New Books Network

Indian Religions August 11, 2022

Letters from the Yoga Masters

Teachings Revealed through Correspondence from Paramhansa Yogananda, Ramana Maharshi, Swami Sivananda, and Others

Marion (Mugs) McConnell

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

This intimate and insightful account of the life of Dr. Harry (Hari) Dickman, referred to by Swami Sivananda as “the yogi of the West,” features more than fifty years of …

On Religion August 5, 2022

On Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times

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 as …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness August 2, 2022

Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health

An Integrated Approach

Tracey Meyers

Hosted by Elizabeth Cronin

Tracey Meyers' book Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health: An Integrated Approach (Singing Dragon, 2022) teaches yoga therapists and mental health professionals how to integrate Yin Yoga into practice and treatment …

Indian Religions July 19, 2022

The Light We Give

How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life

Simran Jeet Singh

Hosted by Raj Balkaran

An inspiring approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh teachings on love and service. As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers …

On Religion July 18, 2022

On Moving from Suffering to Peace

A Discussion with Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Mark Coleman has taught meditation retreats and trainings worldwide for twenty years. He is the founder of the Mindfulness Institute and Awake in the Wild Programs. A senior teacher at …

On Religion June 27, 2022

On the Four Foundations of Mindfulness

A Discussion with Ben Connelly

Ben Connelly

Hosted by Gregory Soden

Ben Connelly is a Minneapolis-based Soto Zen teacher in the Katagiri-lineage. He offers a wide variety of secular mindfulness trainings, including for police departments, corporate settings, correctional facilities, and addiction …

Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness June 8, 2022

Maiden to Mother

Unlocking Our Archetypal Journey Into the Mature Feminine

Sarah Durham Wilson

Hosted by Eric LeMay

Hello, this is Eric LeMay, a host on the New Books Network. Today I interview Sarah Durham Wilson, whose new book Maiden to Mother: Unlocking Our Archetypal Journey into the …

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 …

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 …