Wanter Dynamics & The Love We Are

Mitch shares the story behind a chant that arrived unexpectedly during an exploration, carried on what he describes as an energetic "whoosh." What unfolded became a profound remembrance of Shri Saraswati—the Divine presence associated with wisdom, creativity, and the white swan—and revealed a deeper understanding of an experience that had occurred years earlier during a near-drowning on a wilderne...

Mitch shares a life-changing story from a wilderness canoe expedition that began with uncertainty, led to a near-death experience, and unfolded into an unexpected encounter with profound Grace. Through a mysterious white swan, an unlikely rescue, and a simple crystal that appeared at just the right moment, he reflects on the quiet ways life can reveal that we are never truly alone. At the heart of...

Mitch shares one of the most meaningful experiences of his years at the ashram—a story of a father's quiet prayer for his son and an extraordinary response that neither of them expected. What begins as a simple longing for a moment with his teacher unfolds into a profound lesson about love, grace, humility, and the mysterious way the heart is heard. Through this deeply moving account, Mitch reflec...

Mitch shares a profound story from his years at the ashram that transformed his understanding of humility forever. After a series of extraordinary experiences with Shri Mahalakshmi, an unexpected invitation into a sacred abhishek ceremony stirs deep feelings of unworthiness—only to reveal one of the most liberating insights of his spiritual journey. Through this deeply moving account, Mitch explor...

Mitch shares a deeply intimate experience of what the ancient traditions call darshan —a direct encounter with the living presence of Shri Hanuman. After a long day of chanting, service, and caring for others, an unexpected visitation unfolds, revealing a profound transmission of love, gratitude, and the true nature of selfless service. Through this extraordinary story, Mitch explores the heart of...

Mitch shares a profound experience from his time at an Indian ashram, where an unexpected encounter with a sacred murti of Ganapati became a living reunion with what felt like an ancient friend. What began as a simple walk unfolded into a powerful experience of love, energy, remembrance, and an extraordinary confirmation that followed moments later. Through this deeply personal story, Mitch explor...

Mitch shares the story of a transformative experience during a Native American sweat lodge ceremony that opened into a profound remembrance. As the heat intensified beyond what seemed bearable, something unexpected unfolded—a recognition that transcended time, connecting ancient traditions, sacred chants, and the shared wisdom carried across cultures. Through this deeply personal story, Mitch refl...

Mitch shares the remarkable story of an amethyst that seemed to appear out of nowhere at exactly the right moment. What began as a simple request for a crystal to take on a journey to India unfolded into a deeply moving experience involving a mysterious gift, an unexpected past-life regression, and a profound reminder that our souls may continue finding one another across lifetimes. Rather than of...

Mitch shares the extraordinary story of an experience on the cliffs of Maui that forever changed the way he understood the living intelligence of this world. What began as a simple chant overlooking the Pacific became an encounter with a mama whale, a mysterious blue light, and a series of synchronicities that unfolded with breathtaking precision. Rather than asking listeners to believe his experi...

In this deeply moving episode, Mitch shares one of the most profound dreams of his spiritual journey—a direct revelation that transformed his understanding of awakening, identity, and the Divine. After years of asking "The Beloved" for guidance through his dream practice, he receives an extraordinary realization: the Beloved he had been calling to had never been separate from him. Through this int...

In this deeply personal episode, Mitch shares a transformative dream that forever changed his understanding of fear, awakening, and the love that lies beyond both. As the spiritual journey invites us to release the identities we've built for safety, we inevitably encounter a threshold that can feel like the end of who we are. Through the unforgettable symbolism of a lion, a Bengal tiger, and the s...

In this episode, Mitch welcomes you to Wanterland —the beautifully messy human adventure where we can feel separate, unworthy, and endlessly searching for the love we believe is missing. He explores why the Wanter naturally seeks approval, achievement, and validation, and why the love we receive through those pursuits can never fully satisfy. Beneath the longing, however, lies a profound truth: we...

