Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

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Escapades in Mind-Expansion and Cultural Misadventures. Mindrolling Podcast is about coming unstuck and the recent history of awoken awareness. It’s about the intersection of culture, consciousness and realization with Raghu Markus.

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Ep. 519 - The Great Way wit...

12.01.2023

Reflecting on memories with Ram Dass, musician David Block joins Raghu to talk about interconnectivity, generosity, and The Great Way. David's single “The Great Way” featuring Ram Dass is AVAILABLE NOW: Click To Listen In this episode of the Mindrolling ...

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12.01.2023 Ep. 519 - The Great Way with David Block Reflecting on memories with Ram Dass, musician David Block joins Raghu to talk about interconnectivity, generosity, and The Great Way. David's single “The Great Way” featuring Ram Dass is AVAILABLE NOW: Click To Listen In this episode of the Mindrolling ...
11.25.2023 Ep. 518 – The Movie of Me with Duncan Trussell Duncan Trussell returns to Mindrolling to talk about transporting oneself out of the movie of me and into the movie of we. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Duncan Trussell get into:Writing, producing, directing, and acting in the movie ...
11.20.2023 Ep. 517 - Your Heart Was Made For This with Oren Jay Sofer Mindfulness teacher Oren Jay Sofer sits with Raghu to discuss keeping our hearts open through difficult times. In this episode, Raghu Markus and Oren Jay Sofer talk about:Oren’s path to mindfulnessThe influence of Vipassana MeditationHow mindfulness can be a resource ...
11.10.2023 Ep. 516 - Interconnectivity and the Code of Life with Dr. Bruce Damer Pairing science and mysticism, Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer visits Mindrolling for a sweeping discussion on the interconnected nature of the world. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Dr. Bruce Damer dig into:Interconnected fields within natureGroup connection and relationshipPatterned memory ...
11.03.2023 Ep. 515 – Healing Through Psychedelics and Energy Work with Jeff Walker Philanthropist Jeff Walker meets with Raghu Markus to discuss the emerging knowledge of psychedelics and energy work in the healthcare field. In this episode, Jeff and Raghu traverse these topics:Jeff’s journey from the financial world into mindfulness practiceApplying mindfulness and ...
10.27.2023 Ep. 514 – The Four Yugas with David Silver David Silver returns to the Mindrolling Podcast for a conversation on the four Yugas. This week on Mindrolling, David and Raghu look into:The four Hindu Yugas (Satya, Treta, Dwapara, Kali)How consciousness changes with the Yugas and vice versaOur current place ...
10.20.2023 Ep. 513 – Practicing Paramitas with Tenzin Palmo Mindfully infused with various Buddhist skills, this episode features a dialogue between Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and Raghu Markus on the many opportunities for practice in our daily lives. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Tenzin Palmo explore:Tenzin Palmo’s earliest ...
10.12.2023 Ep. 512 – Appalachian Zen with Steve Kanji Ruhl In an expansive discussion around Steve Kanji Ruhl’s book, Appalachian Zen, Steve and Raghu explore finding equilibrium through zen practice. “In Buddhism, the true home is that place within each of us, it’s an inner heartland. We can call it ...
10.06.2023 Ep. 511 – Returning to Indigenous Wisdom with Daniele Bolelli Bringing indigenous wisdom into modernity, Italian writer Danielle Bolelli joins Raghu to talk about quality and restoring balance with the natural world. “We need that wisdom, indigenous wisdom. We need to bring back something that we have lost from our ...
09.28.2023 Ep. 510 - Family and The Guru with Lama Tsultrim Allione & Krishna Das Diving into treasured memories, Lama Tsultrim Allione, Krishna Das, and Raghu Markus explore the ways that the guru can move through a family. Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation and the Alan Watts Organization invite you to open your mind, ...
09.22.2023 Ep. 509 – Ram Dass & The Science of Psychedelics with Zach Leary Zach Leary, the host of the MAPS podcast, shares a conversation with Raghu about Ram Dass’ significant impact on the scientific exploration of psychedelics. This episode was originally recorded on the MAPS podcast. Two cultural icons. Two unique perspectives... One ...
