TM Talks
Education
January 26, 2025
Star Wars, TM, and Universal Truths | 45:04
Dr. Krista Noble is a professor at MIU, where she teaches Consciousness and Human Potential. She discusses her book One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars and explores the relationship between “the Force” in these films and the experience of pure consciousness during TM practice.
Creativity & the Arts
January 19, 2025
How an Artist Found Light and Beauty in Art and Life | 53:22
Renowned artist and author Mindy Weisel discusses being a child of Auschwitz Holocaust survivors in Bergen-Belsen, Germany. She talks about her successful career as an artist and how the TM technique helped her find her artistic voice and enhanced her emotional well-being. Ms. Weisel’s works are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Oxford University, and the Israel Museum.
Business Success
December 29, 2024
Becoming a Professional Human Being: See the Need, Take the Lead | 51:57
Jim Bagnola is an international speaker, executive coach, corporate educator, and author of an international bestseller. Mr. Bagnola discusses how he found his vocation in leadership training and coaching. He shares stories about corporations he has worked with, including Shell Oil Company, the U.S. Secret Service, Marriott Hotels, Microsoft, and many other companies throughout the world.
Helping Others
December 8, 2024
A Musician for Many and for One | 46:35
Professional violist Nina Falk discusses her lifelong, successful career and extensive world travels as a musician. She shares her dedication to the organization she founded, A Musical Heart, which brings live music, one-on-one, to the bedsides of patients in hospice.
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.
Helping Others
November 24, 2024
Dynamic Facilitation and Collective Wisdom | 49:17
Ruth Backstrom, Ph.D., TM Teacher, speaker, facilitator, and author, discusses the benefits of Dynamic Facilitation, a tool that helps people use their diverse perspectives to problem-solve more effectively. She shares examples of citizen councils and assemblies from around the world that worked together to implement beneficial changes in their cities and countries.
Helping Others
November 17, 2024
A Journey from the Congo to a Mission for Change | 50:47
Kabuika Kamunga, TM Teacher, manager, and journalist, shares her life story and many accomplishments, including her work teaching TM in her country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Most recently, she worked at the Mayo Clinic as an expert in building inclusive environments that foster community engagement.
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
October 27, 2024
Women for Peace in Ukraine | 48:03
Alisa Feliz, National Director of the TM program in Ukraine, talks about the current campaign that is bringing the TM technique to tens of thousands of women in Ukraine. She discusses the urgent need for TM in a country reeling from the destruction of war and the extreme mental and physical challenges caused by nightly aerial attacks.
The Arts
October 20, 2024
An Artist-Traveler-Storyteller Finds Inspiration from Within | 48:15
Surrealist artist Carl Yonder talks about how his TM practice helps him reach new levels in his art. In 2020, he won the Curator’s Choice Award for his work at the Greenpoint Gallery in New York. His most recent shows include the Calvert Marine Museum and the Gallery Blue Door in Maryland.
Personal Growth
October 13, 2024
A Beautiful Life, Free from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | 51:24
Adam Delfiner, Ph.D., describes his journey in overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder, his passion for research on how developing consciousness can improve mental wellness, and his dedication to helping others overcome mental health challenges. He discusses his development of LikeHearted, an AI-driven holistic mental wellness app.
Helping Others
October 6, 2024
Highlights of the September 12, 2024 Meditate America Gala, Part 2 | 54:27
Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, talks about the Meditate America initiative and shows more excerpts from the Gala in New York City. Highlights include co-host and actor Hugh Jackman’s interview with Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., a Harvard and MIT-trained physician and neuroscientist, and the leader of the global TM organizations.
The Arts
January 21, 2024
The Flow of Consciousness in Literature |50:41
Rhoda Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., co-author of The Flow of Consciousness: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Literature and Language and other books, talks about how the study and experience of poetry and literature promote transcending and a deeper appreciation of consciousness, language, and the world around us. This encore episode originally aired September 20, 2020.
Maharishi
October 31, 2021
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Appreciating Life to the Fullest | 51:31
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in a 1971 talk at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, discusses how Self-realization develops a profound basis for fully understanding and appreciating the world around us. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this beautiful talk.
Helping Others
March 26, 2023
Healing Trauma and Promoting Well-Being | 52:46
Karen Friedman Agnifilo, J.D., a 30-year veteran of public service, most recently served as Chief Asst. District Attorney of the Manhattan D.A.’s Office. She talks about the role of TM practice in helping survivors of domestic violence and in enhancing resilience for those who support them. This encore episode first aired on May 9, 2021.
The Arts
July 21, 2024
Bringing Spirituality to Filmmaking | 52:28
Colin Denhart is an award-winning independent filmmaker, TV producer, and songwriter from the Midwest who shares the story of his rise in the film and music industry and how his TM and TM-Sidhi® practice has catapulted his creative success. He also discusses how he has incorporated his interest in spirituality into horror films.
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.
The Arts
June 26, 2022
Poetry and Philanthropy—Expanding Life’s Possibilities | 46:50
Lucas Hunt discusses the impact of six years of TM practice on his work as a fundraiser, auctioneer, and award-winning poet. He is the president of HUNT Philanthropy in New York City, which has helped raise millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations. His books of poetry include Lives (2006), Light on the Concrete (2011), IOWA (2016), and NEW YORK (2022).
Maharishi
August 27, 2023
Maharishi on the Characteristic Values of Higher States of Consciousness | 47:51
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi answers questions from students about the evolution of higher states of consciousness and the characteristics of each state. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and host Mario Orsatti discuss highlights from this seminal 1971 talk. This encore episode first aired as part of “Taste of Utopia 2.0: Globally Transcending Together,” on May 15, 2021.
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.
The Arts
May 2, 2021
The Healing Power of Poetry | 51:18
Norman Rosenthal, M.D., world-renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and best-selling author, talks about his latest book, Poetry Rx, and how the sounds, rhythms, and ideas in poems can heal, inspire, and bring joy. He also talks about the impact of his daily TM practice on his work and writing.
Maharishi
November 27, 2022
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Art of Leadership | 50:22
TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi talks about what makes a good leader: appreciating the good qualities of others. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and TM Talks host Mario Orsatti discuss excerpts from this historic 1972 talk—which is as relevant in today’s world as when it first took place. This encore episode first aired January 10, 2021.
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.
Better Health
June 7, 2020
What Lies Ahead? Dealing with a Drastically Changing World | 54:20
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.