Best Yogananda Podcasts (2024)

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 4: Don’t compartmentalise Sri Yukteswar 56:18

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “A humorous occurrence took place a few days after...” to “...faith in the loving-kindness of their Omnipresent Father.” Summary: Shiraz joins us again for the important spiritual concepts in this section of the book, including the importance of faith, the power of intuition, and the concept …

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 3: Paramhansa Yogananda’s fine tuning techniques 1:11:06

2d ago1:11:06

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “Intuition is soul guidance, appearing naturally in man...” to “...indignant that anyone should dare to experiment further.” Summary: Our friend Shiraz joins us as we explore the concepts of intuition, willpower, the role of the heart in receiving and transmitting information, and the importa…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 2: Sri Yuktewar’s Wi-Fi range extender 49:31

8d ago49:31

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “I asked Sri Yukteswar that evening to explain...” to “...and go to a certain room for a single cauliflower.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda discuss the intricacies of the cauliflower robbery and the concept of radio and its impact on society. We explore the idea of thoughts…

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Not All Doctors are Heroes 16:17

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Explicit: “He will hurt you.” It was a statement of fact, not a slightly ambiguous association that I would later recognize as prophecy. Spirit was warning me out right and I was too naive and broken to understand. 20/20 hindsight is a bitch sometimes. In this podcast I must warn you I will be using explicit and unsettling language to descibe the s…

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Little Daylight: From Death to Enlightenment 2:05

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No Longer a Victim, More than a Survivor, We are God-SparksBy Libi Parousia

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Meditation and Yoga for Anxiety with Torre Hinnant, M.D., on the Spirit Led Podcast 45:44

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Feeling overwhelmed? Join us as Dr. Torre Hinnant shares life-changing insights on managing anxiety through yoga and meditation. Drawing on her many years as an integrative physician and yoga teacher, she offers practical techniques we can use for both short-term and long-term relief reduction of anxiety symptoms. Dr. Hinnant also talks about her c…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 1: Crazy for Cauliflower 55:23

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This episode covers the start of chapter 15 from: “Master, a gift for you! These six huge cauliflowers...” to “... had yielded the object of his singlehearted desire?” Summary: We start chapter 15 be exploring the our expectations for the chapter and how Paramahansa Yogananda has surprised us with the content in this intriguing section of the book!…

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 5: Paramahansa Yogananda teaches us how to quantify our progress in meditation 51:35

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 14: “Sri Yukteswar taught me how to summon...” to “...who but He bears the burden of the cosmos?” Summary: As Paramahansa Yogananda adjusts to life after attaining to Samadhi, he still introspects and asks Sri Yukteswar the pertinent questions to make sure sure that he has made it! How does intuition hel…

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 4: Samadhi, by Paramahansa Yogananda 1:43:18

1M ago1:43:18

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This episode covers the heart of chapter 14: The Samadhi Poem Summary: The most profound poem in all of English literature is Samadhi, by Paramahansa Yogananda. We dedicate an entire episode to the poem, sharing our experiences and joy gleaned from its detailed study, with Chris describing this as our best episode yet! 1:11 Introduction; 5:44 Maya;…

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 3: Yogananda sweeps the balcony of his mind 55:16

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 14: “Suddenly the breath returned to my lungs...” to “...endeavoring to convey a glimpse of its glory.” Summary: What does it mean that breath is mentioned in this section, how does Paramahansa Yogananda relate it to cosmic consciousness and what does it mean? We also have a delightful discussion on the …

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Turned Godward: A Life of Faith, Meditation, and Divine Guidance with Reverend Samuel Sasu 1:07:48

1M ago1:07:48

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In this episode of Spirit Led, Reverend Samuel Sasu shares powerful life stories illustrating how his thoughts and actions consistently turned Godward. He discusses how his deep faith, prayer, and meditation led him to receive divine guidance and inspired him to take decisive actions throughout his life and ministry. Rev. Sasu also talks about his …

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 2: Paramahansa Yogananda describes Samadhi 1:07:37

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 14: “Poor boy, mountains cannot give you what you want...” to “...Aum, the vibration of the Cosmic Motor.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar grants Paramahansa Yogananda the pinnacle of human experience: Samadhi. But is it Savikalpa or Nirvikalpa? Has he experienced glimpses of this before? Guruji splits the experi…

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Episode 13: Time Travel & Our Connected Universe with Mike Ricksecker 1:18:58

