations of binary, eithe…

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Awakening in a World in Unprecedented Transition - Duane Elgin - ND3800 57:20

7M ago57:20

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Humanity is straddling unprecedented, threshold times. This situational crisis is more than climate change. It’s a whole system change. Yet, despite the extreme nature of our situation, we’re also living in a moment of immense possibility. We live in an immense sea of a living universe within a domain of aliveness with new kinds of potentials that …

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Holding the Feathers of Grief and Joy - Trebbe Johnson - ND3799 57:20

7M ago57:20

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Johnson suggests by opening to the possibility of wonder from surprising sources, we recognize that, even in the bleakest of times, beauty is possible. Although that beauty can’t permanently replace our losses, our sorrow, and the dire problems we’re facing, it can break through the walls of powerlessness and melt despair. Trebbe Johnson is the fou…

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Taking Charge of the Story of Our Health - Carl Greer - ND3616

8M ago

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What if despite aging, injuries, health conditions and illnesses you could not only return to a state of health you enjoyed previously, but even improve on it? Greer explores feelings and thoughts both conscious and unconscious that are intertwined and can influence your physical health. He encourages us to explore our own health story. Carl Greer,…

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Conversations At The Threshold Of Death - Lisa Smartt - ND3615

8M ago

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Being with a person who is close to death may be difficult and confusing. Oftentimes it is mystifying to discern what they are talking about because their speech pattern can sound nonsensical. Lisa Smartt has done extensive research regarding the words spoken by many at this threshold and she advises us to be open to the experience our loved ones a…

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The_Map_Makers 29:50

8M ago29:50

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The_Map_Makers

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Tunnel_Under_the_World 29:39

8M ago29:39

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Tunnel_Under_the_World

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The_Lifeboat_Mutiny 27:37

8M ago27:37

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The_Lifeboat_Mutiny

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Surface_Tension 57:13

8M ago57:13

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Surface_Tension

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The_Snowball_Effect 48:08

8M ago48:08

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The_Snowball_Effect

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The_Last_Martian 27:45

8M ago27:45

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The_Last_Martian

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Student_Body 25:59

8M ago25:59

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Student_Body

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Our Healing is Enmeshed in Our Cultiure - David Bedrick - ND3613

8M ago

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Humans live in a web of relationships, and true healing is always connected to family, community, and culture. Bedrick tells us that there is no symptom that belongs only to the individual, whether that ailment is emotional, spiritual, physical, social or financial. He gives examples of how symptoms are embedded and woven into all culture. Tags: Da…

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The_Stars_Are_The_Styx 29:08

8M ago29:08

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The_Stars_Are_The_Styx

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The_Old_Die_Rich 28:04

8M ago28:04

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The_Old_Die_Rich

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Bad_Medicine 23:44

8M ago23:44

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Bad_Medicine

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Mr_Costello_Hero 27:14

8M ago27:14

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Mr_Costello_Hero

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Wherever_You_May_Be 24:31

8M ago24:31

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Wherever_You_May_Be

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Project_Trojan 22:33

8M ago22:33

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Project_Trojan

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The Heart-Centered Empowerment of Sitting in Circles - Lauren J. Oliver, Ph.D. - ND3798 57:20

8M ago57:20

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Here you’ll learn how to start a circle of your own for honest, safe conversations and cooperation in a divisive world. Hear examples of how to maintain the integrity and mutual support in a circle. Oliver says “You don’t need to go somewhere or pay someone to start your circle. You can do it yourself.” Lauren J Oliver, Ph.D. received her baccalaur…