Fri, 20 November 2009  On December 27, 2008 well-known and controversial HIV activist Christine Maggiore died. Her death certificate listed the cause of death as disseminated herpes virus infection, bilateral pneumonia, and oral candidiasis. David Crowe was Christine's co-host on the dissident podcast "How Positive Are You?" and the President of Rethinking AIDS, an organization that promotes dissident ideas about HIV. Sync with iPod • Return to Directory How Positive Are You? Podcast [iTunes] Rethinking AIDS Christine Maggiore's Website Rebutting Dissident Views of HIV The CDC HIV Page The NIH: Evidence that HIV causes AIDS Christine on Inquire Within Questioning AIDS The Life and Death of Eliza Jane Books What if Everything You Thought You Knew About AIDS Was Wrong? by Christine Maggiore Direct download: 02_Part_Two-What_Killed_Christine_Maggiore_.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:56 PM Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 6 November 2009  On December 27, 2008 well-known and controversial HIV activist Christine Maggiore died. Her death certificate listed the cause of death as disseminated herpes virus infection, bilateral pneumonia, and oral candidiasis.
Peter Duesberg is a
well-known and controversial scientist who wrote the book, Inventing the AIDS Virus.
It was Duesberg that inspired Christine Maggiore’s work. In this podcast he explains why he
believes HIV played no roll in her death and why his controversial views are
still valid. Part Two will be released on November 20, 2009 Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources Peter Duesberg's Website Duesberg on Wikipedia Christine Maggiore's Website Read Peter Duesberg's medical journal article on HIV [PDF file] Rebutting Dissident Views of HIV The CDC HIV Page The NIH: Evidence that HIV causes AIDS Christine on Inquire Within Questioning AIDS The Life and Death of Eliza Jane Books Inventing the AIDS Virus by Peter Duesberg What if Everything You Thought You Knew About AIDS Was Wrong? by Christine Maggiore Direct download: 01_Part_One-What_Killed_Christine_Maggiore_.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:00 AM Comments[1] | ||||||||
Fri, 16 October 2009  Rachael Evens is the founder of Quantum Martial Arts. Being a female martial arts master, she brings a unique perspective to the practice. In this podcast she discusses her groundbreaking work and how it is empowering men and woman alike. By taking a decidedly spiritual approach to martial arts, she is helping students to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls. Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources Recommended Reading Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 21 September 2009  While visiting New Orleans in the spring of 2008, documentary filmmaker Patricia Federico became captivated by the Katrina stories still being told on the street by the locals who survived the storm. After overcoming a catastrophic disaster, loss of life, and the separation of their families, residents come front and center to give first-person accounts of what happened to them before, during and after the hurricane. They describe the struggles still facing them as they try to rebuild what the levee breaches destroyed. Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources
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Fri, 4 September 2009  Do you have particularly strong emotional reactions that you can't seem to control? Do you notice your yoga students adoring you, clinging to you, or avoiding you? In this podcast, psychologist Gail Brenner, Ph.D. discusses transference, in which we see the world through the unresolved emotions and confused beliefs from our childhood experiences. She offers suggestions for how to respond and take care of ourselves when we are the object of others' transference. Gail is a workshop leader, blogger, and licensed psychologist with 16 years of experience offering psychotherapy. She speaks about practical ways to free ourselves from self-defeating patterns so we can experience lasting peace and happiness. She has worked with adults, elders, couples, families, and teenagers as well as people with pain and chronic medical problems. Direct download: Transferance_and_the_Healing_Profession.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:01 AM Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 21 August 2009  Shahla Ettefagh and Patrick
Riley have committed their lives to assisting underprivileged children in
India. They gave up their careers in USA and permanently relocated to India in
2002 and founded the Mother Miracle School. Located in Rishkesh, India
the school provides much need services to more than 400 children. By addressing
educational, nutritional and health care needs, the school is supporting some
of the poorest children on the planet. In this interview, Patrick
and Shahala talk about the school's humble beginnings and how it continues to
grow. They also talk about ways
you can help by sponsoring a child or evening traveling to India to work with
the children. Resources Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 7 August 2009 
Although the twelve-Steps began with Alcoholics Anonymous, today there are dozens of twelve-step programs addressing every form of addiction imaginable. One trait all of these programs share is a focus on spirituality. While no one dogma is advocated, a regular practice of prayer and meditation is encouraged. In The Twelve Step Buddhist, Darren Littlejohn explores the relationship between each steps and modern Buddhism while providing a model for recovering addicts who want to take a Eastern approach to their twelve-step recovery. In this interview Darren shares some insights as to how a recovering person might benefit from the teaching and practice of Buddhism in conjunction with their twelve-step work. Resources
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Fri, 24 July 2009  In SIGNS: A New Approach to Coincidence, Synchronicity, Guidance, Life Purpose, and God's Plan, well-known author Robert Perry ventures into new territory to explore what he calls a CMPE (Conjunction of Meaningfully Parallel Events). Although Perry has written and taught almost exclusively on A Course in Miracles in the past, this new book speaks to a more universal audience. According to Perry, each of us is receiving guidance all the time, but without knowing what to look for, those signs often go unnoticed. In Signs he outlines his model for recognizing these messages and offers insight into using them to guide our lives. Resources Previous Podcasts with Robert Perry Purchase SIGNS Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 10 July 2009  All of us have times in our lives when things seem to be falling apart. In this podcast, yoga teacher and personal coach Peter Chandonnet explores the process by which we can take difficulties and turn them into opportunities. Resources Comments[1] | ||||||||
