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Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern

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David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years.He was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context – including Goldman Sachs, Journey

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Ep. 60 – Bringing Stories to Life with...

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2025/11/04

Blending creativity, business, and parenthood, Jonathan and Miya Eden join David Nichtern to discuss bringing stories to life through animation.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David, Jonathan and Miya explore:How Jonathan and Miya met and became both personal and creative collaboratorsThe process of animating and creating content for Pengwee and Ruby Animating

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Ep. 59 – Strawberry Moons: A New Kind of Media with...

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2025/10/02

Discussing their newest project, Strawberry Moons Media, David Nichtern and Debbie Nutley get into how they truly merged creativity with spirituality and ‘making a buck’.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the CSM Podcast, David and Debbie share about:The creation of Strawberry Moons Media as a hub for conscious creators and spiritual storytellers Having a ‘sky view’

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Ep. 58 – Bringing Depth to Our Lives with Emily...

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2025/08/06

Dissecting the process of her book, The Power of Meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith joins David to explore bringing depth to our lives via belonging, purpose, transcendence, and storytelling.Pick up Emily's book, The Power of Meaning, HERE. This time on the CSM Podcast, David and Emily discuss:Positive Psychology: shifting from a focus on what’s wrong to the science of well-being and human flourishingHow connecting to something greater than ourselves can lead to self-transcendence and deeper

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Ep. 57 – Bhakti & Buddhism: The Heart and Mind of...

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2025/07/03

Blending together Bhakti and Buddhism, best of friends Krishna Das and David Nichtern discuss the gradual cultivation of practice and finding your ‘niche’ within the dharma.Join the Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 1 Intensive with Krishna Das & Nina Rao | January 3 - 10, 2026 | Click to Learn More This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David and Krishna Das thoughtfully

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Ep. 56 – Social Action & Misplaced Faith with Sharon...

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2025/06/12

Old friends Sharon Salzberg and David Nichtern meet to discuss the calamity of misplaced faith and the expansion that can come from individualized social action.Join Sharon's Upcoming Course with Tricycle to uncover your Buddhist Personality Type This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week on the CSM podcast, David and Sharon have a thought-provoking conversation about:Expanding the

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Ep. 55 – An Intimate Look at the Heart Sutra with...

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2025/05/22

Meditation teacher, Susan Piver, joins David Nichtern to share her profound and ever-evolving connection to The Heart Sutra.Learn about the heart and mind of practice with David Nichtern and Krishna Das in an upcoming free online talk! Register HERE. In this episode, David Nichtern and Susan Piver explore:The many variations of The Heart Sutra and why it deeply inspires SusanFocusing on the sound of the words in The Heart Sutra, not just the meaning of the words Considering how a sutra can

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Ep. 54 – Seven Sorrows of the New Saint: Getting Real...

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2024/10/01

Facing the obstacles on a spiritual path, Lama Rod Owens, David Nichtern, and Michael Kammers, discuss the seven sorrows of the new saint.Grab Lama Rod’s new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors In this episode, David, Michael and Lama Rod chat about:Realizing that liberation is driven by uncomfortable contradictionsThe seven great sorrows of the new saintLeaving people behind on a spiritual journeyOffering space to paradoxes in order to find claritySupport on the

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Ep. 53 – The Four Powers of Confidence with Ethan...

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2024/06/19

Exploring the themes in his new book, Confidence, Ethan Nichtern chats with his dad, David, about vulnerability, truth, and the state of the world.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David and Ethan speak about:Ethan’s new book and what real confidence isFalse confidence and manipulationThe current political environment and seeking the truthWhy authenticity is so

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Ep. 52 – The Intersection of Love and Awareness with...

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2024/05/01

Highlighting the intersection between love and awareness, Rhonda V. Magee joins David to discuss real change in a culture of separation.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the CSM podcast, David and Rhonda converse about: Rhonda’s background and personal definition of loveReal change through love, inspiration and a sense of connectionThe inter-being of mindfulness and mettaThe

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Ep. 51 – Eternalism and A.I. with Ramin Nazer

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2024/04/05

Ramin Nazer and David Nichtern explore the individual’s place in an ever-changing and technologically-advancing world.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow This time on CSM, we hear about: Technological advancement and the collective mindSci-Fi and fear vs. hope for the futureThe unsustainability of blissEternalism and the hellscape of pointlessnessThe dystopia of A.I and

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Ep. 50 – A Mindful Approach to Panic Disorder with...

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2024/03/15

Discussing his experience with Panic Disorder, Dan Harris describes the tools that have helped him move from resistance to acceptance.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Dan dive into: How Dan went from experiencing panic attacks to finding meditation Dan’s definition of happiness Stabilizing our well-being The compounding effect of meditation

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Ep. 49 – The Mind-Body Interplay with Dr. Sarà King

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2023/12/28

Examining the interplay between mind and body, neuroscientist Dr. Sarà King and David Nichtern talk trauma, dream-work, and the sense of self.David and Dr. Sarà traverse these topics:Dr. Sarà’s research on generational trauma and ancestral intelligenceThe autonomic nervous system and how trauma is stored in the bodyFight, Flight, Freeze, Faint, and gauging if a situation is safe or dangerousHow contemplative practices can modulate the trauma responseWhat the parasympathetic nervous system is

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Ep. 48 – The Relative and The Absolute with Rabbi Dr....

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2023/11/28

Focusing on the relative and absolute, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson and David Nichtern explore mindfulness, mysticism, and more. David and Jay spend this episode discussing: - Jay’s interdisciplinary background and seizing the day - Mindfulness and Jewish mysticism - Spiritual and Sensual Exploration - Relying on a joyful state of mind - The intersection of psychedelics and spirituality - The sweet spot between contemplative practice and engaged activism - Economics, politics, and the elites -

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Ep. 47 – We Were Made for These Times with Kaira...

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2023/11/09

Mindfulness teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, chats with David Nichtern about the power of spiritual community and self-assessment. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Kaira discuss:The practice of sharing appreciations and regretsCommunity support within nunneries and monasteriesCo-regulating the nervous system to mitigate conflictSocial change and

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Ep. 46 – Joining Heaven and Earth

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2023/08/18

David Nichtern explores how mindfulness meditation is the primary tool on our journey of joining Heaven and Earth, which are our highest aspirations and our day-to-day practicalities. This episode is taken from one of David’s Dharma Moon Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training sessions. The Intro to Mindfulness and the Path of Meditation program, which serves as the foundation for the next Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, begins on October 13th. To learn more, register now for a free

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Ep. 45 – In Tune with Richard Wolf

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2023/08/08

David is joined by Emmy Award-winning composer, author, multi-Platinum record producer and songwriter Richard Wolf for a conversation about music, mindfulness, and success. Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman on Tuesday, August 22nd to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training: FREE ONLINE TALK In this episode, Richard joins David to discuss:The Twelve Bridges between music & meditationZen &

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Ep. 44 – Professional Wrestling and the Middle Way...

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2023/06/22

Matt Sydal joins David to talk about wisdom gained through imperfection, and how professional wrestling connects to the Middle Way. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, Matt joins David to discuss:The variations of professional wrestling in different culturesThe “not too tight, not too loose” principle in wrestlingMaintaining an equanimous state in

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Ep. 43 – Composing Dharma with Sean Callery

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2023/05/30

Emmy-winning composer Sean Callery and David discuss true fearlessness, how Trungpa Rinpoche heard music, and the symphony of impermanence. Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training: FREE ONLINE TALK In this episode, David and Sean dive into:Sean’s absolutely legendary Emmy-winning career as a humble composer you may not know, but have certainly heard and been touched

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Ep. 42 – Mindful Homes with Anjie Cho

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2023/05/17

Author, architect, and feng shui expert, Anjie Cho, joins David Nichtern to inspire listeners to revitalize their homes and their lives through the practice of mindful design. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Join David Nichtern and Buddhist scholar Professor Robert Thurman for an online session on mindfulness, meditation and the Dharma Moon Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep. 41 – Infinity and Emptiness with Acharya Shunya

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2023/04/11

Exploring Vedic principles in a modern era, Vedic scholar and Lineage Holder Acharya Shunya joins David Nichtern in a reflection on infinity and emptiness. Take part in a free online evening of exploration with Acharya Shunya and David Nichtern. Enjoy a presentation by Acharya Shunya titled “Awakening Goddess Saraswati with Mantra, Meditation & Sacred Visioning”, followed by a dialogue between her and David, and will conclude with an open Q&A session: LEARN MORE In this episode David and

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