2M ago1:18:58

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🔮 Time Travel & Our Connected Universe with Mike Ricksecker | The Midnight Academy Podcast 🌌 In this episode of The Midnight Academy, I’m joined by author, researcher, and filmmaker Mike Ricksecker. Mike has been featured on Travel Channel's The Alaska Triangle, History Channel's Ancient Aliens and The UnXplained, Animal Planet's The Haunted, Gaia …

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 1: Paramahansa Yogananda's precursor to samadhi 50:50

2M ago50:50

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This episode covers the start part of chapter 14: to “...Thwarted and exposed, I made my way sadly to his side.” Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda writes the most comprehensive description of the Samadhi experience in all literature, we endeavour to give this the devotion and careful attention that it deserves. Before this experience Mukunda describes…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 8: Paramahansa Yogananda sees the light 49:00

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 13: “If you work hard, you will get there...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: As Ram Gopal Mazumdar narrates an inspirational story (one that is particularly useful for us) we wonder if it is ‘enlightening’ simply to hear it with devotion. Soon afterward, Paramahansa Yogananda receives the grace and …

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Episode 12: Megalithic Mysteries: Natron Theory with Marcell Fóti 1:17:06

2M ago1:17:06

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How did ancient civilizations create their massive stone structures? Have we misunderstood the true capabilities of our ancient ancestors? In this episode of the Midnight Academy, we'll explore this question with Marcel Fóti, an independent researcher with a bold and unconventional theory, the Natron Theory. Marcel proposes that megalithic structur…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 7: Overcoming our limitations, supported by SRF YSS Gurus 52:43

2M ago52:43

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “You are asking illumination from me...” to “...to the star of unqualified divine attainment.” Summary: Mukunda assesses the spiritual impact of Ram Gopal Mazumdar’s austere sadhana and is surprised that the latter considers it of little consequence when contrasted with the eternal existence of God. …

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 6: Yogananda finds bliss in a remote jungle 45:28

2M ago45:28

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “Ram Gopal took my hand and led...” to “...burn as though every cell were on fire.” Summary: Mukunda’s interactions with the "Sleepless Saint" allow us to explore a range of interesting topics such as cultural differences in hand-holding, food consumption, and the concept of 'guest is God'. We share …

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How to Pray with Meemie Lohmueller on the Spirit Led Podcast 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Meemie Lohmueller is the Pastoral Care Minister at Unity of the Triangle in Raleigh, NC. She has been in Unity for over 30 years. She was ordained at One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York City, as an Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister, where she embraced a variety of spiritual practices including the major religions of the world. Her passion i…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 5: In the temple of my heart 43:34

3M ago43:34

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The saint’s censorious attitude vanished...” to “...I feel great love for you.” Summary: Young Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda) receives some gentle words of wisdom from Ram Gopal Mazumdar on following your guru, having a space to meditate and love. We dig a little deeper into the significance of the…

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Demystifying Meditation - in 1979! 21:47

3M ago21:47

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This 6th Legacy Edition of Wise Talkers features a 1979 radio show in which I was interviewed about meditation on KNCO in Grass Valley, California. I was teaching meditation classes at the time. It’s an interesting look back on how meditation was viewed 45 years ago, and how I taught and practiced it in a practical, ‘demystified’ way. With question…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 4: Ram Gopal Mazumdar quizzes Paramahansa Yogananda 1:14:47

3M ago1:14:47

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The stranger halted beside me...” to “...venerated as nuclear centres of spiritual power.” Summary: As Mukunda finally finds Ram Gopal Muzumdar, we explore the intriguing facets of their intriguing preliminary exchanges – where is God and what is your purpose? Why did you not bow? Is there a Univera…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda’s trials 41:41

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “I was not sure of the way...” to “...Such faith in the directions given.” Summary: Makunda's long and tiresome journey has a deeper meaning associated with his growth – as with all good and worthwhile journies in our life. We share our personal experiences of hospitality and its biblical spiritual s…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 2: Sacrosanct and sacred customs 48:17

3M ago48:17

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The following morning I sought out Behari Pundit...” to “...walked briskly toward the outlying village of Ranbajpur.” Summary: Mukunda is ecstatic to have a starting point for his much sought-after sojourn to the Himalayas via the sleepless saint: Ram Gopal Mazumdar. Along his route he visits the bl…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 1: Paramahansa Yogananda reflects 1:00:33

