Poet Olena Jennings discusses writing poetry and translation to discover truth with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music: Leonard Cohen, Iron & Wine

Playwright Anthony Piccione reveals his struggles to find his truth in his new play "A Therapy Session With Myself" with host Vijay R. Nathan. Music: Gaurav Venkateswar, The Raconteurs.

Filmmaker Phil Giordano explores his filmmaking career and missed steps to rediscover his power with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music: Childish Gambino, Post Malone.

Poet Charlie Bondhus discusses the high costs of convenience and opens up alternatives with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from Alanis Morrissette and David Bowie.

Artist Siyan Wong discusses her artistic practice and her personal journey with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from Assemblage 23 and Hyperstory.

Writer and artist Enrique Galbis Flores discusses his writing and art with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from 2Birds Band.

Leadership coach Jacques Duvoisin discusses pathways in leadership to discover truth with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. Music from Paolo Nutini and Matthew and the Atlas.

Clown comedian Joe Galan discusses clowning around to discover the truth with host Vijay R. Nathan and cohost Jessica Hinds. We dissect comedy as a way to transform truth into power. Music from Kongos and Gem.

Poet and yogi Michael O'Connell discusses his journey in poetry and Buddhism with host Vijay R. Nathan. Music from Donovan "There is a Mountain" and Cake "The Distance". LIVE #essential episode

Filmmaker Richa Rudola discusses with host Vijay R. Nathan and guest cohost Jessica Hinds (Meditative Writing) her journey as a South Asian filmmaker and the path she took to discover her voice. Music from Weezer,