What Matters Most

A fascinating discussion with author and micro-biologist Richard M. Anderson on his new book, Outbound: Islands in the Void plus all kinds of other planetary happenings. We talk about climate change, humanity, the brain, and life across the galaxies. Richard is an alumnus of San Jose State University, with a Master of Arts degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular biology. Throughout hi...

I had a wonderful conversation with author Paul Nugent on the ongoing UFO phenomenon and his brilliant new book, Maya Mire: A Spiritual Journey into Cosmic Truth and the Dawning of a New World . Paul was brought up in the Church of England, culminating in regular worship and charitable work for the homeless at London’s famous St. Martin’s in the Fields church in Trafalgar Square. Havin...

My dear friend Marianne Williamson returns to the show to talk about the current political landscape and the recent election. We touch on a wide spectrum of issues here with great depth and nuance. Please take a listen with an open mind and heart to this brilliant soul. Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. For over four decades, she has bee...

A beautiful and wide ranging conversation with the inspiring Adam Markel . I love how deep we went here and the life wisdom shared. Bestselling author, keynote speaker, workplace expert and resilience researcher Adam Markel inspires leaders to master the challenges of massive disruption in his new book, Change Proof: Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience (McGraw-Hill, F...

My favorite political author and the absolute premier speaker of truth Sarah Kendzior returns to discuss what’s been unfolding lately, from the rise of Vice President Harris to the odd circumstances around the attempted shooting of former President Trump. Sarah Kendzior is the bestselling author of THE VIEW FROM FLYOVER COUNTRY  (2018),  HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT  (2020), and  THEY KNEW  (2022). her n...

The podcast returns with the glorious Sherry Sidoti discussing her moving new memoir, A Smoke and A Song . We talk about the passing of her mother and other life transitions she is navigating. As always Sherry shares so much wisdom in these treasured encounters. Sherry Sidoti  is an award-winning author and yoga teacher. She is the founder and lead teacher of FLY Yoga, a yoga teacher training prog...

Dr. Katharine Hayhoe (also find her on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn !), returns to discuss the climate crisis and her brilliant new book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World . She is a Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Public Law in the Public Administration program of the Dep...

“The only good life is a life of purpose, and beneficial purpose to be sure.” In honor of our country’s July 4th holiday we thought we would have America’s late & great historian back on the show, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough . David was a long-time friend and mentor who modeled to me the very definition of true, holistic success. I miss him often and greatly. David McCullou...

A deeply engaging conversation with author Donald Altma n on his new book Travelers and his personal experience with mindfulness. We also talk about his time as a monk. Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, Award-winning writer, international workshop trainer, former Buddhist monk and past Vice-President of The Center for Mindful Eating. Donald’s passion is to bring ancient, timeless values and prac...

A beautiful show filled with heart and soul with the great writer David Gessner . on his book is A Travelers Guide to the End of the World . He is also the author of Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt’s American Wilderness  and the New York Times –bestselling  All the Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner and the American West . DAVID GESSNER is the Chair of the Cre...

A fascinating and wide ranging discussion with Drake Eastburn , a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, co-founder of Eastburn Hypnotherapy Center and the Eastburn Institute of Hypnosis, as well the former Director of Education for the School of Integrated Hypnotherapy. With more than 40 years of experience in hypnotism, he is on a mission to educate people on the reality and impact of hypnosis. Togethe...

Writer and poet David van den Berg joins me to discuss his wonderful new book, Love Letters from an Arsonist and his adventures growing up in the wilds of Florida. We also discuss the current level of insanity unfolding in the Sunshine State. David van den Berg grew up hunting and fishing in the Florida swamps. He studied anthropology, religion, and archaeology at Rollins College before moving to...

The insightful Eli Merritt joins me to discuss his new book, How to Save Democracy is a collection of 423 instructive quotations derived from the First International Summit for Democracy. Divided into three sections—Virtues of Democracy, Challenges & Threats, and The Way Forward—the book brings hope, optimism, and poetry to the fight. A political historian at Vanderbilt, Eli Merritt has writte...

