Each weekday, Bob Roth, best-selling author of Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation, releases a new episode of his Stay Calm with Bob Roth series on iHeartRadio. He shares bite-sized personal stories about the power of the TM technique, with simple, practical tips about living well.
In these turbulent, uncertain times, find a moment of calm by tuning in to Bob’s daily podcast. While we may not always have control over outside forces, there are things we can do to find that calm within.
Stay Calm with Bob Roth is a daily reminder of the inner strength we already possess—and how our TM practice helps us tap into and expand that core of silence.
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Tune in to Stay Calm with Bob Roth ►
Stay Calm with Bob Roth is a daily reminder of the inner strength we already possess, and how our TM practice helps us tap into and expand that core of silence.
Listen to Bob Roth’s Inspiring Stories
Leading a Healthy Life ► As a baseball fan, Bob was delighted to learn that San Francisco Giants pitcher, Barry Zito, credits his TM practice with saving his career. It’s proof that leading a mentally and physically healthy life is vital for success, and today Bob provides tips on how to achieve that. April 29, 2020 (7 min)
Creativity and Meditation ► With a story about inspiring Jerry Seinfeld to enjoy his TM practice twice a day, every day, Bob explains how the TM technique helps the creative process.
Then he offers advice on how to best wind down and get ready for bed, and leads us in a moment of silence. April 24, 2020 (8 min)
Meditation to Ease Anxiety ► Bob illustrates the power of the TM technique to overcome anxiety by telling a story about one of his students, Michael J. Fox. Michael has lived with Parkinson’s for around 20 years, and it was his TM practice that helped ease some of the disease’s effects. Bob also shares some tips on how to stay calm and healthy with a good night’s sleep. May 5, 2020 (7 min)
We Are All Caregivers ► Bob tells the story of Tanya, one of the heroes working as an ER nurse on the front lines of this pandemic. Tanya overcomes the difficulties she faces every day through meditation, a vital practice that we should adopt as we all face the possibility of becoming caregivers to loved ones at this time or in the future. April 28, 2020 (7 min)
Meditation and PTSD ► Our current crisis may have an effect on our mental health long after the crisis is over. The Transcendental Meditation technique can help with that, like it did for Luke, a veteran who suffered from severe PTSD when he returned from Afghanistan, but got a second chance at life when he found meditation.
Bob also shares ways that people can help support their family members who may be suffering through trauma, and resources that can help everyone find inner peace. May 4, 2020 (7 min)
A Lifelong Tool ► One person’s practice of the TM technique can create a chain reaction of discovery. When Teddy’s mother took the TM course with Bob, she realized that it might help her son with special needs. The TM technique gave Teddy a lifelong tool to deal with his mental health. Hearing his story may inspire you to let others, who may benefit from it, know about the TM practice. May 1, 2020 (7 min)
Meditation Encourages Compassion ► Bob tells the story of Joseph, who became an alcoholic after suffering the trauma of 9/11. In an inspiring turn, learning the Transcendental Meditation technique ultimately saved Joseph. This story inspires us to be more compassionate towards others. April 22, 2020 (8 min)
How Bob Got Here ► Bob didn’t know he would grow up to devote his life to teaching the Transcendental Meditation technique. Here he recounts his life journey of trying to bring peace to the world, from dabbling in politics to founding the David Lynch Foundation. Listen to how Bob became inspired to help manage the world’s stress. May 7, 2020 (8 min)
Enjoy all episodes of the Stay Calm podcast here ► You can also reach Bob on social media with the hashtag #meditationbob, or email him at meditationbobroth@gmail.com. He’d love to hear from you.
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