TM Talks
Education
December 21, 2025
Building a Peaceful Planet Through Agriculture and Education | 50:51
Jim Schaefer, PhD, highlights his current project, the creation of Maharishi Agriculture University College in Zambia, which integrates Consciousness-Based Education® with regenerative agriculture. He explains core principles of regenerative farming and emphasizes the role of elevated consciousness in addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.
Better Health
December 14, 2025
Inside the World of Ayurvedic Cooking | 50:02
Miriam Kasin discusses her life as an author, Ayurvedic cook, and artist, as well as her time studying with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. She reflects on how his guidance helped shape her cookbooks, which were designed to nourish people with the wisdom of Ayurvedic cooking in its recognition of the balancing effects of foods for different body types. Ms. Kasin also studied Tibetan thangka painting with Pema Wangyal of Dolpo, a third-generation artist and priest.
Education
December 7, 2025
TM, AI, and the Future of Cybersecurity | 54:05
Shristi Sharma, a cybersecurity specialist, discusses how her remarkable life has been shaped by her family of TM practitioners, her practice of the TM technique, and her education at Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa. Ms. Sharma works for a global company that specializes in cybersecurity. As an AI strategist in the Emerging Leaders Program, she helps design and implement AI initiatives across multiple cybersecurity product teams.
Creativity & the Arts
November 30, 2025
Meditation and the Creative Flow | 50:00
Diane Frank is the author of eight books of poetry, three novels, and a photo memoir documenting her 400-mile trek through the Nepalese Himalayas. Ms. Frank leads poetry, fiction, and memoir workshops at two universities and is the chief editor at Blue Light Press in San Rafael, California. She also plays cello with the College of Marin Symphony Orchestra, and, for 18 years, played with the Golden Gate Symphony. Her new novel, Mermaids and Musicians, has been on the best-seller list.
Personal Growth
November 23, 2025
Teaching, Coffee Farming, and TM | 54:07
Simone Cabizuca shares her inspiring journey from teaching English to corporate executives as a single mother to seeking deeper meaning in life. In 2020, Ms. Cabizuca returned to her homeland, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and began helping her father manage the family’s coffee plantations, eventually starting her own small project to gain experience planting coffee seedlings.
Education
November 16, 2025
Learning through Games and the Development of Consciousness | 53:57
Layman “Buzz” Allen discusses his family’s educational legacy through the Accelerated Learning Program, founded in 1998 by his father, Layman E. Allen. Mr. Allen recounts his father’s pioneering work in developing educational games, such as WFF ‘N PROOF and ON-SETS, which were implemented in inner-city schools, improving math achievement and reducing absenteeism.
Business Success
November 9, 2025
Medicine, Innovation, and Meditation | 52:15
Dr. William Mallon, eye surgeon, innovator, and entrepreneur, discusses how he pioneered adjustable ocular lenses, developed a head-positioning device for the operating room, and created a mobile and kiosk-based eye-screening technology that provides comprehensive, no-dilation exams in minutes. As a golf enthusiast, he invented Precision Putting, a performance system designed to apply precision to the mental and physical aspects of the game.
Education
November 2, 2025
From Inner Peace to Ocean Protection | 48:18
Kathy Matara, PhD, is an advocate for environmental safety and sustainable technology. She has worked to promote safe technologies, leading initiatives to protect public health and preserve zero-radiation analog utility meters. Her current focus is safeguarding marine ecosystems from the emerging underwater acoustic internet through the promotion of fiber-optic and other non-invasive alternatives.
Education
October 26, 2025
A Life Devoted to Consciousness-Based Education | 57:22
Richard Beall, PhD, served as a teacher, coach, and middle and high school principal of Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa. He helped establish the school in its early years, launching interscholastic sports and supporting the development of extracurricular programs. He talks about how he became head of the school and explains how Consciousness-Based Education® is implemented and the impact that the TM technique has had on his life and the lives of the school’s students, faculty, and staff.
Creativity & the Arts
October 19, 2025
The Creative Life of Cats, Cartoons, and Meditation | 51:07
Karl Stevens is a graphic novelist and visual artist whose work blends fine art aesthetics with sardonic wit and introspective storytelling. He is best known for Penny: A Graphic Memoir, a poignant and humorous exploration of life through the eyes of a deeply philosophical house cat. Known for his meticulously detailed, realist illustrations, Mr. Stevens has contributed to publications such as The New Yorker, The Village Voice, and The Boston Globe.
Creativity & the Arts
October 12, 2025
The Entrepreneur Who Changed the World of Competitive Video Gaming | 49:55
Walter Day is a true pioneer in the world of competitive video gaming and a legendary figure in gaming history. He talks about his remarkable life—from founding the iconic Twin Galaxies arcade, then becoming the official referee of competitive video gaming, and later reinventing himself as a musician. Mr. Day has been featured in numerous documentaries that chronicle the rise of gaming culture, including Nintendo Quest.
