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Welcome to 'Thinking Bhakti', the podcast where wisdom from the bhakti tradition meets modern issues! Whether you're a dedicated Vaishnava, a spiritual seeker, or just curious about the intersection of faith and current affairs, 'Thinking Bhakti' offers insightful discussions that resonate with those seeking for deeper meaning in our complex world. Swami Revatikaanta, a long-term disciple of Paramahamsa Vishwananda, is a monk and a prolific public speaker with almost two decade’s worth of ex ...
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Perennial Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Join the search with J.W. Bertolotti to discover universal truths and enduring ideas from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.
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The Norfolk Folklore Society podcast hosted by Siofra Connor & Stacia Briggs. We hope to entice folklore lovers, stone spotters, paranormal investigators, cryptozoologists, folk horror enthusiasts, ufologists, magic users and any other curious souls to join us on our strange journeys around Norfolk.
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Hello and welcome to my podcast about candid spirituality. In a world full of spiritual gurus and self-help books, it can be hard to know where to turn for honest, down-to-earth advice about spirituality. That’s where we come in. In this podcast, we’ll be cutting through the noise and having real, candid conversations about spirituality, yoga, mantra, ayurveda, charitable causes and everything in between. We’ll be speaking with experts and everyday people about their spiritual practices and ...
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This podcast explores the journeys of successful individuals in their careers by examining their personal stories. Join me as I uncover the secrets behind their achievements. You can connect with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sherilgg/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrishty-chandra-49b1585a/. You can also follow me on Medium at https://medium.com/@sheril. Listen to the show on Apple at https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/be-curious-with-shrishty/, on
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Online since 2010! Greg Jorgensen and Ed Knuth have been knocking around Bangkok since the turn of the century. Exploring dark corners, eating amazing food, and interacting with fascinating people, the two have gotten to know and love Thailand's capital in all its confusing, mysterious glory. Every week they chat about topics near and dear to those living here, those visiting here, or those who are just curious about what it's like to live in Asia's craziest city. Want to explore Bangkok on ...
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Belief does not subdue fact and some beliefs are worth understanding. || Not an expert, but damn curious! This podcast tackles questions on everything from religion and philosophy to history, science (and pseudo), even a whole lotta fiction, from the perspective of the permanent layman, Matt the Toothless Philosopher. I’ll be joined by my real life brother the one and only Mike the Mad Monk, potentially other guests, or just the voices in my head. Hope you enjoy!
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The Kentucky Side is LINK nky's weekly podcast about all things Northern Kentucky, hosted by Michael Monks. It is recorded at Northern Kentucky University's College of Informatics and is produced by Cam Miller.
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Welcome to Curious Cast, where you can get up close and personal with the cool, the connected, and the (sometimes) controversial! Embark on a joyride with me as I bring you intriguing conversations with fascinating individuals from all walks of life – from public figures to those working behind the scenes. Expect laughter, enlightenment, and expanded perspectives with each episode. Life gets more interesting with an open mind, and considering the challenges of the past few years, Curious Cas ...
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My name is Ryan Magic and my purpose is to help you master the relationship between spirituality and success. I’m fascinated about all things personal growth; Emotional Healing, Purpose, Health, Inner-Peace, Self-Worth etc. I only interview guests that I’m personally curious about and my intention with each episode is to find how all these layers of growth integrate. Please message or email me, I’d genuinely love to hear from YOU.
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The Creativity Clinic dives into the exciting and ever-evolving world of the creative industries. Through engaging interviews with creative entrepreneurs, performers, artists, UX designers, editors, producers, and more, we bring you behind-the-scenes stories and expert insights. Whether you're looking for career guidance, exploring a career pivot, or simply curious about the impact of creativity on society, our podcast provides the inspiration and knowledge you need to succeed in the creativ ...
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The weekly podcast tells the stories of curious-minded, purposeful people, creating positive change for social good. Our guests include creative problem-solvers, storytellers, activists and artists, social impact entrepreneurs, and philanthropists from across the arts, business, science, and technology, working to solve some of our more pressing problems. Each week, host Mark Fallows explores who his guests are as humans, who or what made them, what they are working to achieve or impact in t ...
