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Living with Reality with Dr. Robert Svoboda
Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of over a dozen books and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. You can find out more about his work at www.drsvoboda.com and follow him on Facebook , YouTube and Instagram .
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Episodes
Ep. 53 – A.I. in the Age of Kali Yuga: A Warning for Humanity 29.01.2026 32:43
Discussing behavioral manipulation and ideological engineering, Dr. Svoboda outlines our human vulnerability to the real dangers of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda offers a critical talk on: How A.I. is one large echo chamber, reflecting humanity back at itself Keeping Kali Yuga in mind as we navigate A.I. Maintaining awareness of all the layers of rea...
Ep. 52 – The Life of a Saint: Jnaneshwara 13.11.2025 32:52
Through a retelling of classical Indian stories, Dr. Robert Svoboda pays homage to the most beloved saint of Maharashtra, Jnaneshwara. This week on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda discusses: Jnaneshwara’s detailed commentary on the Bhagavad Gita and awakening Kundalini Jnaneshwara’s father: a story of retracted renunciation and becoming a family of outcasts The devotion of Yogi Changdev to Saint...
Ep. 51 – Rahu World 17.07.2025 33:34
Dr. Svoboda explains our tumultuous world through the lens of Rahu, an Indian shadow planet that influences our world. This week on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda shares: The confusing, multi-polar, world which we are living in The current manifestation of Rahu (a shadow planet in Indian Astrology) The myth of The Churning of the Ocean of Milk and Rahu’s cosmic origin How those influenced by Rah...
Ep. 50 – Bhuta Agni with Paula Crossfield 11.07.2024 1:00:22
Using an Ayurvedic lens, Paula Crossfield and Dr. Svoboda discuss the element of fire and the concept of Bhuta Agni. This episode was originally published on Paula Crossfield’s The Cosmic Business Podcast This time on Living with Reality, Paula and Robert : How fire is the reason that humans were able to expand The fascinating hypnotic effect of fire Agni as an element, personality, and bein...
Ep. 49 – The Chain of Being with Robert Thurman 19.04.2024 1:08:01
Robert Thurman joins Dr. Svoboda once again for a vast discussion on his lineage, karma, and the chain of being. Get a free 50-page ebook, Analyzing Karma: Fate or Free Will, by Dr. Svoboda here . In this episode, Dr. Robert Svoboda and Robert Thurman converse about: Robert Thurman’s lineage, upbringing, and young adulthood Robert’s experience losing his eye and having a spiritual vision whi...
Ep. 48 – Friendships and Runanubandh 08.03.2024 34:21
Focusing on the value of relationships, Robert Svoboda discusses genuine friendship and the concept of Runanubandh. This 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 Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda lectures on: True friendship and a familial connection The root of the...
Ep. 47 – Lessons from Vimalananda with Dr. Fred Smith & Paula Crossfield 08.01.2024 1:22:51
Dr. Svoboda is joined by Dr. Fred Smith & Paula Crossfield to share the many cosmic lessons learned from Vimalananda. This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda , Dr. Fred Smith, and Paula Crossfield discuss: How Dr. Svoboda and Dr. Smith met Vimalananda Transforming what we ingest The unusual and auspicious things that Vimalananda made happen Vimalananda’s capacity to enliven tantri...
Ep. 46 – Ayurveda and The Microbiome with Dr. Scott Blossom 22.11.2023 31:59
Looking at the Microbiome from the perspective of Ayurveda, Dr. Scott Blossom and Dr. Robert Svoboda discuss a sustainable path to human health. Check out Dr. Svoboda’s course on Ayurveda and the Microbiome! In this course you will receive a comprehensive deep-dive based on proven science and the ancient Indian knowledge of Ayurveda with practical things you can do right away to sup...
Ep. 45 - The Goddess Kali 16.10.2023 33:13
Explaining the Hindu goddess Kali, Dr. Svoboda lectures on disrupting structure in order to see supreme reality. This 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 Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda explains: The 700 verses of Shri Durga Saptashati A description of Kali’s...
Ep. 44 – Honoring Your Ancestors with Paula Crossfield 27.09.2023 48:00
With the Ancestor Fortnight on the way, Dr. Robert Svoboda and Paula Crossfield discuss the importance that honoring your ancestors can have for creating harmony in your life. This episode originally aired on The Cosmic Business Podcast with Paula Crossfield, a show for spirit-led entrepreneurs who want to create purposeful and profitable businesses aligned with the planets. Learn more at we...
Ep. 43 – Ganesha Storytime 06.09.2023 57:34
Explaining the origin and evolution of Ganesha, Dr. Robert Svoboda dissects numerous ancient stories about the remover of obstacles. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow This episodes contains a discussion with Dr. Svoboda on: Maharashtra as the hub of Ganesha worship Ganesh...
