Episodes
Dené Logan is a marriage and family therapist, spiritual teacher, and host of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at coaching sessions with clients and interviews with thought leaders in the field of mental health and wellness.    Here Dené and Dawson discuss: Lifetime curiosity about our behavior patterns Often there is conflict over who’s getting what share of the energy Eastern traditions have an understanding of our own wholeness Building on...
Published 11/07/24
Published 11/07/24
Sarah Close is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and operates from a Relational, Trauma-Informed approach. She is trained in EMDR and NARM. Sarah gently aims to shift the focus of mental health care from the struggles and ‘problems’ we all face, to the resiliency and wisdom inherent in seeking help. She has been with BetterHelp since its inception in 2013, supporting this online service dedicated to making mental...
Published 11/01/24
Yosi Amram is a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, and author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. Previously he was founder and CEO of two companies that he has led through successful IPOs. Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs, many of whom have built companies with thousands of employees and revenues in the billions.  With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, he is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual...
Published 10/27/24
Nate Klemp is a philosopher, mindfulness entrepreneur, and the author of several books including Start Here, The 80/80 Marriage, and Open: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.    Here Nate and Dawson discuss living with an open mind, and provide you with four provocative exercises you can use to live an open life as well as:  The two modes of being in the world: open and closed Nate's background and journey to this work Tantric Buddhism says we can burn out the roots of...
Published 10/23/24
Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and author of the book Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go. Kaplan has studied yoga, meditation, and hands-on healing practices in India and Nepal, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and trained in cutting-edge trauma modalities such as EMDR. She divides her time between Oakland and Joshua Tree, California.    Here she and Dawson discuss: Rachel's story How human...
Published 10/17/24
Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences; a field referred to as “neurotheology.” He has published over 200 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and...
Published 10/15/24
Perry Garfinkel is a veteran journalist, editor, and author of the books Buddha or Bust and Becoming Gandhi. For that book, he spent 3 years retracing the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi while living his core values. He has written extensively for many publications including the New York Times, National Geographic, LA Times, and the Huffington Post.    Here he and Dawson reflect on: Why people turn to Buddhism Gandhi’s 6 Core Values Perry's story The questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How...
Published 10/07/24
Donna Eden and David Feinstein are pioneers in the field of Energy Medicine and Energy Psychology. For four decades, Donna has been teaching people how to work with the body’s energy systems to reclaim their health and natural vitality. She has taught more than 100,000 people worldwide, both laypeople and professionals. David is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning author who has published many influential papers in peer reviewed scientific journals. With Donna, he coauthored several...
Published 10/02/24
Tony Nader MD PhD is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD in neuroscience) and globally recognized expert in the science of consciousness and human development. His training includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology. He’s the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations globally. He believes that when we connect to the source of our being, which is pure consciousness, we...
Published 09/19/24
Heather Sandison ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the Founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic. She has dedicated her career to researching and supporting those suffering with dementia. She hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit where she shares cutting-edge insights into keeping your brain sharp at any age. Dr. Sandison's new book is entitled, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve...
Published 09/10/24
Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. He draws on his wide variety of experiences to help clients design a more conscious life and make needed changes to their career to improve their performance and satisfaction.    Here he and...
Published 09/05/24
Amrit Sandhu is an international speaker and life purpose coach. Episodes of his podcast, Inspired Evolution, have been heard or downloaded by over 2 million people. Amrit has gone from mental health challenges to a profound transformational journey. He shares his insights with others as he guides them in their own transformations.    Here he and Dawson cover topics such as: Amrit's struggled with depression and career misalignment Doing what you love: inspired evolution  The benefits of...
Published 08/22/24
Amanda Huggins is the author of the book Anxiety to Empowerment. She is an anxiety and mindfulness coach, certified yoga and meditation instructor, and motivational speaker. She developed her own spiritual, scientific, and practical approach to deal with her own anxiety and now shares that with others.    Here Amanda and Dawson dialog about: Amanda's background Yoga as the process of creating space in your life Healing starts with the body, second the soul, and finally the mind We...
