Best Rahul Deedwania Podcasts (2024)

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Raising Wholeness: Parenting as a Spiritual Pathway (w/ Jenn Reilly) 1:21:50

8d ago1:21:50

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It’s no secret that alongside the joys and challenges of being a parent there are many questions that each parent faces. How do we raise our children with intentionality? How do we keep them safe, nurture their development holistically, and enable them to grow up feeling valued and understood? Through it all, what is our role and how do we maintain…

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Resonance and the Healing Power of Play (w/ Sarah Peyton) 1:12:00

24d ago1:12:00

1:12:00

What is the joy we experience when in resonance with someone we trust and love? How does this express itself in our neurobiology, and through our neuronal networks that are wired for fun and play? In this fascinating episode, neurobiology expert and educator Sarah Peyton takes us on a transformative journey into the healing power of play and the re…

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Meeting the Inner Critic and Rewriting the Rules (w/ Rosi Greenberg) 1:10:00

1M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

How many of you can relate to that internal voice that tells you that you're not doing something right, you’re not good enough, or that you’re an imposter? There are many voices and names for this broad phenomenon - negative self talk, saboteurs, or inner critics, to name a few. We’re joined today by an expert in relating to our inner critics, Rosi…

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Massive Transformative Purpose (w/ Aldo Civico) 1:18:25

2M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

The notion of having a purpose is so prevalent today that it borders on being construed as trite. And yet many of us seek purpose nonetheless, whether for ourselves, our families, or the organizations that we’re part of, whether we know how to define purpose or not. We are joined today by global leadership authority, anthropologist, and conflict re…

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Katsugen: The Gentle Art of Well Being (w/ Richard Omura) 1:17:41

2M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

We sometimes sense emotions or thoughts that have been buried into our consciousness, and might be hurting us from inside. We lean on tools like journaling and talk therapy to help bring those out. But how often do we recognize what our bodies and nervous systems might be storing? Even if we do notice, how do we safely and naturally find release fo…

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The Fun Habit: Pursuing Joy and Wonder (w/ Mike Rucker) 1:16:05

3M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

In the “always on” culture of today, fun can often be viewed as a sign of not being serious enough, an indulgence that takes away from our productive lives. Or worse yet, even if we value fun, it can elude us as we either just forget to have fun, or we just feel that we can’t escape the tide of day to day life. Today we’re joined by Organizational …

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Healing from Chronic Illness Using Ren Xue (w/ Nina Jutras) 1:21:20

3M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

We’re joined by Ren Xue practitioner, Nina Jutras, to listen to her story of resilience, personal responsibility, and growth in the face of adversity. Nina shares how she grew up with a chronic illness that came to define her identity, even as she did everything she could to cope with it and lead a normal life. In a seeming paradox, as much as she …

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Welcome to Season 3 of Woven Wings Live! 9:45

4M ago9:45

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Join Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania to hear what they're looking forward to for Season 3 of Woven Wings Live! We revisit what's most alive for us with the show, and recommit to you - dear listener - our aim to spark reflection and growth through conversations on spiritual traditions and practices, psychology, social science, activism, community bui…

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Reflections and Revelations: Closing Season 2 35:34

4M ago35:34

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Join Rahul and Gabe as they look back on 2023 and Season 2 of Woven Wings Live! Join our newsletter: https://www.wovenwings.net/newsletter Reach us at: live@wovenwings.net Join our newsletter: https://www.wovenwings.net/newsletter Visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wovenwingslive Reach us at: live@wovenwings.net…

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Opening to Radiance with the Diamond Approach (w/ John Harper) 1:21:24

5M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

In today’s episode, we’re joined by John Harper to learn about the Diamond Approach, a modern-day spiritual path oriented around deep self-exploration and discovery. - What is the Diamond Approach, and what makes it unique? - How does it help us connect with our consciousness? - What role does curiosity play in our self discovery path? - And how do…

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Decision Making in Action: Tuning Into Our Sense of Integrity (w/ Justin Mulvaney) 1:17:18