Fri, 26 June 2009  For more than 30 years Yanni has been entertaining people around the world with his soothing instrumental music. His new CD, Voices is a departure from his past work, however. In this new CD he has gathered some of the most talented vocalists from the next generation of musicians to add lyrics to some of his greatest hits. In this interview I join Nathan Pacheco and Chloe on their tour bus to talk about what it is like to work with a musical legend and how it feels to lend their voices to such a groundbreaking CD. Resources: Yanni Voices Nathan Pacheco on MySpace Chloe on MySpace Purchase the CD Amazon • iTunes Comments[0] | ||||||||
Sat, 6 June 2009  Early in his life, Nathan Ohm was raised a fundamental Baptist and eventually graduated from Bob Jones University. As a gay man, Nathan continues to reconcile his past to his present spiritual journey of peace, love, and enlightenment. He advocates that through all of our challenges, we can ultimately experience satisfaction and wholeness. Nathan is the founder of Lifestyle Invention, a coaching practice designed to help people improve the quality of their lives. He currently resides in New York city where he leads a multidimensional lifestyle as an actor, singer, life-coach, yogi, corporate manager, and world traveler. Resources Nathan's Website Comments[1] | ||||||||
Tue, 5 May 2009  David Plotz is a journalist and writer with Slate as well as the magazine's editor. He is the co-host of the Slate Political Gabfest podcast with John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. Several years ago, he began blogging about the Bible, which became the foundation for his second book entitled Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous, and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible. Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources David's Blog Email David The Slate Political Gabfest Podcast David's Books • Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous, and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible • The Genius Factory: The Curious History of the Nobel Prize Sperm Bank David's Kindle eBooks • Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous, and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible • The Genius Factory: The Curious History of the Nobel Prize Sperm Bank Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 23 April 2009  Director and filmmaker Kate Churchill discusses her new documentary on yoga and the transformational effects it had on skeptic Nick Rosen. Enlighten up is a funny, charming, and informative tour of modern yoga that will take you around the world in search of the essence of yoga. Resources: Enlighten Up Website Watch the Trailer Comments[0] | ||||||||
Tue, 31 March 2009  Have you ever cried while practicing yoga? This experience is very common and yet it can take a new yogi by surprise. In this podcast, psychologist and yoga teacher Darcy Lyon explains that emotional and psychological releases during hatha yoga practice are a natural way for the body and mind to release past traumas that may be stored in the tissues of the body. Resources Darcy's Website Suggested Reading Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 20 March 2009  John Friend is the founder of Anusara Yoga and a world-renown expert in both hatha yoga and yoga philosophy. In part two of this two part interview John talks about the principles of Anusara yoga and what distinguishes it from other styles. John Friend on YouTube Books Darren Main’s Yoga and the Path of
the Urban Mystic is a completely delightful and insightful introduction
to the philosophy of yoga for the modern practitioner. Darren’s
personable and compassionate style makes the philosophical visions of
Classical Yoga and Vedanta easily accessible and applicable for the
quickly growing yoga community in the West. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 6 March 2009 John Friend is the founder of Anusara Yoga and a world-renown expert in both hatha yoga and yoga philosophy. In part one of this two part interview John talks about his own start on the spiritual path and what lead him to develop Anusara Yoga. He also discusses his passion for "The Wizard of Oz" as a spiritual metaphor. John Friend on YouTube Books Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 20 February 2009  Joshua Bell is a Grammy award-winning violinist who has performed worldwide including the prestigious Carnegie Hall. Joshua's music is featured in the motion picture Defiance and his 11th CD, Vivaldi: The Four Seasons was recently released.In this podcast, Joshua discusses his childhood, his son and a fascinating social experiment in which he participated in a Washington, DC Subway station. Resources Joshua Bell's Website Washington Post Article Watch Video of Joshua in the D.C. Metro Purchase Joshua's Music Complete Discography Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 19 February 2009  Nick Margerrison, host of The Night Before on the United Kingdom's radio station Kerrang talks to Darren about homosexuality and the Bible and Darren's controversial interview with Shirley Phelps. Resources Nick Margerrison's on Kerrang Nick's Blog Listen to the Shirley Phelps Interview BUY: Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 6 February 2009  Matt Miller is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress; a contributing editor at Fortune; and the host of Left, Right & Center, public radio's popular week-in-review program Miller's first book, The Two Percent Solution: Fixing America's Problems In Ways Liberals And Conservatives Can Love, was published in 2003. Now his much anticipated book The Tyranny of Dead Ideas: Letting Go Of The Old Ways Of Thinking To Unleash A New Prosperity is available. In this podcast Matt, talks about the future of America under President Obama’s leadership as well as how we can all change our minds and save the world. Resources Matt Miller’s Website The Center for American Progress Left Right & Center Website Left Right & Center Podcast Purchase Matt Miller’s Books Direct download: Matt_Miller_and_the_Tyranny_of_Dead_Ideas.