New Books Network

On Religion May 9, 2022

On Impermanence, Embodiment, and Conscious Intention

A Discussion with Deborah Eden Tull

Deborah Eden Tull

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Deborah Eden Tull is the founder of Mindful Living Revolution. She is a Zen meditation and mindfulness teacher, public speaker, author, activist, and sustainability educator. She trained for seven years …

Psychology May 6, 2022

No Bad Parts

How the Internal Family Systems Model Changes Everything

Richard Schwartz

Hosted by Eric LeMay

Today I interview Richard Schwartz. His friends know him as Dick. And while this is my first time speaking with him, I can’t help but feel friendly toward him. Dick …

On Religion April 29, 2022

On Mindfulness and Happiness

A Discussion with Mark Van Buren

Mark Van Buren

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Mark Van Buren is a Mindful Living Trainer, yoga/meditation instructor, personal trainer, and musician, that has been promoting health and wellness for over a decade. He has run dozens of …

Academic Life April 28, 2022

Why a Retreat Might Help

DIY Retreats

S. A. Snyder

Hosted by Christina Gessler

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you’ll hear about: Why doing writing and other kinds of retreats are part of the hidden curriculum How taking time for self-care …

On Religion April 26, 2022

On Relational Mindfulness

A Discussion with Deborah Eden Tull

Deborah Eden Tull

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Deborah Eden Tull, founder of Mindful Living Revolution, teaches the integration of compassionate awareness into every aspect of our lives. She is a Zen meditation and mindfulness teacher, public speaker …

On Religion April 22, 2022

Buddhish

A Guide to the 20 Most Important Buddhist Ideas for the Curious and Skeptical

C. Pierce Salguero

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Are you curious about Buddhism but find yourself met with scholarly texts or high-minded moralizing every time you try to pick up a book about it? Well, if so, relax …

Academic Life April 21, 2022

From PhD to Picture Book

A Conversation with Julie Dillemuth

Julie Dillemuth

Hosted by Christina Gessler

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you’ll hear about: Dr. Julie Dillemuth’s path through higher edWhat led her to try to write for a popular audience, and what …

Business, Management, and Marketing April 12, 2022

The Connected Leader

7 Strategies to Empower Your True Self and Inspire Others

Karen Joy Hardwick

Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

Today I talked to Karen Joy Hardwick about her book The Connected Leader: 7 Strategies to Empower Your True Self and Inspire Others (Post Hill Press, 2021). We are not leaders …

Psychology April 1, 2022

The Zen of Therapy

Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life

Mark Epstein

Hosted by August Baker

A remarkable exploration of the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Mark Epstein reflects on one year’s worth of therapy sessions with his patients to observe how his training in Western psychotherapy and …

Academic Life March 31, 2022

Skills for Scholars

How Can Mindfulness Help?

Kristen Manieri

Hosted by Christina Gessler

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you’ll hear about: The science that explains our busy mindsWhat mindfulness isThe difference between mindfulness and meditationHow changing our habits is a …

Psychology March 31, 2022

The Blindspots Between Us

How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships

Gleb Tsipursky

Hosted by Sarah Kearns

We all want positive, healthy, and genuine relationships whether it's with family, friends, peers, coworkers, or romantic partners. And yet, time and time again, we all seem to get stuck …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness March 29, 2022

Mindfulness Journal for Mental Health

Prompts and Practices to Improve Your Well-Being

Elizabeth Cronin

Hosted by Kristie Adloff

Improve your mental health and well-being through guided journaling It's impossible to avoid stress entirely in the hustle and bustle of modern life--but practicing mindfulness can help you maintain a …

Science March 14, 2022

52 Ways to Walk

The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

Annabel Streets

Hosted by Sine Yaganoglu

Annabel Streets' book 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time (G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2022) is a first-of-its-kind guide that blends …

On Religion March 14, 2022

On Spirituality and Horses

A Discussion with Linda Kohanov

Linda Kohanov

Hosted by Gregory Soden

The author of The Five Roles of the Master Herder and the bestseller The Tao of Equus, Linda Kohanov speaks and teaches internationally. She established Eponaquest Worldwide to explore the …

The Imperfect Buddha Podcast March 7, 2022

Doubt

Part 1

Hosted by Matthew O'Connell

“Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one.” Voltaire You know too much, yet understand too little. And it’s the same for me, and everyone you and …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness March 4, 2022

Clearing in the West

Navigating the Journey Through Loss, Grief and Healing

Susan Chase Edgecomb

Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

The untimely losses of her brother, her father, and her husband, make this author uniquely qualified to help support you through your loss and grief. She understands that each loss …

Drugs, Addiction and Recovery March 3, 2022

Beyond the Narrow Life

A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration

Kile M. Ortigo

Hosted by Steve Beitler

Kile M. Ortigo's Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration (Synergetic Press, 2021) addresses major issues that arise from the psychospiritual and therapeutic use of …

Psychology February 16, 2022

The Practice of Groundedness

A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul

Brad Stulberg

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun

As we venture into the New Year, many of us are striving to reach new goals and maintain resolutions. It’s easy to default to focusing solely on succeeding or attaining …

Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight February 10, 2022

No One Playing

The Essence of Mindfulness in Golf and in Life

Martin Wells

Hosted by Dan Hill

Today I talked to Martin Wells about his new book No One Playing: The Essence of Mindfulness in Golf and in Life (John Hunt, 2022). As Martin Wells explains, to imagine you’re …

Indian Religions February 10, 2022

Yoga and Alignment

From the Upanishads to B. K. S. Iyengar

Gitte Bechsgaard and Gillian McCann

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

Gitte Bechsgaard and Gillian McCann's book Yoga and Alignment: From the Upanishads to B. K. S. Iyengar (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2021) offers an accessible and lively look at yoga philosophy and psychology …