Best Raghu S Podcasts (2024)

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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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E48 : APJ Abdul Kalam | A Dream of Flying 6:04

12h ago6:04

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! APJ Abdul Kalam is a name that resonates throughout India's scientific and political history. From leading India's missile program to becoming the nation's 11th President, he redefined leadership and inspiration. This aerospace engineer turned 'Missile Man' left an ind…

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Ep. 550 – Divine Messengers with Paul Selig 54:27

20h ago54:27

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Author and Medium Paul Selig shares transformational wisdom from divine messengers and chats with Raghu about what our world could be like. Paul’s third book in The Manifestation Trilogy, A World Made New, will be out in September 2024. Preorder HERE! This week on Mindrolling, Paul and Raghu converse about: Paul’s journey of becoming and the split …

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E47 : Chuni Goswami | A Master of Two Sports 7:40

6d ago7:40

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! Chuni Goswami is a name that echoes through Indian sports history. From leading India to Asian Games glory in 1962 to dominating the cricket field, he redefined athletic versatility. This football legend turned exceptional cricketer and left an indelible mark on both s…

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Ep. 549 – Original Love with Henry Shukman 1:00:48

8d ago1:00:48

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Writer and meditation teacher, Henry Shukman, joins Raghu to discuss his forthcoming book, Original Love, and how love is the true foundation of our life. In this episode of Mindrolling, Henry and Raghu journey through: Henry’s background, travels, and witnessing joy among those without materialistic riches Recognizing how we are a part of everythi…

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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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E46 : RD Burman - The King of Bollywood Music 7:41

13d ago7:41

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! Join us on a nostalgia-filled trip as host Kunal Vijayakar takes us on the journey of how RD Burman, also known as Pancham Da, introduced disco, funk, and rock to Bollywood with iconic songs like ‘Oh Haseena Zulfon Wali’ and ‘Mehbooba O Mehbooba’. Legendary RD Burman w…

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Ep. 548 – Revering Mountains with Wasfia Nazreen 1:04:40

15d ago1:04:40

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Activist and mountaineer, Wasfia Nazreen, has an expansive talk with Raghu about her trek up the K2 peak and finding inner strength. This time on Mindrolling, Wasfia and Raghu explore: Connecting to Mother Earth How abandonment taught Wasfia that education was her pathway to freedom How moving to Georgia gave Wasfia a deep connection to the culture…

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E45 : The Comeback of Mary Kom 8:00

18d ago8:00

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In today’s episode, we share the amazing comeback of an Indian boxing legend - the Magnificent Mary Kom. From being a mother of three to winning six World Championships, she's defied age and all odds. Watch the video till the end to witness why she's called "Magnificen…

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Ep. 547 – Lessons from Hermann Hesse with David Silver 1:14:34

22d ago1:14:34

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OG Mindroller David Silver reunites with Raghu to discuss the themes of consciousness and spirituality that lie at the heart of Hermann Hesse's literary work. This week on Mindrolling, David Silver connects with Raghu over: Inspiration from Hermann Hesse The book Siddhartha and embarking on a spiritual search Descents into decadence and an attachme…

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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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E44 : Amartya Sen: Redefining The Idea of Development 5:50

27d ago5:50

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In today's episode, we take you through the life of Amartya Sen, a young boy who became a global thought leader in economics and won the Nobel Prize and Bharat Ratna. His Nobel Prize-winning ideas have challenged and changed the definition of poverty and development. W…

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Ep. 546 – Lotus Girl with Helen Tworkov 58:42

29d ago58:42

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Discussing her memoir, Lotus Girl, Helen Tworkov and Raghu talk about spiritual quests and experiencing a deeper reality. Get your copy of Lotus Girl HERE In this episode, Helen and Raghu talk about: Growing up with tyrannical parents How the iconic photo of Thich Quang Duc changed Helen’s life Being orientated to Asia through Psychedelics, out-of-…

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E43 : India's First Miss World 7:45

1M ago7:45

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, there was a tomboy medical student who became India's first Miss World: Reita Faria. Reita's journey is not only surprising but also filled with determination and poise. Watch the full episode to see how a joke turned into…

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Ep. 545 – Becoming Gandhi with Perry Garfinkel 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

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Reflecting on Gandhi’s principles, Raghu and Perry Garfinkel discuss sainthood, imperfection, and continued service to others. Get your copy of Perry’s book, Becoming Gandhi, HERE This time on Mindrolling, Perry and Raghu talk about: Bob Dylan, Jazz, and music as a portal Perry’s journey to India looking for Neem Karoli Baba Following the footsteps…

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Ep. 241 – Zindel Segal & Norman Farb 1:09:12

1M ago1:09:12

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For episode 242, Sharon speaks with psychologist Zindel Segal, PhD, and neuroscientist Norman Farb, PhD, about their new book, Better in Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life. Zindel is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders, University of Toronto Scarborough. He is a clinical psychologist w…

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E42 : Raghu Rai: Capturing the Soul of a Nation 6:38

