Jaymee Carpenter returns to Mindrolling for an expansive talk with Raghu on addiction, luminous darkness, and loving the mystery in it all. In this episode of Mindrolling, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus explore: Jaymee’s work with addiction counseling Adding to our own suffering / the second arrow in Buddhism How Jaymee’s struggles with addictio…

David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon and Krishna Das's tasteful guitarist for over 30 years, returns to the podcast to deep dive Tibetan Buddhism with Jaymee, and chuckle heartily at some of the absurd scenarios produced within the modern day spiritual unfoldment of a householder. On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, Duncan Trussell will join David for a F…

Alex Tsakiris co-hosts Mindrolling with Raghu for a conversation on consciousness and the ethics of artificial intelligence. In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Alex talk about: A.I. and the potential for sentience Scientific experiments in meditation Transhumanist agendas in society The way in which greed, power, and fear is taking over our …

Tulku Orgyen P'huntsok Rinpoche is a Vajrayana Buddhist teacher originally from a place called Pemaköd in Tibet, known as the secret land of rainbows. His now lives and teaches in Santa Barbara, CA, and is one of Jaymee's root guru's within the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an expansive discussion on the nature of emptiness, the fund…

Taking us through her 3 near-death experiences, Michelle Clare joins Raghu to talk about the afterlife, mediumship, and finding true purpose. This time on Mindrolling, Michelle and Raghu have a conversation about: Michelle’s experience growing up catholic and praying to saints Michelle’s first experience connecting to loved ones who have passed Nea…

Bob Roth is the CEO of The David Lynch Foundation who has been a teacher of Transcendental Meditation for over 50 years. He's taught some of the worlds greatest entertainers and artists including Martin Scorcese, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey, and he genuinely wants to teach and you next. BOB ROTH WEB: ⁠www.meditationbob.com DAVID LYNC…

This is a conversation between Jaymee and his spiritual teacher, Vajrayana Buddhist master Lama Lhanang Rinpoche. Recorded in person in Jaymee and Lacee's bedroom in front of an audience of spiritual friends gathered for a blessing ceremony in their home on April 4, 2024. LAMA LHANANG ONLINE: www.buddhistsandiego.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: pro…

This week, we take a look back at a conversation that Raghu had with Gabor Maté about trauma, desire, addiction, and getting honest with ourselves. In this remastered episode, Gabor explores these struggles through the lens of the Hungry Ghost Realm of saṃsāra. To learn more about all six realms of saṃsāra and the Wheel of Life in Buddhist traditio…

Examining the concept of the ‘mere I’, Loch Kelly chats with Raghu about non-self and effortless mindfulness. Click HERE for some complementary resources from Loch Kelly to deepen your experiential exploration into Effortless Mindfulness. This week on Mindrolling, Loch and Raghu get into: How mindfulness can be effortless Loch’s transformative expe…

Daren Thomas Magee is a multidisciplinary artist and the creative force behind the lifestyle brand Real Fun, Wow! Jaymee and Daren are former co-hosts of a weekly podcast titled Mystical/Cynical based on their friendship, which produced 60 episodes over two seasons and created a loyal fanbase around the world. This is Daren and Jaymee's first recor…

Expanding our notions of love to a universal state, ecologist and peace-pilgrim, Satish Kumar, joins Raghu to talk about his new book, Radical Love. Get your copy of Radical Love HERE This time on Mindrolling, Satish and Raghu journey through these topics: How Gandhi was a great influence on Satish’s life Loving people with whom we do not agree The…

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee Dilmore share the intimate details of their truly unique relationship, and the spiritual practices they rely on to sustain their love and sanity. Recorded on the afternoon of Lacee's 39th birthday (March 18 2024). LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveisthe…

Raghu’s original Mindrolling partner, David Silver, returns for a beautiful homage to the genius of Aldous Huxley. Learn more about Aldous Huxley HERE This week, David and Raghu talk about: How Aldous Huxley showed Ram Dass and Tim Leary the Tibetan Book of the Dead David Silver’s initial reading of Brave New World and the prophecy it held Aldous H…

