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Back to SearchHow to Tame Your Inner Critic
Episode 241
While there’s no shortage of external critics ready to judge us on any given day, none can match the relentless voice of our own inner critic. Always…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Ultimate Discipline
Episode 240
Discipline is often hailed as the key to solving life’s challenges. We’re told that with enough discipline, we can change our habits, endure hardship…
1 year, 5 months ago
Established in Being, Perform Action
Episode 239
Unlike rules-based teachings prevalent in both modern and ancient texts, Vedic teachings are renowned for not prescribing commandments or rigid “rule…
1 year, 5 months ago
Introducing Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Maharishi Vyasanand Giri Maharaj
Episode 239
Vedic Meditation is rooted in an ancient Indian tradition that has preserved Vedic wisdom for millennia. The Shankaracharya Tradition, like many othe…
1 year, 5 months ago
Criticism, Manipulation, Verbal Abuse
Episode 238
We often find ourselves unsettled by the words of others—criticism, manipulation, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of communication that can …
1 year, 6 months ago
The Distinction Between Kama and Prema
Episode 237
Sanskrit is a beautiful language that captures subtle distinctions that English and other modern languages often cannot.
Take the word “love,” for exa…
1 year, 6 months ago
Narcissism - The Cause and a Solution
Episode 236
It’s common to label someone as a narcissist, but while we often think of narcissism as excessive self-regard, the ultimate cause might be quite diff…
1 year, 6 months ago
How to Manage Dopamine and Other Feel-Good Chemicals Naturally
Episode 235
The pursuit of altered states of consciousness through substances like drugs and alcohol is an age-old practice. Despite their potential risks and ne…
1 year, 6 months ago
Got Questions on Your Mind?
Episode 234
In this episode, Thom explores the corners of the mind, in response to listener questions about various aspects of the mind: how we think, what we th…
1 year, 6 months ago
Overcoming Loneliness in a Disconnected World
Episode 233
There are more humans on the planet today than ever before, and we have more ways of connecting with each other than ever before, yet loneliness has …
1 year, 7 months ago