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The Timeless Art of Leading a Life | Perennial Wisdom
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11:33📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we discuss the timeless truths shared across cultures and traditions that guide us in cultivating a life well-lived. Rather than chasing life hacks, quick fixes, or fleeting trends, expect to learn why perennial wisdom inv…
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Justin Dunne on Bangkok's Red-Hot Culinary Scene [S8.E2]
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56:17Greg interviews repeat guest Justin Dunne, who previously appeared on Season 6, Episode 24, discussing his cool side project ‘Bangkok Haunts.’ Justin’s main gig is to be a legend of the Food & Beverage scene in Bangkok, having been the GM of the epic Bed Supperclub back in the day, and many more bars and restaurants between then and now. Oh yeah, h…
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St. Benedict on the Ladder of Humility | Perennial Meditation
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5:05📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Today, on this Sunday edition of Perennial Wisdom, we reflect on humility—not as weakness or self-negation, but as wisdom—through the voice of one of the great spiritual teachers: St. Benedict of Nursia. St. Benedict lived in the sixth century, during a perio…
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Building A Temple for Lord Narasimha in New York | Thinking Bhakti EP40
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1:45:24In this episode of Thinking Bhakti, Swami Revatikaanta speaks with Swami Tulsidas about spiritual life, creativity, and community-building. They begin with the story behind the podcast—how it started in the ashram with limited resources and a basic setup. Swami Tulsidas shares what pushed him to keep recording despite the challenges. The conversati…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: What's Next for S8 [S8.E1]
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1:03:50Greg and Ed introduce Season 8 of the podcast first by looking back and all that has been achieved. Greg runs through some crazy stats, just a few of which are that there have been a total of 885 shows and more than 1.6 million (!) total streams or downloads. Insane! Next, the guys check in with Season 1 co-host Tony Joh and frequent podcast guest …
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The Haunting of St Stephen's Church, Norwich
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36:29In this episode we explore the history and haunting of St Stephen's church in central Norwich. Expect dramatic music, Siofra saying "like" a lot (sorry about that) and what appears to be a pretty rare type of haunting.
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Why love works better than logic? | SOLO Episode with Radhika Das
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5:25In this soul-nourishing episode, we invite you to slow down and return to what truly connects us: the heart. Not the sentimental kind — but the deep, honest, soft center that sees, feels, and loves without conditions.Drawing from the wisdom of my teacher, Radhanath Swami, let's reflect on the difference between approaching life with the mind and ap…
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Plato on Seeking the Good | Perennial Meditation
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6:00📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Today, on this Sunday edition of Perennial Wisdom, we turn to one of the great pillars of Western philosophy—Plato—and his vision of the Good. Not just goodness in the moral sense but the ultimate source of truth, beauty, and being. Plato held that each human…
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Philosophy as Therapy for the Soul | Perennial Wisdom
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14:03📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we delve into how philosophy offers healing, not by curing mental illness, but by guiding us to live with clarity, freedom, and meaning. By drawing insights from ancient philosophy, theology, and Therapy for the Saneby Lou…
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Dating in Bangkok: Expat Women Share Their Stories - Part 1 [S7.E76] (Classic ReCast)
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46:21Greg and Ed do a first for the the show, with a panel discussion with four guests! Why four? Well, everyone knows that cliche about Bangkok being a heaven for expat men, but we didn’t know much about expat women. It stands to reason that one woman can’t speak for all women, so we upped the game a bit. After some introductions, we get into the meat …
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Why a Scientist Left Academia in Search of the Truth | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP38
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1:03:35From Neuroscience to the Ashram: Swami Anashuya’s Unconventional Journey In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Swami Anashuya shares his search for truth—from childhood questions about death and the soul to rigorous studies in biochemistry and neuroscience. After walking away from academia, he explored shamanic traditions in the ra…
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Western Weddings vs Thai Weddings: Which is More Fun? [S7.E75]
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27:31Greg and Ed discuss a fascinating question: Are Thai weddings or American weddings more fun? The question was raised after Greg attended the wedding of friend of the podcast Daniel Fraser. As everyone knows, Dan is a legit expert on travel in Thailand, in addition to being a bit of a celebrity in the country due to his appearances in various TV sho…
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The Monk Way of Living | Radhika Das, S.B. Keshava Swami & Nāma
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49:49Welcome to another enlightening episode of For Soul's Sake, where we explore the transformative power of the monk lifestyle and mindset with renowned spiritual teacher, Keshava Swami. Together, we uncover the secrets of living in the mode of goodness, as illuminated by the Bhagavad Gita. Keshava Swami shares his experiences as a monk in London, rev…
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Think Like a Monk: A Monastic Guide to Life
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12:33📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we turn to monks and the monastic life for wisdom. In this video essay, we explore how to “Think like a Monk” by drawing from The Wandering Mind by historian (and previous podcast guest) Jamie Kreiner, as well as the wisdo…
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Thai Tourism: Is the Downward Trend Here to Stay? [S7.E74]
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31:53Greg and Ed discuss the recent troubling decrease in overall Thai tourism numbers. In general, since COVID, the Thai tourism industry has bounced back quite well, and projections were that 2025 numbers would exceed the pre-COVID peak of 39 million visitors. However, starting at the end of last year, numbers didn’t meet expectations, and since then …