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:01 AM Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 23 January 2009  Joshua Radin is a folk singer who’s music has been featured on TV shows such as Scrubs, Brothers and Sisters, Grey's Anatomy, American Idol and One Tree Hill. His Second Album, Simple Times was recently released and in this interview, he talks about the healing power of music and all the well-deserved attention he is receiving. Resources Joshua's Website Joshua on iTunes Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 19 January 2009  In this interview with "Queer Ear Radio" Darren discusses his book, Hearts and Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality and the basic human need for both spirituality and sexuality. Resources Queer Ear Radio Comments[1] | ||||||||
Thu, 8 January 2009  The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas has made a name for themselves by protesting at funerals around the United States. At first they reserved their hate-filled protests for prominent members of the gay community, but in recent years have turned their attention toward the troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan as well. In this podcast, Darren sits down to talk with Shirley Phelps, the spokeswoman for the church, about her controversial views, the hurtful slogans they use, and campaign that the church continues to wage. WARNING: While this is a very civil discussion, listeners should be warned that some of the language may be offensive. This podcast may not be appropriate for mixed company. Resources www.GodHatesFags.com Shirly welcomes your comments. Please be civil and respectful. (Two wrongs, don't make a right.) Learn More about Darren's Book Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality Suggested Reading Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 1 January 2009  Erin Lambert and Caley Joyner of hOM Yoga in San Francisco discuss the practice of yoga a means to bring the whole family closer together. Their studio is dedicated to offering yoga for every member of the family in every stage of life from pre natal to yoga for seniors. Resources: hOM Yoga Email Erin Email Caley Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 12 December 2008  Francisco LePort is a graduate student at Stanford University working toward a Ph.D in experimental particle physics. His work deals primarily with the mass of neutrinos. In his spare time, he is an avid student of philosophy, psychology, and yoga. In this two-part podcast we discuss the relationship between modern physics and mystical traditions such as yoga. Resources Email Francisco LePort Books The Physics of Star Trek Dancing Wu Li Masters The Little Book of Bleeps Movies What the Bleep Do We Know Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 28 November 2008 Francisco LePort is a graduate student at Stanford University working toward a Ph.D in experimental particle physics. His work deals primarily with the mass of neutrinos. In his spare time, he is an avid student of philosophy, psychology, and yoga. In this two-part podcast we discuss the relationship between modern physics and mystical traditions such as yoga. Resources Email Francisco LePort Books The Physics of Star Trek Dancing Wu Li Masters The Little Book of Bleeps Movies What the Bleep Do We Know Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 17 November 2008  Take a listen to my interview with Kimberly Wilson for her podcast The Hip Tranquil Chick. Kimberly is a well-known author, the creative director of Tranquil Space Yoga Center in Washington, DC and has designed her own line of clothes. She is also the founder of The Tranquil Space Foundation, a non profit that helps girls and women develop creativity and leadership skills through yoga. Resources Kimberly's Website Tranquil Space Yoga TranquiliT Botique The Tranquil Space Foundation Listen to Kimberly's Other Podcasts Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 14 November 2008  Research suggests that nearly 25% of children will be the victims of sexual abuse before they graduate from high school leaving psychological and emotional scars that can affect the rest of a persons life. In this emotional and deeply moving interview, Stephen Bertram, a sexual abuse survivor, shares his story and talks about using yoga and massage therapy in conjunction with psychotherapy with amazing results. Resources Email Stephen Dennis Portnoy-Stephen's Therapist Wanda Pierce- Stephen's Massage Therapist Restorative Yoga with Darren Darkness to Light Male Survivor.org Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 31 October 2008  To live a fully satisfying, there are certain universal spiritual principles. According to Debbie Barnett, author of The Deeper the Roots, The Jucier the Fruits: 8 Spiritual Practices for a Juicy Life, there are eight simple daily things that we can do to celebrate life to the fullest. Her book is filled with simple, common sense wisdom and playful and fun artwork. In this interview Debbie explains these eight practices. Resources Visit Debbie's Website Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 17 October 2008  "We live in a culture that tends to deny death and minimize grief. Yet, in reality, transitions need not be so difficult or scary. In fact, transitions can be welcomed with joy and even celebration when we realize what's really happening: We are "graduating" from one chapter of life and moving on to the next." This according to The Rev. Maria Dancing Heart Hoaglund author of The Last Adventure of Life. In this podcast Maria explains the process of living and dying consciously for those at the end of life as well as for the family and loved ones whom they leave behind. Sync with iPod Return to Directory Resources Maria's Website Comments[0] | ||||||||
