How to Find Mental Peace in Time of War
A discussion & meditation on finding mental peace during difficult situations, especially in times of war like we’re living now.
VIDEOS
Generative Love: Using AI to Turn Lives Into Song #216
In this solo episode with Scott, he shares some special songs he created for loved ones using the power of AI.
Music, Imagination, and Meditation with Chris Ballew (Caspar Babypants) #215
Chris Ballew discusses his struggles with rockstar fame, why he started Caspar Babypants, and his relationship with meditation.
What Would You Do If Someone Pulled A Gun On You? Training the Mind for Nonviolence and Compassion in Crisis #214
I share a terrifying personal experience and reflect—through a Buddhist lens—on how an attitude of love and compassion may have saved my life.
Art & Emptiness: Tsherin Sherpa on Tradition, Identity, & Freedom #213
Contemporary artist Tsherin Sherpa speaks openly about his work, which draws on Himalayan Buddhist iconography to explore sexuality, gender, consumerism, and identity.
Laurie Anderson’s Buddhism, Art, Meditation, and Death as Adventure [Full Uncut Interview] #212
A guided Tibetan Buddhist meditation exploring the subtle body (the energetic bridge between body and mind) through breath, awareness, and embodied presence.
Healthy Masculinity: A Meditation on Sex, Strength, and Love #228
A guided meditation on healthy masculinity, exploring strength, sexuality, compassion, and self-acceptance to cultivate deeper connection with yourself and others.
Sex, Strength, and Love: Karen Brody on Modern Masculinity #227
What does healthy masculinity look like? Karen Brody explores how men can deepen confidence, intimacy, and connection with women.
Meditation to Cultivate Hope for the Future with Geshe Legtsok #226
In this guided meditation, Geshe Legtsok leads a reflection on gratitude, good fortune, impermanence, and intentional action. By recognizing the blessings in our own lives, appreciating the positive contributions of others, and remembering that change is always possible, we develop a more balanced and hopeful outlook.
Is This Actually the Best Time to Be Alive? — Geshe Legtsok #225
Are we living in a better world than we realize? Discover why Geshe Legtsok believes this could be humanity’s most hopeful era yet.
Remembering Robert Thurman: Psychonaut, Scholar, and Friend #224
Following Robert Thurman’s death, we revisit a favorite conversation exploring the possibility that our deepest nature is joy.
Our Best Possible Future: Kim Stanley Robinson #223
Best selling author and climate activist talks to Scott on Earth Day about the climate crisis and his hope for a better future. Hosted by the UC Berkeley School of Journalism.