Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern

Exploring Rigpa, the nature of mind, Loch Kelly and David Nichtern discuss transforming trauma through the love and presence inherently within us. This time on the CSM Podcast, Loch & David discuss: Distinguishing mahamudra practice from everyday mindfulness The love and presence that is inherent within us  Learning from Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche Melding together the relative and the ultimate...

From wrathful love to Buddha-nature, Noel Coakley and Victoria ‘Vee’ Wikler discuss the next generation of Buddhism and waking up the ‘sleepy Buddha’ in us all. In this episode, Noel, Vee, and David explore: The creation of Noel’s book, Wake Up Sleepy Buddha The concept of ‘wrathful love’ Inherent goodness and the Buddha-nature within us all  Living with both relative and ultimate truth Takin...

Founder of Shambhala Publications, Samuel Bercholz, reflects on a lifetime of dharma and encourages us to challenge our often distorted perceptions of reality.  Check out Dharma Moon’s free online talk this September, Light & Shadow on the Spiritual Path .  This time on the CSM podcast, Samuel and David explore: Samuel’s new book, Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddh...

Reflecting on a lifetime of practice, Joseph Goldstein explores how an intimate investigation of suffering can open the doorway to liberation. Join Dharma Moon for a free online talk Key Elements of Teaching Mindfulness Meditation  In this week’s episode, Joseph and David explore: Joseph’s spiritual lineage and tying the concept of bodhicitta to his motivation for practice The inseparability...

Honoring both psychological and spiritual work, Trudy Goodman explores how she built resilience through years of dharma practice. Join Dharma Moon for two, free online talks: How To Make a Living Teaching Meditation and Key Elements of Teaching Mindfulness Meditation  In this week’s episode, Trudy and David explore: Trudy’s voiceover work on The Midnight Gospel , playing ‘Trudy the Love Barba...

Contemplative Scholar Andrew Holecek joins David Nichtern to delve into the powerful practices of dark retreat, bardo yoga, and dream yoga.  Grab a copy of Andrew’s book, Total Eclipse of the Mind , to discover more about the power of darkness for creativity, healing, and transformation. In this episode, Andrew and David explore: An inquiry into the nature of mind and reality  How asking...

M.J. Schwartz explores how to meet perfectionism with mindfulness and heal the cultural messages that keep us striving for impossible standards. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser In this episode, David and M.J. chat abou...

With both insight and vulnerability, Author Annette Knopp explores how our earliest attachment experiences shape the way we love, relate, and walk in this world. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and preserve the complete Ram Dass Here and Now archive. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser In this episode, David and Annette ch...

Student of The Art of War , Jim Gimian, shares how we can relate constructively to conflict and win without fighting. In this episode, David and Jim have a conversation about: The classic Chinese text,  The Art of War , by Sun Tzu The refined wisdom of understanding conflict ‘Taking Whole’: the concept of winning without fighting How leaders (and all people) can learn from The Art of War Past...

Dr. Sará King and Kierstin Gray join The CSM Podcast to discuss their tech company, MindHeart AI, which uses an interactive map of human awareness for personal health and planetary well-being. MindHeart AI is a liberatory technology company centering the neuroscience of well being as a catalyst for intergenerational planetary healing. Utilizing the Systems Based Awareness Map, the world’s first in...

Author and executive Bryan Welch shares how the grief of losing his child profoundly reshaped his heart, deepening his capacity for connection and compassion toward others. Grab a copy of Bryan’s book, The Gift of a Broken Heart, HERE In this episode, David and Bryan chat about: How grief can transform us in a beautiful way Bryan’s journey through the loss of his son, Noah Developing a deeper sens...

Blending creativity, business, and parenthood, Jonathan and Miya Eden join David Nichtern to discuss bringing stories to life through animation. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David, Jonathan and Miya explore: How Jonathan and Miya met and became both personal and c...

Discussing their newest project, Strawberry Moons Media, David Nichtern and Debbie Nutley get into how they truly merged creativity with spirituality and ‘making a buck’. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the CSM Podcast, David and Debbie share about: The creation of Strawber...

Dissecting the process of her book, The Power of Meaning , Emily Esfahani Smith joins David to explore bringing depth to our lives via belonging, purpose, transcendence, and storytelling. Pick up Emily's book, The Power of Meaning , HERE . This time on the CSM Podcast, David and Emily discuss: Positive Psychology: shifting from a focus on what’s wrong to the science of well-being and human flouris...

Blending together Bhakti and Buddhism, best of friends Krishna Das and David Nichtern discuss the gradual cultivation of practice and finding your ‘niche’ within the dharma. Join the Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 1 Intensive with Krishna Das & Nina Rao | January 3 - 10, 2026 | Click to Learn More This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/behe...

Old friends Sharon Salzberg and David Nichtern meet to discuss the calamity of misplaced faith and the expansion that can come from individualized social action. Join Sharon's Upcoming Course with Tricycle to uncover your Buddhist Personality Type This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best&n...

Meditation teacher, Susan Piver, joins David Nichtern to share her profound and ever-evolving connection to The Heart Sutra. Learn about the heart and mind of practice with David Nichtern and Krishna Das in an upcoming free online talk! Register HERE . In this episode, David Nichtern and Susan Piver explore: The many variations of The Heart Sutra and why it deeply inspires Susan Focusing on the so...

Facing the obstacles on a spiritual path, Lama Rod Owens, David Nichtern, and Michael Kammers, discuss the seven sorrows of the new saint. Grab Lama Rod’s new book,  The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors In this episode, David, Michael and Lama Rod chat about: Realizing that liberation is driven by uncomfortable contradictions The seven great sorrows of the new saint Leavin...

Exploring the themes in his new book , Confidence,  Ethan Nichtern chats with his dad, David, about vulnerability, truth, and the state of the world. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David and Ethan speak about: Ethan’s new book and what real confid...

Highlighting the intersection between love and awareness, Rhonda V. Magee joins David to discuss real change in a culture of separation. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at  betterhelp.com/beherenow  and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the CSM podcast, David and Rhonda converse about:  Rhonda’s background and personal...

Ramin Nazer and David Nichtern explore the individual’s place in an ever-changing and technologically-advancing world. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist:  betterhelp.com/beherenow This time on CSM, we hear about:  Technological advancement and the collective mind Sci-Fi and fear vs. hope for...

Discussing his experience with panic attacks, Dan Harris describes the tools that have helped him move from resistance to acceptance. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist:  betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Dan dive into: How Dan went from experiencing panic attacks to finding medi...

Examining the interplay between mind and body, neuroscientist Dr. Sarà King and David Nichtern talk trauma, dream-work, and the sense of self. David and Dr. Sarà traverse these topics: Dr. Sarà’s research on generational trauma and ancestral intelligence The autonomic nervous system and how trauma is stored in the body Fight, Flight, Freeze, Faint, and gauging if a situation is safe or dangerous H...

Focusing on the relative and absolute, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson and David Nichtern explore mindfulness, mysticism, and more. David and Jay spend this episode discussing: - Jay’s interdisciplinary background and seizing the day - Mindfulness and Jewish mysticism - Spiritual and Sensual Exploration - Relying on a joyful state of mind - The intersection of psychedelics and spirituality - The sweet sp...

Mindfulness teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, chats with David Nichtern about the power of spiritual community and self-assessment. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist:  betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Kaira discuss: The practice of sharing appreciations and regrets Community support...