The Spiritual Perspective

Today’s guest came into my life through his book, The War of Art, which is all about overcoming resistance. Steven Pressfield has since become a friend and mentor, having visited the Podcast once before to speak about his novel, A Man at Arms.  Join us today to hear where Steven first encountered the idea of the Muse, drawing on Greek mythology alongside his own experience. Steven believes that th...

We welcome Ben Nemtin back to the show to talk about his most recent project, The Bucket List Journal, and how it continues the line of curiosity and drive that we discussed back in Episode 3 of this very podcast!  Ben is now one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the world and has presented extensively on his favorite subjects of mental health and following your dreams. This work as a moti...

The term ‘should’ may seem innocuous, but its outsized role in our vocabulary and society has had a profound effect on how we perceive the world and our place in it. Our guest today is a firm believer that eliminating the word ‘should’ from your vocabulary is the first step in developing a mindfulness practice that will help you establish decision-making practices that are aligned with your wants,...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, we are going back to one of our favorite conversations from the past, in which the amazing and inspiring Arjuna O'Neal came on to talk about his incredible journey, and unlikely road to healing and helping others.  Arjuna talks about his early years in Detroit and West Virginia, his family's confusing connection to the Hare Krishna temple, the a...

Discovering your dharma is, by definition, a lifelong pursuit, and many doors may open over time as our soul's purpose constantly becomes more clear. Here on the podcast today, we have a fascinating conversation about the calling to help others, the lessons we learn along the way, and truly embrace our uniqueness, with the one and only, Sahara Rose!  Sahara is the author of a number of books...

Elissa was living the American dream. She had a prestigious job, the perfect husband, and the future looked bright. One day, however, her reality was broken into pieces when she discovered she had cancer.  She was able to win the battle by using holistic, alternative approaches and treatments; despite the advice of medical professionals, friends, and family. Unfortunately, her experience with canc...

So many of us confuse success with happiness, and this belief can influence our life in a myriad of ways, both seen and unseen. Today’s guest, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, has witnessed the consequences of this belief, not only in his own life and the lives of his patients, but also his closest family.  For thirty years his father sacrificed his sleep and his health for the sake of his career and provid...

Today on the Light Watkins Show, we are joined by Steve and Dave Flynn, who you may know as the twin faces of The Happy Pear. Our guests have been helping people all over the world eat more delicious, plant-based diets and live better lives for the better part of the last two decades!  In our chat we chart the most important parts of the brothers' journey, from their early days in Ireland to...

My guest today is recognized as an ultra-successful entrepreneur, renowned keynote speaker, performance expert, coach, and bestselling author, but Ed Mylett has had to overcome some extraordinary hardships to become the man you see before you.  Ed shares some insight into his journey; from growing up as the scrawny son of an alcoholic father with three sisters, a pro-baseball pipe dream, and zero...

In this week’s episode, my guest is Chris Pan, founder of MyIntent (which you can hear more about in Episode 13) and more recently, VOMO, who is here to give a masterclass in the creation of movements! From his childhood days as an immigrant in the United States, and throughout his time working for big corporations like Facebook and Pepsi, music has always played a meaningful role in Chris’s life....

Too often, conventional medicine treats the body as separate from the mind, ignoring physical issues like chronic illness or weight gain, but science shows that these issues are often intricately entwined with mood issues like depression, anxiety, stress, and fatigue.  Today’s guest believes that we have the inherent capacity to create a powerful shift or ‘state change’ within ourselves and take c...

This week, I’m publishing my first solo episode that is not about a  book that I wrote. For long-term listeners, you may remember my previous solo episode was about my recent book, Knowing Where To Look . I’ve recently rebranded the podcast, and it's no longer At The End of the Tunnel. It’s now called The Light Watkins Show .  This episode will take you back to how the podcast started  in 202...

Today, we are re-visiting one of my favorite podcast episodes, which is my conversation with Bronnie Ware, the former palliative nurse from Australia who wrote the blog post, Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, which went viral and eventually went on to become a bestselling book. Here are their top 5 regrets: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life that others expected of me...

