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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Mindrolling with Raghu Markus episodes:

04.22.2024
Ep. 538 – Love the Mystery with Jaymee Carpenter
Jaymee Carpenter returns to Mindrolling for an expansive talk with Raghu on addiction, luminous darkness, and loving the mystery in it all. In this episode of Mindrolling, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus explore:Jaymee’s work with addiction counselingAdding to our own suffering...
04.12.2024
Ep. 537 – Soul Paths and Near Death Experiences with Michelle Clare
Taking us through her 3 near-death experiences, Michelle Clare joins Raghu to talk about the afterlife, mediumship, and finding true purpose. This time on Mindrolling, Michelle and Raghu have a conversation about:Michelle’s experience growing up catholic and praying to saintsMichelle’s first...
04.05.2024
Ep. 536 – Mindrolling Revisited: Trauma And The Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Gabor Maté
This week, we take a look back at a conversation that Raghu had with Gabor Maté about trauma, desire, addiction, and getting honest with ourselves. In this remastered episode, Gabor explores these struggles through the lens of the Hungry Ghost Realm...
03.29.2024
Ep. 535 – The ‘Mere I’ and Non-Self with Loch Kelly
Examining the concept of the ‘mere I’, Loch Kelly chats with Raghu about non-self and effortless mindfulness. Click HERE for some complementary resources from Loch Kelly to deepen your experiential exploration into Effortless Mindfulness. This week on Mindrolling, Loch and Raghu get into:How mindfulness can...
03.22.2024
Ep. 534 - Expanding Our Notions of Love with Satish Kumar
Expanding our notions of love to a universal state, ecologist and peace-pilgrim, Satish Kumar, joins Raghu to talk about his new book, Radical Love. Get your copy of Radical Love HERE This time on Mindrolling, Satish and Raghu journey through these topics:How Gandhi was a...
03.14.2024
Ep. 533 – An Homage to Aldous Huxley with David Silver
Raghu’s original Mindrolling partner, David Silver, returns for a beautiful homage to the genius of Aldous Huxley. Learn more about Aldous Huxley HERE This week, David and Raghu talk about:How Aldous Huxley showed Ram Dass and Tim Leary the Tibetan Book of the DeadDavid...
03.08.2024
Ep. 532 - The Lost Art of Silence with Sarah Anderson
Sarah Anderson joins Raghu to explore her new book, The Lost Art of Silence, and how we can reconnect to the beauty of quiet. Get your copy of Sarah’s book HERE In this episode, Sarah and Raghu delve into:How crucial and nurturing silence can...
03.01.2024
Ep. 531 – The Buddhist and the Ethicist with Peter Singer
Philosopher, author, and activist Peter Singer joins Raghu to chat about his new book, The Buddhist and the Ethicist. Pick up your copy of Peter Singer’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Peter and Raghu have a comprehensive conversation on:Singer’s coming of age...
02.22.2024
Ep. 530 – The Dreaming Path with Paul Callaghan
Indigenous healer Paul Callaghan teaches us about aboriginal wisdom and being a part of the collective story of humanity. Check out Paul’s book, The Dreaming Path, to learn more about contentment, purpose, healing, and reconnecting with your story—and ultimately the universe. In this episode...
02.15.2024
Ep. 529 - Insight into a Bright Mind with Dr. Nicole Tetreault
Focusing on the uniqueness of each of our brains, Dr. Nicole Tetreault sits down with Raghu to discuss her book, Insight into a Bright Mind. Get your copy of Dr. Nicole’s book HERE This week on Mindrolling, Nicole and Raghu go over:Nicole’s devotion to...
02.11.2024
Ep. 528 - The 21 Taras with Nina Rao & Chandra Easton
Nina Rao and Chandra Easton join Raghu to talk about embodying the goddess Tara through chanting. Interested in seeing Nina and Chandra? Here are two upcoming events on the East Coast: Tibet House, NYC, May 11 and Kripalu, MA, May 12-17 Raghu, Nina, and Chandra...
02.02.2024
Ep. 527 – Exile and Ecstasy with Madison Margolin
Exploring the Jewish psychedelic underground, Madison Margolin joins Raghu to talk about Ram Dass, psychedelics and her new book, Exile and Ecstasy. Get your copy of Exile and Ecstasy HERE In this episode, Raghu and Madison have an expansive discussion about:Madison’s upbringing in the Ram...
01.25.2024
Ep. 526 - A Behind The Scenes Look At "The Movie of Me to the Movie of We" with Duncan Trussell
Raghu Markus and Duncan Trussell share the story behind their new book, The Movie of Me to the Movie of We. Snag your copy of The Movie of Me to The Movie of We This week on Mindrolling, listen to Raghu and...
01.19.2024
Ep. 525 – The Peaceful Warrior’s Path with George Pitagorsky
In a discussion on Buddhism and wellness, author George Pitagorsky joins Raghu to explore his new book, The Peaceful Warrior’s Path. Get your copy of George’s book HERE In this episode, Raghu and George explore:George’s history with yoga and meditationThe clear canon of Buddhism...
01.12.2024
Ep. 524 - A Fire Runs Through All Things with Susan Murphy
Focusing on the climate crisis, Author Susan Murphy joins Raghu to talk about her new book, A Fire Runs Through All Things. Susan Murphy and Raghu discuss:Susan’s background and growing up in touch with the earthApplying the fierce love and protection of...
01.05.2024
Ep. 523 - Making Sense of This Moment with Thanissara
Wrapping up 2023, Thanissara and Raghu discuss how we can use mindfulness to relate to and make sense of the times we are living in. Thanissara and Raghu examine these topics:The depth of the illusions we have built our civilization onThe...
12.29.2023
Ep. 522 - Seeking Truth with Hameed Ali
Author and spiritual teacher, Hameed Ali, joins Raghu to discuss seeking truth and the boundlessness of our inner consciousness. Raghu and Hameed discuss:How an accident and out of body experience inspired Hameed’s Diamond ApproachHameed’s move from science to spiritualityBasic trust being...
12.15.2023
Ep. 521 - Alleviating Suffering and Finding Grace with Jack Kornfield, Duncan Trussell, and Krishna Das
Coming together at the 2023 Love and Renewal Retreat, Raghu Markus, Jack Kornfield, Duncan Trussell, and Krishna Das discuss alleviating suffering and finding grace. In this recording from the 2023 Love & Renewal retreat, Raghu, Jack and Duncan, and Krishna Das...
12.07.2023
Ep. 520 - Embracing Suffering with Joseph Goldstein & Noah Markus
Raghu and his son Noah talk with Joseph Goldstein about the necessity of embracing suffering in order to activate compassion. Raghu, Joseph, and Noah explore these topics:Empathy and compassion for global sufferingFixing your own heart in order to offer compassion to...
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 Podcast, Raghu...
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 of...
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 to...
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 in...
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 spirituality...
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 in...
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 experiences of...
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 original Buddha Nature;...
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 move...
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, open...
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 understanding of the presence...
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 and...
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 Love...
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 way...
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 and...
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 journey...
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 the public meeting...
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 guide,...
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 about:The...
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 different...
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. In...
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 the term, “enlightenment”“Idiot...
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 the...
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 a...
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 is...
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 on Mindrolling to...
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 to those...
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. We...
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 of the beingness that...
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 help—we expect—to...