Published 08/12/24
Richard Grossinger has been a change maker since his college years. After an academic career teaching anthropology, he founded North Atlantic Books and currently edits the Sacred Planet Books imprint for Inner Traditions. Among his books are Planet Medicine and Bottoming Out the Universe. He has studied many transformational traditions including tarot, Tai Chi, craniosacral, dreamwork, breathwork and other healing modalities.    Here Richard and Dawson share their views on: Where do all...
Published 08/07/24
Susan Grau is an intuitive medium, author, soul healer, and speaker. Susan is licensed as a hypnotherapist, and specializes in grief therapy, guiding people to healing and recovery. Her book Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons takes a deep dive into the soul's journey, offering insights into healing from grief and the afterlife.  Here she and Dawson have a lively conversation about: Susan's background Vibrating at the energy of love Love is in the spirit world  Brain chemistry  Why some...
Published 07/29/24
Judy Tsafrir, MD, is a holistic healer with a private psychiatry and psychoanalysis practice in Newton, Massachusetts. She is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute and teaches and supervises at the Cambridge Health Alliance. She has also found her life enriched by astrology, shamanism, and functional medicine.    Here Judy and Dawson share their perspectives on:  Judy's...
Published 07/23/24
Michael Goddart is the author of In Search of Lost Lives, A New Now, and other books. He has been studying the work and practices of realized spiritual masters since he was a child and recommends a set of practices that allow us to connect with our Higher Self. Michael chronicles 88 past lives in the first book, describing them in detail and recounting the lessons he learned from each one. He believes that many of the patterns, preferences and aversions we have in our current life are echoes...
Published 07/17/24
Steve Taylor, PhD, is the author of The Adventure: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Awakening and many other bestselling books. He’s senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University and the chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. Steve’s articles and essays have been published in over 100 academic journals, magazines, and newspapers and he blogs for Scientific American and Psychology Today. Here he and Dawson cover: What is...
Published 07/01/24
Julie Ryan is a psychic and medical intuitive. She sees energy fields and uses them to facilitate healing. During a long entrepreneurial career, she invented surgical devices that are sold throughout the world and founded several companies in the medical, natural gas, advertising, long-term care, compliance, and data breach prevention industries. She is the author of Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens as We Transition from This Life to the Next.  Here Julie and Dawson discuss:  Julie’s...
Published 06/24/24
Sydney Williams is an author, speaker, and the founder of Hiking My Feelings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healing power of nature. Her fifteen-year (and counting) career in communications has run the gamut from launching Oscar Mayer's social media channels and working with Fortune 500 brands to educating the public about the importance of stewardship and equitable access to recreational opportunities. Through it all, she centers empathetic storytelling and allows her curiosity...
Published 06/18/24
Susan Perry has practiced Aikido for over 40 years and is a 6th degree black belt. She is the president of the Aikido Institute and author of the book The Hidden Power of Aikido. She has a PhD in Philosophy and was formerly a professor in the California State University system. Here Susan and Dawson dialog about: How Susan found Aikido Her training and background What is Aikido? Teaching energy flow and how to relax The Japanese way of learning: watch and copy, not lectures Aikido was...
Published 06/11/24
Daniel Fielding is a former Special Forces Green Beret, a loving husband, a father of three children, a celebrity bodyguard, and bestselling author of The Asset Mindset. He developed the tools he puts forth in his book through his life experiences, including his time in the Special Forces. Here he and Dawson talk about: The motto: I choose to choose who I wish to be Surrounding yourself with positive people How to recognize people who are pulling you down Why you are your own greatest asset,...
Published 06/02/24
Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant in Natural Health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University. She is a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild. Brigitte is the author of Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, and other books. Here she and Dawson talk about: Brigitte’s background Where Brigitte learned the value of folk remedies Why natural medicine educates the patient...
Published 05/28/24
Peter Coyote is an award-winning actor, narrator, and teacher. Recognized for his narration work, he narrated the PBS series The Pacific Century, as well as eleven Ken Burns documentaries, including The Roosevelts. In 2011, he was ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest and in 2015 received “transmission” from his teacher, making him an independent Zen teacher. He is the author of several books including Zen in the Vernacular. Here Peter and Dawson discuss: Understanding ourselves as a being and...
Published 05/21/24