09.15.2023 Ep. 508 – Dying Wise with Stephen Jenkinson Grief literary advocate Stephen Jenkinson connects with Raghu for a thought-provoking conversation on palliative care and dying wise. In this episode, Stephen Jenkinson and Raghu Markus peruse:The importance of storytelling and the human voiceFinding an alternative outlet for divinityExistential fear ...
09.08.2023 Ep. 507 – A Compassionate Space for Death with Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D. Facing the truth of death, Roshi Joan Halifax and Raghu Markus delve into compassion, surrender, and self-less love. This time on mindrolling, Roshi Joan Halifax and Raghu Markus ponder:Soul and the Depth of CharacterRoshi Joan’s relationship with Ram DassKindness and ...
09.01.2023 Ep. 506 – Loving Our Enemies with Sharon Salzberg & Robert Thurman Learning how to love our enemies and surpass hatred, Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman, and Raghu Markus talk about doing the work required to transform our lives and bring love into the world. “It’s out of compassion for ourselves in a ...
08.25.2023 Ep. 505 – Amplifying Psychedelics with Paul Austin & Gagan (Jared) Levy Paul Austin joins Gagan (Jared) Levy and Raghu Markus in a discussion about the origins of psychedelics in Western culture. Together, they delve into the third wave of psychedelics and explore methods to enhance their effects through practices like microdosing ...
08.17.2023 Ep. 504 – What Makes A Healthy Mind? with Cortland Dahl This week on the Mindrolling Podcast, contemplative scientist Cortland Dahl and Raghu Markus discuss the Tibetan Buddhist perspective of a healthy mind and how to transition from rumination to exploration. In this conversation, Cortland Dahl and Raghu chat about:Cortland Dahl’s ...
08.11.2023 Ep. 503 – A Future We Can Love w/ Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN Raghu shares a conversation with Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN about climate crisis and our interconnection with all things. In this episode of the Mindrolling Podcast, Susan Bauer-Wu talks about her work as a teacher, clinician, and academic researcher and discusses ...
08.04.2023 Ep. 502 – Conscious Living, Conscious Dying with Carol Sanford & Gagan (Jared) Levy Bestselling author Carol Sanford and Gagan (Jared) Levy sit down with Raghu Markus for an insightful conversation about transforming our cultural perception of death and infusing consciousness into all aspects of life. Carol Sanford has been an inspirational catalyst and ...
07.27.2023 Ep. 501 – Into the Mirror with Andy Karr Author Andy Karr invites us to look into the mirror, speaking with Raghu about why it is so essential for each of us to develop the habits of self-reflection and mindfulness practice. In this week’s episode, Raghu speaks with Andy ...
07.20.2023 Ep. 500 – A Light In The Darkest Hour with Danny Goldberg and David Silver For the 500th episode of the podcast, Mindrolling co-founder David Silver and old friend Danny Goldberg return! In this special episode, the group reflects on the question, “Are we living in the darkest hour of a dark age?” and explores ...
07.13.2023 Ep. 499 – Indigenous Wisdom for the Modern World with John Lockley South African Shaman John Lockley returns to the Mindrolling podcast to share his experiences as a Sangoma in the Xhosa tradition and speak with Raghu about bringing indigenous wisdom into the modern world and opening the doors of our perception. ...
07.06.2023 Ep. 498 – Enlightenment Is an Accident with Tim Burkett Tim Burkett joins Raghu to chat about his journey and the lessons along the way of writing his book, Enlightenment Is an Accident. Tim joins Raghu to shine light on:Stories of studying zen with Suzuki Roshi The various perceptions of ...
06.29.2023 Ep. 497 - Psychedelic Preparation and Integration with Sylver Quevedo, MD, MPH Dr. Sylver Quevedo and Raghu jam on psychedelic preparation and integration, the MAPS MDMA studies, a Ram Dass ketamine story in India, and how 'love, serve, remember' connects to Indigenous wisdom. “One of the cardinal features that's been learned in ...
06.22.2023 Ep. 496 - A Toolbox for Courage w/ Mike Finoia Comedian, Mike Finoia, joins Raghu to share his difficult patch with mental health and the tools that have helped him cultivate inner peace. “I realized that there’s only two ways of operating: It’s either from a place of love or ...
