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“I don’t know of any other podcast like this!
Really helps you to go a bit deeper into your spiritual and meditation journey!
Look up Michael’s meditations as well”
DomWay!78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/25/24
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“I really enjoy this podcast because it covers one of the most fascinating aspects of the human experience (Buddhist meditation) in exquisite depth and from a place of obviously real personal experience, but it does so without any unnecessary obscurantism, mystifying religiosity, or new age hippie...”Read full review »
Brett W. A. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/24
“I’ve listened to every episode and sometimes revisit them. An intellectual and heart-felt experience.”
Moda108 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/23
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“Michael's experience, hosting style, and guests have taught me so much about consciousness, the human mind, and spiritual practice. I love Michael's selection of topics and also the depth of the discussions. Wonderful pod!”Read full review »
gltaif via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
03/25/23
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“Deeply grateful for this show. An ongoing education - always fascinating. Love Michael’s approach and choice of guests.”
Trudy Wretched via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
02/17/23
“I’m a curious nerd about the maps and models of human consciousness and the myriad paths to understanding it personally and collectively. The variety of conversations on this show are worth a trip down the rabbit hole. So glad I found this show! Michaels voice is like conversational balm that...”Read full review »
Knew Normal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/22
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“Michael Taft interviews on mindfulness and dharma are illuminating and have deepened my practice. Thank you! His voice is lovely to listen too also.”
sarahsanantonio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/22
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“So grateful for this podcast
I learn so much and enjoy being in the company of such astute meditators
Thank you Michael 🙏🏾”
Charisse Louw via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/18/22
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“Longtime listener. I find myself going back again and again. Excellent conversations, knowledgeable, heartfelt, and magically filled with respect while being no-bull at the same time. If you want authentic conversations around meditation and consciousness, this is a great one. Love Michael’s vibe...”Read full review »
Pom Pons via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/22
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“Thanks for an authentic podcast and for not being woke. Ommmmm. Shanti.”
vanishingpoet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/22
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“Love this podcast so much, I have listened to almost every episode with great appreciation. Michael and his speakers open up worlds I did not even know existed. Fascinating, generous and erudite. Thank you 🙏🏽”
Ricardo, Australia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/23/21
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“Great interviews. Love the B-52s-ish theme song.”
Baranduin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/21
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“Great host, great guests, great podcast.”
bigboisoccerboi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/21
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“This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever heard. Recommended listening for all humans, regardless of your interest in mindfulness, meditation, or spirituality.”
Omnitarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/21
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“Here you can learn a lot during the process”
Mi coddigo via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
04/22/21
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“I would love Michael Taft to interview Bruce Tift. The two smoothest voices the spiritual sphere.”
Markus Jonus via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/02/21
“There are quite a few meditation/consciousness/neuroscience podcasts these days but this is my absolute favorite. Unlike the 10% happier podcast Deconstructing Yourself doesn’t seem to cross over into the lifehack genre that i find extremely tired. Michael Taft is splendidly even and open in his...”Read full review »
bugs&biscuits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/21
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“Michael’s interviews are deep and engaging conversation about Buddhism, meditation, everything, and nothing that have broadened my understanding of the field and enriched my own practice. Thanks!”
CdexterC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
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“Constant levelups in meditation - what a gem”
gungba via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/03/21
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“Michael is an adept interviewer who very often asks the questions I would ask of the interviewee. Highly recommend.”
Aquablutan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/20
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“Thoughtful, practical, open, and deep. Highly recommend! Looking forward to listening to more.”
Jmh1331 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/20
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“Michael has a lovely relaxed presence and clearly knows the area.”
sthj246 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/04/20
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“This podcast is a gem. Michael brings on a diverse range of guests who provide deep insight into buddhist practice. It’s difficult to find direct answers on practicing buddhism and unbiased rigorous analysis of the benefits and (just as important) the disadvantages of different approaches....”Read full review »
Mqutub via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/20
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“The host has done decades of personal practice that enable him to bring richly insightful questions, and pauses, to the show. Even if you aren’t super interested in the dharma, his way of choosing and interacting with guests is worth a listen.”
🐰🕳 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/20
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“Thank you for the uplifting and clear conversations, simply awesome!”
Nishagra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/20
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“I always get so much from these podcasts. Thank you.”
