TM Talks
Better Health
July 19, 2026
The Power of Caring – Through the Lens of Consciousness | 48:29
Tony Nader, MD, PhD, is a scientist, educator, and the successor to TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as head of the international TM organizations. In his newest book, Dr. Nader examines the question, “Who cares?” He discusses what caring truly is, why it can feel overwhelming, and how it can become a source of clarity and meaning. He explains how caring evolves as awareness expands and how this expansion can enrich our well-being, relationships, and our engagement with the world.
Better Health
July 12, 2026
Sleep, Spirituality, and Growth of Consciousness | 55:19
Nancy H. Rothstein is a globally recognized sleep expert, consultant, speaker, and author. Known as The Sleep Ambassador®, she explores the intersection of sleep, meditation, and consciousness through both practical and reflective perspectives. Ms. Rothstein discusses the challenges surrounding sleep in modern life, including technology habits, stress, and disrupted routines, and suggests simple strategies and behavioral shifts that support more natural and restorative rest.
Better Health
June 28, 2026
Healing Through Consciousness | 38:23
Kelly Minnick, a recovery and transformation coach, supports women navigating trauma, grief, stress, and addiction by using a Consciousness-Based® approach in her work as a Consciousness Advisor® professional. Ms. Minnick explains how the TM technique became the foundation for her recovery from childhood and adult trauma and says that lasting transformation involves not only healing from suffering but also awakening to a deeper sense of wholeness and awareness within.
Science & Research
June 21, 2026
Two Journeys, One Foundation | 55:44
Robert Stowe, PhD, and Rosalind Brooks Stowe discuss their personal and professional journeys, the experiences that shaped them, and the role consciousness has played in helping them to build meaningful lives. Dr. Stowe is Co-Director of the Harvard Initiative on Reducing Global Methane Emissions and the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements. Mrs. Stowe has a master’s degree in early music performance and specializes in the viola da gamba. She has devoted her life to music, teaching TM, and caring for her family and community.
Vedic Knowledge
June 14, 2026
Preserving Maharishi’s Knowledge for Future Generations | 53:40
Brandy Hyer, PhD, and Karen Aoki Kouider, PhD, Certified TM Teachers and MIU Faculty, discuss the development and implementation of the new online TM Teacher Training program. This course, designed for mid- to late-career professionals, is helping to preserve TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s knowledge while making TM teacher training more accessible across countries and cultures, enabling professionals to bring TM into their workplaces, organizations, and communities.
Maharishi
June 7, 2026
What I Learned from Working Directly with Maharishi | 53:20
Jocelyne Comtois is a TM teacher and management trainer. She worked directly with TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, helping develop pioneering courses that integrated consciousness with business and management, and conducting early government-sponsored research on TM. Ms. Comtois offers insights on integrating his teachings into work and daily life, and addresses the two questions she is most often asked: How did she come to work closely with Maharishi, and what was that experience like?
Creativity & the Arts
May 31, 2026
Being and Seeing: The Inner Art of Photography | 55:14
Marty Hulsebols, fine art photographer and graphic designer, talks about creativity, consciousness, and the art of truly seeing. Inspired by the vast landscapes of the American Southwest, Mr. Hulsebos developed a lifelong fascination with light, atmosphere, and visual storytelling. He has exhibited at more than 200 juried fine art shows across the country. His photography can be found on magazine covers, in galleries, and in private collections around the world.
Creativity & the Arts
May 24, 2026
Dancing Through the Air | 44:23
Chanel Pepper, aerialist, dancer, choreographer, and teacher, shares stories from performances and travels around the world. She discusses discovering aerial arts, the discipline and artistry behind her work, and her experiences performing with productions and events, like Gala de Danza and BalletRED, and with artists such as Carrie Underwood. Ms. Pepper also talks about learning the TM technique, how it supports her creativity, focus, and balance, and the role inner silence and self-awareness play on stage and in everyday life.
Creativity & the Arts
May 17, 2026
From Piano Tuning to Chiropractic Care and Meditation | 51:39
Ed Klein is a piano technician with more than four decades of experience serving concert halls, universities, and private clients. He shares stories working with leading musicians and performers, along with reflections from his years as a chiropractor and chiropractic instructor. Mr. Klein worked with touring performers and ensembles, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London, the Scottish National Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Joshua Bell Trio, and Wynton Marsalis.
Better Health
May 13, 2026
Three Decades of Adventures in Maharishi AyurVeda | 50:18
Mark Toomey, PhD, is the director of Maharishi AyurVeda® programs at The Raj Ayurveda Health Center and Wellness Spa in Fairfield, Iowa. Dr. Toomey has worked in Maharishi AyurVeda for more than 30 years, collaborating with leading practitioners worldwide. His expertise in Ayurvedic pulse assessment supports highly individualized wellness programs tailored to each person’s mind-body balance and current state of health, guiding recommendations on diet, herbal support, lifestyle, and treatment.