Jaymee and Krishna Das have an uncommon conversation about music, devotion, surrender, cynicism, and silence. KRISHNA DAS WEB: www.krishnadas.com LARRY BRILLIANT BOOK: www.larrybrilliant.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @krishnadasmusic / @loveistheauthor / @unconv…

Sarah Anderson joins Raghu to explore her new book, The Lost Art of Silence, and how we can reconnect to the beauty of quiet. Get your copy of Sarah’s book HERE In this episode, Sarah and Raghu delve into: How crucial and nurturing silence can be Sarah’s childhood trauma Silence’s relationship to the inner journey Sarah’s investigation into the art…

Kim Krans (creator of THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT series) makes her second appearance on the podcast. Sarah Hyland is a comedic actress and former cast member of MTV’s Punk'd and Fox's Mad TV. Kim and Sarah did not know each other prior to the recording of this episode, a social experiment Jaymee curated which led to one of the most unique and hilarious…

Philosopher, author, and activist Peter Singer joins Raghu to chat about his new book, The Buddhist and the Ethicist. Pick up your copy of Peter Singer’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Peter and Raghu have a comprehensive conversation on: Singer’s coming of age in the 60’s The background of Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei The ethical outlook of utili…

Legendary tattoo artist Robert Ryan returns for his third and most potent conversation with Jaymee, discussing the release of his first tarot deck TAROT TANTRA ESOTERICA and third book, a hearty companion guide to the tarot deck under the same name. The conversation was recorded in Devendra Banhart's living room on a beautiful afternoon in Los Ange…

Indigenous healer Paul Callaghan teaches us about aboriginal wisdom and being a part of the collective story of humanity. Check out Paul’s book, The Dreaming Path, to learn more about contentment, purpose, healing, and reconnecting with your story—and ultimately the universe. In this episode of Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu get into: Aboriginal Dream…

Nanea Reeves is the CEO & C0-Founder of TRIPP, a mind bending VR meditation app named one of Time Magazines "Best Inventions of 2022". Nanea is also the widow of Jaymee's legendary mentor Vic Anderson, the man who taught Jaymee how to meditate 20 years ago and introduced him to Tibetan Buddhism. This is the first long form conversation Nanea and Ja…

Focusing on the uniqueness of each of our brains, Dr. Nicole Tetreault sits down with Raghu to discuss her book, Insight into a Bright Mind. Get your copy of Dr. Nicole’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Nicole and Raghu go over: Nicole’s devotion to Maharaj-ji and her background in neuroscience Nicole’s research in Parkinsons and Autism How can…

Nick Mulvey is a UK artist who's music is deeply emotional, pushing the boundaries of songwriting and sound, traditional and experimental, acoustic and electronic. In the past he's collaborated with Ram Dass and East Forest, and his newest single "Freedom Now" (released today 2.13.24) is his most ambitious piece of music to date, a collaboration wi…

Nina Rao and Chandra Easton join Raghu to talk about embodying the goddess Tara through chanting. Interested in seeing Nina and Chandra? Here are two upcoming events on the East Coast: Tibet House, NYC, May 11 and Kripalu, MA, May 12-17 Raghu, Nina, and Chandra spend this episode discussing: Chandra’s Buddhist upbringing The deity Tara and the sacr…

This episode features an epic conversation with Kim Krans, visionary multidisciplinary artist, author, and the creator of The New York Times Bestseller THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT series. Her first solo album in 10 years MIRRORMIRROR (released 2/2/24) is a stunning devotional album, featuring a duet with recent guest of the podcast Jim James of My Morni…

Exploring the Jewish psychedelic underground, Madison Margolin joins Raghu to talk about Ram Dass, psychedelics and her new book, Exile and Ecstasy. Get your copy of Exile and Ecstasy HERE In this episode, Raghu and Madison have an expansive discussion about: Madison’s upbringing in the Ram Dass community Influences of psychedelic culture and easte…