Ep. 42 – The Past and Future of Ayurvedic Medicine with Dr. Ramkumar Kutty 05.08.2023 34:50
Dr. Svoboda sits down with Dr. Ramkumar Kutty for an eye-opening conversation about the past and future of Aryuvedic medicine. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this conversation, Dr. Svoboda and Dr. Ramkumar Kutty discuss: The state of Ayurvedic medicine and the practi...
Ep. 41 – Working with Saturn feat. Paula Crossfield 23.06.2023 52:26
Dr. Robert Svoboda and Paula Crossfield discuss how we can honor and work with Saturn to lessen its negative effects on our lives. This episode is a re-airing of a discussion on Paula’s Cosmic Business Podcast, click here to subscribe for more content like this: weaveyourbliss.com/podcast If you would like to study more with Dr. Svoboda check out his available courses on Teachable: https://dr...
Ep. 40 - Prana, Pranayama & Hanuman 18.05.2023 31:39
Describing the conjuncture of the material and immaterial, Dr. Robert Svoboda teaches us how to work with Prana through Pranayama and the wisdom of Hanuman. This 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, Dr. Robert Svoboda enlightens us on: Prana as a bridge between th...
Ep. 39 – Karmic Debt 25.04.2023 32:56
Dr. Svoboda offers an illuminating talk on honoring and working with our Rnanubandhanas, our karmic debts, in this lifetime and others. Discover Dr. Svoboda’s online courses here: drsvoboda.teachable.com/ This 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, Dr. Robert Svobod...
Ep. 38 – Esoteric Ramayana 03.03.2023 32:41
Illuminating the stories of Rama and Sita, Dr. Robert Svoboda offers a thorough explanation of the esoteric Ramayana. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "That very ego that Kundalini is now trying to transform into pure Shakti that will focus on the soul, is being corrupted...
Ep. 37 – Hanuman Story Time 22.12.2022 1:19:11
In this special Hanuman story time, Dr. Svoboda shares illuminating and heart opening stories of the service-oriented Hindu monkey deity, Sri Hanuman-ji. Learn more and sign up for Dr. Svoboda's plethora of online courses at DrSvoboda.com "As is traditional when telling the story of the Ramayana, we specially invite Hanuman to come and sit, because that is the thing that he most likes to do. He li...
Ep. 36 – Ways of Knowing Things 30.11.2022 40:11
In an educational lecture on possessing knowledge, Dr. Robert Svoboda describes the four pramanas of Ayurveda. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Learn more and sign up for Dr. Svoboda’s illuminating online courses at DrSvoboda.com “No matter how accurate our percepti...
Ep. 35 – Daksha's Yajna 25.10.2022 55:49
Dr. Svoboda shares the Hindu mythological story of Daksha's Yajna – the sacrifice of Daksha – involving the leela (play) of Shiva, Sati, & more. "If you're trying too much to be too holy, you're going to get in trouble." – Dr. Robert Svoboda Learn more and sign up for Dr. Svoboda's illuminating online courses at DrSvoboda.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Ep. 34 - The Value of Intoxicants 22.09.2022 36:06
This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda lectures on the value of intoxicants and the natural urge to seek altered states. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "If you are trying to simply always feel like you're in a good mood and you're always using some substan...
Ep. 33 – Ayurveda in Vedic & Classical India 29.08.2022 33:58
Dr. Robert Svoboda gives a historical account of Ayurveda from the Vedic period to Classical India in this episode of Living with Reality. Learn more about how you can support Be Here Now Network podcasts like this through our 6th-Anniversary Fundraiser Drive - win tickets to the Ram Dass Legacy retreat in Maui, shop limited edition BHNNxBrunofsky merch and more: https://beherenownetwork.com/fundr...
Ep. 32 - Planets, Prana and Purpose 01.08.2022 55:45
Dr. Svoboda and Paula Crossfield discuss finding purpose with the help of planets in the great game of cosmic pinball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Ep. 31 - Habits and Rituals 21.06.2022 31:20
In this episode of Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda speaks to the importance of being aware of our habits and developing healthy rituals. "Take advantage of routines, rituals, and habits. Don't let them take advantage of you" – Dr. Svoboda See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Ep. 30 – The Divine Play of Krishna 20.05.2022 43:18
In this episode of Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda takes us on a journey through the divine play of Krishna from his birth through adulthood. This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “Everybody, when they are fortunate enough to have some interaction with Krishna, Kr...
Ep. 29 – The Greatness of Saturn 09.05.2022 34:54
Dr. Robert Svoboda unearths the unbridled greatness and potent karmic effect that Lord Shani—the planet Saturn—has on our lives. In this crucial episode, Paula Crossfield introduces a talk from Dr. Robert Svoboda illuminating the greatness of Saturn and outlining the practices and vantages we can take to lessen Lord Shani's negative influence on our lives. For deeper insight into Saturn and the Ni...
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