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Mindrolling with Raghu Markus episodes:

Ep. 538 – Love the Mystery with Jaymee Carpenter

Ep. 537 – Soul Paths and Near Death Experiences with Michelle Clare

Ep. 536 – Mindrolling Revisited: Trauma And The Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Gabor Maté

Ep. 535 – The ‘Mere I’ and Non-Self with Loch Kelly

Ep. 534 - Expanding Our Notions of Love with Satish Kumar

Ep. 533 – An Homage to Aldous Huxley with David Silver

Ep. 532 - The Lost Art of Silence with Sarah Anderson

Ep. 531 – The Buddhist and the Ethicist with Peter Singer

Ep. 530 – The Dreaming Path with Paul Callaghan

Ep. 529 - Insight into a Bright Mind with Dr. Nicole Tetreault

Ep. 528 - The 21 Taras with Nina Rao & Chandra Easton

Ep. 527 – Exile and Ecstasy with Madison Margolin

Ep. 526 - A Behind The Scenes Look At "The Movie of Me to the Movie of We" with Duncan Trussell

Ep. 525 – The Peaceful Warrior’s Path with George Pitagorsky

Ep. 524 - A Fire Runs Through All Things with Susan Murphy

Ep. 523 - Making Sense of This Moment with Thanissara

Ep. 522 - Seeking Truth with Hameed Ali

Ep. 521 - Alleviating Suffering and Finding Grace with Jack Kornfield, Duncan Trussell, and Krishna Das

Ep. 520 - Embracing Suffering with Joseph Goldstein & Noah Markus

Ep. 519 - The Great Way with David Block

Ep. 518 – The Movie of Me with Duncan Trussell

Ep. 517 - Your Heart Was Made For This with Oren Jay Sofer

Ep. 516 - Interconnectivity and the Code of Life with Dr. Bruce Damer

Ep. 515 – Healing Through Psychedelics and Energy Work with Jeff Walker

Ep. 514 – The Four Yugas with David Silver

Ep. 513 – Practicing Paramitas with Tenzin Palmo

Ep. 512 – Appalachian Zen with Steve Kanji Ruhl

Ep. 511 – Returning to Indigenous Wisdom with Daniele Bolelli

Ep. 510 - Family and The Guru with Lama Tsultrim Allione & Krishna Das

Ep. 509 – Ram Dass & The Science of Psychedelics with Zach Leary

Ep. 508 – Dying Wise with Stephen Jenkinson

Ep. 507 – A Compassionate Space for Death with Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.

Ep. 506 – Loving Our Enemies with Sharon Salzberg & Robert Thurman

Ep. 505 – Amplifying Psychedelics with Paul Austin & Gagan (Jared) Levy

Ep. 504 – What Makes A Healthy Mind? with Cortland Dahl

Ep. 503 – A Future We Can Love w/ Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN

Ep. 502 – Conscious Living, Conscious Dying with Carol Sanford & Gagan (Jared) Levy

Ep. 501 – Into the Mirror with Andy Karr

Ep. 500 – A Light In The Darkest Hour with Danny Goldberg and David Silver

Ep. 499 – Indigenous Wisdom for the Modern World with John Lockley

Ep. 498 – Enlightenment Is an Accident with Tim Burkett

Ep. 497 - Psychedelic Preparation and Integration with Sylver Quevedo, MD, MPH

Ep. 496 - A Toolbox for Courage w/ Mike Finoia

Ep. 495 – Selfistry with Sarah Marshank

Ep. 494 - Happiness & Uncovering the Authentic Self with Kesha

Ep. 493 – Hope for the Future Generation: The Hidden Artists with Natalie Dayan

Ep. 492 – Why We Meditate with Daniel Goleman

Ep. 491 -The Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Shamini Jain, Ph.D

Ep. 490 – The Four Sacred Gifts with Anita Sanchez, Ph.D

Ep. 489 – Heartfulness as a Way of Life with RamDev (Dale Borglum) and Jackie Dobrinska