5M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

In our last episode, we discussed the art of decision making from a very practical, analytical lens. Today, we have the unique opportunity to explore in detail what it feels like to make a tough decision when your mind, body, and heart are not all singing the same tune. We’re joined by Conscious Leadership and executive coach, Justin Mulvaney to br…

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The Art of Decision Making (w/ Nell McShane Wulfhart) 1:13:38

5M ago1:13:38

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How often do you get stuck while making a decision, even past the point of receiving any new information? We make many big and small decisions everyday, and yet few of us have a method to our madness. We’re joined today by Decision Coach, Nell McShane Wulfhart, to dig into the ins and outs of this all important process: - Why do people need to get …

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Examining Our Narratives About Money (w/ Michael Trugman) 1:18:48

6M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Money is a key player in our day-to-day lives, and yet we rarely stop to consider the many ways in which we relate to it. A measure of success, the basis of feeling secure, or the precursor to a sense of freedom… or even happiness. The narratives around money are as extensive as they are deeply ingrained. To unpack all of this, we’re joined today b…

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Owning and Changing Your Story (w/ Beth Fisher-Yoshida) 1:18:33

6M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

It is often acknowledged how stories can help us understand each other's experiences more deeply by sharing information in a way that creates emotional connection. But there isn’t as much emphasis placed on the role of our own internal stories in the way that we experience the world. Today we’re joined by writer, author, and negotiation and communi…

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Building Multi Faith Coalitions for Civic Change (w/ Shariq Abdul Ghani and the Minaret Foundation) 1:07:08

7M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

In a time where narratives in news often focus on divisions in our societies, there are still those that pursue the seemingly trite understanding that we have more in common than we often appreciate. We’re joined today by Shariq Abdul Ghani, executive director of a Houston based interfaith community building organization, to discuss: - What value c…

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Engaging Sacred Texts in the Modern World (w/ Sampada Wakhlu - May 2022 Rerelease) 1:16:12

7M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Today we're rereleasing an episode that originally aired just over a year ago on May 17th of 2022, where we spoke with Sampada Wakhlu, co-host of the 2022 Global Bhagavad Gita Convention, to discuss engaging sacred texts in the modern world. Sampada’s approachable nature and rich background with this iconic text of south Asian culture serves as a j…

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Light in Dark Places: Healing the Conversation around Male Sexuality (w/ Elliot Katz) 1:24:46

8M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Today we approach the complex subject of male sexuality, and attempt to be a part of crafting a healthy narrative around a topic that is at-times controversial, dark, and even demonized. We sit with sociologist and men’s work practitioner, Elliot Katz, and discuss: - What is the “man box of masculinity”, and how is it problematic for both individua…

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Facilitating Broader Change: The Ecology of Resonance 1:09:49

8M ago1:09:49

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QUICK REQUEST: Contribute to a Maui Wildfires Relief Fund here In this continuation of our resonance series, we expand the conversation from focusing on finding resonance within ourselves, to recognizing its broader impact: - How is resonance in our state part of not just benefiting ourselves, but also facilitating broader change in the world? - Ho…

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Facing our Impulse to Control: Resonance in Practice 1:27:12

9M ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Today’s conversation is the 2nd in our series on Resonance, with a focus on how to apply the theory of resonance to a common impulse shared by many adults - the impulse to control - our thoughts, our external circumstances, our lives. - What does that impulse to control look like? - What types of circumstances bring that impulse to life, and where …

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Playing with Resonance: Getting a Feel for an Emerging Methodology 1:22:37

9M ago1:22:37

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We’ve all heard the common cliche, “that resonates,” but what does this truly mean? Usual host Gabe Crane serves as the guest for this episode to explore the depths of this seemingly innocuous question. In addition to being a musical concept, Resonance is an emerging methodology that lies at the core of Gabe’s work at Woven Wings. Drawing on the in…

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Examining the Role of Ancient Traditions in our Modern Lives (w/ our partners: Lakshmi Mayya & Keerti Shukla) 1:20:09

