In this episode, Ryan Hall converses with Donna Martire Miller and Joe Bologna about their collaborative journey and spiritual insights. They discuss their book "The View from Within" and how it intertwines photography and writing to explore spirituality and happiness. The conversation covers the common themes across spiritual traditions, the importance of gratitude, and the concept of Ubuntu. Joe shares his photography experiences and the duo reflects on lessons learned from meeting spiritual leaders. They also touch on adapting to COVID, the impact of prayer, and their upcoming projects. An enlightening episode on embracing spirituality and creativity.

(0:00) Introduction and Guest introduction: Donna Markir Miller and Joe Bologna

(1:42) Podcast anniversary and recording date

(2:04) Pre-recording conversation highlights and "Redefining Masculinity" book mention

(3:02) Overview of "The View from Within" and Donna and Joe's backstory

(5:00) Spirituality, happiness, and combining photography with writing

(9:11) Common themes in spiritual traditions and benefits of spirituality

(11:52) Journey of meeting spiritual leaders and lessons learned

(15:34) Embracing differences, universal blessings, and spiritual places

(21:46) Lessons from COVID, gratitude, and Ubuntu concept

(27:33) Joe's photography insights and exploring various spiritual teachings

(36:07) The impact of prayer, spiritual awakening, and adapting to COVID

(39:10) Joe teaching Donna photography and discussion on "Redefining Masculinity"

(47:13) Musical influences, upcoming projects, and closing remarks