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The Arts

June 9, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld’s Take on TM (Part 1) | 52:08

Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, discusses video excerpts from an hour-long interview he did on Sirius XM with award-winning comedian Jerry Seinfeld, the actor, writer, and producer best known for his iconic sitcom Seinfeld, the film Bee Movie, and the series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Mr. Seinfeld talks about how his TM practice since 1972 has helped him thrive in work and life. This encore episode originally aired September 11, 2022.

Personal Growth

June 2, 2024

Shaping Change: How to Respond Gracefully to Life’s Disruptions | 49:46

Well-known author and prominent financial advisor Susan Bradley talks about the importance of handling change gracefully. She discusses the challenges of experiencing extreme loss or extreme gain, and the important role the TM practice can play in keeping us on track for personal growth and stability in our lives. This encore episode originally aired July 16, 2023.

The Arts

May 26, 2024

Connecting with the Creative Power of Nature through Art | 55:28

Artist and art teacher Greg Thatcher discusses the relationship between TM practice and the subjective experience of creating and appreciating art. He also talks about perceiving art with openness and an expanded state of consciousness, which offers us direct contact with our deeper selves and the inspiration and beauty experienced by artists in their work.

Maharishi

May 19, 2024

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Rising to Unity Consciousness: The Growth of Harmony | 55:33

TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi discusses how each of us, through our TM practice, is gaining the ability to live our full potential of intelligence, creativity, and a refined vision of the nature of reality. Prof. Gerry Geer of Maharishi International University, who teaches the course Higher States of Consciousness, joins host Mario Orsatti to discuss Maharishi’s popular talk from 1970. This encore episode originally aired March 13, 2022.

Education

May 12, 2024

Saving Lives, Building Futures: A Remarkable School for Underserved Girls in Thailand | 48:21

Sarah Bence is the Director of Development at Dhammajarinee Witthaya, a free school for underserved students in Thailand. The school has been offering the TM and TM-Sidhi® programs to teachers and students since 2008, and students have won many awards and received growing recognition for their achievements, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Business

May 5, 2024

Helping High-Tech Businesses Fulfill Their Dreams | 40:49

Brian Bell is the founder and managing partner at Team Ignite Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm in Northern California. He talks about his investment and advisory work with promising high-tech companies. After trying many different meditation approaches, he also discusses his special experience practicing the TM technique for four years now.

Better Health

April 28, 2024

Sleep and How to Do It Better | 56:58

Fred Travis, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Brain, Consciousness, and Cognition at Maharishi International University, discusses recent research and discoveries about the impact of sleep on human brain physiology. He also talks about the importance of Maharishi AyurVeda and daily TM practice for “getting rid of brain dirt” and improving the quality and depth of our sleep.

The Arts

April 20, 2024

Living a Creative Life | 57:04

Ken Buhler, an artist in painting, drawing, and printmaking, discusses his creative process and the impact of TM on his work and life. He also talks about teaching art for 22 years at one of America’s most renowned institutions of higher learning, Bard College in New York. His paintings were described by the New York Times as “beautifully made and distinguished by an ambition to reduce nature to a state of luminous abstraction.”

Business

April 14, 2024

Investing in Consciousness—in Your Business and in Your Life | 53:20

Heather Hartnett, CEO and founding partner of Human Ventures, one of New York City’s premier startup studios and early-stage venture funds, discusses what she believes to be the keys to both a successful business and an increasingly fulfilling personal life while living and working in one of the busiest environments in the world. This encore episode originally aired April 24, 2022.

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).

The Arts

March 31, 2024

An Amazing Life | 53:42

Roy Eaton talks about his 85 years playing and creating music as a concert pianist and a composer for leading advertising agencies in New York City. He discusses how his TM practice has helped him through periods of extreme stress in his life, and shares a selection from one of his albums titled The Meditative Chopin. This encore episode first aired on January 30, 2022.

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.

Creativity & the Arts

March 16, 2025

Conquering Stress and Increasing Creativity | 50:28

Author Robert Brighton talks about how TM helped him turn a high-stress job into a fulfilling writing career—and how diving deep within fuels his creativity and empathy for his characters. He shares his love for historical fiction, specifically early 20th-century history and literature. Robert also discusses his writing process and upcoming multi-media course.

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.

Business Success

November 6, 2022

Overcoming the Stress of a Demanding Profession | 49:25

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.

 

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.

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