10M ago1:20:09

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Gabe and Rahul are joined by Gabe’s wife Lakshmi and Rahul’s wife, Keerti, as they all share a virtual living room conversation on some familiar Woven Wings themes that pertain to each of our lives. With Gabe, Lakshmi, and their son Satori visiting Lakshmi’s parents and extended family in India for the first time in 4 years, we dig into their exper…

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Centering Men: The Importance of Men’s Work in Societal Healing 1:17:52

10M ago1:17:52

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Two days out from Father’s Day, we explore the concept of centering men, a topic perhaps controversial - or maybe even unwelcome - in a time when men are often considered the root of many problems. “Kawika” Mattos, proud father and grandfather, and facilitator of mens’ groups as well as parenting classes for both men and women, helps shine a line o…

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What’s the Matter with Motivation? (w/ Barry Sommer - May 2022) 1:26:58

11M ago1:26:58

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If you’ve ever reflected on how well your actions align with your goals, you’ve likely encountered the idea of motivation. How does motivation work, and where does it come from? How can I identify my true motivations? How can I be more motivated? In today’s conversation with Barry Sommer, a licensed Educational Psychologist, Marriage and Family The…

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People and Plants: Connecting with our Fellow Living Beings (w/ Ralph Steven) 1:19:20

11M ago1:19:20

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How many of us go around our local environments - whether they’re urban, suburban, or otherwise, and have no idea what’s around us Today we’re joined by Ralph Steven, herbalist and ethnobotanist to discuss: - Why does connecting with our surroundings matter? - What does it mean to “have a relationship with and connect with plants”, and how do we do…

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Uplifting Life and Health: Exploring a Holistic Health Paradigm (w/ Jackie Blunt) 1:18:33

12M ago1:18:33

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There are many varied perspectives on what constitutes a healthy life and how to get there. What few disagree on, though, is how important health is in the context of living a vibrant life. Today we sit with Jackie Blunt to discuss the concept of “holistic health”: - What does “holistic health” even mean, and how does it compare and contrast with o…

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Learning as Living: Exploring the Social Learning Organism (w/ Arturo Ezquerro) 1:18:04

12M ago1:18:04

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Today we sit with the passionate and innovative Arturo Ezquerro to hone in on the critical role of learning in our lives: - Why is learning so essential to not just thrive, but also survive? - What is the concept of the “social learning organism”, and how has he brought that to life in his work? - How do our relationships influence our learning env…

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Laughing into Lightness and Play (w/ Simeon Birnbaum - March 2022 Rerelease) 1:18:32

1y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Today we’re re-releasing an episode that originally aired just over a year ago on March 22nd of 2022, where we spoke with Simeon Darwick Birnbaum, laughter yoga instructor and founder of Joyful Living. We explore how we can lean into a lighter way of being by utilizing a spiritually and biologically potent practice that’s readily available to all o…

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Creating Your Own Reality (w/ Nivedita Ganapathi) 1:28:23

1y ago1:28:23

1:28:23

The idea that we “create our own reality” may feel trite and cliche in today’s age, where self help adages run unrestrained through our feeds. And yet what lies beneath this particular concept is a foundational set of powerful spiritual principles grounded in ancient wisdom. We sit with Nivedita Ganapathi - spiritual seeker, motivational speaker, a…

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Crossing the Threshold: Contemplating Death to Live More Vibrantly (w/ Matt Segall) 1:23:35

1y ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Talking about and reflecting on death can feel morbid, scary, dreadful even. Today we sit with Matt Segall, Professor of Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness to explore the concept of death from the lens of philosophy, and do our best to bring the conversation to a practical place: - Why is talking about death powerful? What does it unlock for …

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Essential Humanity, the Shared Human Heart, and Planetary Healing (w/ Roman Hanis) 1:18:45

1y ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Roman Hanis shares an eclectic spiritual philosophy built on the concepts of essential humanity and a shared human heart, which mirror core tenets of the Woven Wings philosophy: the idea that we’re all connected at a very deep level, and that coming together in harmony and support for both each other and the world that we inhabit is essential to th…

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Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Human Evolution (w/ Bill Richards) 1:22:13

1y ago1:22:13

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Bill Richards - renowned psychologist, theologian, and pioneer in the research of psychedelic-assisted therapy - is in the unique position of being able to speak to mystical experiences with both spiritual and scientific authority. In addition to delving into his research journey around psychedelics, he shares how grounding in our interpersonal rel…

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Welcome to Season 2 of Woven Wings Live! 9:36

1y ago9:36

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Join Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania in the virtual studio to hear from them on what season 2 of Woven Wings Live is all about! We breakdown what we mean by "Wisdom and Tools for Vibrant Living", and recommit to you - dear listener - our aim to spark reflection and growth through conversations on spiritual traditions and practices, psychology, socia…

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Growing from the Hardest Experiences: Understanding and Navigating Trauma (w/ Dr. Neha Agrawal) 1:13:42

1+ y ago1:13:42

1:13:42

What exactly is trauma, and how can we talk about trauma in a healthy way? How does one become aware of where trauma is present in their own lives, in their families, and in their communities? How does unpacking the trauma in our lives open us up to possibility, and what can we do to create structures and environments to help us live our best lives…

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Unfolding Reality through Process Work (w/ Elsa Henderson) 1:13:11

1+ y ago1:13:11

1:13:11

What does it really mean to be “in process,” or “with our process?” Why is process important? And what are the tools and structures that make being in process fruitful and supportive to our lives? On today’s episode, Process Work facilitator, coach, and consultant Elsa Henderson illuminates the core tenets of this psychological discipline. What eme…

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Coaching in Context: A History of Religion and the Search for Meaning (w/ Molly Worthen) 1:11:34

1+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Where do the phenomena of personal growth and spiritual life coaching come from? What’s underneath the hood of social media stardom and the quest for personal fulfillment and satisfaction? Dr. Molly Worthen, professor at the University of North Carolina, joins us to discuss the history of religion in America, including the decline of religious inst…

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From Waste to Nourishment: Building the Soil of our Lives (w/ Steven Wynbrandt) 1:28:23

1+ y ago1:28:23

1:28:23

The first half of today’s episode covers the story of the exuberant and passionate Steven Wynbrandt, and how we went from backyard garden to finding purpose, passion, and profitability as the King of Compost (as deemed by the L.A. Times). In the 2nd half, we go deeper with Steven into a core tenet of the Woven Wings message: that engaging in a cons…

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Joining a Spiritual Community in the 21st Century (w/ Kaitna Shankar) 1:10:50

1+ y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

For those that don’t automatically continue with a spiritual community that they’re born into, the notion of joining one may feel all together daunting, especially in this day and age. Kaitna Shankar, a Buddhist Practitioner who became an active member of a Buddhist community at 21 years old, shares what led her to feel ready to seek and commit to …

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Embracing Change: Finding Center in a Volatile World (w/ Susan Levin) 1:08:03

1+ y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

A message that you may hear a lot these days is that our world is more volatile, uncertain, complex, and than ever before. What happens to us internally in the face of a changing environment? How do we build our capacity to co-exist with change? How does leaning into our strengths enable us to better handle change? And how can we, collectively, wor…

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The Abundance of Less (w/ Andy Couturier) 1:30:09

1+ y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

In today's far ranging conversation, Andy Couturier illustrates - through his own story, and those of people he’s profiled - what it could look like to be deeply aligned with values of conscious consumption, rolling up our sleeves for our basic needs, and creating abundance of space and spirit through simplicity and elimination. We also delve into …

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Hidden Transmissions: Living Your Mission Wherever You Are (w/ Zsuzsánna Balogh) 1:05:44

1+ y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Unlikely guest, Zsuzsánna Balogh, joins us to share a life in service to being a positive and additive force in people’s lives regardless of both her own individual circumstances, and the context of her interaction with someone. In meeting her for the first time just last week, it wasn’t an active conversation or anything of the sort that created a…

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Weaving in Action: Worldchangers Organization & the Heartfire Festival (w/ Yash Akasha) 1:20:38