Tue, 7 October 2008  The Death Row Support Project is an organization started by Bob in Rachael Gross that sets up pen pal relationships with death row inmates who need support. In this interview, Rachael talks about what life is like for inmates and how you can support prisoners for whom most of society has written off as a lost cause. Resources The Death Row Support Project Dead Man Walking (book) Dead Man Walking (movie) Sister Helen Prejean To become a pen pal: Death Row Support Project PO Box 600 Liberty Mills, IN 46946 (260) 982-7480 Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 4 July 2008  Derek Hitchcock studied Ecology at UC Berkeley and has worked on environmental projects around the world. In the past few years he has returned to Northern California where he is working to restore one of the world’s most beautiful natural resources--the Yuba River. Beyond approaching the restoration of this river in a scientific way, Derek and colleagues at the South Yuba River Citizen’s League (SYRCL, pronounced “circle”) are working with the local Native American Tribe, the Tsi-Akim Maidu, to approach the ecological crisis in a more foundational way by focusing on healing; healing the relationship between the cultures and the obviously fractured relationship between humans and the rest of the natural world. SYRCL and the Tsi-Akim Maidu are inviting people to the Yuba River to experience its beauty and to witness the magic of one of nature’s most amazing phenomena—the life cycle of the Salmon. By forming this unlikely relationship with the native tribes, the salmon and the river itself, Derek is a part of discovered new ways for us to heal our planet that extend far beyond the banks of the Yuba River. Events with Derek Hitchcock in 2008: * 25th Anniversary music festival and Great Yuba Cleanup Sept. 20th, 2008 *Calling Back the Salmon Ceremony October 11th, 2008 *Salmon Tours on the Yuba River Oct. 19th & Nov. 1st, 8th, and 15th 2008 For more information www.yubariver.org Resources South Yuba River Citizens League Email Derek Hitchcock Direct download: Native_American_Spirituality_and_the_Environment.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:00 PM Comments[0] | ||||||||
Tue, 3 June 2008  Mark Hollenstein is a massage therapist and life coach. Jallen Rix is a doctor of education in sexology. Both know first hand the pain and suffering that Evangelical Christianity can cause queer people. Together they offer workshops which offer a safe space in which gay men can heal their past and embrace their sexuality as an important and spiritual part of becoming a whole person. Learn More Jallen's Website Mark's Website Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 15 May 2008  I hope you enjoy this reading from my book, Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality. It is available from Amazon as well as most major book sellers. Direct download: Hearts__Minds__Talking_to_Christians_about_Homosexuality.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:03 PM Comments[0] | ||||||||
Wed, 7 May 2008  I hope you enjoy this reading from my book, The Findhorn Book of Meditation. It is available from Amazon as well as most major book sellers. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Tue, 22 April 2008  Miriam Zernis is a musician, yoga teacher, reki master and healer from Connecticut. Her long awaited CD, Sita's Light was recently released. In this podcast Miriam talk about the yoga of chanting, Bhakti devotional yoga and the journey that led her to Kirtan (yogic chanting). Resources Miriam's Website Purchase Sita's Light Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 3 March 2008  Perhaps one of the most misunderstood philosophies from the East is that of Tantra. While Tantra is often equated with sex, it is much deeper and complete spiritual path. In this Podcast, yogi and scholar Chris Tompkins explores the history and richness behind this ancient philosophy and explains why knowing more about it can greatly enhance one’s yoga practice. Chris lectures at the University of California in Berkeley and is the co-founder of The Yoga Foundation. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 14 February 2008 Sanskrit is the ancient language of India. It is the root language of many modern languages such as Hindi and it is the language of yoga. With ancient yoga texts such as the Bhagavad-Gita and the Yoga Sutras recorded in Sanskrit and even the names of the classic yoga poses were originally in this sacred dialect. In this Podcast, yogi and scholar Chris Tompkins explores the history and richness behind this beautiful language and explains why knowing more about it can greatly enhance one’s yoga practice. Chris lectures at the University of California in Berkeley and is the co-founder of The Yoga Foundation. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 28 December 2007  Jane Austin is a highly regarded prenatal yoga teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has trained as a midwife and is a founding member of the Bay Area Home Birth Collective. She also offers a prenatal yoga teacher training program. In part two of this two part interview, Jane explores the practice of yoga as it relates to the birthing process and also talks about the benefits of yoga postpartum. Resources Jane’s Website Jane’s Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training The Bay Area Home Birth Collective Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 21 December 2007 Jane Austin is a highly regarded prenatal yoga teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has trained as a midwife and is a founding member of the Bay Area Home Birth Collective. She also offers a prenatal yoga teacher training program. In part one of this two part interview, Jane talks about the benefits of prenatal yoga for mother and child alike. Resources Jane’s Website Jane’s Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training The Bay Area Home Birth Collective Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 14 December 2007  Les Levanthal is a popular San Francisco based yoga instructor who offers workshops for people in Twelve-Step Recovery programs. In this interview Les talks about his own struggles with addiction and how his yoga practice has enhanced both his recovery and his understanding of the Twelve-Steps. Resources Les’s Website Find a Twelve-Step Group Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 1 November 2007  Anodea Judith, Ph.D. is the founder and director of Sacred Centers, and a groundbreaking thinker, writer, and spiritual teacher. She holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in Psychology and Human Health, with lifelong studies of alternative medicine, yoga, mythology, history, sociology, systems theory, and mystic spirituality. She is considered the country's foremost experts on the