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This episode covers the first part of chapter 13: “Please permit me to go to the Himalayas...” to “...my conscience smote me at the thought of leaving my guru.” Summary: Mukunda's desire of samadhi bliss through the Himalayan solitudes is the main topic of this section. As Paramahansa Yogananda carefully reflects on this episode of his life with hi…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 20: Sri Yukteswar’s leela 1:16:35

4M ago1:16:35

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 12: “My guru personally attended to the details...” to “...and egotism whose fall is the height of a man.” Summary: In this section Sri Yukteswar shows us the way to outwit unscrupulous souls seeking to take advantage of us. We reflect on more of Sri Yukteswar’s traits and qualities, precisely as Paramah…

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Episode 11: Nightmares & The Psychology of Darkness with Melissa Kim Corter 1:29:15

4M ago1:29:15

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This episode of The Midnight Academy explores the shadowy realms of nightmares and the psychology of darkness, with Melissa Kim Corter. Melissa is a Depth Psychologist and international bestselling author known for her expertise in the shadow side of the personality, blending psychology with symbolic forms found in film, fairy tales, and forensics.…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 19: Sri Yukteswar transforms a cynical magistrate 53:26

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12:“Men who were pridefully conscious of their wealth...”to“...ignorant men who are not seeking God, and wise men who are.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar’s influence on those around him was not limited to dedicated devotees, but also to visiting magistrates! We focus on the importance of humility, respect, and …

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The Serenity and Tumult of Swami Kriyananda – A Mid-Life Conversation with Yogananda’s Beloved Disciple 45:38

4M ago45:38

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This 5th Legacy Edition features an interview I conducted in 1981 with Swami Kriyananda, direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and founder of Ananda Village, headquartered in Nevada County, California. Kriyananda was a controversial figure in the world of yoga gurus. He was beloved and even favored by Yogananda, but fell out of favor with the or…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 18: Sri Yukteswar tells us to be less bookish 1:02:44

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Master stressed on other occasions the futility...” to “...His ego is pleased, that he can grasp such erudition.” Summary: We discuss the importance of understanding sacred writings through careful and deliberate reading, rather than focusing on quote memorisation and dinner conversation topic build…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 17: Sri Yukteswar’s challenge to phoney philosophers 1:00:13

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Among the philosophers, professors, lawyers...” to “...to any scourging inner discipline!” Summary: The guests that came to visit Sri Yukteswar’s hermitage did not always leave with their pre-conceptions intact, indeed they were jarred and dissected to the point of no return. What lessons should we …

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Consciously Exhale with Lillah Schwartz 55:16

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Lillah Schwartz isn't your average yoga instructor. With over four decades of experience, she's honed her craft to blend expertise with compassion, guiding students and fellow instructors toward physical vitality, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening. Her journey, marked by personal injury and profound self-discovery, fuels her dedication to …

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Episode 10: Piri Reis Mystery & Prehistoric Star Maps with Bernie Taylor 1:36:00

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Join Dr. Heather Lynn and her guest, Bernie Taylor, a distinguished naturalist and author known for his pioneering work on ancient mythology, astronomy, and human history. This episode of The Midnight Academy examines the celestial insights and storytelling of early humans. In this episode, we explore: How prehistoric cave art and celestial knowled…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 16: Bending Rules 58:04

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Sri Yukteswar’s mother lived in the...” to “... finding God will mean the funeral of all sorrows.” Summary: This section covers the subtle balancing act that is played by both the parent and the child for a harmonious, nurturing and growth facilitating symbiotic relationship. Shankaracharya, Sri Yuk…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 15: Conquering Lust 1:26:13

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “My guru mixed freely with men and women...” to “...a love solitary because omnipresent.” Summary: The soul's is birthless, genderless and transcendent. Sri Yukteswar helps us to understand these high principles through some profound and inspirational philosophical dialogue. We reflect on how to live…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 14: The Curious Case of Kumar 1:50:59

5M ago1:50:59

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “During my early months with Master I experienced...” to “...his bounty pouring peacefully over my being.” Summary: Mukunda is an exemplary of leader – even from a young age, including the appointment as a young supervisor of the Hermitage. We discuss the challenges of leadership roles, and the case …

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Episode 9: Secrets of the Bosnian Pyramids with Dr. Sam Osmanagich 1:24:19

6M ago1:24:19

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Dr. Heather Lynn welcomes Dr. Sam Osmanagich, the founder of the Bosnian Pyramid Project. Dr. Osmanagich is a renowned researcher and author who has dedicated his career to uncovering the mysteries of ancient civilizations. His work on the Bosnian pyramids has garnered international attention and sparked significant debate in the archaeological com…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 13: Sri Yukteswar’s dissections cut deep 1:18:49

