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Spirit Matters

Mind Body Spirit.fm

Never before has the spiritual landscape been as diverse and abundant as it is today. The opportunities for learning and growth are enormous, and spiritual counselor, author, meditation teacher, and speaker Philip Goldberg will help you make sense of it all and apply it to your life. Here you’ll meet teachers, scholars, and other experts from a broad range of traditions (and some from no tradition). Some of our guests are well known; others should be well known. They all have wisdom and practical

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61:39

Learning From the Mystics and From the Pain of Grief...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/06/22

We explore deep and powerful spiritual lessons from the Christian mystics with one of the world's leading experts, Mirabai Starr. From John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul to the liberating teachings in the lives of female saints like Teresa of Avila, there are spiritual blessings to be gleaned. We also plunge into the heart of despair as Mirabai shares from personal experience how to grow spiritually following the heartbreak and grief of a painful loss. Connect with Mirabai Starr Find

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62:16

The Art of Spiritual Fiction with Arielle Ford

Spirit Matters ·

2023/06/12

Arielle Ford was a highly successful agent and publicist who represented some of the world's top self-help and spiritual authors. Then she became an author herself, writing 11 non-fiction books including Wabi Sabi Love and The Soulmate Secret, which launched her on a new career as a respected coach and speaker on the subject of love and relationships. Now she's published her first novel, The Love Thief, about the spiritual transformation of the main character, an American woman who finds herself in

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60:10

Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground with Rachel...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/05/31

Psychologist Rachel Harris, author of Listening to Ayahuasca, joins us to discuss her fascinating new book, Swimming in the Sacred. In recent years, entheogens, aka psychedelics, have enjoyed a resurgence of interest since research on the substances was halted amidst the abuses of the 1960s. Studies undertaken at prestigious universities have been demonstrating the therapeutic applications of the "medicines." While she, like many psychologists and physicians, consider this a promising, if not

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64:00

Finding Divinity in Poetry and Prose with Mark Nepo

Spirit Matters ·

2023/05/21

A deep and far-ranging conversation with the renowned spiritual teacher, poet, storyteller, and prolific author, Mark Nepo. Mark's 25 nonfiction books have sold more than a million copies. They include The Book of Awakening, which topped the New York Times bestseller list; More Together Than Alone; and most recently Surviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity. In addition, he just came out with a volume of his poetry titled The Half-Life of Angels. We'll learn about the link between

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57:08

The Heart and Soul of Spiritual Memoirs with Richard...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/05/10

The spiritual memoir is an extremely popular genre and a time-tested vehicle for conveying spiritual wisdom as well as the blessings and challenges of life on the razor's edge we call the spiritual path. In this conversation, Richard Lischer -- an ordained Lutheran minister and a professor at Duke Divinity School -- discusses his book, Our Hearts are Restless: The Art of the Spiritual Memoir, and his own observations as both a reader and an author of books in that genre. You'll learn how to get the

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60:25

Digging Into the Wisdom of Vedanta with Swami...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/04/30

The culmination of the ancient Vedic tradition, Vedanta represents the core teachings of what we call Hinduism. In its modern expression, it has had a huge influence on spiritual seekers around the world, and its impact continues to grow. In this interview, Swami Sarvapriyananda, the Minister and spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York, and one of the primary proponents of Vedanta today, makes this profound and practical wisdom easily understandable and accessible. Vedanta Society of New

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The Alchemy of Devotional Music with Jai Uttal

Spirit Matters ·

2023/04/20

World Music pioneer and leading kirtan artist Jai Uttal joins us for a probing conversation about the spiritual value of music in its myriad forms and expressions. We talked about his musical roots, his discovery of the increasingly popular Indian style of call-and-response mantra chanting (kirtan), and how he and others have integrated Western instruments and motifs into traditional Indian music. We also talked about his latest album, "Dust and Tears," which features a broad range of musical

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61:29

Learn About the Brahma Kumaris and Raja Yoga with...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/04/10