combination of chakras and therapeutic issues and on the interpretation of the Chakra System for the Western lifestyle. She lectures extensively in the U.S., Europe and Central America. She is best known for her book, Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System which has become a modern classic. Resources Anodea Judith's Website Anodea on iTunes Anodea on Amazon  Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 5 October 2007  Cardell and Alexander Smith are a father son team that lead retreats for gay men. Although Cardell is straight, he has worked closely with his son Alexander to develop a program called Quantum Life Changes, which used the power of the mind to help men heal physically, mentally and emotionally. In this interview this father and son team share their story, which lead from an oppressive religious past to acceptance and ultimately to a powerful and loving partnership that is having ripple effects throughout the gay community. Resources Quantum Life Changes Website Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 28 September 2007  Dr. Kevin Barrows is the founding director of Mindfulness Programs at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine in San Francisco. He works to combine mindful meditation practices with conventional western therapies and is involved in an exciting study exploring meditation as a treatment for HIV. If you or someone you know is HIV+ and would like to learn more about the study Dr. Barrows is conducting, You can call The Staying Well Project at 415-353-9744 Resources The Osher Center The Staying Well Project Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 7 September 2007  Anoop Kumar Bedula is a good friend of mine who lives in Rishikesh India. With his family, he has worked with some of India’s poorest children to offer them an education, basic health care and healthy meals. Recently my students at Yoga Tree in San Francisco helped me to raise over $2500 in a effort to support his efforts. In this interview Anoop talks about how the school has grown from five students to over eighty and what is needed to continue to this important work. The interview was recorded on my recent trip to India. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Sat, 1 September 2007  Robert Perry is the founder of The Circle of Atonement and a well-known teacher of A Course in Miracles. He is also the author of countless books on The Course. In part three of this three-part interview, Robert explores the history of A Course in Miracles and some of the legal issues surrounding it. Resources Circle of Atonement Website Articles The Earlier Versions and the Editing of A Course in Miracles by Robert Perry And Now It Belongs to the World by Robert Perry Suggested Reading Path of Light by Robert Perry Other Course Related Books Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 24 August 2007 Robert Perry is the founder of The Circle of Atonement and a well-known teacher of A Course in Miracles. He is also the author of countless books on The Course. In part two of this three-part interview, Robert explores differences and similarities between traditional Christianity and A Course in Miracles. Resources Circle of Atonement Website Articles What if Jesus Really Did Write This? by Robert Perry What Was the Meaning of the Empty Tomb? by Robert Perry A Joint Portrait of Jesus by Robert Perry Who Was the Jesus of History and Did He Write A Course in Miracles? by Robert Perry How the Course Views the Bible by Allen Watson Suggested Reading Seeing the Bible Differently by Allen Watson Path of Light by Robert Perry Other Course Related Books Comments[0] | ||||||||
Tue, 31 July 2007 Robert Perry is the founder of The Circle of Atonement and a well-known teacher of A Course in Miracles. He is also the author of countless books on The Course. In part one of this three-part interview, Robert explains what A Course in Miracles is and some of its basic tenets. Sync with iPod Resources Circle of Atonement Website What is A Course in Miracles (excerpt from Path of Light.) Suggested Reading Path of Light by Robert Perry Other Course Related Books Comments[0] | ||||||||
Sat, 14 July 2007  Donald Abrams, MD, is Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, Chief of Hematology/Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital and Director of Clinical Programs at the Osher Center. Dr. Abrams completed an associate fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona and has a long history evaluating complementary and alternative therapies. These investigations have included mind-body treatments, botanical therapies, medical use of marijuana, and Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal therapies. Resources The Osher Center My Interview with Jerry Lynn Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 7 June 2007  Lance Centanni-Sachs an twenty-four year old American who spent several years in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Like may westerners who are involved in Buddhist meditation and yoga, he felt drawn to travel to India. What sets him apart is that he took vows and lived as a monk. Now he is back in San Francisco. In this podcast he shares his fascinating story about self-discovery and spiritual grow in the mountains of northern India and Nepal. Resources Kopan Monastery Tushita Monastery Books How to Meditate by Kathleen McDonald The Essential Nectar by Geshe Rabten The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path of Enlightenment by Tsong-Kha-Pa Direct download: Reflections_of_a_Former_Buddhist_Monk.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:27 AM Comments[0] | ||||||||
