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Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness
Interviews with scholars of spiritual practice and mindfulness about their new books.
October 13, 2026
Chicana Spiritual Activism
Chicana Spiritual Activism: Making Change, Making Soul (U Arizona Press, 2026) explores the profound impact of spiritual activism within the Chicana f…
October 5, 2026
Epiphanies of Nature and Grace: Twelve Meditations from a Life in Dialogue
Tune in to this discussion of Epiphanies of Nature and Grace: Twelve Meditations from a Life in Dialogue (Orbis Books, 2025) These moving and eloquent…
September 21, 2026
Golden States
Since the beginning of European colonization, the sun-drenched land of California has always attracted dreamers and schemers. Whether it was Spanish m…
September 10, 2026
A Nation Wrestles With God
Spanning more than 400 years of spiritual transformation and imagination, A Nation Wrestles With God (Restless Books, 2026) collects diverse writers—p…
September 3, 2026
Transhumanism and Divine Humanity in Global Traditions
Amid global dialogue on the nature of human enhancement, this book traces humanity's pursuit of self-transcendence and enhancement from ancient times …
August 28, 2026
An Honest Death
A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at non-religious funerals in contemporary London, An Honest Death: Life's End and Humanist Funerals (Princeton U…
August 27, 2026
Leading Safe and Simple Yoga Nidras
In Leading Safe and Simple Yoga Nidras: A Yoga Teacher's Guide (Singing Dragon, 2026), experienced yoga teachers Theo Wildcroft and Beverley Nolan pro…
August 23, 2026
The Five Seasons Method
A gentle yet powerful blend of ancient wisdom and modern wellness that shows how seasonal living can enrich your days. In the Chinese Five Element sy…
August 22, 2026
Liquid Faith
Since time immemorial, water has been a major theme in myth, religion and folklore throughout the world. With its 12,000-mile coastline, as well a…
August 16, 2026
Echoes of Incense on the Shikoku Pilgrimage
Amy Chavez talks to Don Weiss, currently mid-way through the Shikoku Pilgrimage — Japan's 1,300 km Buddhist route that has been walked for almost as…
July 8, 2026
Metamodern Mysticism
In this episode, host Pierce Salguero sits down with Linda C. Ceriello, a scholar of mysticism and popular culture from Kennesaw State University in G…
July 6, 2026
Meditation Sickness and the Dangers of Buddhist Practice with Pierce Salguero
Pierce Salguero joins us to discuss his new co-edited volume, Meditation Sickness: A Sourcebook on the Dangers of Buddhist Practice. While modern mind…
June 27, 2026
Cultivating Consciousness
What does it mean to connect with mind and space without the typical baggage of contemporary meditation trends? In this episode of the New Books Netwo…
June 27, 2026
Tarot of the Unconscious
I spoke with author Aliza Einhorn about her new book Tarot of the Unconscious: Uncovering the Hidden Link Between Psychoanalysis and the Cards (Weiser…
June 24, 2026
What Do You Want Out of Life?
What do you want out of life? To make a lot of money―or work for justice? To have children―or travel the world? The things we care about in life―famil…
June 23, 2026
Prioritize Play
In Prioritize Play: Express Your Creativity, Boost Your Confidence, and Foster Deeper Connection (Balance, 2026), host of the Chaotic Creatives podcas…
June 20, 2026
Breathwork and Psychotherapy
A journey into the power of conscious breathing for therapy and everyday life. Breathing is at the center of our lives, yet we are only beginning to …
May 17, 2026
Embody Your Magic
Embody Your Magic: Create the Life of Your Dreams Through Astrology, Numerology, Mediumship, Metaphysics, and Human Design (HarperOne, 2026) from psyc…
May 17, 2026
Rainbow Wisdom
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Mischa Oak about his book, Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ Life Lessons for Everyone (Page Two Book Inc.…
May 13, 2026
A Brilliant Adaptation
A Brilliant Adaptation: How Dissociative Identity Disorder and the Power of the Therapeutic Bond Saved Me (New Harbinger Publications, 2026) is a sear…