The George Peterson Podcast

Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! Today, I’m honored to be joined by Jeremy Lipkowitz—former Buddhist monk, executive coach, and founder of Unhooked Academy. Jeremy’s journey is a remarkable testament to the power of transformation. From pursuing a PhD in Genetics at Duke University to living as a fully ordained monk in Myanmar, and eventually becoming a leading v...

Welcome to this deeply moving episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m honored to have Katya Komleva —author, speaker, and founder of the SCAR Positive project—as my guest. Katya’s life was forever changed at the age of 20 when a boiler explosion left her with third-degree burns, nine amputated toes, and years of recovery ahead. What could have been a story of despair became an extraordinary j...

Welcome to this transformative episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m honored to have Tracy Alexander —a former TV news anchor turned Vedic Meditation teacher, retreat leader, and advocate for authentic living—as my guest. Tracy shares her deeply personal journey, starting at the age of 10 when her life was turned upside down after her father became a brain-damaged quadriplegic overnight. As...

Welcome to this illuminating episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! Today, we embark on a transformative journey into the ancient wisdom of Brahma Muhurta, the science of circadian rhythms, and the healing practice of sun gazing. In this solo episode, I delve into the profound connection between the early hours before dawn—known as Brahma Muhurta—and our natural rhythms. I share how this sacred...

Welcome to the first episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m honored to have Tracee Stanley—celebrated yoga teacher, author, and guide in sacred practices—as my inaugural guest. Tracee shares her profound insights from nearly three decades of experience in yoga and tantra, focusing on how we can reconnect with the essence of who we truly are. Our conversation explores how rituals and practice...

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Global Shift Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the profound wisdom of Ayurveda with the esteemed Kate O’Donnell, author of the enlightening book, "Everyday Ayurveda for Women’s Health." Ayurveda, the ancient science of holistic wellness, guides us to harmonize with the natural rhythms of life, fostering balance and vitality in our daily routines. Kate O...

Welcome to Episode 52 of our podcast, where we delve deep into the transformative power of reconnecting with nature and embracing the Earth Diet with the inspiring Liana Werner-Gray. In this episode, we journey with Liana from her roots in Perth, Western Australia, to the heart of Outback Australia in Alice Springs. Surrounded by the vast beauty of nature, Liana's upbringing was a harmonious...

Have you ever felt like there's a deeper understanding of yourself waiting to be uncovered? Join us as we explore the profound insights of Ally Bogard, a facilitator, teacher, and coach with over 17 years of experience in personal growth, mindfulness, and spiritual leadership. In her captivating book, "The Quiet Teachers," Ally introduces us to the hidden messengers all around us, o...

Join us for Episode 50 of the Global Shift Podcast, where we explore the transformative journey of midlife with Jeff Hamaoui, a visionary social entrepreneur who dared to step off the wheel of burnout and redefine aging as a period of growth and purpose. Jeff and his wife found themselves on the brink of burnout despite successful careers in sustainability consulting. At forty-seven, Jeff realized...

In a world where taking responsibility for our actions can feel daunting yet empowering, today's episode of the Global Shift Podcast brings you an inspiring journey of transformation with Robert Glover, known as Brix. Brix, a prominent figure in the health and fitness realm, opens up about his path to self-improvement, serving as a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking change. Desp...

Determined to combine conventional medicine with the wisdom of Ayurveda, today’s guest is the Chief Medical Officer for Chopra Global.  Sheila Patel, M.D. is a board-certified family physician who is passionate about bringing holistic healing practices into the Western medical system. For over a decade, she practiced full-spectrum family medicine, from prenatal care to ER coverage. As an integrati...

Today, yoga expert Jonathan Old-Rowe tells the story of his first yoga class in a yoga teacher training. You will be amazed to hear Jonathan's story that led him to this training, during which the teacher told him that he would help to run the yoga studio while he was away on a traveling experience for six months. Learn why Jonathan has been told his whole time teaching that his yoga classes...