Tue, 22 May 2007  Wade Imre Morissette is a well known yoga teacher and musician from Canada and the twin brother of Alanis Morissette. He has studied both yoga and chanting in India and North America and he has several yoga DVDs available. His first chanting CD, 'Sargam: Scales of Music', has become a cult classic among Kirtan fans. Now, his second CD has been released entitled 'Strong as Diamonds'. Visit Wades Website Wade's Music Strong as Diamonds Sargam: Scales of Music Wade on iTunes Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 23 April 2007  Recently the newly elected democratic congress passed its one hundred day mark. To evaluate how they are doing and where we go from here I spoke with Hans Johnson on my recent trip to Washington, DC. Hans is the director of Progressive Victory and is a regular guest on Air America's morning radio show, The Young Turks. He is also a contributing editor to In These Times Magazine. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 29 March 2007  Michael Franti is the front many for the band Spearhead and is a world famous musician and peace activist. His music blends funk, rock, reggae, jazz and folk and his lyrics are both political and deeply spiritual. In addition to his work with Spearhead, he is also the driving force behind, Power to the Peaceful, which supports world peace efforts. Recently he traveled to the war-torn Middle East to make the documentary, I Know I'm Not Alone. Power to the Peaceful Benefit at Yoga Tree Michael�s Websites Michael Franti & Spearhead Power to The Peaceful I Know I'm Not Alone Documentary Michael's Music On iTunes On Amazon Comments[0] | ||||||||
Sat, 10 March 2007  Matt is a transgender man who is a third year law student. After graduating he plans to work for a public interest law firm serving the LGBT community. He has worked for a variety of social justice organizations and is a former member of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission's LGBT Advisory Committee, and was formerly on the Board of the Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California. He is a current member of the California State Bar's Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination. Matt has dedicated his life to securing the human rights of sexual and gender minorities, to his yoga practice, and (perhaps most importantly) to the New York Yankees. Resources Civil Rights Groups: Transgender Law Center The National Center for Transgender Equality The Transgender Law and Policy Institute Social and Support Groups: FTM San Francisco Female to Male International Transgender San Francisco General Information Groups: The Center for Gender Sanity The World Professional Institute for Transgender Health Gender Public Advocacy Group (GenderPac) Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 29 January 2007  In 2002, Justin Cannon began his own personal quest for knowledge in what is representative of a growing number of gay Christians seeking to know what the Bible says about homosexuality. What he discovered through in-depth Bible study began his personal journey out of the shadows of self-hate and lies, and resulted in the publication of his book �The Bible, Christianity, & Homosexuality". He has also founded TruthSetsFree.net and a dating site for gay and lesbian Christians. Resources Contact Justin TruthSetsFree.net Rainbow Christians Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 12 January 2007  Brett Dennen is one of the most talented singers to come along in a while. His music has been compared to Rufus Wainwright, Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman. The lyrics to his songs are full of emotional honesty and spiritual depth. His music has been featured on the hit TV show Grey’s Anatomy. His third CD, So Much More was recently released. Resources Brett’s Website Brett’s MySpace Page Brett on YouTube The Mosaic Project Purchase Brett’s Music Brett on iTunes Brett on Amazon Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 5 January 2007  Marcell Shriver, a New Jersey resident, is your average woman. She goes to church, is a mother and has lived a fairly quiet life. Her story is very inspiring, however. Her son, Todd, is a soldier in Iraq and to help keep him and others in the "hot zone" safe, she has come up with a unique idea--Silly String. Silly String, those cans of spray string that you may remember from childhood, can be used by soldiers in the field to detect trip wire bombs. She has started a drive with the help of her husband, her church and thousands of people all around the United States to send as much of Silly String as she can to Iraq. Her story is touching and beautiful, and it reminds us all that the smallest gift can make the biggest difference. Resources Marcell is looking for the names of soldiers in Iraq to whom she can send care packages of Silly String. Please email her if you know someone. Please send donations of money or Silly String to: Marcell Shriver c/o Saint Luke�s Church 55 Warwick Road Stratford, NJ 08084 You can order Silly String through Amazon and have them ship it directly to Marcell at the above address. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Fri, 29 December 2006  Joel Kramer is one of the most well-known yoga teachers in the United States. He has been teaching yoga since the �60s and has greatly influenced the work of many of the big-name yoga teachers of this generation. After contributing major articles to Yoga Journal and traveling the world teaching, he stopped in 1982 to pursue his writing and other work and interests. Now this revolutionary teacher is back teaching, giving talks and workshops on spirituality, the yoga of mind, physical yoga, and with his partner Diana Alstad on the yoga of relationship. In this podcast interview Joel talks about his evolutionary vision of yoga and the evolution of yoga in the West, as well as its importance in helping to transform individuals and our world in this time of great challenges and change. Resources Joel Kramer's Website Email Joel Purchase Joel's Books The Guru Papers The Passionate Mind Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 21 December 2006  Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan (sacred chanting) worldwide as the duo Shantala, with soul-stirring vocals, sacred lyrics and exotic instrumentation. Together they create music with beauty, passion, and reverence. The weaving of Benjy's Indian classical singing and instrumentation with Heather's soaring vocals is freshly original and profoundly moving. Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Uttal. Resources www.shantalamusic.com www.benjymusic.com Benjy's Music (Soul of the Esraj) Heather's Music (Church of Sky) Comments[0] | ||||||||
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Thu, 26 October 2006 
Kimberly Wilson is the creative director of Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, DC, the designer of TranquilliT Clothing, and the author of a new book for women (and some guys too), The Hip Tranquil Chick. Her playful style, wild creativity and contagious enthusiasm for yoga and mindful living have inspired people all over the world! In this podcast she tells us all about her new book.
