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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®.

Creativity & the Arts

June 8, 2025

The Lady with the Golden Voice | 46:46

Musician Theresa Golden discusses music as an energetic force through which she expresses love for her community and humanity. A musician from the age of five, she learned the TM technique as an adult, which led her to study at MIU, where she’s now pursuing a doctorate in transformational leadership and emergence coaching. In 2023, Ms. Golden was granted the Jazz Living Legend Award.

Education

June 1, 2025

Maharishi International University Students Give Presentation at the United Nations | 47:40

MIU student Ansoya Rani and alumnus Sam Okorie discuss their presentations at the recent 69th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, held March 10–21, 2025, at its headquarters in New York City. They also describe their experience of Consciousness-Based Education® at MIU, the benefits they enjoy from their TM practice, and their goals to contribute to a better world.

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.

Better Health

May 11, 2025

From Professional Footballer to International Keynote Wellness Speaker | 49:34

Mark Bunn, formerly a professional footballer in Australia, is now an Ayurveda consultant, traveling the world as a keynote speaker on health and wellness. He shares pointers on how to live a healthy, happy life in tune with natural law, serving our highest purpose.

Creativity & the Arts

April 27, 2025

How an Artist Finds Joy through TM, Ancient Knowledge, and Nature | 47:24

Artist Sonja Rosing talks about her initial dislike of art as a child and finding joy in it as an adult. She discusses her profound love of nature and the knowledge she has gained from TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s writings and programs. Ms. Rosing works full time in the visual arts in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, outdoor objects, and video.

Personal Growth

April 13, 2025

How to Be Happy for No Reason | 49:11

Marci Shimoff is a number one New York Times best-selling author, world-renowned transformational teacher, and expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Ms. Shimoff discusses how she overcame depression through her TM practice and how she continues to develop happiness through research and interviews with happy people.

Creativity & the Arts

April 6, 2025

The Beautiful Life of a Maharishi Gandharva Veda Musician | 50:18

World-famous sitarist Reshma Srivastava has been a musician since the age of six. She discusses the uplifting value of Maharishi Gandharva VedaSM music for creating balance in nature, better health, happiness, and peace, as well as her passion for spreading this knowledge worldwide. She concludes with a beautiful raga to create a soothing and positive influence for our audience and the environment.

Creativity & the Arts

March 23, 2025

A Painter’s Journey to Becoming a Sculptor in Demand | 43:44

Artist Jeroen Stok discusses his evolution from drawing and painting to creating iconic sculptures. He talks about his most fulfilling projects, including advocating for people with disabilities and creating monuments for those grieving the loss of a loved one. He also describes the many benefits he receives from his TM and TM-Sidhi practice, which include enhancing his clarity and creativity.

Better Health

August 1, 2021

The Best Things to Do to Prevent Disease | 49:32

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.

The Arts

April 18, 2021

A Lifetime of Music | 53:38

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.

Helping Others

March 10, 2024

Performing Artists Honored by David Lynch Foundation | 52:20

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.

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.

Maharishi

June 12, 2022

The Principles and Practice for Achieving More in Life with Less Effort | 53:01

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in a 1975 interview, talks about how regular practice of the TM technique develops higher states of consciousness and increases one’s ability to take on responsibility and achieve more with less stress and strain. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and host Mario Orsatti discuss excerpts from this historic talk. This encore episode first aired on November 8, 2020.

Helping Others

August 29, 2021

Helping a Country Suffering from the Trauma of War: The Armenia Recovery Now Project | 50:05

Greg Monokian and Rouzanna Vardanyan discuss the experience of helping a country recover from the trauma of war through the TM program. In coordination with national and provincial governments and NGOs, they and other TM teachers are bringing relief to the Armenian people after years of regional conflict.

Business

March 24, 2024

Giving Is the Basis of Ideal Relationships in Business and in Life | 53:21

Bill Cates is a prominent business consultant, coach, and best-selling author known for his system that helps develop referral-based business. He talks about the keys to his success and how the TM technique contributes to a rich and rewarding personal and professional life. His system has been featured in Success, Entrepreneur, Research, Money, and The Wall Street Journal.

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.

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