Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRethinking Productivity: Process vs Outcome
Episode 291
Productivity is often seen as the holy grail of business success. Though organizations obsess over productivity gains, often they miss the fact that …
4 months ago
Preyas and Shreyas: Balancing Short-term Pleasure with Long-term Good
Episode 290
Delayed gratification is often touted as one of the secrets to a fulfilling life.
The famous marshmallow experiment concluded that children who were …
4 months, 1 week ago
Consciousness Is...
Episode 289
Consciousness is spoken of in many different ways and contexts. Usually when we speak of consciousness, we know the meaning that’s being conveyed. Bu…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Guide Children Through Parent and Partner Breakups
Episode 288
How do children really experience their parents’ separation? In this episode, Thom explores why children are often far more adaptive to a family sepa…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Symbolism in Waking and Dreaming Consciousness
Episode 287
Are events in life symbolic, or are they simply expressive moments within a vast, intelligent universe?
We humans love to make meaning of things, esp…
5 months ago
When Is The Right Time To Let Go?
Episode 286
One of the biggest causes of suffering in our lives is the fact that nothing lasts forever. It’s not only true that all good things must come to an e…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Vyasanand Foundation: Expanding Human Consciousness Worldwide
Episode 285
In this episode, Thom shares the inspiration and urgency behind the creation of the recently launched Vyasanand Foundation. He explains why preservin…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Bond Between Kaṛma and Desire
Episode 284
Is it possible to escape the cycle of desire that keeps us bound? In this episode, Thom explores the subtle mechanics of kaṛma and the paradox of ful…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Coping with Negativity: Content, Context and Consciousness
Episode 283
What makes a thought or experience negative? And is it “bad” to have a negative thought or experience?
Thom gives us food for thought in this episode,…
6 months ago
The Vedic Perspective on Surrender and Letting Go
Episode 282
What if surrender isn’t something you do at all? In this episode, Thom reframes surrender and “letting go” through the Vedic lens, not as effort, but…
6 months, 1 week ago