Juliette Lewis is an iconic artist who needs no introduction. She's been avoiding interview requests for a while from the mainstream, but recently became a fan of Love Is The Author and sought Jaymee out to have a deeper conversation on the process of cultivating intuition, navigating suffering, and liberating the artistic spirit. She also shares t…

Raghu Markus and Duncan Trussell share the story behind their new book, The Movie of Me to the Movie of We. Snag your copy of The Movie of Me to The Movie of We This week on Mindrolling, listen to Raghu and Duncan chat about: Spiritual emaciation in a world of excess The meaning of ‘the movie of me’ Pyromania within humanitarianism Reflecting on ca…

Shannon Lay is one of Jaymee's favorite independent recording artists, who's last three Sub Pop releases "August", "Geist", and "Covers, Vol. 1" were celebrated roundly by both critics and die hard music fans, cementing her as one of the most exciting artists in freak folk scene.Shannon: "I got to have the most lovely chat with Jaymee on the Love I…

In a discussion on Buddhism and wellness, author George Pitagorsky joins Raghu to explore his new book, The Peaceful Warrior’s Path. Get your copy of George’s book HERE In this episode, Raghu and George explore: George’s history with yoga and meditation The clear canon of Buddhism and Non-dualism Compassion beyond the ego The continuous dance betwe…

Jim James is the frontman of the legendary rock group My Morning Jacket. He is one of Jaymee's favorite songwriters and human beings of all time, a modern day mystic in the tradition of artists like George Harrison, Alice Coltrane and Andre 3000. This is a deeply therapeutic conversation between two new friends exchanging notes of personal healing,…

Focusing on the climate crisis, Author Susan Murphy joins Raghu to talk about her new book, A Fire Runs Through All Things. Susan Murphy and Raghu discuss: Susan’s background and growing up in touch with the earth Applying the fierce love and protection of parenthood to the earth Susan’s journey through meditation to zen practice The realities of t…

Samuel Bercholz is the legendary founder and editor in chief of Shambhala Publications. He is a close friend and mentor of Jaymee's who is making his sixth appearance on the podcast. Ivan Bercholz is the current Vice President of Shambhala Publications (Sam's son) who has run the family business for over a decade with his sister Sarah.This intervie…

Wrapping up 2023, Thanissara and Raghu discuss how we can use mindfulness to relate to and make sense of the times we are living in. Thanissara and Raghu examine these topics: The depth of the illusions we have built our civilization on The shifts that need to happen to enable us to live sustainably Political positioning and moral stances Becoming …

Author and spiritual teacher, Hameed Ali, joins Raghu to discuss seeking truth and the boundlessness of our inner consciousness. Raghu and Hameed discuss: How an accident and out of body experience inspired Hameed’s Diamond Approach Hameed’s move from science to spirituality Basic trust being the fundamental platform for people to go inside of them…

Tiger Lennon Carpenter returns to the podcast a 16 year old to hang with his old man and share some of the hard earned wisdom of his first two years in high school. Jaymee and Tiger begin the talk discussing music and it's role in maintaining Tiger's mental health, but the talk meanders into Tiger offering solid advice for adults desiring greater c…

Coming together at the 2023 Love and Renewal Retreat, Raghu Markus, Jack Kornfield, Duncan Trussell, and Krishna Das discuss alleviating suffering and finding grace. In this recording from the 2023 Love & Renewal retreat, Raghu, Jack and Duncan, and Krishna Das come together to discuss: Samsara and returning home to family Working with cynicism How…

Kyle Thomas is recording artist "KING TUFF", also known for being a member of the band "WITCH" and for his original freak folk project "FEATHERS". Jaymee feels Kyle's most recent album "SMALLTOWN STARDUST" (Sub Pop) is a masterpiece, a deeply spiritual album that isn't sneaking in religious messages or mantras; it's a call to return to the magic an…

