Free Listening Through October 27, 2026: The word “psychology” hides something in plain sight. It comes from “psyche”—the Greek word for soul. But somewhere along the way, we took the soul out of psychology. We’ve handed our well-being over to the brain, the hormones, the chemistry—and this leaves out our…

Graham points out that it is possible to train our brains, our bodies, and our hearts to access our intuitive wisdom, not only to get through the tough times but to grow and become more conscious in the process. This training is supported by research scientists who have found that…

Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of modern life, but at what cost to our relationships, creativity, and inner well-being? Psychotherapist Shannon Algeo invites us to examine our relationship with our devices through the lens of attachment theory, revealing how smartphones can become surrogate attachment figures that promise comfort while…

In this rich conversation, poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo invites us to rediscover language as a living doorway to the sacred as he explores how words—when traced to their roots—become thresholds to deeper awareness, connection, and healing. Rather than mere tools, words serve as companions that guide us into…

How can we grow more resilience? Hanson says, “The question becomes: How do you get your brain to change for the better in a challenging world so that you actually hardwire more patience, more confidence, more happiness and other factors of resilient wellbeing into your own nervous system? The take-away…

For nearly 3,000 years, the poet known as Homer has offered, through his epic The Odyssey, a guide for navigating life’s most turbulent times. The enduring wisdom of this extraordinary poem speaks to our lives here and now through its vivid, imaginative language, The Odyssey reveals what can happen when…

DeSilver describes how writing from the body rather than the head is a visceral experience that connects us with our intuition. He says, “Everybody is a creative person. It’s a matter of where you have been putting your attention. . . This is an invitation to reconnect with the power…

For some faith is an outdated, even dogmatic idea. Namgyel sees it as “not something you have or don’t have, faith is a way of being in relationship to the world around you.” She refers to it as “faithing”. This dialogue takes a deep dive into the Buddhist principle of…

Ora Nadrich shares a series of simple questions we can ask ourselves when we pay attention to our negative thoughts. Her “Says Who!” Method includes such questions as: Says Who? Have I heard that question before? Is this someone else’s fear? Do I like this thought? Does this thought work…

In these post-modern times, more and more we live indoors and this lifestyle has isolated us from the earth. This trend, along with the current pandemic with the advice to “shelter in place,” has encouraged hanging out inside our homes. We’re addicted to looking at our computer screens, smart phones,…