Marecat via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/01/20
“So far, this has been the best episode of the deconstructing yourself podcast. Especially the discussion on meditation and death (denial). Also, the broader discussion of Douglass Harding and the Headless method was very interesting.
If you have time for only one episode choose this one (and get...”Read full review »
Trapezohedron via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/22/20
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“I have so much enjoyed hearing some fascinating conversations between the worlds of neuroscience and ancient wisdom. As a Buddhist I’ve been reminded that the Buddha’s teachings are nothing if not there to be tested thoroughly, built upon and elucidated in new ways for modern ears and challenges....”Read full review »
beupwhenurdown via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/07/20
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“Michael is an exceptional host. Each episode has its own unique flavour and it is characterised by openness, curiosity and willingness to listen deeply to the other person. Every word comes directly from the heart and gets to the heart.
A very inspiring podcast for everyone interested in a down...”Read full review »
DonatoPanaccio via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
05/27/20
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“I’m just delighted to have been steered to this rich body of conversations! Deep bow of gratitude to Michael Taft for the evident devotion invested in production and all the leg-work upstream. Hip, humble and honest. The 5/20/20 episode with Dan Brown is astonishing for the esoteric implications.”
Jed-I jester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/20
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“The clarity and wisdom of Michael’s podcasts are wonderful.”
Vikolat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/20
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“Appreciate the critical analysis of the closed-system that is Buddhism. Helps us glean its wisdom without become a lemming. Thanks for the stimulating, freedom-oriented conversations.”
amoripaz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/20
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“Absolutely Excellent if you are interested in a science based exploration of mindfulness!!”
ORcoast555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/20
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“Michael gets in and gets down. Great guest. Great podcast.”
Chrislopher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/20
“BS-free “spiritual” straight talk and a host that doesn’t take himself too seriously. Good stuff!”
visionprinz via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
04/14/20
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“Best content ever. At least for people into these sorts of things.”
ColonelHaste via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/20
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“Uh, oh, :D love those 3 episodes with Kenneth Folk! Priceless.”
Dudemed via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
02/20/20
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“Can’t describe how fascinating and helpful this podcast is. Just listen for yourself.”
Randy McDreamy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/20
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“The best meditation podcast, hands down”
Bellpepper22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/20
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“Great episode on deconstructing sensory experience with a map of vipassana stages. Deep stuff, but also clear and approachable.”
jwaltergreenslade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/20
“Before I had sufficient experience the conversations here were way over my head. But coming back, after experience with spirituality/Buddhist/nondualist practices, this is easily the best podcast on meditation and awakening. Michael’s wide ranging knowledge is truly impressive and his ability to...”Read full review »
Do Nothing Just Feel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/20
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“I just listened to the podcast on deconstructing sensory experience and found it very insightful. I’ve been a meditator for about 10 years, though only seriously for the last two, and learned a lot from it. I’ve also started reading Michael’s books, starting with “Nondualism”, and he makes things...”Read full review »
enronal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/19
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“DY is a gift for the dharma curious. Soft-spoken and skillful, Michael talks with big names in meditation training. In plain language, the curious labyrinth of mindfulness becomes accessible.”
yeschaton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/19
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“A great podcast full of fascinating insights; with a wealth of knowledge brought in by all Michaels speakers from different traditions and lineages.”
kilroy_88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/22/19
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“The woo jargon of meditation and awakening has always put me off. This podcast has very little of it and makes all this much more accessible!”
Huffy hydrophyte via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/19
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“Hi Michael thank you for this great podcast and for the wonderful information you share. I do really appreciate your pedagogy and it is helping me to clarify aspects of my practice I have been struggling with for a while. I am really grateful for the work you do.”
tamlin_om via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
10/07/19
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“A perfect compliment to my practice right now, I feel as though I came across this at just the right time. Deep and stimulating subjects, expressed with some of the top minds in the western world of pragmatic dharma.”
AviusViator via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/02/19
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“Maybe it’s just that the app only shows me reviews from my country ? Either way, this podcast has probably literally saved my life. It helped me deal with horrible PTSD, and while not all is solved one year later, I can actually live normally again, so I would say that’s a big win ! Thank you for...”Read full review »
AcidAmbrosine via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
09/25/19
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