Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness

episodes

Interviews with scholars of spiritual practice and mindfulness about their new books.

An Honest Death: Life's End and Humanist Funerals with Matthew Engelke

August 28, 2026

An Honest Death

Matthew Engelke
Hosted by Caleb Zakarin

A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at non-religious funerals in contemporary London, An Honest Death: Life's End and Humanist Funerals (Princeton U…

Theo Wildcroft and Beverley Nolan, "Leading Safe and Simple Yoga Nidras: A Yoga Teacher's Guide" (Singing Dragon, 2026)

August 27, 2026

Leading Safe and Simple Yoga Nidras

Theo Wildcroft and Beverley Nolan
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

In Leading Safe and Simple Yoga Nidras: A Yoga Teacher's Guide (Singing Dragon, 2026), experienced yoga teachers Theo Wildcroft and Beverley Nolan pro…

Leda Elliott, "The Five Seasons Method: A Gentle Path toward Emotional and Spiritual Balance" (Scribner, 2026)

August 23, 2026

The Five Seasons Method

Leda Elliott
Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

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…

Ian Bradley, "Liquid Faith: Scotland's Sacred and Supernatural Waters" (Birlinn, 2026)

August 22, 2026

Liquid Faith

Ian Bradley
Hosted by Miranda Melcher

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…

Echoes of Incense on the Shikoku Pilgrimage with Don Weiss

August 16, 2026

Echoes of Incense on the Shikoku Pilgrimage

Don Weiss

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…

Metamodern Mysticism with Linda Ceriello

July 8, 2026

Metamodern Mysticism

Linda Ceriello
Hosted by Pierce Salguero

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…

Meditation Sickness and the Dangers of Buddhist Practice with Pierce Salguero

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…

Cultivating Consciousness: A Conversation with Ronald E. Purser on Mind Space (2026)

June 27, 2026

Cultivating Consciousness

Ronald E. Purser

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…

Aliza Einhorn, "Tarot of the Unconscious: Uncovering the Hidden Link Between Psychoanalysis and the Cards" (Weiser Books, 2026)

June 27, 2026

Tarot of the Unconscious

Aliza Einhorn

I spoke with author Aliza Einhorn about her new book Tarot of the Unconscious: Uncovering the Hidden Link Between Psychoanalysis and the Cards (Weiser…

Valerie Tiberius, "What Do You Want Out of Life? A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters" (Princeton UP, 2024)

June 24, 2026

What Do You Want Out of Life?

Valerie Tiberius
Hosted by Alfred Marcus

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…

Rachael Renae, "Prioritize Play: Express Your Creativity, Boost Your Confidence, and Foster Deeper Connection" (Balance, 2026)

June 23, 2026

Prioritize Play

Rachael Renae
Hosted by Rebekah Buchanan

In Prioritize Play: Express Your Creativity, Boost Your Confidence, and Foster Deeper Connection (Balance, 2026), host of the Chaotic Creatives podcas…

Jessica Dibb, "Breathwork and Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications for Healing and Transformation" (W. W. Norton, 2025)

June 20, 2026

Breathwork and Psychotherapy

Jessica Dibb
Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

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 …

Mischa Oak, "Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone" (Page Two Book Inc. 2026)

May 17, 2026

Rainbow Wisdom

Mischa Oak
Hosted by Hollay Ghadery

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.…

Aycee Brown, "Embody Your Magic: Create the Life of Your Dreams Through Astrology, Numerology, Mediumship, Metaphysics, and Human Design" (HarperOne, 2026)

May 17, 2026

Embody Your Magic

Aycee Brown
Hosted by Rebekah Buchanan

Embody Your Magic: Create the Life of Your Dreams Through Astrology, Numerology, Mediumship, Metaphysics, and Human Design (HarperOne, 2026) from psyc…

Sally Maslansky, "A Brilliant Adaptation: How Dissociative Identity Disorder and the Power of the Therapeutic Bond Saved Me" (New Harbinger Publications, 2026)

May 13, 2026

A Brilliant Adaptation

Sally Maslansky
Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

A Brilliant Adaptation: How Dissociative Identity Disorder and the Power of the Therapeutic Bond Saved Me (New Harbinger Publications, 2026) is a sear…

Extraordinary, Mysterious, and Impossible Experiences, with Jeffrey Kriple

May 8, 2026

Extraordinary, Mysterious, and Impossible Experiences

Jeffrey Kriple
Hosted by Pierce Salguero

Today Pierce Salguero sit down with Prof. Jeff Kripal, noted scholar of religion at Rice University, to talk about extraordinary, mysterious, and “imp…

Nicholas Thompson, "The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports" (Random House, 2025)

May 4, 2026

The Running Ground

Nicholas Thompson

In this episode, Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, and University of Puerto Rico professors Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera and Maritza Stanchich, discuss …

Vidhya & Parani, "O Dharmaputri!: Indian Heart, Yogic Wings" (Garuda Prakashan, 2025)

April 30, 2026

O Dharmaputri!

Vidhya & Parani
Hosted by Raj Balkaran

A parent's heartfelt letter to their daughter, Uma—and you—on abundant and conscious living—with the light of timeless Indian wisdom. Standing at the …

Liz Bucar, "Beyond Wellness: How Restoring the Religious Roots of Spiritual Practices Can Heal Us" (Penguin, 2026)

April 23, 2026

Beyond Wellness

Liz Bucar
Hosted by Gregory Soden

Liz Bucar is a religious ethicist and professor of religion at Northeastern University, as well as a certified intenSati and Kripalu yoga instructor…

Just Stare at the Damn Wall!

April 7, 2026

Just Stare At the Wall

Mark Blacknell

Welcome to the Imperfect Buddha Podcast on the New Books Network. Today, we’re stripping away the incense and serenity to look at the cold, hard wall…