1M ago6:38

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In the midst of the 1971 India-Pakistan War, a young man from New Delhi dared to step into the battlefield with nothing but a camera! Despite having no military training, he walked alongside the Indian army, documenting the raw and relentless scenes of war. Join us as …

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Ep. 544 – Down for the Cause with Bruce "Badri" Margolin 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Discussing his memoir, Down for the Cause, Bruce “Badri” Margolin talks with Raghu about his work in drug reform and meeting Ram Dass, Tim Leary, and Neem Karoli Baba. Grab your copy of Down for the Cause HERE This week on Mindrolling, Bruce and Raghu talk about: What propelled Bruce on his journey as a lawyer Bruce’s first marijuana defense case T…

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E41 : Air India: India’s First Flight 6:31

2M ago6:31

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Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! From airmail service to luxurious passenger flights, watch the journey of how Tata Airlines evolved into the iconic Air India. In this episode, you will witness the rise and the struggles of Air India and how the spirit of innovation and determination revolutionised ai…

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Ep. 543 – The Awakened Brain with Dr. Lisa Miller 59:42

2M ago59:42

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Reflecting on spirituality and synchronicity, Dr. Lisa Miller talks with Raghu about the capacity to have an awakened mind and heart. Get your copy of Dr. Miller’s book, The Awakened Brain, HERE This time on Mindrolling, Dr. Lisa and Raghu talk about: Dr. Miller’s synchronistic connection with Ram Dass Identifying threads of lived, spiritual human …

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Ep. 240 – Fireside Chat with Kamala Masters 1:33:59

2M ago1:33:59

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For episode 240, we are continuing the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour with Kamla Masters. 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 second episode in this series. Kamala Masters is one of t…

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E40 : India’s Chipko Movement 8:53

2M ago8:53

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Welcome to A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! 50 years ago in the serene Garhwal-Himalayan foothills, a village took a courageous stand and found its voice to protect Mother Nature. As the intruders marched in with axes to chop down the trees, courageous women of the village stepped up and did the UNTHINKABLE!! - Hugging the trees t…

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Ep. 542 – Naturally Arising Compassion with RamDev Dale Borglum 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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RamDev, host of Healing at the Edge podcast, joins Raghu for a conversation on compassion and openness of the heart. This week on Mindrolling, RamDev and Raghu discuss: RamDev’s background in mathematics and recognizing patterns How people in the West are not as embodied as in the East The first three chakras of fear, guilt, and shame Psychedelics …

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E39 : Indian Television Revolution 8:22

2M ago8:22

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! Step back into the year 2000, the year that reshaped Indian television forever. Before this bold step by Star Plus, Doordarshan dominated Indian TV for years. But, as they say, 'change is important,' and with these two groundbreaking shows on Star Plus - one fictional drama and the other…

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Ep. 541 – Being at Home in Yourself with Tracy Cochran, Editor of Parabola Magazine 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

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Tracy Cochran and Raghu talk about living our way to wisdom and being at home in ourselves through presence. Subtitles for this episode are available on YouTube: Click Here In this episode, Tracy and Raghu chat about: Living our way to wisdom The knowledge that the world offers us Ram Dass and Fierce Grace Tracy’s experience being attacked Being se…

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Ep. 239 – Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus 1:11:52

2M ago1:11:52

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For episode 239, Sharon chats with friends Duncan Trussell and Raghu Markus about their new audiobook Moving from the Movie of Me to the Movie of We. Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. He is most known for his podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour. He produced and starred on the Netflix series The Midnight Gospe…

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E38 : A Revolution of Every Colour 9:37

2M ago9:37

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! We all know about the green revolution and the white revolution, but have you heard about the black revolution or the blue revolution? Do you know how avocados and oysters mushrooms came to our markets in plenty? This week, Kunal takes you through the illustrious history of the agricultu…

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Ep. 540 – Psychedelic Revival with Sean Lawlor 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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Psychedelic therapist and author Sean Lawlor chats with Raghu about shifting the paradigm through the healing power of psychedelics. Pre-order your copy of Sean’s book, Psychedelic Revival, HERE In this trip on Mindrolling, Sean and Raghu take us through: Sean’s awakening through psychedelics The inter-connectivity of all things Psychedelic assiste…

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#123 High Cuisine and Redefining Cannabis Culture with Nicole DiMascio 47:40

3M ago47:40

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Explore the kitchen and beyond with Nicole DiMascio, the creative force behind "Dope Kitchen." As a weed enthusiast and content creator, Nicole is redefining the cannabis culture by challenging the old stoner stereotypes with her dynamic blend of mindful cannabis use, healthy cooking, and active living. Nicole opens up about her journey from viral …

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E37 : India’s Chak De! Moment 9:39

3M ago9:39

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In this week’s episode, Kunal takes you back to Commonwealth Games 2002 where the Indian women’s hockey team scripted history, winning our first and only hockey gold at the tournament. Considered the underdogs, they came out of nowhere to take the final victory! This story of never-say-d…