So this week I'm speaking with author, speaker and meditation thought leader, Mr. Ben Decker. Ben grew up as a member of the Church of the Latter-day Saints. He also began meditating and traveling the world on spiritual pilgrimages and mission trips. And then he decided to enter the priesthood as a teenager. But a battle with addiction and depression caused him to change his mind and search f...

The never-ending dietary debates can make getting the right information about what you should be eating seem like an insurmountable challenge. But while nutrition is a complex and evolving field of study, choosing a healthy and ethical diet does not have to be impossible.  This is the message that our guest today, Simon Hill, wants to bring to the world. Simon is the author of The Proof is in the...

Caregiving is still a misunderstood and under-celebrated role in today's society. For this episode, we welcome J Smiles to talk about her amazing story of caring for her mother, launching a career in comedy, and how she managed to navigate these difficult terrains.  Soon after her father's passing, J Smiles’ mother was diagnosed with two forms of dementia, and it took a minute for her to...

If you’ve ever even scratched the surface of diet research, you know there are many misconceptions and lots of loosely interpreted research that many advocates of certain diets will use to vehemently defend their point of view while denouncing other diets.  Here to help us see through that kind of research is return guest, Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of...

If you were free from fear, who would you have the freedom to be? With her new book, Happy Days, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Gabrielle Bernstein, wants to help you chart a path to heal trauma, unlearn fear, and remember love.  Gabby has long been loved by her readers as a spiritual teacher, motivational speaker, and catalyst for profound inner change, and Happy Days presents her most pow...

In today’s episode of At the End of the Tunnel, we are joined by actor, photographer, and Vedic meditation teacher, Jeff Kober. Many of us have the feeling that something is missing in our lives. We try to fill this void with accomplishments, possessions, relationships, or even drugs and alcohol, but nothing seems to work for more than a moment. And Jeff believes that the reason for this is that w...

In this show, we welcome Kevin Element Livingston, the heart and mind behind the amazing 100 Suits program, and someone who has taken an idea and run with it, fueled by a lot of belief and willpower.  We hear from Kevin about his early years in New York City, growing up in Jamaica, Queens, and the difficulties he had in high school that led to him being kicked out. He talks about the job he got as...

Liana Werner-Gray grew up in the Australian Outback, immersed in the wisdom of the Aboriginals. From a young age, she was aware of the value of eating healthy, natural ingredients, straight from the earth, and the dangers of highly processed, sugary foods. Despite this knowledge which was rooted deep within her, her struggles with childhood trauma caught up with her when she reached her teenage ye...

Today’s guest, Quddus Philippe, burst into the international spotlight by replacing Carson Daly as a host on the iconic MTV show, Total Request Live (TRL), where he became the interviewer of choice for artists like Jay Z and Beyonce.  After five years on MTV, Quddus started his own production company, The Q Side, to help pioneer new media and develop new talent with partners like MySpace, AOL, Yah...

Disclaimer: This episode contains adult language and sexually explicit conversation. It is not suitable for children and, if you are especially sensitive to topics related to heterosexual dating dynamics, we recommend that you skip this episode as well. While today’s guest takes an approach that is unconventional and perhaps even shocking, his story follows a similar formula to many of the guests...

Committing fully to living intentionally and with our purpose in mind should not be as hard as we make it. Sebastian Terry is a testament to this notion, and his story serves as a profound example of how to take charge of your time and energy and work towards a worthwhile goal, like being happy!  Sebastian joins us on the show today to talk about his list of 100 things, and how he began his journe...

We have a truly inspirational episode for you! Martinus Evans is the brain and body behind 300 Pounds and Running, as well as the Slow AF Run Club. In today's conversation, we get to hear his story and his biggest lessons and reflections.  From growing up next door to a drug dealer to his brother's tragic death, Martinus faced adversity from a young age. He lays out the path that he took...