Raghu and his son Noah talk with Joseph Goldstein about the necessity of embracing suffering in order to activate compassion. Raghu, Joseph, and Noah explore these topics: Empathy and compassion for global suffering Fixing your own heart in order to offer compassion to others Lessons from Tsoknyi Rinpoche on “California Compassion” Checking in with…

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee are back with a two part "YAWN + LOKO" themed episode, sharing the series of highly auspicious circumstances that led to their being guests of the 3rd Annual Ram Dass Legacy Retreat in Maui. Fun stories of their private moments with legendary teachers David Nichtern, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman, Annie Lamot…

Reflecting on memories with Ram Dass, musician David Block joins Raghu to talk about interconnectivity, generosity, and The Great Way. David's single “The Great Way” featuring Ram Dass is AVAILABLE NOW: Click To Listen In this episode of the Mindrolling Podcast, Raghu Markus and David Block discuss: Music and mantras The transactional nature of the…

Duncan Trussell returns to Mindrolling to talk about transporting oneself out of the movie of me and into the movie of we. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Duncan Trussell get into: Writing, producing, directing, and acting in the movie of our own lives Being born again Sitting around the fire as a metaphor for deep connection Honesty and…

Mindfulness teacher Oren Jay Sofer sits with Raghu to discuss keeping our hearts open through difficult times. In this episode, Raghu Markus and Oren Jay Sofer talk about: Oren’s path to mindfulness The influence of Vipassana Meditation How mindfulness can be a resource to navigate the horrors of global conflict Expanding the capacity of our hearts…

Pairing science and mysticism, Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer visits Mindrolling for a sweeping discussion on the interconnected nature of the world. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Dr. Bruce Damer dig into: Interconnected fields within nature Group connection and relationship Patterned memory in space Ancestral memories, spirit, and the…

Philanthropist Jeff Walker meets with Raghu Markus to discuss the emerging knowledge of psychedelics and energy work in the healthcare field. In this episode, Jeff and Raghu traverse these topics: Jeff’s journey from the financial world into mindfulness practice Applying mindfulness and spirituality to the business world The efficacy of meditation …

David Silver returns to the Mindrolling Podcast for a conversation on the four Yugas. This week on Mindrolling, David and Raghu look into: The four Hindu Yugas (Satya, Treta, Dwapara, Kali) How consciousness changes with the Yugas and vice versa Our current place in the Kali Yuga The White Buffalo Vision and similarities between religions The way o…

Raghu Markus is Executive Director of the Love Serve Remember Foundation, which preserves the legacy and teachings of Ram Dass and the great Indian saint Neem Karoli Baba ("Maharaji-ji"). Raghu is also host of Mindrolling Podcast, and is easily recognizable as the friendly voice who introduces hundreds of Ram Dass lectures on the Here And Now Podca…

Mindfully infused with various Buddhist skills, this episode features a dialogue between Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and Raghu Markus on the many opportunities for practice in our daily lives. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Tenzin Palmo explore: Tenzin Palmo’s earliest experiences of connecting to The Buddha The imminence of death Tenzin’s Bo…

Pete Holmes is one of the funniest and most attractive stand-up comedians in the whole world. He's also a great father, husband, podcaster and a devoted spiritual practitioner who somehow finds time to maintain his ripped abs. Pete has a new Netflix stand-up special coming out next Tuesday, October 24th called I Am Not For Everybody that you can se…

Rob Dietrich is the currently the Master Distiller of Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey, though he may have the most diverse resume in his field, reflecting a man that remains impossible to categorize (and hard to hold down for long). Rob is a combat veteran who joined the Army in his twenties and served three tours, one of them being the inci…

In an expansive discussion around Steve Kanji Ruhl’s book, Appalachian Zen, Steve and Raghu explore finding equilibrium through zen practice. “In Buddhism, the true home is that place within each of us, it’s an inner heartland. We can call it original Buddha Nature; it is accessible to all of us anytime and any place. It’s really a matter of findin…