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Ep. 539 – Ethics in A.I. with Alex Tsakiris 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

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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 …

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Ep. 238 – Lovingkindness Audiobook Excerpt 34:34

3M ago34:34

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For episode 238 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are releasing a special extended excerpt of the brand new Lovingkindness Audiobook, set for release by Shambhala on April 23rd, 2024. This thirty-minute excerpt includes the forward of the book, written and read by Jon Kabat-Zinn, the introduction of the book, read by Sharon and a portion of the first c…

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Ep. 538 – Love the Mystery with Jaymee Carpenter 1:02:35

3M ago1:02:35

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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…

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E36 : Infosys: India’s First Listing on the NYSE 11:13

3M ago11:13

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! Join Kunal on an inspiring journey tracing Infosys' remarkable rise from humble beginnings in Pune to becoming a global tech giant. Explore the courage of its visionary founders, their innovative ideas, and groundbreaking achievements, including being India’s first listing on the New Yor…

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E35 : India’s Chess Prodigies at ‘Candidates 2024’ 9:14

3M ago9:14

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! Explore the meteoric rise of a new generation of Indian chess prodigies as they set out to compete for a shot at the ultimate title of World Champion! Join Kunal to witness the historic Candidates Tournament 2024 as five rising stars challenge the global elite, marking a new era in India…

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Ep. 537 – Soul Paths and Near Death Experiences with Michelle Clare 58:05

3M ago58:05

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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…

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Ep. 237 – Fireside Chat with Jack Kornfield 1:33:31

3M ago1:33:31

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For episode 237, we are launching the Fireside Chat Series on the Metta Hour. 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 launch of this monthly series is a conversation between Sharon and Jack Kornf…

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E34 : Rakesh Sharma: Our Man in Space 12:27

3M ago12:27

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! This week marks the 40th anniversary of an Indian making it to space. Join Kunal Vijayakar as he takes you through the space odyssey Rakesh Sharma undertook in 1984. With our own manned space mission on its way, it’s a great time to remember this daring feat. Discover the pioneering miss…

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Ep. 536 – Mindrolling Revisited: Trauma And The Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Gabor Maté 54:26

3M ago54:26

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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…

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E33 : The Story of RBI 10:31

4M ago10:31

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In this week's episode, join Kunal Vijayakar as he takes you through the century-long history and evolution of the Reserve Bank of India. India’s own central bank, it manages the flow of money in the economy and sets the monetary policy to safeguard us from domestic challenges and global…

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Ep. 535 – The ‘Mere I’ and Non-Self with Loch Kelly 55:38

4M ago55:38

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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…

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Ep. 236 – Sameet Kumar 1:05:53

4M ago1:05:53

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For episode 236, Sharon is in conversation with Sameet Kumar, Ph.D. Sameet is the clinical psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute. Sameet specializes in working with cancer patients and their caregivers. He is the author of Grieving Mindfully, The Mindful Path Through Worry and Rumination. He is part of a new anthology, coming out in May of…

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Ep. 534 - Expanding Our Notions of Love with Satish Kumar 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

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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…

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E32 : Moradabad - The Last Bastion of Polio 7:41

4M ago7:41

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! On this week’s episode, Kunal narrates the story of the deadly polio virus and its hold on India, particularly a small district in western UP – Moradabad. How did the government, district administration and citizenry come together to free the community of the heinous disease? How did Mor…

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Ep. 533 – An Homage to Aldous Huxley with David Silver 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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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…

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#122 MUD\WTR's Shane Heath: Fueling a Business and Personal Evolution Through Art, Adaptogens and Action 56:39

4M ago56:39

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Long before Shane Heath became the founder and CEO of MUD\WTR, he was already on a mission to create healthy minds through healthy habits. Battling depression and anxiety from a young age, Heath traveled both the world and his own interior landscape to shift and evolve his perspective continually. He’s turned his personal journey into a company tha…

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Ep. 235 – Suneel Gupta 1:01:21

4M ago1:01:21

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For episode 235, Sharon speaks with Suneel Gupta. Suneel is a bestselling author, renowned speaker, Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, and host of a global documentary series. He studies leaders around the world to discover and share simple, actionable habits that lift our performance, deepen our state of well-being, and guide us further into…

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E31 : The Story of IPL’s First Match 9:38

4M ago9:38

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! This week, Kunal takes you to the cricket field for a head-to-head T20 battle between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The first of many explosive matches over the years which captured the imagination of the nation and made India fall in love with the T20 fo…

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Ep. 532 - The Lost Art of Silence with Sarah Anderson 58:18

4M ago58:18

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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…

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E30 : The Humble Beginnings of Doordarshan 10:54

5M ago10:54

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! Join Kunal to learn how a modest experiment led to the country’s public broadcaster! Doordarshan, fondly called DD, came into existence in 1959. Over the next few decades, it grew to represent the social diversity of India, impart critical information to the masses, define cultural norms…

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