In The Miracle of Trust, teachers Nouk Sanchez and the late Tomas Vieira draw upon their insights from A Course in Miracles to help listeners transcend the ego and express their unique love in the world—insights that have been informed and deepened through the hardships of their own relationship. Though Nouk and Tomas were no […]

For spiritual seekers of many generations, Alan Watts earned a reputation as one of the most accessible—and entertaining—interpreters of Eastern philosophy in the West. For this week’s Producer’s Pick, Sounds True producer Randy Roark offers a selection from You’re It!, a collection from the audio archives of Alan Watts. What Randy finds most refreshing about […]

Having the ability to choose your spiritual path can be both exciting and daunting. How do you know which ones will be rewarding, engaging, and compatible with your learning style? Jonathan Ellerby has studied many traditions and how people operate within them, and has created a system for determining your unique spiritual personality type. Sounds […]

Jack Kornfield has an exceptional gift for translating Eastern thought for Western audiences in a way that is accessible and relevant while remaining true to the original teachings. Sounds True producer Randy Rourke says that he was especially impressed with the way that Jack introduces newcomers to the central practices and timeless wisdom taught by […]

“We often find ourselves in an internal debate at Sounds True,” says producer Matt Licata, “about whether diet-oriented programs really fit with our core mission. Fortunately, a teacher like Dr. Steven Gurgevich offers an approach that we can truly stand behind.” Dr. Gurgevich is a key member of Dr. Andrew Weil’s physician training program and […]

Pema Chödrön teaches that the awakened life begins and ends with wonder—the thrill of letting go and thoroughly enjoying the ride. What prevents us from making this leap? Our ego’s survival instincts. In the audio program The Three Commitments, Pema teaches about Tibetan Buddhism’s essential life instructions for letting go of confusion and fear so […]

The popularity of shamanism has increased dramatically over the last few decades, but there is still much confusion about just what shamanism is and how it might be relevant to those in the modern world. Sandra Ingerman has emerged as a teacher with a special gift for demystifying shamanism and helping us experience the world […]

No modern teacher is more passionate about the mystical experience than Andrew Harvey. As Sounds True producer Mitchell Clute puts it, “Andrew always delivers his message in the most ecstatic terms, and nowhere is he more compelling than when discussing the Sufi poet Jalal Rumi.” Rumi is what Andrew Harvey calls a “divine rebel”—a person […]

Why are we in the midst of a “Mindfulness Revolution?” It’s because neuroscientists have found conclusive evidence that traditional mindfulness meditation practices can have a powerful, positive effect on the biology of the human brain. As Dr. Tara Brach teaches, “Mindfulness helps us increase our calmness and clarity, access our creativity, and become more open-hearted.” […]

Dr. Kelly McGongial stands out as a teacher whose scientific knowledge brings a new clarity to our understanding of the spiritual journey. As Sounds True producer Stephen Lessard notes, “Kelly’s research-based insights reinforced truths that I’d glimpsed in my own meditation practice. After recording her program, I was inspired to reevaluate ways that I approach […]