5M ago1:18:49

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “During my early months with Master I experienced...” to “...his bounty pouring peacefully over my being.” Summary: The extrapolation of Sri Yukteswar’s critical attitude goes even further in this section with a special focus on how he would respond to devotees that resisted the dissection of their e…

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Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with Phillip Wilder 57:21

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Dr. Phillip M. Wilder is an associate professor of literacy at Clemson University, where his research explores how youth and educators practice nonviolent communication. With over two decades of experience leading international educational partnerships, Phillip creates educational programs which emphasize conscious communication and cultivate peace…

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From the Emerald Triangle: Marijuana and Health – My 1996 Interview with Two Humboldt County Doctors 29:09

6M ago29:09

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This 4th “Legacy Edition” of the Wise Talkers podcast features an interview I conducted in 1996 on KMUD radio in southern Humboldt County, California. In conversation with two doctors from the heart of the famed Emerald Triangle, one of the world’s largest marijuana-producing regions, we discussed the long-term health effects of regular marijuana u…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 12: Contrasting a parent with a Guru 1:58:03

6M ago1:58:03

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “It was Master’s practice to point out...” to “... permitted the fitful sleep of ignorance.” Summary: This episode focusses on the themes of self-criticism, constructive feedback, and the challenges of ‘converting’ individuals toward the spiritual path. We also delved into the complexities of concept…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 11: Letting Sri Yukteswar destroy your ego 1:09:13

6M ago1:09:13

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “My guru could not be bribed...” to “...win a farther dominion—in men’s souls.” Summary: How could bribery be used in the Guru-disciple relationship? We discuss this, along with the importance of discipline and loyalty through mundane tasks. The unique and fascinating leadership style of our paramgur…

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Episode 8: Forbidden Archaeology and Ancient Discoveries with Michael Cremo 1:29:13

6M ago1:29:13

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Join Dr. Heather Lynn as she welcomes The Forbidden Archaeologist, Michael Cremo, to The Midnight Academy. Michael is a renowned researcher and author of "Forbidden Archaeology." In this episode, they explore groundbreaking theories challenging conventional views on human origins and delve into the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, and s…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 10: Yogananda and the East-West hybrid 54:44

6M ago54:44

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Sri Yukteswar counselled his students to be...” to “...when you have attained the final perfection.” Summary: This section focuses on the concept of a "living liaison" and the appeal of Western principles in India during the early 20th century vs. the timeless eastern spiritual ideals. We also have …

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My Dear Friend Sophy Burnham Part 1 16:26

6M ago16:26

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How I was introduced by Spirit of Compassion to my current Spiritual Mentor Sophy BurnhamBy Libi Parousia

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Integrating Spirituality and Psychotherapy, with Dr. Ron Mann 52:50

6M ago52:50

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This third full episode of Wise Talkers features an interview with psychotherapist Dr. Ron Mann that I conducted in 1981. Dr. Mann’s life and career was greatly influenced by a workshop he took in Hawaii in 1976 with Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. The immediately preceding episode of Wise Talkers featured my 1981 interview with Kübler-Ross – and this 1…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 9: Sri Yukteswar’s chelas 1:06:16

7M ago1:06:16

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Master always had young chelas (disciples)...” to “...change the orientation of human thought.” Summary: This episode focuses on spiritual education of young disciples, the importance of devotion, discipline, and discipleship in the context of Sri Yukteswar’s ashram. They also explored the linguisti…

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What does Cosmic Nanny mean? 6:45

7M ago6:45

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This title was given to me by my guides. This is how I embrace itBy Libi Parousia

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Seeing the Light in Everyone with Richard Burdick 52:19

7M ago52:19

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Reverend Richard Burdick is the Senior Minister at Unity North Atlanta Church. He has many years of experience with growing and nurturing spiritual communities, with a special focus on unity between faiths and denominations. Richard is an ordained and licensed Unity and Interfaith Minister, who completed extensive study in Religious Science, and pa…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 8: The Silent Revolution of Self-Realization Fellowship 1:19:03

7M ago1:19:03

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “The silence habitual to Sri Yukteswar was caused by...” to “... improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.” Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda uses every opportunity to focus on the key themes of silence and stillness, we explore their spiritual significance and draw on personal experiences using…

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