March 1, 2026
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.
February 22, 2026
Simone Kaplan, children’s picture book consultant and founder of Picture Book People, discusses her journey from a book-loving childhood in South Africa, during a time of political tension, to working inside major New York publishing houses, as she developed her writing skills for young people. Ms. Kaplan has worked with hundreds of writers worldwide, helping them bring clarity, confidence, and creative depth to their work.
February 15, 2026
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.
February 8, 2026
Robert Keith Wallace, PhD, scientist, educator, and a pioneer of modern consciousness research, discusses how learning the TM technique directly from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1960s became a turning point that shaped the direction of his life and work. He reflects on how his scientific research helped open the study of consciousness to serious inquiry, and how decades of leadership within the worldwide TM organization have translated that research into practical approaches to health, education, and human potential.
January 25, 2026
Mike Perez, founder of Perez LLC, specializes in building secure and mission-aligned technology systems. Since 2011, he has supported the David Lynch Foundation (DLF), managing and strengthening its technology infrastructure to ensure that events and daily operations run smoothly. In 2018, he expanded his role, becoming a key contributor to the creation and ongoing operation of TM Connect, a custom-built platform that enables large-scale live meditation sessions for a global audience.
January 18, 2026
Martin Brett, a real estate developer and community builder, focuses on Maharishi Vastu® architecture and creating communities that not only provide shelter, but also foster well-being, connection, and consciousness. Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Mr. Brett discusses the evolution of the 180-unit MIU North Campus Village in Fairfield, Iowa, and the lessons learned from navigating changing economic conditions, regulations, and community needs.
January 11, 2026
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.
January 4, 2026
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.
December 21, 2025
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.
December 14, 2025
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.
December 7, 2025
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.
November 30, 2025
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.
November 1, 2020
Norman Rosenthal, M.D., renowned psychiatrist, best-selling author, and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University, was the first to describe Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In his second TM Talks visit, he reviews how times of crisis open doors for growth, then focuses on how daily TM practice leads to the full development of human potential.
November 26, 2023
Prof. Molly Beauregard, author of Tuning the Student Mind and faculty member at the College for Creative Studies, discusses the importance of students developing the full potential of their consciousness to prepare them for a fulfilling life, and the benefits students gain from the TM technique in her course “Consciousness, Creativity, and Identity.” This encore episode was originally aired on June 13, 2021.
September 17, 2023
Pioneering TM researcher David Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., discusses his scientific studies that helped inspire an international TM course for world peace starting December 2023, when 10,000 people will practice the TM and TM-Sidhi programs together in India. He talks about the predictable impacts that this course may have on trends in global collective consciousness.
February 8, 2026
Robert Keith Wallace, PhD, scientist, educator, and a pioneer of modern consciousness research, discusses how learning the TM technique directly from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1960s became a turning point that shaped the direction of his life and work. He reflects on how his scientific research helped open the study of consciousness to serious inquiry, and how decades of leadership within the worldwide TM organization have translated that research into practical approaches to health, education, and human potential.
June 7, 2020
Hassan Tetteh, M.D., M.B.A., Health Mission Chief at the U.S. Dept. of Defense, Navy Captain, Assoc. Prof. of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University, thoracic surgeon at Walter Reed, and best-selling author, talks about how the current pandemic will change the world and offers life-saving strategies to take charge.
November 6, 2022
Cecilia Pascual-Garrido, M.D., Ph.D., orthopedic surgeon and researcher, and Anna Maria Bombardieri, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine, talk about the impact of TM practice for those in intensely challenging fields, such as operating room professionals. This encore episode first aired on January 17, 2021.
February 19, 2023
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi discusses how to achieve success by enlivening all the laws of nature in our consciousness, and answers questions on the nature of success and competition. Lea Cho, an accomplished musician and Director of Programs and Special Projects at the David Lynch Foundation, joins host Mario Orsatti to discuss this talk. This encore episode first aired on February 6, 2022.
September 22, 2024
Don Arney is an inventor and businessman whose unique approach to solving problems has resulted in inventions used around the globe. His most widely adopted invention, the Bambi Bucket, is used in aerial firefighting and has helped save millions of hectares of forest and many lives. He was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame in 2017, in the National Building Museum in Washington.
August 1, 2021
Cardiologist César Molina, M.D., Medical Director of the South Asian Heart Center in California, teaches at the Stanford University Medical Center. He discusses how daily TM practice and the Vedic approach to health can help our body recall its ideal state of balance so that it maintains a resilient state of vibrant health and well-being. This encore episode originally aired September 13, 2020.
April 18, 2021
Sheree Brown, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and teacher, began her career as a rhythm and blues recording artist for Capitol Records. Her newest album includes her hit single “Take a Walk with Love.” She talks about how 40+ years of TM practice has impacted her life and music, and her current focus on helping young people.
March 10, 2024
Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, presents highlights of the Foundation’s September 12, 2022, gala at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center. Videos include the honorees—two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo, and five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch—on the importance of the TM technique in their lives. This encore episode first aired October 2, 2022.
June 22, 2025
Alan Phillips is the founder and former CEO of VanArts, which offers world-class training in Animation, Game Art, VFX, Photography, Acting, and more. He reflects on the inspiration that led him to found VanArts and the remarkable support of nature that guided the school’s growth and evolution. Mr. Phillips has also been a TM teacher since 1973.
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