Personal Growth
October 5, 2025
From Orphan to Mayor: The Remarkable Journey of Guillermo Vidal | 51:32
Born in Cuba, Guillermo Vidal talks about his remarkable life, first as an orphan in the United States and eventually becoming mayor of Denver, Colorado. He reflects on his experience as an immigrant, the challenges of leadership, the transformative power of the TM technique, and his evolving views on aging. Mr. Vidal is a longtime public servant and community leader, and the author of two books.
Creativity & the Arts
October 19, 2025
The Creative Life of Cats, Cartoons, and Meditation | 51:07
Karl Stevens is a graphic novelist and visual artist whose work blends fine art aesthetics with sardonic wit and introspective storytelling. He is best known for Penny: A Graphic Memoir, a poignant and humorous exploration of life through the eyes of a deeply philosophical house cat. Known for his meticulously detailed, realist illustrations, Mr. Stevens has contributed to publications such as The New Yorker, The Village Voice, and The Boston Globe.
The Arts
February 5, 2023
Achieving and Maintaining Peak Performance | 48:18
Sharon Isbin, “the preeminent guitarist of our time,” is a multiple GRAMMY winner, with 30+ best-selling records, who has soloed with 200 orchestras and performed in the Oscar-winning The Departed and at the White House for President Obama. A TM practitioner since age 17, she discusses how her practice has influenced her music, career, and recordings. This encore episode first aired on April 26, 2020.
The Arts
December 24, 2023
Uplifting Children and Their Community through Dance | 45:52
Tony Williams, founder of the Tony Williams Dance Center and Urban Nutcracker, and founder and artistic director of City Ballet of Boston, discusses the role of dance programs for children in inner cities, shares excerpts from the Urban Nutcracker, and talks about how 50+ years of TM practice have influenced his remarkable life. This encore episode originally aired December 13, 2020.
Maharishi
October 31, 2021
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Appreciating Life to the Fullest | 51:31
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in a 1971 talk at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, discusses how Self-realization develops a profound basis for fully understanding and appreciating the world around us. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this beautiful talk.
Personal Growth
July 7, 2024
My 17 Years with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | 56:00
Veteran TM teacher John Cowhig talks about how he met TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and had the opportunity to join Maharishi’s international staff and become his personal secretary. Mr. Cowhig also shares lovely and profound conversations and experiences he had with Maharishi over the years.
Maharishi
December 31, 2023
Maharishi on the Art of Right Decision-Making (Part 1) | 48:46
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains how expansion of awareness during TM practice produces broader comprehension, resulting in spontaneously right decisions. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this classic 1972 talk, from an MIT symposium on the Science of Creative Intelligence. This encore episode originally aired on February 28, 2021.
The Arts
June 26, 2022
Poetry and Philanthropy—Expanding Life’s Possibilities | 46:50
Lucas Hunt discusses the impact of six years of TM practice on his work as a fundraiser, auctioneer, and award-winning poet. He is the president of HUNT Philanthropy in New York City, which has helped raise millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations. His books of poetry include Lives (2006), Light on the Concrete (2011), IOWA (2016), and NEW YORK (2022).
Creativity & the Arts
March 16, 2025
Conquering Stress and Increasing Creativity | 50:28
Author Robert Brighton talks about how TM helped him turn a high-stress job into a fulfilling writing career—and how diving deep within fuels his creativity and empathy for his characters. He shares his love for historical fiction, specifically early 20th-century history and literature. Robert also discusses his writing process and upcoming multi-media course.
The Arts
October 4, 2020
The Calming Power of Music During Uncalm Times | 52:06
Jane Roman Pitt, award-winning singer-songwriter with six albums with some of the best folk, jazz, and country artists in the U.S., discusses music’s ability not only to stimulate but also to soothe us in times of stress. She talks about writing and recording music with a positive, calming influence, such as songs about meditation and consciousness.
Maharishi
August 27, 2023
Maharishi on the Characteristic Values of Higher States of Consciousness | 47:51
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi answers questions from students about the evolution of higher states of consciousness and the characteristics of each state. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this seminal 1971 talk. This encore episode first aired as part of “Taste of Utopia 2.0: Globally Transcending Together,” on May 15, 2021.
Maharishi
June 11, 2023
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Complete Knowledge of Consciousness | 48:40
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi discusses the importance of both the experience of TM and the complete knowledge of consciousness. He talks about the founding of Maharishi International University, and its ability to inspire universities to integrate the study and experience of TM in their curriculum. Host Mario Orsatti comments on the interview, which took place in Arcata, California, in July 1972.
Education
December 7, 2025
TM, AI, and the Future of Cybersecurity | 54:05
Shristi Sharma, a cybersecurity specialist, discusses how her remarkable life has been shaped by her family of TM practitioners, her practice of the TM technique, and her education at Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa. Ms. Sharma works for a global company that specializes in cybersecurity. As an AI strategist in the Emerging Leaders Program, she helps design and implement AI initiatives across multiple cybersecurity product teams.