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Wed, 11 October 2006  GuruGanesha was raised in a show business family and went on to become a rock musician playing in the band Cat's Cradle which opened for such superstars as the Allman Brothers and Sha Na Na. At the age of 22 he began his spiritual path in the Sikh religion and found his spiritual guide Yogi Bhajan of the Kundalini yoga tradition. Since then his music has taken a much more devotional direction, offering his own unique musical style to traditional Indian chants. In many ways his soothing voice and acoustic guitar are reminiscent of James Taylor. In addition to his own music, he has founded the Spirit Voyage Label, which produces devotional music from a number of popular artists in the yoga community. Buy GuruGanesh's CDs Grateful Ganesh Pure Ganesh During this podcast the following resources were discussed. Yogi Teas Peace Cereal Comments[1] | ||||||||
Mon, 2 October 2006  Our county is at war and the Bush Administration has very loosely defined our enemies as the 'terrorists'. While the Bush Administration has argued that the 'terrorists' we capture are not in uniform, and thus do not deserve the protection of the Geneva Convention Treaty, the Supreme Court sees it differently. Because the law can be a very tricky subject for most of us, I have interviewed Tim Mooney, a political lawyer from Washington, DC and the host of the hugely successful Capital Caucus podcast. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 18 September 2006  Aaron Star is like many other yoga teachers around the world with one big exception. His yoga classes are taught in the nude. His teaching began in New York, but his unique and controversial approach to yoga had landed him international recognition. He travels extensively to major cities around the world and has a whole line of DVDs for men. Download a flyer for Aaron's San Francisco Workshop Resources on the Web Hot Nude Yoga Chelsea Yoga Purchase Aaron's DVDs Darren's Naked Yoga for Men Classes Comments[0] | ||||||||
Sat, 12 August 2006  Jason and deMarco's music, a rich blend of two beautiful voices, has been compared to NSYNC and Savage Garden, and the deeply spiritual lyrics to their music have touched people all over the world. What is interesting about these uniquely talented young men is both are very spiritual, and both are openly gay. Through their music, they have been able to heal the rift between their spirituality and their sexuality and in doing so have helped many others to do the same. They have worked with such superstars as Dolly Parton, The Dixie Chicks, Melissa Etheridge and Cindy Lauper to contribute music to the Human Rights Campaign's benefit album, Love Rocks which celebrates marriage equality. Their growing popularity and their work in the GLBT civil rights movement has landed them on the cover of the Advocate, one of the premiere magazines covering gay, lesbian and transgender issue in the United States. Currently they are on tour promoting their new CD, Till the End of Time. Show Notes: Take Action! Check out their video and VOTE for them to keep them in the top ten! See Them Live Jason and deMarco LIVE! August 13, 2006 at 7:00 PM, St. Aidan's Church in San Francisco. Find other concerts in your area HERE. Links J&D Website J&D on MySpace J&D's Spirit Pop Site Jason and Demarco at the iTunes Store Till the End of Time Spirit Pop Songs of the Spirit Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 17 July 2006  Ian Rhett is a musician whose music has inspired thousands around the world. The lyrics to his songs are deeply emotional, very political and profoundly spiritual. Inspired by the events of September 11 and the wars that have followed, his song 'Un-American' landed him national recognition. He has performed at the Democratic National Convention and at events for John Kerry's presidential campaign. The video for his single, 'Un-American' has circulated around the Internet widely and has touched many with its very moving and sometimes-shocking images. Download Ian's music here. Download Ian's videos here. Visit Ian's Generate Kindness Site for a free bumper sticker. Dontate to the Children's Shelters that Ian mentioned. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Wed, 21 June 2006  Sean Johnson is the founder and director of Wild Lotus Yoga Center in New Orleans where, according to the New Orleans Gambit Weekly, you can take the best yoga classes in the city. In addition to teaching yoga, he also leads Kirtan (devotional Indian chanting) and has three CDs available. He travels extensively with his music and yoga. Living in New Orleans through Katrina and seeing his childhood home destroyed by the storm has fueled his passion for rebuilding his city. Much of the work he does now is dedicated to raising both awareness and money for a city that is still very much broken. Sean's Music World Peace Chants Live at Laughing Lotus Download live recordings of Sean's yoga classes Karma Yoga During the interview, Sean suggested offering donations to Habitat for Humanity. He also asked us all to contact our congress people in Washington, DC and remind them about the need to rebuild the Gulf Coast. He also mentioned a great yoga studio in New York called Laughing Lotus, if you are in NY, be sure to check them out. Comments[0] | ||||||||
Wed, 26 April 2006  If you turn on the evening news or think back to the attacks of 9/11, your impressions of Islam and the Muslims who practice it are probably a bit slanted. It is often-times difficult for us to understand the true nature of Islam when our only exposure to it is the radical Islamic fundamentalism espoused by Osama bin Laden. In this podcast, I am speaking with Sameena Usman about Islam in an effort to better understand the fastest growing religion in the world today. Sameena was born and raised in San Diego, CA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science, minors in Middle Eastern Studies and Communication from San Jose State University. She is currently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Northern California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Show Notes Understanding Islam by Thomas W. Lippman American Public Opinion Poll (PDF) Hate Crime Stats Fatwa Against Terrorism (PDF) Condemnation Against Terror Explore the Life of the Prophet (Free DVD or book) Explore the Quran (Free copy) Comments[0] | ||||||||
Thu, 13 April 2006  Jen Zias had struggled with her weight since she was a child. After trying just about every diet she could find without lasting success, she found yoga and through this practice has been able to manage her weight in a safe and effective way. Now a yoga teacher herself, she has developed a class for larger folks called, Yoga At Large. In this podcast, Jen and I discuss the benefits of yoga for people who are overweight. Be sure to visit Jen's Website and email her with your questions and comments. Also check out Jen's amazing new CD, Take Me With You Show Notes A Gentle Way Yoga Big Yoga Yoga At Large (Seattle) Big Ass Yoga Comments[1] | ||||||||
Sat, 1 April 2006  David Lurey is a yoga teacher from San Francisco who also teaches throughout the United States and overseas. He is the assistant director of the Greenpath Yoga Teacher Training program and leads regular Indian style chanting. His yoga DVD Find Balance is sold at yoga studios worldwide. In addition to his work as yoga teacher, he is on the founding board of Green Yoga, an organization that helps yoga studios and teachers offer yoga in ways that are more environmentally friendly. You can can Contact David through his website. Support Green Yoga and the enviroment by ordering an ecoYoga Mat. Learn more about the Nalgene Bunny Comments[0] | ||||||||
Mon, 13 March 2006 On March 6, 2006 South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds signed into a law a bill that would ban all abortions in his state with the only exception being the life of the mother. This law directly conflicts with the 1973 Supreme Court Ruling known as Roe v Wade in which the high court said that states could not make abortion illegal in most circumstances.
