Our podcast showcases in-depth interviews with the dynamic teachers and thinkers who are part of Esalen Institute. Hosted by Sam Stern, a former Esalen student and current staff member, the podcasts have featured engaging conversations with authors Cheryl Strayed and Michael Pollan, innovators Stan Grof and Dr. Mark Hyman, teachers Byron Katie, Mark Coleman and Jean Houston, Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy, and many more.
These podcasts are made possible in part by the support of Esalen donors and are licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 2.0 license.
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Dr. Rick Hanson, author of Buddha's Brain and Hardwiring Happiness joins us to discuss neuroscience, love, happiness, and wisdom.
We get into a wealth of topics, including neuroplasticity, contentment, mindfulness, and basic practices that can enable us to better find happiness.
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Peter Meyers is the creator of High Performance Leadership Communication, and in this interview, he teaches several basic, effective tools to overcome fear of speaking in public.
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Environmentalist and Buddhist author Allan Badiner introduces the 2019 Psychedelic Integration workshop of which he was a catalyst to its creation. He introduces key speakers and discusses why psychedelics have become a key touchstone in society. Then listen to a brief sampler of some notable moments of the week’s keynote addresses.