TM Talks
Business Success
September 7, 2025
Living with Passion, Purpose, and Self-Love | 52:45
Best-selling author and long-time TM teacher Janet Bray Attwood discusses her lifelong journey to find passion, purpose, and self-love. She recalls the pivotal moments that shaped her path and how TM became the foundation of her creativity, work, and worldwide impact. Ms. Attwood has spoken on the power of ritual, enlightened alliances, the mastery of self-love, and how to get clear and live a life of passion and purpose.
Creativity & the Arts
August 31, 2025
From Marathons to Nature: Six Decades of Photography | 51:50
Jim Davis is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, special events photographer, and founder of Chappell Studio, Marathon Foto, Grad Images, and Jim Davis Images. He recalls some of his favorite moments and some of the famous people he has photographed professionally. He also talks about how learning TM gave him the energy to run a large-scale business and manage high-pressure events.
Creativity & the Arts
August 24, 2025
From Piano to Handbells: The Journey of a Versatile Musician | 51:09
James Meredith, pianist, voice and piano teacher, composer, coach, and conductor, reflects on his career in music, from classical to contemporary. He discusses his groundbreaking role with the Sonos Handbell Ensemble, which helped elevate handbells into the realm of mainstream concert performance. Mr. Meredith also highlights his inspiring work with underserved youth, guiding them to success through music education.
Better Health
August 17, 2025
Sports Psychology and the Value of Inner Silence | 55:03
Stephen Franze, sports psychologist, mental performance and ice hockey coach, and former physical trainer, discusses how athletes can recognize and overcome common mental and emotional challenges. He shares his goals for developing self-awareness in students by enhancing communication and strengthening their identity, both within and beyond their sport.
Individual & Society
August 10, 2025
Publishing, Meditation, and Meaningful Work | 46:47
Claudia Mueller, founder, publisher, and editor of The Iowa Source magazine, discusses her path from literature student to media entrepreneur and how her lifelong passion for writing and spiritual growth helped shape the publication she continues to lead. Since its founding in 1984, The Iowa Source has become a vital regional voice, reaching 16,000 print readers and an additional 12,000 online, with content spanning the arts, health, technology, and more.
Creativity & the Arts
August 3, 2025
Living With All Your Heart | 53:20
Frederica von Stade is widely regarded as the pre-eminent lyric mezzo-soprano of her generation and is celebrated for her brilliant performances all over the world. She has been described by The New York Times as “one of America’s finest artists and singers.” Some highlights of her music career include singing at the White House four times, for four U.S. Presidents, and starring in a gala staged for the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Creativity & the Arts
July 27, 2025
The Joy of Writing Children’s Books | 47:35
Arlene Maguire discusses her inspiring life as a writer of children’s books. Many of her lyrical books foster self-esteem, while others are educational and inspirational, or simply written for fun. Ms. Maguire also explains how learning the TM and TM-Sidhi® programs transformed her life, empowered her writing, and continues to provide her with energy and clarity as an author at the remarkable age of 85.
Creativity & the Arts
July 20, 2025
Penelope Makeig’s Journey from Iowa to the Opera Stages of Europe | 46:44
Penelope Makeig shares her journey from discovering a love for opera at age 12 while attending Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa, to fulfilling her dream of singing professionally in Europe. Ms. Makeig also discusses how her practice of TM and Maharishi AyurVeda health habits helps her stay rested and refreshed, supporting both her voice and overall well-being amid a demanding schedule.
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.
Better Health
June 29, 2025
The Art of Human Care | 48:00
Thoracic surgeon and author Dr. Hassan Tetteh talks about his 25-year career as a Navy surgeon, his life-altering near-death experience, and healing through the TM technique after serving in Afghanistan. He discusses his bestselling books and his vision of how physicians can change the world through healing, what it means to heal, and how all medical professionals can turn passion into purpose and save the world, one patient at a time.
Business Success
June 22, 2025
A TM Teacher’s Path to Founding a Media Arts Institute | 51:23
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.
Science & Research
June 15, 2025
Ancient Knowledge and Modern Physics | 50:33
Dr. David Scharf, professor and chair of the Physics Department at MIU, discusses how his personal and professional life align with the university’s unique Consciousness-Based® approach to education. He specifically addresses the integration of modern science with Maharishi Vedic Science®.
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.
Maharishi
February 18, 2024
Maharishi on NBC’s Speaking Freely with Edwin Newman | 49:50
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi speaks with celebrated newscaster Edwin Newman in this historic 1973 interview on topics ranging from the world-renowned teacher’s background, to TM practice and Cosmic Consciousness. The interview is discussed by Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and TM Talks host Mario Orsatti. This encore episode originally aired June 21, 2020.
Helping Others
January 24, 2021
The Vital Importance of the TM Technique When Caring for Others | 49:47
Kevin Dunn, J.D., Connecticut Senior Assistant State’s Attorney and one of the nation’s most successful prosecutors of domestic violence, discusses the importance of TM practice for those who work in criminal justice and anyone dedicated to maintaining “a cool head and a warm heart” with the intense stress of modern life.
Individual & Society
March 6, 2022
The Ukraine Crisis and the Power of Collective Consciousness: How We Can All Play a Role in Easing Global Tensions and Creating Lasting Peace | 1:00:18
National leaders of the TM program discuss the principle of collective consciousness and how defusing regional and global tensions is the first step toward lasting peace. Studies have shown that TM practice in large groups can alleviate societal stress and reduce conflict and violence through a “field effect” in collective consciousness.
Creativity & the Arts
December 1, 2024
The Evolution of an Artist: From Bridges to Fashion Art | 47:37
Artist Judy Bales discusses her evolution as an artist, from childhood to the present, and her vision for future art projects. She has worked for 35 years as a fiber and mixed-media artist, fashion designer, and public art design team member. Ms. Bales has exhibited her work in over 80 group and solo shows throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.