TM Talks
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.
Creativity & the Arts
April 12, 2026
Creating Change Through Film | 54:12
Filmmaker, educator, and teacher of the TM technique, Amine Kouider explores how he combines storytelling, consciousness, and social change in his filmmaking. He has traveled the world as a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor—filming in environments ranging from high-security prisons to refugee communities. Mr. Kouider is also chair of the Department of Cinematic Arts and New Media at MIU and an associate professor in the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.
Vedic Knowledge
April 5, 2026
Consciousness and the Art of Architecture | 53:59
Jon Lipman, AIA, has devoted the past 29 years to Maharishi Vastu® architecture, becoming one of North America’s most experienced experts in applying its principles. He shares personal stories from his work, including a current project for a Bhutanese refugee community in Ohio and a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Mr. Lipman has lectured at major universities, including Harvard and Stanford, as well as at the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian.
Creativity & the Arts
March 29, 2026
Fifty Years of Teaching, Meditation, and Creativity | 51:28
David Rottenberg is an author and teacher of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. Mr. Rottenberg shares stories from his books—especially Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig, including its journey from page to stage as a live ballet performance. He discusses his other works and his many years of teaching TM. He also explores how creativity arises naturally from inner stillness, and why the solutions that emerge from that state are so deeply fulfilling.
Helping Others
March 22, 2026
A Personal Journey of Teaching the TM Technique Worldwide | 52:44
Richard Robertson and Janine Decot Robertson are longtime teachers of the TM technique, TM-Sidhi® Administrators, and teachers of Advanced Techniques of the TM program. They talk about their worldwide travels and decades of experience in the global TM organizations. They share stories of working on international projects, including one with President Joaquim Chissano in Mozambique to help unify the country. Together, they have instructed over 12,000 people.
Business Success
March 15, 2026
Through the Lens of Consciousness | 48:38
Chad Buchanan reflects on the evolution of his creative career—from photographing high-profile events to founding his own media company. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from assignments photographing entertainers, movie stars, and royalty, offering a glimpse into the fast-paced world of media and celebrity photography. Mr. Buchanan’s work has been published in major media outlets, including Vogue, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and People.
Creativity & the Arts
March 8, 2026
Improvisation, Inspiration, and the Silent Screen | 52:41
Donald Sosin, acclaimed silent film composer and pianist, reflects on what shaped his life and artistry, from his upbringing to an encounter with silent film that grew into a lifelong vocation and a decades-long association with the Museum of Modern Art and Film. Mr. Sosin performs at many venues around the world and has created dozens of scores for classic films. His work extends to Broadway, PBS documentaries, chamber and choral works, and more than 1,500 published music arrangements.
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.