Even those who support the new South Dakota law don't believe it will go into effect any time soon. Rather, they are hoping it will be challenged legally and will make its way to the Supreme Court where they hope the now more conservative court will reverse the 1973 ruling. According to a recent Fox News/ Opinion Dynamics poll 59% of Americans oppose this law and only 35% support it. Here to help us determine the future of a woman's right to choose is Tim Mooney. He is a political lawyer from Washington DC and the host of the two very successful podcasts, Supreme Court Watch and Capital Caucus. Show Notes Kimberly Wilson's 'Hip Tranquil Chick' podcast Comments[1] | ||||||||
Tue, 14 February 2006 
Christine Maggorie is a very controversial AIDS activist and author who believes that much of what we are told about HIV and AIDS is wrong- That even the notion that HIV is the cause of AIDS is flawed. Her controversial beliefs go way beyond activism, however. Since testing HIV+ she has become pregnant twice and refused standard medical treatment for HIV+ mothers. She has also chosen to breast feed both of her children. Last year, her youngest daughter died very suddenly after developing an ear infection. In a heartbreaking and emotional podcast Maggorie speaks about the loss of her daughter and the deep emotion and controversy surrounding her death.
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Tue, 14 February 2006 
I first met controversial AIDS activist Christine Maggorie several years ago when she was pregnant with her second child Eliza Jane. At the time I was writing an article about her controversial book, What if Everything You Thought You Knew About AIDS Was Wrong? Eliza Jane's tragic death is the subject of my more recent interview with Maggorie, but I wanted to post this interview from four years ago at the same time so listeners can better understand her work and the reasoning behind her decision not to follow doctors orders.
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Wed, 4 January 2006  In early 1990, I stumbled into my first yoga class with a woman named Ellie Brown. That fateful day changed the course of my life. In this podcast I sit down with my first yoga teacher and talk with her about the early days of yoga in the United States as well as her own journey of healing and self discovery which led from yoga to various forms of bodywork. Ellie is one of several people in my life to whom I owe so much of what I have today. In this podcast, I'm sure you will see why!
SHOW NOTES: If you would like to contact Ellie Brown, you can email her or call her office at 860-599-3373. Her yoga studio and healing center is located in South Eastern Connecticut. During the interview, the following teachers and healers were discussed: Patricia Walden (yoga teacher) Judith Hanson Lasater (yoga teacher) Bonnie Pruden and her book on Myotherapy John Upledger and CranioSacral Therapy Barbara Brennan and her book, Hands of Light. Comments[1] | ||||||||
Fri, 16 December 2005  Meditation has
been promoted by every spiritual tradition throughout history, and now modern
science is talking it up as an important and effective tool for mental and
physical health. In this
interview, I ask Jonathan Reynolds,
author of the just published book, Learning
to Listen, about the practice of meditation and how it can be used as a
powerful tool for transformation and healing.
SHOW NOTES
During the interview, the following people and books were mentioned.
Charles Timm-Ballard The Path of Least Resistance by Robert Fritz The Bhagavad-Gita Mahabharata Jen Burk Einstein Kashmir Shaivism Spirit Rock Green Gulch Esalen Comments[0] | ||||||||
Sat, 3 December 2005 
Yoga and Pilates
are two forms of movement therapy that are taking western culture by
storm. In this interview, I ask
well-known yoga and Pilates teacher Michael Watson about the ways in which
these two disciplines differ as well as how they can complement each other for
greater overall health. To learn more
about Michael�s work you can visit his website.
Michael and I are also part of The
Yoga Intensive where you can learn to deepen your yoga and work toward
teacher certification. |
Lance King 