On redefining power, living and leading without apology, spacious parenting and the perceptions holding us back. (2:24) – Self-awareness, identity, and heritage. (7:32) – Identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. (11:38) – Heritage, identity, and systemic racism. (16:35) – Privilege and allyship in a 20-year marriage. (20:50) – Parenting, values, and personal growth. (27:01) – Parenting teenagers and respecting their identity choices. (31:40) – Privilege and its various forms. (36:23) – Privilege and leadership with a focus on neurodiversity and accessibility. One of Australia’s leading cr ..read more

On the unexpected places of practice in our lives, the freedom of rigor, and the wisdom of closing the chasm between our values and our actions. (2:06)- Zen Buddhism’s Eightfold Path and personal growth. (6:47) – Buddhism, compassion, and social justice. (14:43) – Buddhist ceremony and personal growth. (20:43) – Meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth. (27:06) – Zen Buddhism and practice in Japan. (36:21) – Meditation, routines, and finding peace. (40:38) – Finding freedom through rigor and discipline. Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, MFA, LMSW, DMIN, is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psyc ..read more

On shifting the way we perceive our capacities as humans and as parents, focusing on relational connection and possibility. (4:14) – Mindset shift for work-parent conflict. (13:28) – Work-parenting challenges and unhelpful labels. (18:50) – Embracing challenges and finding opportunities in life. (26:50) – Managing stress and finding resilience through self-compassion. (33:18) – Nonviolent communication and parenting. In Work, Parent, Thrive, Yael shares practical strategies from clinical psychology and social science to better manage the conflict and enhance enrichment in work, parenting, an ..read more

On the Way of Tea, the practice of service, the meaning of presence and the medicine of silence.   (1:46) – Tea, presence, and mindfulness. (5:48) – Tea, meditation, and prison reform. (11:52)- Buddhist chaplaincy training and tea practices. (16:26) – Acting, producing, and healing. (22:37) – Meditation, mindfulness, and Zen Buddhism. (32:14) – Music, prison reform, and personal growth. Mia Maestro most recently wrapped Oscar-nominee Jose Rivera’s Castro’s Daughter, directed by Miguel Bardem. She appears in the Apple+ Scott Z. Burns’ climate change ant ..read more

On the ecological, mythical and cultural understandings that shape our history of extraction and exploitation, and how one conversation can truly make a difference in our future. (1:42) – Reconnecting with nature and protecting forests. (11:41) – Feminism, patriarchy, and earth-centered traditions. (17:11) – Regenerative farming and indigenous knowledge. (22:40) – Indigenous worldviews and language revitalization. Founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake works internationally with grassroots, BIPOC and Indigenous leaders, pol ..read more

On death, grieving, service, and releasing our fixation on redemption.   (8:35)- Personal growth and philosophical inquiry. (13:00) – Aging, identity, and environmental crisis. (20:46) – The discomfort of loving the ending of things. (22:25) – Ending and making room for the wild. (27:05) – Emotions and their natural flow. (30:24) – Grief, depression, and personal growth. (39:04) -Elderhood, cultural significance, and personal experience. (43:23) – Aging, meaning-making, and the word “awake”. (52:44) – Understanding time and memory. (54:58) – Grief, mystery, and personal growth. Reckonin ..read more

On fostering spiritual kinship and community, a plea to stay in the fold of love and civility, and recipes to fortify the truth of our interbeing. (3:40) – Facing grief and loss as a chaplain. (10:21) -Buddhist retreats for intergenerational healing. (18:55) -Narcissism and the Buddhist Path to Authenticity. (25:11) – Intergenerational wisdom and mindfulness. (31:25) – Buddhist teachings and meditation practice. (37:03) -Ethics, gratitude, and relationships. Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde is a pastoral counselor, writer, instructor and speaker. She did her post-doctoral work at Harvard Divinity Scho ..read more

On the signals transmitted across generations, the evolution of secrets, and the resonances felt through timelines and dimensions. (6:00) – Writing, memory, and identity. (11:44) – Spiritual concepts and personal identity. (17:15) – Aging and empathy through experience. (21:28) – Aging, dementia, and leaving a legacy. (24:30) – Interconnectedness, place, and family legacy. (31:20) – Family secrets and creative writing. (37:27) – Art, creativity, and legacy with two artists. Dani Shapiro is the author of eleven books, and the host and creator of the hit podcast Family Secrets. Her most recent ..read more

On the power of food as medicine to transform your body, your mind and your health. Lisa Odenweller believes in the power of food as medicine, that mother nature is our greatest resource, and that what we put in our body is as much about fueling our bodies as it is our minds and souls. A San Diego native, Lisa is a visionary serial entrepreneur, wellness expert with over 15-years of experience. Her impressive resume includes titles as Founder of organic superfood cafe, BEAMING Wellness, and most recently, CEO and Founder of Kroma Wellness, the functional nutrition brand that’s revolutionizing ..read more

On ceasing the pursuit of our hierarchical notions of success; turning the light inward for true connection and care. Emilio Diez Barroso is a light, a teacher and a collaborator on this planet. In his bio, he says he’s perfected the art of appearing very successful: managing two family offices, a venture investment firm, sitting on the board of over a dozen companies… but as he saw that none of that was actually nourishing him, he turned his attention inward. With a mission of transforming our shared sense of unworthiness, he now mentors individuals and groups, considering everyone with whom ..read more