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Manifesting Through the Chakras

Anodea Judith — November 13, 2012

Tami Simon speaks with Anodea Judith and Lion Goodman. Anodea is one of the world’s leading authorities on the chakra system and the author of the classic Wheels of Life. Lion is the co-founder of the Luminary Leadership Institute. With Sounds True, they have created a new book together called Creating on Purpose: The Spiritual Technology of Manifesting Through the Chakras. In this episode, Tami speaks with Anodea and Lion about an innovative approach for releasing the beliefs we hold in our subconscious, what the most common energy blockages in the chakra system are that impede manifestation, and how you can find a vision for your life when you’re not clear what your vision is. (57 minutes)

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Despair Cracks Open Your Heart

Mary Pipher — April 14, 2015

Mary Pipher is a clinical psychologist whose area of expertise is how contemporary US culture influences the mental health of its citizens. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Reviving Ophelia, and recently contributed to the Sounds True anthology Darkness Before Dawn: Redefining the Journey Through Depression. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Mary and Tami Simon discuss the connection between despair and a lack of trust, as well as how personal writing can be a panacea for hopelessness. Mary also shares advice for journeyman therapists who are dealing with clients buried deep in their own despair. Finally, Mary and Tami talk about how despair can crack the heart wide open. (52 minutes)

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Hank Wesselman: The Re-Enchantment

Hank Wesselman — November 30, 2016

Hank Wesselman is a paleoanthropologist and a shamanic practitioner who has devoted his life to exploring the mysteries of human origins. He has authored several books and articles detailing his adventures in altered states and shamanic journeys. With Sounds True, Hank has published The Re-Enchantment: A Shamanic Path to a Life of Wonder, which offers a path for reclaiming a sense of wonder at the many joys of life and the universe. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon and Hank speak on his interpretation of the soul—including the personal over-soul and a world-soul that communicates through every living being. They discuss the imperative need for humanity to return to a more balanced relationship with nature. Finally, Hank describes the qualities he sees as necessary for someone to step onto the shamanic path as a teacher. (69 minutes)

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José Luis Stevens: Encounters with Power

Dr. José Luis Stevens — January 13, 2017

José Luis Stevens is an author, international lecturer, teacher, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, and the cofounder of the Power Path School of Shamanism and the Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange. With Sounds True, José has written a new book called Encounters with Power: Adventures and Misadventures on the Shamanic Path of Healing. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon and José discuss his definition of “power” and the necessity of approaching it from a shamanic perspective. José relates stories about his brushes with true natural power and how they have shaped his ceremonial practices. Finally, José and Tami talk about the various crises now facing the planet—especially environmental ones—and how to take an empowered stance in the face of them. (75 minutes)

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Emily Bennington: Becoming a Clear Channel for the Exp...

Emily Bennington — March 28, 2017

Emily Bennington is an author and teacher both of contemplative practice and leadership strategies. With Sounds True, Emily has released the book (and companion audiobook) Miracles at Work: Turning Inner Guidance into Outer Influence. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon speaks with Emily about the perennial spiritual text that inspired Miracles at Work—A Course in Miracles. Emily comments on how the Course can be applied to everyday business issues such as overwhelm, conflicts with coworkers, and approaching difficult tasks. Tami and Emily talk about “spiritual intelligence” and how this trait’s cultivation can bring about greater calm and equanimity. Finally, Emily discusses the primary point of A Course in Miracles—that anyone and everyone can become a vessel of unconditional love. (58 minutes)

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Rolf Gates: How Spiritual Friendship Allowed Me to Exi...

Rolf Gates — March 13, 2018

Rolf Gates is a yoga teacher, counselor, and author who cofounded the Yoga, Meditation, and Recovery Conference and currently teaches at Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center. With Sounds True, he has published the audio program Meditations on the Mat: Practices for Living from the Heart and co-wrote the children’s book Yoga Friends. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon speaks with Rolf about his unique background as a former US Army Airborne Ranger and addictions counselor, as well as how those experiences brought him to contemplative practice. They discuss how yoga can soothe both mental and physical agitation, bringing the mind and body into greater harmony. Finally, Rolf explains how he discovered the power of prayer and opening to grace, and why that discovery led him to embrace gratitude as a way of life. (63 minutes)

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