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The Art of Responsibility | Shane Trotter
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43:47📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In our conversation, Shane and I explore the complexities of character development, focusing on themes such as responsibility, discipline, and societal context. We als…
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Stolen English: A Few Words That Thai Has Fully Thai-ified [S7.E73]
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45:48Greg and Ed tackle a frustrating aspect of learning Thai - borrowed English words that are pronounced according to the rules normally applied to native Thai words. Ed makes clear they are not just talking about accent or ‘prosody’ - the cadence of pronunciation - but actually specific changes to pronunciation that are part of the rules of the Thai …
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Power of Association: How Sacred Company Awakens Your Spiritual Life | SOLO Episode with Radhika Das
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5:39Bhakti teaches that who you walk with shapes who you become… even how close you feel to the Divine. We’ll reflect on sacred company, heart-opening moments, and why sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do… is simply choose better company.✨ Can we really be face-to-face with God?✨ How do the people around us shape our faith, desires, and defini…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Dean Rickles, the author of Life is Short: An Appropriately Brief Guide to Making it More Meaningful. Dean is a professor of history and philosophy of modern physics at the University of Sydney, where he …
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Making Thai Subtitles: Culture, Slang & Curse Words [S7.E72] (Classic ReCast)
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37:18In this month's Classic Recast, Greg interviews Palm, a professional translator of English to Thai, but in a very specific context: subtitles for film and television. Palm begins by explaining that she literally learned English by being a couch potato and watching a lot of Western TV shows and movies, surviving by figuring out the subtitles word by…
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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Brittany Polat (co-author of Stoic Ethics: The Basics). In the conversation, we explore the application of Stoicism in relationships, love, and ethics. You can expect to learn the importance of stepping back to…
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Are Int'l School Fees a Scam? Stu Jay Raj Crunches the Numbers [S7.E71]
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58:08After his latest video dropped and generated a lot of buzz, Greg and Ed interview Stu Jay Raj, the podcast’s Thai language expert, but this time Stu explains his new video and website discussing the cost of international school in Thailand. As most people are aware, the Thai public school system is not particularly strong, especially for students l…
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Hinduism in the West with Pandit Krishna Kripa Dasa | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP37
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1:09:33Pandit Krishna Kripa Dasa – Hindu priest, author, lecturer, and President of the Hindu Federation of Spain – shares inspiring insights into his efforts to unify the different Hindu traditions in Spain as well as in Europe. He speaks about the differences with other religions, the challenges he faces, and the many beautiful teachings he has learned …
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The Art of Spiritual Formation | Dr. Brian Russell
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56:26📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, I welcome Dr. Brian Russell back to the show. Brian is an author, professor of biblical studies, and transformational coach. He is also the host of Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations, a podcast dedicated to spiritual and…
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A Few Western Staples Thai Cuisine Refuses to Embrace [S7.E70]
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37:28Thai cuisine is remarkably good at adopting flavors and ingredients into its fold, but there are some that just have not made the cut. In a city where you can find almost any type of food from around the world, certain Western foods seem to get embraced by Thais, while others don’t. For example, while not SUPER popular, both pizza and hamburgers ar…
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EFT Tapping | Radhika Das and Poppy Delbridge
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46:55Discover the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping with Poppy Delbridge. In this inspiring episode, Poppy opens up about her spiritually rich upbringing and her journey of healing from cancer—an experience that deepened her connection with EFT. As EFT gains recognition in diverse fields including government and fashion,…
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The Wisdom to Know the Difference | Carl Erik Fisher
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53:59📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Dr. Carl Erik Fisher (author of The Urge: Our History of Addiction). In the conversation, Dr. Fisher, an addiction psychiatrist and bioethicist, shares insights on the multifaceted nature of addiction and its i…
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Phra Pandit Joins to Discuss the Mixing of Monks and Politics [S7.E69]
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49:48Greg interviews Phra Pandit about Buddhist monks and politics. Greg begins by framing the issue around the recent tumultuous nature of politics around the world. Could Buddhist calmness provide an answer? Well, Phra Pandit begins by making clear that under the rules of the Sangha as interpreted in Thailand, monks are definitely not permitted to bec…
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Becoming Yourself Through Music | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP36
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52:02Meet Mahesh Kale, an Indian-American classical vocalist and playback singer renowned for his specialization in Indian Classical music, sharing deep insights into his life. He is one of the most prominent Indian Classical musicians of the new generation. How did it all start for him to develop such a passion for music? What does it mean to travel ar…
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The Common Good with Shane Trotter | The Character Lab
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54:58📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In the conversation, Shane and I explore the intersection of character and the common good. We discuss the role of community in character development and the value of …
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