Helping Others
May 3, 2026
Deep Rest for the Best: Bringing TM to Firefighters | 47:53
Doug Abernathy, retired battalion chief of wellness and support with the Indianapolis Fire Department, discusses his work bringing the TM technique to firefighters through the Deep Rest for the Best program. He has played a central part in strengthening peer support programs and advancing a more holistic model of wellness that includes mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience. Mr. Abernathy continues this work as a peer support instructor with the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Creativity & the Arts
April 19, 2026
Piano, Inner Silence, and a Life of Music | 54:59
Hiroko Sasaki, recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist, describes how her musical journey began at age three and how she grew into a world-renowned pianist while balancing life as a mother of two. She also discusses the role of her TM practice in helping her to cultivate inner silence, grow in creativity and focused performance, and maintain balance in a full and demanding life. She has appeared as a soloist with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London and the Vienna Philharmonic, among others.
Science & Research
April 19, 2020
Brain Integration: Keeping Our Brain Free from the Stress of a Pandemic | 52:25
Frederick Travis, Ph.D., leading researcher on the brain and meditation and Director of the MIU Center for Brain, Consciousness, and Cognition, discusses research on higher brain integration among successful athletes, managers, and musicians, and shows how increased brain integration develops with the practice of the TM technique.
Personal Growth
April 12, 2020
The Value of Transcendence During a Time of Crisis | 50:10
Norman Rosenthal, M.D., the world-renowned psychiatrist and best-selling author who was the first to describe Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), discusses how times of crisis offer extraordinary opportunities for growth—for the individual and society—and how TM practice can be transformative for developing full human potential or the “Super Mind.”
Personal Growth
August 22, 2021
Healing America: How Meditation Can Help Government Leaders and the Country As a Whole | 53:28
U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), a leader in the House of Representatives, shares how meditation can help us meet today’s challenges: “Let’s take some time, 20 minutes twice a day, to go inward. That’s the call—the journey inward. That meets the moment more than anything.” This encore episode originally aired July 12, 2020.
Personal Growth
May 31, 2020
Kids, Families, and the Coronavirus—Why Overcoming Stress Is More Important Than Ever (Parts 1 & 2) | 51:27
William Stixrud, Ph.D., clinical neuropsychologist and best-selling author, discusses how the pandemic causes extreme stress for kids, teens, and parents. He explains teen depression and anxiety, why a sense of control and intrinsic motivation is vital for lifelong happiness, and how TM practice helps our brains adapt to change.
Better Health
May 29, 2022
The Coherence Effect | 54:35
Jay Marcus, J.D., co-author of The Coherence Effect, discusses how TM practice and the Maharishi AyurVeda® program help us tap into the laws of nature that govern health, higher brain functioning, and well-being, and why generating coherence is critical to our health and growth. This encore episode first aired on October 25, 2020.
Better Health
August 16, 2020
TM for the Whole Family | 50:37
Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, M.D., pediatrician at Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., and Asst. Prof. of Pediatrics at George Washington University, works with United Way, UNICEF, and U.S. agencies on public health initiatives. She discusses how the TM technique benefits families, communities, and our changing world.
Business Success
August 30, 2020
Step into Your Strongest Self | 54:28
Heathere Evans, award-winning certified coach, consultant, and “Washington PR Woman of the Year,” has a revolutionary approach to leadership development to help clients be more empowered, successful, and inspired. She discusses how the TM technique helps us step into our strongest selves in any situation.
Better Health
June 28, 2020
How to Stay Cool, Be Happy, and Strengthen Your Immunity This Summer with Tips from Maharishi AyurVeda | 52:31
Nancy Lonsdorf, M.D., best-selling author of A Woman’s Best Medicine, Ageless Woman, and The Healthy Brain Solution for Women Over Forty, has integrated Maharishi AyurVeda® in her medical practice for 30+ years. She shares how to “give your genes a hug” with foods, habits, and lifestyle tips to keep you cool and healthy!
The Arts
August 13, 2023
Making a Difference through Filmmaking | 46:26
Bill Duke is an actor, director, producer, and writer whose credits include Sister Act, Bird on a Wire, and X-Men 3. President Bill Clinton appointed him to the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Directors Guild of America gave him a Lifetime Achievement Tribute. He discusses the impact of his 40+ years of TM practice on his career and personal life. This encore episode first aired on July 29, 2020.
Maharishi
June 12, 2022
The Principles and Practice for Achieving More in Life with Less Effort | 53:01
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in a 1975 interview, talks about how regular practice of the TM technique develops higher states of consciousness and increases one’s ability to take on responsibility and achieve more with less stress and strain. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and host Mario Orsatti discuss excerpts from this historic talk. This encore episode first aired on November 8, 2020.
Helping Others
August 29, 2021
Helping a Country Suffering from the Trauma of War: The Armenia Recovery Now Project | 50:05
Greg Monokian and Rouzanna Vardanyan discuss the experience of helping a country recover from the trauma of war through the TM program. In coordination with national and provincial governments and NGOs, they and other TM teachers are bringing relief to the Armenian people after years of regional conflict.
Business
March 24, 2024
Giving Is the Basis of Ideal Relationships in Business and in Life | 53:21
Bill Cates is a prominent business consultant, coach, and best-selling author known for his system that helps develop referral-based business. He talks about the keys to his success and how the TM technique contributes to a rich and rewarding personal and professional life. His system has been featured in Success, Entrepreneur, Research, Money, and The Wall Street Journal.