Wilderness guide and author Rebecca Wildbear   (also find her on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube !) joins me to talk about her brilliant new book, Wild Yoga: A Practice of Initiation, Veneration & Advocacy for the Earth . She is also the creator of a yoga practice called Wild Yoga, which empowers individuals to tune in to the mysteries that live within the earth community, dreams,...

This is an iconic episode with legendary singer, songwriter and activist Peter Yarrow . Known to most through his landmark work with Peter, Paul, and Mary, he’s also been on the forefront of social justice and activism for decades. We take an incredibly deep dive into his remarkable journey as he shares some never before heard stories, songs and lyrics. Peter talks about the group singing “Blowin’...

A fascinating and far-reaching conversation with the brilliant Dutch author Rutger Bregman on the nature of our species and what we can do in the now to create a better future. This encore episode one goes really deep and in some beautiful directions. Rutger is truly one of the great thinkers in the world today. Rutger Bregman is a historian and author. He has published five books on history, phil...

Renowned author and motivator Mary Morrissey joins me to discuss her compelling new book, Brave Thinking: The Art and Science of Creating a Life You Love . Mary Morrissey has made it her mission for over four decades to empower people to create lives they LOVE living. As a sought-after expert on the “Invisible Side of Success,” Mary has created a powerful transformational system that granted...

The awakened and inspired Pastor Ben Cremer ( subscribe to his newsletter , or find him on Twitter , Instagram , or Facebook ) joins me to talk about Christianity in the modern era and share his own compelling insights on what it means to be a Christian in these challenging times. Ben Cremer is the Amity campus pastor at the Cathedral of the Rockies. He has been serving in ministry since 2005 serv...

Author Rebecca Fogg joins me to talk about her compelling book Beautiful Trauma: An Explosion, an Obsession, and a New Lease on Life , and the magnificent life transformation which has manifested in the beautiful work she is doing in the world. BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA: An Explosion, an Obsession, and a New Lease on Life In 2008, Rebecca Fogg walked away from her New York life and successful career in fin...

The inspiring Senator Charlane Oliver ( also find her on Twitter ) returns to talk about her first days in office in the Tennessee General Assembly and what drives her activism for social justice. Tennessee became her home over 20 years ago when she moved to Nashville as a college student bound for Vanderbilt University. There, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human & Organizational Develop...

Author Reid Mitenbuler joins me to discuss his new book, Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age , the mesmerizing, larger-than-life tale of Peter Freuchen, an adventurer who traversed some of the greatest frontiers of the twentieth century, from uncharted Arctic wastelands to the underground resistance networks of World War II. Reid Mitenbuler is the author of  Bourbon Empi...

My dear friend Victoria Hallman from Hee Haw fame joins me to discuss the miraculous story of her new album, From Birmingham to Bakersfield , which was produced by the legendary Buck Owens. This one will give you goosebumps and blow your mind. Also check out the book she co-wrote with her Hee Haw co-star Diana Goodman, Hollywood Lights, Nashville Nights . Alabama native, born in Mobile, Victoria H...

The great wisdom keeper John Perkins returns to talk about the latest updates to his bestselling masterpiece, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, (3rd Edition) . As always John sheds light on highly complex topics. As Chief Economist at a major consulting firm, John Perkins was advisor to the World Bank, UN, IMF, Fortune 500 corporations, and leaders of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, th...

The brilliant author Dana Sachs joins me to discuss her new book, All Else Failed: The Unlikely Volunteers at the Heart of the Migrant Aid Crisis . Dana Sachs is a journalist, novelist, and cofounder of the nonprofit Humanity Now: Direct Refugee Relief , which supports grassroots teams providing aid to displaced people. A former Fulbright Scholar, she is the author of three works of nonfiction,  T...

The inspiring Jared Yates Sexton (also find him on Twitter !) returns to talk about his brilliant new book, The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis . Jared is one of my go to sources for high quality perspectives both on the present moment and also history. Jared is a writer, academic, and political correspondent whose work has appeared in The New York Times , The...