06.15.2023 Ep. 495 – Selfistry with Sarah Marshank Exploring the wisdom of Selfistry, Sarah Marshank joins to share her spiritual journey through the lens of Ram Dass's teaching of "from role to soul." "There is a place that's always here that's in us and that holds us, that ...
06.11.2023 Ep. 494 - Happiness & Uncovering the Authentic Self with Kesha Raghu is joined by singer and songwriter Kesha to talk about living authentically, finding happiness, and bringing spiritual practice into our busy lives. Check out Kesha's new record, Gag Order, featuring a heartful interlude from Ram Dass. Kesha joins Raghu ...
06.01.2023 Ep. 493 – Hope for the Future Generation: The Hidden Artists with Natalie Dayan "The Hidden Artists podcast is about people who haven't been discovered yet—entrepreneurs, musicians, someone who is creative in what they do. People have all these talents, but they don't all have an opportunity to be known for what they do. ...
05.25.2023 Ep. 492 – Why We Meditate with Daniel Goleman Raghu’s longtime friend, Daniel Goleman, returns to Mindrolling to catch up on his book co-authored with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Why We Meditate. “There’s more than normal consciousness. There are other possibilities that have their own kind of richness. There are paths ...
05.18.2023 Ep. 491 -The Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Shamini Jain, Ph.D Dr. Shamini Jain connects with Raghu Markus to discuss harmonizing our autonomic nervous system via an integration of the mind and body. “What we know now is that our emotions have a deep effect on our physiology; they're very interconnected. ...
05.11.2023 Ep. 490 – The Four Sacred Gifts with Anita Sanchez, Ph.D On a mission to connect hearts all over the world through Indigenous wisdom, Anita Sanchez illuminates her new book, The Four Sacred Gifts, with Raghu. Sign up for Ram Dass's Yoga of Heartfulness Course, starting May 15th, at RamDass.org/heart “Out ...
05.05.2023 Ep. 489 – Heartfulness as a Way of Life with RamDev (Dale Borglum) and Jackie Dobrinska In this special episode, Raghu, RamDev (Dale Borglum), and Jackie Dobrinska weave the tapestry for heartfulness as a way of life. Sign up for Ram Dass's Yoga of Heartfulness Course, starting May 15th, at RamDass.org/heart “The development of heartfulness will ...
04.27.2023 Ep. 488 - Riding the Spirit Bus with Ahad Cobb Author, musician, and astrologist, Ahad Cobb dissects his new memoir, Riding the Spirit Bus, with Raghu Markus. “The very fact of living in cooperative community on the earth together is itself a gift to many people in our culture.” – ...
04.20.2023 Ep. 487 - The Mysterion with Kabir Helminski Teacher, translator, and Rumi Scholar, Kabir Helminski, gets together with Raghu to discuss Sufi mysticism and his new book, The Mysterion. "In Sufism, sincerity would be understood to be something like doing whatever you do for the sake of God; ...
04.13.2023 Ep. 486 - Death & Tibetan Traditions with David Silver Making friends with death, David Silver and Raghu Markus explore Tibetan Traditions and the wisdom of death and dying. "'Mindfulness is the path to the deathless, headlessness is the path to death. The mindful do not die, but the headless ...
04.06.2023 Ep. 485 – IntraConnected With Dr. Dan Siegel Integrating the self, identity, and belonging; mindfulness researcher, Dr. Dan Siegel, joins Raghu Markus to explore his new book, IntraConnected. "From a mathematical point of view, the modern construction of a separate solo self is actually a violation of a ...
03.31.2023 Ep. 484 – The Stable Mind with Hozan Alan Senauke In a discussion on transcendence, Raghu Markus and Zen Priest Hozan Alan Senauke describe embodying zen practices and having a stable mind. "What really impressed me about the Chinese/Japanese poetry was that there was a sense of the ordinary. There ...
03.23.2023 Ep. 483 - Mosaic Voices with Michael Meade Scholar Michael Meade sits down with Raghu Markus for a mythical episode on storytelling, symbolism, and human nature. "Myth is about vertical imagination. Myth opens up the connections we have to the heavens and the connections we have to the ...
