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.
Creativity & the Arts
January 11, 2026
An Artist’s Journey: From Dignitaries to Storybooks | 52:34
Portrait painter and illustrator Edmund Stuart “Ned” Bittinger reflects on a career devoted to depicting public figures who have shaped American history and culture. From official commissions for the US Capitol and US State Department to acclaimed children’s book illustrations, Mr. Bittinger discusses his artistic process, early training, and the responsibility of capturing both likeness and character.
Science
October 9, 2022
The Neurophysiology of Higher States of Consciousness | 49:43
Robert Keith Wallace, Ph.D., pioneered research on the physiology of meditation with groundbreaking TM studies in Science (1970) and Scientific American (1972), inspiring scientific research on meditation. He talks about the history and future of the scientific exploration of higher states of consciousness. This encore episode first aired on May 10, 2020.
Personal Growth
January 2, 2022
The Treasure within Us: Discovering the Core Message in the World’s Spiritual Traditions | 50:03
Craig Pearson, Ph.D., author of The Supreme Awakening: Experiences of Enlightenment Throughout Time, illuminates descriptions of extraordinary wakefulness and bliss, to uncover the core teaching of great religions and wisdom traditions. This encore episode originally aired December 27, 2020.
Better Health
November 14, 2021
Sleep Is Your Superpower | 52:40
Nancy H. Rothstein, a leading sleep expert known as The Sleep Ambassador®, talks about the latest research on how important sleep is for the well-being of body and mind, and for helping us maximize our TM practice. The Director of Sleep Health at Resonea, a wellness company, she also consults and speaks at Fortune 500 companies and other organizations to empower people to optimize their sleep.
Helping Others
August 4, 2024
Meditate America: Transforming the Nation from Within | 42:59
Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, shares exciting news about “Meditate America,” the Foundation’s national public health initiative, which has already launched in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. He announces details of the grand celebration to be held on September 12, 2024, hosted by actor Hugh Jackman and live-streamed globally from Lincoln Center in New York City.
Maharishi
August 28, 2022
Maharishi at Lake Louise, in Historic CBC Documentary | 50:43
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi speaks about the naturalness and practicality of TM practice, and how it brings about higher states of consciousness, in this CBC interview filmed during a TM Retreat in Banff National Park in Canada. Excerpts are discussed by Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti. This encore episode first aired on August 2, 2020.
Better Health
March 21, 2021
Living from the Heart | 45:13
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a leading cardiologist, bestselling author, and women’s health advocate specializing in prevention, discusses the vital role the TM technique plays in a heart‑healthy life, especially given the added challenges that women and men face in today’s world.
Business Success
July 24, 2022
A World Champion’s Guide to Raising Performance to Extraordinary Levels (Part 1) | 49:33
Bob Litwin, World Champion senior tennis player and coach, talks about the keys to success and the role of TM in his professional and personal life. A #1 world-ranked senior tennis player, 25-time U.S. National Champion, and inductee of the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame, he has been a coach for 40 years, helping athletes, executives, and start-up founders raise their performance.
Science & Research
May 25, 2025
The Molecular Biology of TM and Higher States of Consciousness | 48:19
Molecular biologist and researcher John Fagan, Ph.D., discusses his work at the National Institutes of Health, his contribution to new educational and research programs at MIU, and the impact of genetic engineering on our health. Dr. Fagan is CEO and chief science officer at the Health Research Institute and talks about his current research there, where he studies the links between food quality, farming methods, and health.
Business Success
October 18, 2020
Saving Your Sanity While Enhancing Your Happiness | 48:07
Donna Hauser, Executive Director of Sales Development at Christian Dior, is an industry professional with more than 15 years of experience. She discusses the intense challenges now facing business professionals, especially women, and how vital the TM technique is for people in the workforce.
Helping Others
May 30, 2021
How an Army Airborne Ranger (Ret.) Is Using TM to Save Vets’ Lives | 48:35
Dusty Baxley, U.S. Army veteran and Executive Director of Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness, talks about how the TM technique brings relief to veterans with PTSD. His journey of healing through TM led him to create a powerful program for what psychologists call “post-traumatic growth.”
Science & Research
July 23, 2023
Newly Published Health Research on the TM Technique | 50:49
Mark Nestor, M.D., Ph.D., is the lead author of research published in March 2023 showing the rapid effects of regular TM practice on health and well-being. He discusses the study conducted at three hospitals in South Florida, which showed important improvements in health and well-being in as little as two weeks of TM practice.