The Metta Interview

In this episode, Anne welcomes one of her dearest friends: Melissa Dishell — LA native, former professional hip hop dancer, and founder of a boutique entertainment company she has been building for nearly three decades. In their conversation, Melissa and Anne touch on: the early experiences — from competitive horse riding to ice skating to dance — that shaped Melissa into a natural jack of all tra...

In this episode, host Anne V. Mühlethaler welcomes Lucia Dami, artist, tarot reader and creator of The Light in the Dark Oracle Lucia's work centres on exploring and empowering the divine feminine, not as an abstract concept, but as a lived relationship with the internal world, the unseen realms, emotion, feeling, and spirit. Her practice weaves together visual art, divination, and archetype w...

In this episode, Le Trente founder and host Anne V. Mühlethaler welcomes Oana Budica, a Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist, and herbal medicine practitioner based in Geneva, Switzerland. Originally from Romania, Oana has spent over a decade moving between clinical medicine and serious contemplative training, and the conversation moves freely between both worlds. She spent training across mu...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Giulia Galli, a London-based parental and mental fitness coach, author of When a Parent Is Born , and founder of Reegal Coaching.  After more than 20 years in international fashion and communications, working with global brands like Alberta Ferretti and Dunhill in roles focused on strategy, storytelling, and experience design...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Jessica Faith Graham, a counselor, holistic life coach, mindfulness mentor, and author of the children's book The Love Inside . With degrees in counselling, psychotherapy, fine arts, and education, Jessica's work builds self-compassion in children and families — a mission that emerged from her deeply personal journey...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Francesca Hogi , an acclaimed love educator, coach, and author who has transformed countless lives through her unique approach to modern romance and relationships. Twelve years ago, Francesca made a bold pivot from a successful career as a corporate lawyer to pursue her true calling in love education and matchmaking. Today, s...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Danielle Keller Aviram, a specialised sustainable jewellery consultant, researcher, and lecturer who bridges the worlds of design, sustainability, and education. With an origin story rooted in childhood museum visits and cultural experiences, Danielle traces her journey from jewellery designer to becoming a leading voice in s...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Paulette Perhach, a New York Times contributor, writing coach, and creator of the Writer's Mission Control Center software. Author of "Welcome to the Writer's Life" and two viral essays read by millions, Paulette brings her unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and business acumen to help writers build susta...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Julia Astok, a passionate multidisciplinary artist based in Estonia. Inspired by nature's poetry and having a keen eye for the extraordinary within the ordinary, Julia's collaborations extend globally with a sincere commitment to storytelling through meticulously crafted visual language, thoughtfully tailored to encapsulate a...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes the dynamic duo behind Salt & Sage Strategic Storytelling: Manfreda "Freddie" Cavazza and Felicity "Flea" Haythorn. These former journalists turned strategic storytellers bonded over a shared dislike for "meaningless marketing bullshit" and a communal love for clarity, brevity, and honesty. F...

In this episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Libby Stockstill, founder and CEO of Some Days, speaking from the enchanted mountain town of Idyllwild, California. This conversation holds special significance as Libby was Anne's original inspiration for creating The Mettā Interview during a Zoom call earlier in the year. Libby is a lifelong learner and leader with extensiv...

In this inaugural episode of The Mettā Interview, host Anne V Mühlethaler welcomes Amber Theurer, a strategist, coach, and creative devoted to bridging the digital and physical to create a more human world. Through her work with founders, creatives, and communities, she helps people slow down, reconnect to their own rhythms, and design lives and ventures that reward human connection as much as gro...

Welcome to The Mettā Interview: generous conversations with brilliant humans. In this introductory episode, host Anne V Mühlethaler shares the journey that led to this podcast - from five years of writing The Mettā View newsletter and hosting her long-form interview podcast Out of the Clouds , to launching in person salons and a new business, to a pivotal Zoom call moment with a brilliant friend t...