In this episode, Mitch explores the living continuum of our True Nature through the ancient Sanskrit teaching of Sat Chit Ananda —our eternal being, pure awareness, and inherent bliss. He shares how the spiritual journey is not about escaping our humanity, but learning to recognize the ever-changing perspectives through which we experience life. Sometimes we find ourselves caught in the Wanter and...

In this episode, Mitch explores what it means to liberate the pure Shakti love that we already are . Rather than trying to eliminate our selfishness, judgment, or fear, he invites us to honor these very human experiences as part of the journey—expressions of the Wanter seeking safety and survival. Through the Living Practice, Loving Blessing Practice, and the timeless "Wisdom of the Pillow," he re...

In this episode, Mitch offers a joyful invitation to recognize the profound truth that something is everything . Every person, every tree, every breath, every moment is a unique expression of the same infinite Source—the cosmic symphony of existence. Through the wisdom of Om Namah Shivaya , he explores the difference between living from the restless strategies of the Wanter and Problem Solver Mind...

In this episode, Mitch explores the ancient story of how Consciousness came to experience separation—and what that reveals about our own human lives. Beginning with the mantra Om Namah Shivaya , he shares the timeless teachings of the three malas, the veils that create the experience of individuality, separation, and the complex web of cause and effect we navigate every day. From there, he introdu...

In this episode, Mitch explores one of the most transformative principles of the spiritual path: where we place our attention determines how we experience reality. Drawing from the ancient wisdom of the Pratyabhijñā-hṛdayam , he shares how mystical experiences leave living imprints within Consciousness—doorways we can return to again and again. Through the practices of Namah, Name That Thought, Li...

In this episode, Mitch explores a simple yet life-changing question: How are we experiencing this moment? He shares how our experience is shaped not by what is happening, but by where our attention rests. Through the playful lens of The Wanter , he reveals why we so naturally resist the present moment—and how even our frustration is an expression of a part of us that is simply trying to help us su...

In this episode, Mitch explores the liberating power of the cosmic belly laugh —those unexpected moments when all striving, worry, and separation fall away, revealing the freedom of our true nature. Drawing on the ancient teachings of the three malas, he explains how the veils of unworthiness, separation, and conditioned patterns shape our experience, and shares practical ways to see through them....

In this guided exploration, Mitch invites you to rest beyond the changing experiences of life and discover the ever-present awareness that has always been here. Through the simple rhythms of breath, sensation, and sound, he points toward a profound recognition: every experience arises, unfolds, and fades away, while the awareness in which it all appears remains constant. From this perspective, we...

In this episode, Mitch introduces one of the central characters of the human experience: The Wanter —the part of us that is always searching for the next thing that promises happiness, security, or fulfillment. Rather than treating The Wanter as something to overcome, he explores its essential role in our survival while revealing why no external achievement or acquisition can bring lasting content...

In this episode, Mitch explores the identities we build in response to the universal feeling of not being enough—and how those carefully crafted roles can quietly become the source of our suffering. He shares how the spiritual journey invites us to look beyond the identities we've relied upon for safety and validation, opening into the direct experience of the deeper awareness that has always been...

In this episode, Mitch explores the beautiful paradox at the heart of the human experience: we spend our lives searching for the very essence that we already are. Through the lens of the ancient teachings of concealment and revealment, he shares how every thought, sensation, emotion, and experience arises, unfolds, and completes within the ever-flowing field of Shakti. As we release the endless st...

In this episode, Mitch shares a simple yet profound invitation: again and again, turn into the heart of loveliness within. Drawing from the sacred mantra Om Namah Shivaya , he explores how surrender, remembrance, and gently returning our attention can awaken us to the heart of our own being. As this turning becomes our natural way of living, we discover a deeper joy, greater ease, and the recognit...

In this episode, Mitch reflects on the timeless nature of reality and invites listeners into the direct experience of the eternal now. Through the simple yet profound image of "split seconds of eternity," he explores how every breath, heartbeat, thought, sensation, and encounter unfolds within the same unbroken field of Divine presence. Drawing connections between ancient wisdom and modern insight...