Since 1980, Gayatri Naraine has served as the United Nations representative of the Brahma Kumaris, a worldwide spiritual organization founded in India in 1937 with a strong orientation toward service work and the practice of Raja Yoga, which Gayatri has practiced for over 45 years. She is also a senior teacher at the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. We spoke about the origin and unique features of the Brahma Kumaris, its unusual emphasis on female leadership, and her work at the UN, which

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67:21

Opening to Original Blessing with Matthew Fox

Spirit Matters ·

2023/03/30

Matthew Fox, the eminent theologian, author, and former Catholic priest, discusses his estrangement from the Church and his highly influential reframing of the Christian tradition with concepts such as Creation Spirituality and Original Blessing. A treasure trove of insights for everyone regardless of their path. Find out more about Matthew Fox Connect with Phil Goldberg Author, Speaker, Spiritual Counselor, Writing Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:00

The Life and Legacy of Swami Vivekananda with scholar...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/03/20

The first major Indian guru to come to America, Swami Vivekananda set the template for all the teachers who followed - and his enormous impact persists. Here, Oxford historian Ruth Harris, author of the landmark biography "Guru to the World," explores Vivekananda's fascinating life and enduring legacy. Get the book- Guru to the World: The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda Find books by Phil Goldberg and other MindBodySpirit.fm podcast hosts in our online store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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65:36

Exploring Spiritual Ethics and Integrity with Jac...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/03/09

As longtime teachers and practitioners, and as co-founders of the Association for Spiritual Integrity, Jac O'Keeffe and Rick Archer have seen the good, bad, and ugly of contemporary spirituality. Here they dive into the need to promote ethical standards among spiritual teachers and ways to help seekers and students guard against spiritual abuse. Find out more about the Association for Spiritual Integrity Connect with Jac O'Keefe Ric Archer and Buddha at the Gas Pump Learn more about your ad

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66:42

Yoga at Kripalu with Stephen Cope and Robert Mulhall

Spirit Matters ·

2023/02/27

A lively conversation with Robert Mulhall, CEO of The Kripalu Center for Yoga, and Stephen Cope, author, psychologist, and longtime Scholar in Residence at Kripalu. They discuss the fascinating history of the most prominent yoga retreat center in America, the challenges of adapting an ancient tradition to modern life, and yoga's (and Kripalu's) role in generating personal and cultural transformation. The Kripalu Center for Yoga Stephen Cope Author, Spiritual Counselor, Speaker, Philip Goldberg

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65:56

Sacred Activism with Andrew Harvey

Spirit Matters ·

2023/02/16

A penetrating conversation with the passionate and prolific expert on the world’s mystical traditions, Andrew Harvey. Andrew, the founder and director of the Institute of Sacred Activism, and author of more than 30 books, including Radical Regeneration, discusses the vital need for engaged spirituality in our times -- and much more. Find out more about Andrew Harvey Find out more about Philip Goldberg- Author, Speaker, Workshop Leader and Spiritual Counselor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Awakening the Love of It with Sally Kempton

Spirit Matters ·

2023/02/02

In this deep conversation with renowned spiritual teacher Sally Kempton, author of Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga and Meditation for the Love of It, we dive deeply into a variety of valuable topics, such as the practical implications of nonduality, the relational aspect of spirituality, working with personifications of the Divine, and meditation as play. And Sally leads us in a guided meditation. Find books from Philip Goldberg and other MindBodySpirit.fm

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57:32

Exploring Perennial Wisdom with Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Spirit Matters ·

2023/01/19

In this episode, the interspiritual rabbi Rami Shapiro shows us the transformational value of exploring traditions other than our own. Listen as we discuss perennial teachings across boundaries, Rami's notion of "nondual aliveness," and much more. Find out more about award winning author Rabbi Rami Shapiro Connect with Philip Goldberg here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Life, Spirituality, and Buddhist Principles: A...

Spirit Matters ·

2023/01/05

In this first episode of the new Spirit Matters, we have a far-ranging, illuminating, and practical conversation with the renowned scholar of Buddhism, Robert Thurman. A close friend of the Dalai Lama and author of many books, including Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life, Bob’s ability to communicate complex ideas in ways that everyone can understand and apply to their lives is on full display here – as is his playful wit. Get Philip Goldberg's latest book Spiritual

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