Few understand the value of having good teachers better than Gary Gorrow— a man devoted to empowering people with techniques that enable them to re-engineer their lives inside and out.  One of the most prolific Australian meditation teachers, Gary is a Vedic Meditation Teacher, a qualified Ayurvedic health coach, a mindfulness expert, and the Creator/Director of SOMA, a world-class retreat in Byro...

My guest today reminds you that you are destined for magnificence. Julie Reisler wants you to be your Youest You and express your greatness. Today’s guest, Julie Reisler, explains the question she was asked by her coach that changed her life forever fifteen years ago. It took Julie polishing off two pounds of M&Ms in a 15-minute sitting and getting sick for three days afterward to realize that...

Is your yoga practice leaving you more energized? According to Lauren, yoga is an energy practice that should leave you feeling more energized. In this episode, we embark on the incredible journey of Lauren Walker and her journey that led to “Energy Medicine Yoga.” Lauren Walker is the author of the powerful healing book, Energy Medicine Yoga: Amplify the Healing Power of Your Yoga Practice. Join...

Is it possible to go from a life of crime to a life of radiance, raw food cuisine, and service to others? My guest today proves that anything is possible when you follow your heart. Chef T Harvey, otherwise referred to as Vishnu Bhakti Satchidananda, and I explore the journey that led him to go from facing thirty years in prison to becoming one of the top raw food chefs.  Chef T is a chef, certifi...

Meet Aaron Abke , who's mission is to show the world that enlightenment is absolutely available to anyone who wants it. That freedom from suffering is not some lofty and unattainable goal but is in fact, your destiny.  Aaron Abke was born and raised as a Pastor’s Son in the Silicon Valley of California. He desired to work in Church Ministry like his father and went to college at Oral Roberts...

Today on Global Shift Podcast, George S Peterson sits down with Vedic meditation teacher, speaker, wellness leader, author, and host of The Light Watkins Show podcast, Light Watkins. Today, George and Light discuss the seven principles of his new book, “Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life”–which comes out July 18th.   In this episode, we discuss Light’s journey that le...

In this episode of Global Shift Podcast, we are re-airing George S Peterson's interview he did on From The Grave Podcast. On this episode host Scott Russell and George S Peterson discuss all things meditation, trauma, sobriety, stress keeping us from our full potential, inner guidance, and more. https://www.georgespeterson.com/meditation https://fromthegraveco.com/pages/from-the-grave-podcast...

How does one bounce back after a life-changing injury? How can yoga and meditation help you fully recover from being partially paralyzed? And what does this journey look like? If you ask today’s guest, it was the nurse who introduced him to conscious breathing that started his jourmey. Meet Keith Mitchell. Former All-Pro NFL football player turned internationally renowned Yogi. 

My first microphone conversation with Laura begins with a deep dive into Laura's childhood and how from the Vedic Perspective, we choose our family. We also touch on her experiences with the various health conditions that led her to Vedic meditation and the impact of the practice on her life. Primarily we focus on things like her female-led collective of Vedic meditation teachers, embodiment,...

From addiction to radical fitness, from bulimia to nutrition, coaching and more—Here to help us break down all these topics is @NYCfitfam creator, Jamie Hess. Jamie has turned her mess into her message, and today is a TEDx speaker, media personality, wellness entrepreneur, and the founder of The Big Ask Method. Today we explore all things sobriety and wellness: asking for help, fitness, food as me...

Global wellness communities seem to be the specialty of my guest today. Meet Jeff Krasno, the founder of Wanderlust. Wanderlust, is a series of large-scale events combining yoga & wellness with the arts. Today’s conversation covers many topics including trauma, the difference between "fitting in" and "belonging", the role community has played in Jeff's life, finding yo...

Catholic guilt. Divorce. Both were growth opportunities disguised as obstacles for my guest today. Business Operations Manager turned Vedic Meditation Teacher and Vedic Astrologer Mariead Ball is my guest today. Today we explore these topics and Mariead's journey to becoming a Managing Partner and Vedic Meditation Teacher at The Bondi Meditation Centre. Mairead came to Vedic Meditation burnt...

Join Elena Brower and myself for episode 33 of Global Shift Podcast as we discuss Elena's sobriety journey. Tune in as we dive into meditation, honoring female teachers, art, slowing down and much more.