1+ y ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Our 2nd episode in the “Weaving in Action” series focuses on the story of Yash Akasha and the Worldchangers Organization, an effort that he and a friend conceptualized back when they were children and brought to reality as young adults. Their story is one of multi-front, collective action built on 2 foundational pillars acknowledging the relational…

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Working with the Enneagram: Understanding What You're Not (w/ Yamini Deen) 1:11:45

1+ y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

What is the Enneagram? What are its unique benefits? Who is it for? How does one’s Enneagram type develop? What does knowing my, or someone else’s, type enable? What should someone skeptical of typology systems take away from this conversation? How does someone interested in this path get started? Yamini Deen shares that the types in the Enneagram …

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Growing Through Conflict Resolution: Becoming More Than Our Conflicts (w/ Jenny Besch) 1:18:41

1+ y ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Conflict is a force we encounter regularly: in our own lives, in our communities, across society, and across the world. - How does the experience of conflict play out? - What drives conflict? - How do people typically respond to conflict? - What are ways for us to build our capacity to handle conflict over time? - And how can conflict actually lead…

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Weaving in Action: Essential Food and Medicine (w/ Xochitl Bernadette Moreno & AshEL SeaSunZ Eldridge) 1:19:32

2y ago1:19:32

1:19:32

What does it look like to weave together your talents, your heritage, and your sense of connectedness to benefit our interrelated world? We dive into the powerful story of Xochitl Bernadette Moreno and Ashel Seasunz Eldridge, who at the start of the pandemic, came together over their passions for service, spirituality, and community by forming the …

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The Art of Taking (w/ Rabbi Pesach Stadlin) 1:05:42

2y ago1:05:42

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In a world of ever-increasing complexity and polarity, have you ever wondered: what is one thing that could change and take us into a place of harmony? Rabbi Pesach Stadlin shares how we must celebrate that we as a people are needy and that as part of our interdependence, we need to take, whether it’s time, attention, resources, or anything else. W…

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Awakening to Qi and the Mind-body Connection (w/ Norberto Rodrigues) 1:19:08

2y ago1:19:08

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In today’s episode, we explore the concept of a mind-body-heart connection through the lens of Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice to cultivate and balance Qi, or “life energy.” We learn from the personal experience of Qi gong and Ren Xue practitioner, Norberto Rodrigues, and explore a wide range of questions: What is Qi? How do we think about the…

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What’s the Matter with Motivation? (w/ Barry Sommer) 1:22:16

2y ago1:22:16

1:22:16

If you’ve ever reflected on how well your actions align with your goals, you’ve likely encountered the idea of motivation. How does motivation work, and where does it come from? How can I identify my true motivations? How can I be more motivated? In today’s conversation with Barry Sommer, a licensed Educational Psychologist, Marriage and Family The…

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Engaging Sacred Texts in the Modern World (w/ Sampada Wakhlu) 1:16:12

2y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Today’s episode welcomes to the studio Sampada Wakhlu, co-host of the 2022 Global Bhagavad Gita Convention, to discuss engaging sacred texts in the modern world. Sampada’s approachable nature and rich background with this iconic text of south Asian culture serves as a jumping off point to consider the benefits sacred texts and traditions can bring …

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Reflecting on Woven Wings Live 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

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Gabe and Rahul pause on their usual interview-based flow, and instead take time to reflect on their time creating Woven Wings Live so far. We start by talking about the importance of the reflection process itself - tapping into our experiences, taking stock of the more and less desirable aspects of those experiences, being thoughtful about what com…

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Why We Need Spiritual Practices (w/ Rabbi Adina Allen) 48:53

2y ago48:53

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Today's guest, Rabbi Adina Allen, is the co-founder of Jewish Studio Project (JSP), a non-profit that cultivates creativity as a Jewish practice for spiritual connection and social transformation. As the daughter of world-renowned pioneer in art therapy Pat Allen, Rabbi Allen has synthesized art-making and Jewish spiritual practice in groundbreakin…

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