03.17.2023 Ep. 482 - Getting Real with Sharon Salzberg Moving out of constriction and into connection with reality, Sharon Salzberg reunites with Raghu to talk about her new book, Real Life. "When we are out of harmony with the truth, we are not realistic. Everything is distorted, we reach ...
03.10.2023 Ep. 481 – The Laugh of Love with Sabrina N'Diaye Centering on her new book, Big Mama Speaks, Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye and Raghu discuss forgiveness and the wisdom we gain from our ancestors. "The older I get, the more I realize being a good therapist has nothing to do with ...
03.05.2023 Ep. 480 – Living Kindness with Kevin Griffin Author and teacher, Kevin Griffin sits down with Raghu to discuss finding a higher power and responding to everything with love. "The Dharma can be your higher power rather than praying to some sort of Abrahamic God. The Dharma itself ...
02.26.2023 Ep. 479 - Dust & Tears with Jai Uttal Devotional Musician Jai Uttal joins Raghu to chat about his new album which explores the deepest spiritual longings of the human psyche. "The Bhakti's of the past, their songs are so deeply personal and intimate in their relationship to God; ...
02.17.2023 Ep. 478 - You Are The Universe with Amy Buetens & Julie Weinstein Discussing their book You Are The Universe, Amy Buetens and Julie Weinstein join Raghu to talk about Ram Dass in the next generation. You Are The Universe is an impactful guidebook, chronicling the unconventional journey and self-discovery of Ram Dass, ...
02.09.2023 Ep. 477 – The Truth of Struggling with ZaChoeje Rinpoche ZaChoeje Rinpoche joins Raghu for a talk on being recognized as a Tulku (reincarnated Tibetan master) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the true nature of struggling. Help others improve their mental and emotional well-being, reduce stress, improve focus, ...
02.02.2023 Ep. 476 - Love Is The Author with Jaymee Carpenter In a conversation about fallibility and self-honesty, spiritual advisor Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus talk about surrender and transcending victimhood. "When I was younger I was getting high on my identity of being a victim and I got high on ...
01.26.2023 Ep. 475 – Awakening from the Underground w/ Spring Washam Through the lens of her new book, Spring Washam joins Raghu Markus for a discussion on collective ancestry, divine destiny, and lighting the fire of change. In this episode, Spring Washam and Raghu Markus discuss:Conductors of spiritMystical visions and messagesCollective ...
01.21.2023 Ep. 474 – Brilliant Disguise: The Samadhi of K.C. Tewari w/ Krishna Das and David Silver Through a mixture of storytelling and conversation, Raghu Markus, Krishna Das, and David Silver all describe their experiences with K.C. Tewari. NEW Meditation Series: Pause, Breathe, Be Here Now with Ram Dass, Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Joseph Goldstein, ...
01.15.2023 Ep. 473 – Psychedelic Escapes with Jeff Krasno Telling tales of Ram Dass and psychedelic escapades, Raghu Markus and Jeff Krasno discuss that which is beyond our rational mind. Discover integrating transcendent experiences into daily life using a process versus product mentality, learn about the Bhakti path, and ...
01.06.2023 Ep. 472 - Healing Woundedness with Judith Ragir On a journey to release the stories that hold us back from our true selves, Dharma teacher Judith Ragir and Raghu Markus review healing wounds and changing karma for generations. In this episode they discuss family trauma, moving beyond our ...
12.30.2022 Ep. 471 – Indigenous Wisdom for the Today's World with Geral T. Blanchard Anthropologist and psychotherapist, Geral T. Blanchard, LPC, joins Raghu to discuss how to awaken the soul with indigenous wisdom for today's world. Geral (Gerry) Blanchard, LPC, is university trained in psychological and anthropological approaches that can address a variety of ...
12.17.2022 Ep. 470 - Sacred Rites for the Next Generation with Frederick Marx In an inspiring conversation on serving the next generation with sacred rites and mindful guidance, director Frederick Marx joins Raghu Markus. Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy-nominated director/writer with 40 years in the film business. He was ...

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