Bestselling author, Gary Renard, joins Chris to discuss training the mind, Jesus’ and Buddha’s lifetimes together, and how to communicate with the Holy Spirit.Gary R. Renard is the best-selling author of <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Disappearance-Universe-Straight-Illusions-Forgiveness/dp/1401905668/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gary+renard&qid=1612804959&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Disappearance of the Universe</a>, <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Your-Immortal-Reality-Break-Cycle/dp/1401906974/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AUNVS7GV3OHY&dchild=1&keywords=gary+renard+your+immortal&qid=1612805126&sprefix=gary+renard+you%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Immortal Reality</a>, <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Love-Has-Forgotten-No-One/dp/1401917240/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UL49PPF2UY6Z&dchild=1&keywords=love+has+forgotten+no+one&qid=1612805159&sprefix=love+has+forg%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Has Forgotten No One</a>, and the newly released <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Lifetimes-When-Jesus-Buddha-Other/dp/1401950434/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16PZYO9710Z5J&dchild=1&keywords=the+lifetimes+when+jesus+and+buddha+knew+each+other&qid=1612805181&sprefix=lifetimes+when+%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other</a>. Gary is a winner of the Infinity Foundation Spirit Award, among the likes of Ram Dass, Byron Katie, and Neale Donald Walsch; and has been featured on <a href="https://www.gaia.com/portal/beherenow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gaia TV</a>‘s, “<a href="https://www.gaia.com/video/when-jesus-and-buddha-knew-each-other-gary-renard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open Minds</a>.” Combining a disarming sense of humor with radical, cutting-edge metaphysical information and experiential exercises, Gary is well versed and well traveled in the spiritual community. For more info visit <a href="http://www.garyrenard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.GaryRenard.com</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Bestselling author, Gary Renard, joins Chris to discuss training the mind, Jesus’ and Buddha’s lifetimes together, and how to communicate with the Holy Spirit. Gary R. Renard is the best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe, Your Immortal Reality, Love Has Forgotten No One, and the newly released The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other. Gary is a winner of the Infinity Foundation Spirit Award, among the likes of Ram Dass, Byron Katie, and Neale Donald Walsch; and has been featured on Gaia TV‘s, “Open Minds.” Combining a disarming sense of humor with radical, cutting-edge metaphysical information and experiential exercises, Gary is well versed and well traveled in the spiritual community. For more info visit www.GaryRenard.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author, Gary Renard, joins Chris to discuss training the mind, Jesus’ and Buddha’s lifetimes together, and how to communicate with the Holy Spirit.Gary R. Renard is the best-selling author of&nbsp;<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Disappearance-Universe-Straight-Illusions-Forgiveness/dp/1401905668/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=gary+renard&amp;qid=1612804959&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Disappearance of the Universe</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Your-Immortal-Reality-Break-Cycle/dp/1401906974/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AUNVS7GV3OHY&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=gary+renard+your+immortal&amp;qid=1612805126&amp;sprefix=gary+renard+you%2Caps%2C215&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Your Immortal Reality</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Love-Has-Forgotten-No-One/dp/1401917240/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UL49PPF2UY6Z&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=love+has+forgotten+no+one&amp;qid=1612805159&amp;sprefix=love+has+forg%2Caps%2C206&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Love Has Forgotten No One</a>, and the newly released&nbsp;<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Lifetimes-When-Jesus-Buddha-Other/dp/1401950434/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16PZYO9710Z5J&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+lifetimes+when+jesus+and+buddha+knew+each+other&amp;qid=1612805181&amp;sprefix=lifetimes+when+%2Caps%2C218&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other</a>. Gary is a winner of the Infinity Foundation Spirit Award, among the likes of Ram Dass, Byron Katie, and Neale Donald Walsch; and has been featured on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gaia.com/portal/beherenow" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gaia TV</a>‘s, “<a href="https://www.gaia.com/video/when-jesus-and-buddha-knew-each-other-gary-renard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open Minds</a>.” Combining a disarming sense of humor with radical, cutting-edge metaphysical information and experiential exercises, Gary is well versed and well traveled in the spiritual community. For more info visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.garyrenard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.GaryRenard.com</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 120 – A Course in Mind Training with Gary Renard

Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Spiritualist-Bullshit-Exploration-Spirituality/dp/1582704627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675440&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=indie+spiritualist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indie Spiritualist</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Mind-Spiritual-Awakening-Mind-Blowing/dp/1622035291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675490&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=everything+mind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything Mind</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Set-Living-Difficult-Beautiful/dp/1501173979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505914014&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dead+set+on+living" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dead Set On Living</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Death-Horror-Navigating-Experience/dp/0757324886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T82Y3WIFIN5R&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8zIhkHt71vqNCOyj_yH9HP9qbNtB6FKeCL6Oy564IA7Ui8JyLCo1KXFmRjASle-_Kke1Oq0eAp4Cp1NktO9xxfJQVi-QTUXfXjIi-tzkZeyzv1soZImQRxig8Gk0gmFAuRuq4OdwmktKG8V-TTR0_DLWCla-xNE-DrrXSaZ3fSxKYctal5sD3RCVv0f9a3jlBnAWPKVy7a8HRstqSz69j12hiQRzSmBCtCed5Q7IzlA.cYvcqvaHFSvt0Tv5XEx43pgwkLwlnwyVtRBvX8n6bfs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Necessary+Death&amp;qid=1710375258&amp;sprefix=necessary+death,aps,173&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Necessary Death</a>. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to&nbsp;Revolver Magazine,&nbsp;FANGORIA, and&nbsp;Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/chrisgrossocoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make It Mean Something Coaching</a>, a service offered through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Action Creates Change LLC</a>. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the <a href="https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evolutionary Leaders</a>.The&nbsp;Indie Spiritualist&nbsp;podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.Stay connected with Chris Grosso on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xchrisgrossox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XchrisGrossoX/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

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Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind, Dead Set On Living, and Necessary Death. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to Revolver Magazine, FANGORIA, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more. Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with Make It Mean Something Coaching, a service offered through Action Creates Change LLC. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives. From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the Evolutionary Leaders. The Indie Spiritualist podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people. Stay connected with Chris Grosso on Instagram and Facebook for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Spiritualist-Bullshit-Exploration-Spirituality/dp/1582704627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675440&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=indie+spiritualist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indie Spiritualist</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Mind-Spiritual-Awakening-Mind-Blowing/dp/1622035291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675490&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=everything+mind" rel="noopener noreferrer">Everything Mind</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Set-Living-Difficult-Beautiful/dp/1501173979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505914014&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dead+set+on+living" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dead Set On Living</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Death-Horror-Navigating-Experience/dp/0757324886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T82Y3WIFIN5R&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8zIhkHt71vqNCOyj_yH9HP9qbNtB6FKeCL6Oy564IA7Ui8JyLCo1KXFmRjASle-_Kke1Oq0eAp4Cp1NktO9xxfJQVi-QTUXfXjIi-tzkZeyzv1soZImQRxig8Gk0gmFAuRuq4OdwmktKG8V-TTR0_DLWCla-xNE-DrrXSaZ3fSxKYctal5sD3RCVv0f9a3jlBnAWPKVy7a8HRstqSz69j12hiQRzSmBCtCed5Q7IzlA.cYvcqvaHFSvt0Tv5XEx43pgwkLwlnwyVtRBvX8n6bfs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Necessary+Death&amp;qid=1710375258&amp;sprefix=necessary+death,aps,173&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Necessary Death</a>. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to&nbsp;Revolver Magazine,&nbsp;FANGORIA, and&nbsp;Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/chrisgrossocoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make It Mean Something Coaching</a>, a service offered through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Action Creates Change LLC</a>. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the <a href="https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evolutionary Leaders</a>.The&nbsp;Indie Spiritualist&nbsp;podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.Stay connected with Chris Grosso on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xchrisgrossox" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XchrisGrossoX/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

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