TM Talks
Creativity & the Arts
January 4, 2026
On Acting, Art, and Humanitarian Work | 55:18
Edward Akrout, actor and artist, reflects on the emotional demands of acting and how the TM technique supports him in managing stress, cultivating emotional clarity, and moving fluidly between inner experience and creative expression. He also discusses his visual art practice and his humanitarian efforts, including founding ArtShield in 2022 to support artists in Ukraine and other crisis regions.
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.
Business Success
February 15, 2026
Transcendental Meditation, Technology, and Community | 51:16
Jim Belilove, entrepreneur and founder of Creative Edge Master Shop, pioneered the use of computer-controlled waterjet technology for customized architectural stone flooring. Installations include O’Hare International Airport and the Kennedy Space Center. Mr. Belilove also co-founded Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Southeast Iowa, a residence dedicated to supporting individuals with physical and memory challenges while fostering independence, dignity, and individuality.
The Arts
September 4, 2022
Our Nation’s Ongoing Quest for Inner Freedom and Self-Development—and the Inside Story of the Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” | 55:17
Prudence Farrow Bruns, Ph.D., talks about studying with TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India in 1968, meeting the Beatles there, and John Lennon’s song about her. She established one of the first U.S. yoga centers in the 1960s, and discusses the rise of yoga and meditation over 50 years. This encore episode first aired on June 14, 2020.
Helping Others
August 7, 2022
Working for a Solution to World Hunger | 54:04
Sheree Stomberg, Global Head of CitiBank’s Shared Services in 90 countries, is a strong voice for the advancement of women in banking. A board member for The Hunger Project, she discusses solutions to world hunger and how the TM technique can help individuals and the world. This encore episode first aired on January 31, 2021.
Maharishi
March 12, 2023
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Unified Basis of Life | 55:30
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi describes the unified basis of life expressed in the world around us and experienced in the simple state of human awareness during our TM practice. Lea Cho, Director of Programs and Special Projects at the David Lynch Foundation, joins host Mario Orsatti to discuss Maharishi’s talk. This encore episode first aired on January 9, 2022.
Better Health
November 10, 2024
Total Fitness and How to Achieve It Without Strain | 48:07
U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Anthony Spinosa, developer of the Total Fitness Program for senior U.S. military at the National Defense University, discusses the role of the TM technique in achieving total fitness. He also gives insights into how each of us can easily develop our own program to enhance our mental and physical strength and resilience.
Helping Others
July 3, 2022
What We Can Learn from the Interconnectedness of Our Ecosystem | 42:08
Michael Funk, Asst. Prof. of Medical Education at Barry University, is a master scuba diver and member of the Caribbean Oceanic Restoration and Education Foundation. He talks about the vital role of coral reefs in our ecosystem and the importance of TM practice for those dedicated to solutions to global problems. This encore episode first aired on April 11, 2021.
Better Health
December 11, 2022
Creating a Sustainable Fitness Program: Connecting Your Exercise to Your True Nature (Part 1) | 48:08
Suzanne Brue, fitness consultant and best-selling author, discusses how a sustainable exercise program ultimately depends on its compatibility with your true nature. Wellness professionals around the globe use her program to coach their clients. Ms. Brue also talks about her TM practice in daily life and in her Jewish faith.
Science & Research
July 13, 2025
The Global Journey of a Marine Conservationist | 51:16
Anne Walton, a longtime TM Teacher and marine resource management expert, discusses her experiences in ocean conservation and the challenges facing marine ecosystems. Working with 36 countries for over 20 years, she has partnered with international organizations and governments to build the leadership and management capacity of marine resource practitioners.
Business Success
May 28, 2023
What’s Love Got to Do with It? | 55:21
Steve Farber, a leadership consultant whose bestseller The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership was one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time, talks about his newest book, Love Is Just Damn Good Business. As founder and CEO of The Extreme Leadership Institute, he has helped 25+ companies earn a spot on the Best Places to Work list. This encore episode first aired on November 15, 2020.
Maharishi
September 5, 2021
Historic Video: Buckminster Fuller and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | 51:58
R. Buckminster Fuller discusses his perspective on the importance of Maharishi’s teaching of the TM technique for the progress of Western society at their 1971 talk at the University of Massachusetts. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and TM Talks host Mario Orsatti share video highlights of this significant meeting.
Science & Research
April 7, 2024
The Transcendental Meditation Technique and a Model for Perpetual Growth and Progress | 52:30
Baruti KMT-Sisouvong, Ph.D., discusses how regular TM practice and experiencing pure consciousness help people realize their full potential and live a more fulfilling life. He is Certified TM Teacher and earned his doctorate in Maharishi Vedic Science from Maharishi International University. He is also a Freemason and a 32° Scottish Rite Mason (SJ).
Better Health
March 1, 2026
Calm Mind, Peak Performance | 55:35
Rubén Sánchez, sports consultant and educator, has worked as a UEFA Pro Soccer Coach and with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, national federations, and professional clubs in multiple disciplines around the world. Mr. Sánchez discusses how athletes can perform at their best while staying balanced, resilient, and connected to their inner Self. He explains how he combines high-level coaching with the TM technique to optimize performance and promote lifelong wellness.