New Books Network Podcast

East-West Psychology Podcast May 15, 2023

Inside the Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Part 2)

Integral Education and the Politics of Spiritual Anarchy

Devdip Ganguli

Hosted by Stephen Julich and Jonathan Kay

This episode is a continuation of our conversation with ACTS student Devdip Ganguli. We discuss principals and politics of spiritual anarchy and Devdip speaks about Peter Heehs’ controversial book “The …

Academic Life May 11, 2023

Living Resistance

An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day

Kaitlin B. Curtice

Hosted by Christina Gessler

Feeling worn out by the work of resistance? How do you persevere? Why is so challenging to find wholeness? Kaitlin Curtice joins us to share: The four realms of resistance.Why …

East-West Psychology Podcast May 8, 2023

Inside the Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Part 1)

Integral Education and the Politics of Spiritual Anarchy

Devdip Ganguli

Hosted by Stephen Julich and Jonathan Kay

In this episode, we meet ACTS student Devdip Ganguli and learn about his upbringing in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Devdip discusses his experiences growing up in an intentional yogic community …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness May 4, 2023

Parenting and Mindfulness

A Discussion with Nadia Davis

Nadia Davis

Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

This episode is a recording of a conversation with author, Nadia Davis, about parenting and mindfulness. Last month I had the pleasure of talking with Nadia about her new book …

Van Leer Institute Series on Ideas with Renee Garfinkel April 26, 2023

The Transcendent Brain

Spirituality in the Age of Science

Alan Lightman

Hosted by Renee Garfinkel

Are science and spirituality incompatible? From the acclaimed author of Einstein’s Dreams comes a rich, fascinating answer to that question... Gazing at the stars, falling in love, or listening to …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness March 26, 2023

Home Is Within You

A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption

Nadia Davis

Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

Home Is Within You As a young Latina and Native American lawyer and former wife of California’s attorney general and treasurer, Nadia Davis has long been subjected to public scrutiny …

Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight February 23, 2023

Survive

Why We Do What We Do

Jerry Pannone

Hosted by Dan Hill

Today I talked to Jerry Pannone about his new book Survive: Why We Do What We Do (John Hunt, 2022) Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs model is famous, but more so …

Indian Religions February 23, 2023

Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation

Rick Repetti

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

Rick Repetti's Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation (Routledge, 2022) provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the state of the field of the philosophy of meditation and …

Psychology February 7, 2023

The Soul Solution

A Guide for Brilliant, Overwhelmed Women to Quiet the Noise, Find Their Superpower, and (Finally) Feel Satisfied

Vanessa Loder

Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

Are you so busy fulfilling everyone else’s expectations that you’ve lost touch with yourself? Do you find yourself filling up your “free” hours with mundane tasks, soaking up podcasts to …

Buddhist Studies February 4, 2023

Buddhist Responses to COVID

A Discussion with Venerable Soorākkulame Pemaratana

Venerable Soorākkulame Pemaratana

Hosted by Pierce Salguero

Dr Pierce Salguero sits down with Venerable Soorākkulame Pemaratana, chief abbot at the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center and a scholar of modern Buddhism in Sri Lanka. We talk about his role …

Buddhist Studies January 9, 2023

Zen Chaplaincy, Activism, and Scholarship

A Discussion with Wakoh Shannon Hickey

Wakoh Shannon Hickey

Hosted by Pierce Salguero

In this episode of the Blue Beryl Podcast, Pierce Salguero sits down with Wakoh Shannon Hickey, who is a Soto Zen priest, hospice chaplain, scholar, and activist. She talks about …

The Imperfect Buddha Podcast December 11, 2022

Non-Duality

A Discussion with Peter Fenner

Peter G. Fenner

Hosted by Matthew O'Connell

Peter Fenner, Ph.D, is an adapter and teacher of non-duality, and an author. His two books, Radiant Mind: Awakening Unconditioned Awareness (Sounds True, 2007) and Natural Awakening: An Advanced Guide for …

Christian Studies November 30, 2022

How to Inhabit Time

Understanding the Past, Facing the Future, Living Faithfully Now

James K. A. Smith

Hosted by Sarah Kearns

In this episode, we chat with Dr. James Smith, a professor of philosophy at Calvin University about his most recent book How to Inhabit Time: Understanding the Past, Facing the Future …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness October 31, 2022

The Life Plan

Simple Strategies for Building Confidence in a Changing World

Shannah Kennedy

Hosted by Kristie Adloff

With more than twenty years of experience as one of Australia’s foremost life coaches, bestselling author Shannah Kennedy describes her approach to living your best life in The Life Plan …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness October 25, 2022

The Seven Circles

Indigenous Teachings for Living Well

Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins

Hosted by Meg Gambino

The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well, by Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins, was published by HarperOne in 2022. In this honest and intentional book, Luger and Collins takes …

Psychology October 6, 2022

Happiness in Action

A Philosopher's Guide to the Good Life

Adam Adatto Sandel

Hosted by Daniel Moran

A young philosopher and Guinness World Record holder in pull-ups argues that the key to happiness is not goal-driven striving but forging a life that integrates self-possession, friendship, and …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness October 5, 2022

The Gift of Rumi

Experiencing the Wisdom of the Sufi Master

Emily Jane O'Dell

Hosted by Meg Gambino

The Gift of Rumi: Experiencing the Wisdom of the Sufi Master (St. Martin’s Press, 2022), written by Dr. Emily Jane O’Dell was published by St. Martin’s Press in 2022. In …

On Religion September 27, 2022

On Life as Meditation

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 years. He runs workshops and retreats around the …

On Religion September 12, 2022

On Spiritual Meditations and Reflections

A Discussion with Steven M. Taylor

Steven M. Taylor

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Steven M. Taylor is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University, and the author of several best-selling books on psychology and spirituality. He is the current chair of the …

On Religion August 29, 2022

On Mindfulness, What it Is and Where it Comes From

A Discussion with Sarah Shaw

Sarah Shaw

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Sarah Shaw is a lecturer at the University of Oxford. She has taught and published numerous works on the history and practices of Buddhism, including An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation …