Danny Goldberg, President of Gold Village Entertainment, has worked in the music business as a personal manager, record company president, public relations man and journalist since the late 1960s. He is the author of Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain, detailing his experiences as the manager of Nirvana.

Danny Goldberg:

Website: https://www.dannygoldberg.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Serving-Servant-Danny-Goldberg-audiobook/dp/B07NZX2CDK/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3ZrVOdCa4j0GbJY2jxmnvl7ccVbz6zxyvDFPBQf05aErDPJwekjD7GHjTS8p1diYIyhsUKxSBQCIBRVdmtLO9EGGqCoz-qmAJxSxWPLMwbN4nLHWQeTtImOaS0SJ6VWTUh776feCtL2hLRpJEDwHVEv8O5cIYuMTS_MBx_iKePKWbE_EbAhppEbt2t9OxQDZQVhePzL3CYY0c7_ztD_ArVv2EHWvdhR7EFwfbRJAxXw.DK9r5vhUmleeHWn_p_U6P23O8RCyoThn-t1GWYlN7Io&dib_tag=se&keywords=Danny+Goldberg&qid=1707877805&s=audible&sr=1-1

Podcast:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:08 Meeting Nirvana

03:00 Writing the Book

06:18 Experiencing Nirvana's Performances

09:17 Kurt's Lasting Impact

11:19 Kurt's Connection with the Audience

13:38 Kurt's Sense of Humor

19:49 The Success of Nevermind

24:00 Ambition and Desire for Freedom

29:53 Hindu Statues and Sobriety

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David Chernikoff is a spiritual teacher and author of Life, Part Two: Seven Keys to Awakening with Purpose and Joy as You Age.

David Chernikoff:

Website: https://www.davidchernikoff.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Part-Two-Awakening-Purpose/dp/B09NL9K12X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BKJHMYROWL8E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WdNmBh-evWdfkohp1QzWS07IGBemg1xKMDckLsniBdjONwBMU3ohwxB-bsJkLzZg2UGNWw8bj8YHSEIGFObs7QqS3e2kH9EM5u9zTKmIC0eyKz0aQfGBHR4aPx6cvfwRgDEzUA2HVattw2vfkDbUBbKqju9VtYxIwqdtzhbLdntp-T0f5_kC_vfQtKs3lCQJAtpUc0rHjt6sXi-hP18yL3TKQxFuTPhiW0vPSEv3oJE.97cf7t_sxwDr__L1ptBil2YogqpGHrdG2bvME0oybKs&dib_tag=se&keywords=life+part+two&qid=1707877576&sprefix=life+part+two%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1

Podcast:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:22 Journey into Spiritual Practice

09:54 Intuition in Spiritual Practice

16:08 Embracing Mystery

20:56 Choosing a Vision for Life

25:16 Committing to Inner Work

39:28 Suffering Effectively

45:27 Serving from the Heart

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John Lockley is a sangoma in the Xhosa lineage of South Africa, author of the book Leopard Warrior, and creator of the audio course titled Way of the Leopard. John leads retreats and gives consults using shamanic practices for healing.

John Lockley:

Website: https://www.johnlockley.com/about-john

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leopard-Warrior-Teachings-Ancestry-Instinct/dp/1622039033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AEL2T1PR57Z4&keywords=john+lockley&qid=1707344849&sprefix=john+lockley%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Audio Course: https://www.amazon.com/The-Way-of-Leopard-John-Lockley-audiobook/dp/B076BV8VWN/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2AEL2T1PR57Z4&keywords=john+lockley&qid=1707343868&sprefix=john+lockley%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-2

Events/Retreats: https://www.johnlockley.com/events

Podcast:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:30 Role of a South African Healer

02:22 Connecting to the Soul and Spirit

05:11 Connecting to Ancestors

06:08 The Power of Chanting and Singing

07:05 The Importance of Dreams

08:02 Ubuntu and Connecting to Humanity

09:29 The Symbolism of the Leopard

11:23 The Calling Illness

20:26 Methods Used in Healing

27:00 Interpreting Dreams

34:00 Retreats and Mentoring

41:23 Closing Meditation

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Sarah Marshank is the founder of Selfistry, an approach to embodying timeless spiritual principles. Her book Selfistry, outlines this framework. Along with being an author, Sarah leads workshops and retreats, teaches courses, and gives consults.

Sarah Marshank:

Website: https://selfistry.com/meet-sarah/

Selfistry: https://www.amazon.com/Selfistry-Embodying-Timeless-Spiritual-Wisdom/dp/1662924518/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707103203&sr=8-1

Podcast:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

03:00 Exploring Different Paths

10:00 The Integration of Self and Source

19:00 The Role of Intuition in Decision-Making

29:00 The Difference Between Witness and Source

37:00 Awareness of the Witness

40:32 Discerning Between Pleasure and Intuition

50:38 Navigating the Disorienting Nature of Self-Transformation

54:00 Trusting the Inner Knowing

01:02:55 Art as a Natural Expression of Spirituality

01:06:02 Finding the Right Starting Point for Spiritual Exploration

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Kevin Griffin is an author, best known for One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. His new book, Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World is out now.

Kevin Griffin:

Website: https://www.kevingriffin.net/

Living Kindness: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Kindness-Metta-Practice-Whole/dp/164547125X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707102494&sr=8-1

Upcoming Events: https://www.kevingriffin.net/upcoming-events/

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:14 Getting Started with Meditation

07:52 Integration and Personal Growth

11:23 Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

13:50 The Theravada Lineage and Other Traditions

16:01 The Goal of Enlightenment

20:30 Value of Scripture

25:26 Understanding Meditation Practices

27:59 Finding Guidance and Teachers

32:13 Navigating Different Traditions

36:15 Applying Spiritual Principles in Daily Life

39:07 Choosing a Path

42:20 Upcoming Retreat and Online Classes

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Kristin Supe is a Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience and Psychology at Ohio State University.

Kristin Supe:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KristinSupe

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:35 The Importance of Sleep

06:23 Delayed Sleep Phases in Young Adults

09:00 Consistent Sleep Schedules

13:09 Naps

16:41 The Impact of Sunrise and Sunset

19:32 Exercise and Nutrition for Learning

23:20 Assigning Meaning to Learning

26:59 Usefulness of Notetaking

32:45 The Influence of Online Information

44:35 Cooling Techniques for Sleep

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Christopher Kerr, MD, PhD, is the Chief Medical Officer at The Center for Hospice & Palliative Medicine in Buffalo, New York. He is the author of Death Is but a Dream, detailing his research around end-of-life experiences, including dreams and visions from hospice patients.

Christopher Kerr:

Website: https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Death-but-Dream-Finding-Meaning/dp/B0815WK1XT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27CC13RV03JT1&keywords=death+is+but+a+dream&qid=1706714885&sprefix=death+is+but+a+dream%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbnBe-vXGQM

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:40 Tension Between Curative and Palliative Care

03:20 The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Care

07:26 Fear of Death

08:17 Acceptance and Peace in the Dying Process

13:05 Providing Information and Education to Patients and Families

14:22 Recognizing Signs of Decline

15:30 The Significance of Dreams and Visions at the End of Life

17:25 The Therapeutic and Comforting Nature of End-of-Life Experiences

23:41 Love and Forgiveness in End-of-Life Experiences

25:24 Respecting and Validating the Patient's Experience

26:53 The Universality of End-of-Life Experiences

33:39 Humanizing the Dying Process

35:48 The Role of Humor in End-of-Life Care

38:04 Addressing Regrets and Finding Closure

39:42 Finding Hope and Positive Growth in the Dying Process

41:27 Cultural Shifts in Approaching Death

45:00 Conclusion

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Steve Kanji Ruhl is an ordained Zen Buddhist minister, lay dharma teacher, and writer. He is the author of Appalachian Zen.

Steve Kanji Ruhl:

Website: http://www.stevekanjiruhl.com/

Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Appalachian-Zen-Journeys-American-Heartland/dp/B0BL82NYT4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U11BUKGXJB6T&keywords=steve+kanji+ruhl&qid=1706588630&sprefix=steve+kanji+ruhl%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1

Podcast Links:

Website: https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:41 Finding True Home

08:46 Discovering Zen

15:21 Institutionalization of Zen

20:08 Training in Japan

23:21 Zen Meditation

31:26 Teaching and Practicing Koans

38:36 Approach to Meditation

44:58 Zen and Art

51:43 Upcoming Book: The Whole Earth is Medicine

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Daniele Bolelli is a writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He is the author of Create Your Own Religion among others and his podcasts include the Drunken Taoist and History on Fire.

Daniele Bolelli Links:

Website: https://www.danielebolelli.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/danielebolelli

Create Your Own Religion: https://www.amazon.com/Create-Your-Own-Religion-How-ebook/dp/B0876N2FBV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y4P5IKI0IND5&keywords=create+your+own+religion&qid=1706221846&sprefix=create+your+own+religion%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Create Your Own Religion

06:02 Interpreting Religious Texts

15:31 How to Choose Religious Ideas

20:20 Importance of Win-Win

24:25 Applying Wu-Wei

26:57 The Tao

28:15 Taoism and Zen Philosophy

31:52 Intuition, Freedom and Rules

38:13 Applying Yin and Yang

44:14 History on Fire

46:10 Historical Video Games

52:31 Where to Find Daniele's Work

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Parvati Markus is the former secretary to Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). She is the author of Whisper in the Heart: The Ongoing Presence of Neem Karoli Baba and Love Everyone: The Transcendent Wisdom of Neem Karoli Baba Told Through the Stories of the Westerners Whose Lives He Transformed. She has worked on various other books as well, including Ram Dass' classic Be Here Now.

Parvati Markus:

Website: https://parvatimarkus.com/

Whisper in the Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Whisper-Heart-Ongoing-Presence-Karoli-ebook/dp/B0BFRTRV81/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C5NIV82ZLD8Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.paiLOsmtg_xOfJNFLjRV1KIvCdYUZVWiyv-MnsA0s8mdoxSFm038xjzHujOtM_sqlWf8XnkvYZueHimcMUzqEs7yFibO8UsU-DBUo9RWyAH7g7vKQFm7lCO5c1VPxxvfNxtinD4Y2CussxhbAGYG73KB_KEC54UBb-rty9P2X0wEwhKuc1PK1zXl6h4UvTreNYkI-6TWL4RTijbGRmQBU7JD01b8gbAUa6yIsxGn2ao.3m4q8hfHKy5NAXikkOaa4e4O1rva2ye33-__woZwUVw&dib_tag=se&keywords=whisper+in+the+heart&qid=1705766685&sprefix=whisper+in+the+hear%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1

Podcast:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:05 The Role of a Guru

03:09 Maharajji's Teachings

06:01 Personal Path and Practice

07:33 Psychedelics

09:11 Meeting Ram Dass and Maharajji

12:52 Connecting with Maharajji through a Picture

16:31 Coping with Maharajji's Passing

18:18 Connecting with Maharajji without Meeting Him

21:25 Maintaining Spiritual Connection in Daily Life

23:23 Sacred Spaces

31:57 Encountering Maharajji in Dreams

33:08 Experiences with Maharajji in Other Forms

36:02 Conclusion

Thank you for listening!