Episode 142: Remembering Robert Thurman: Part 1: The Dalai Lama & China
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In the first episode of the Remembering Robert Thurman series, Laura Chandler reflects on the recent passing of Robert A.F. Thurman—renowned Buddhist scholar, bestselling author, educator, and one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism. A close friend, mentor, and longtime supporter of the Sacred Stream, Bob devoted his life to making the profound wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition accessible to modern audiences. He was the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor Emeritus of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, co-founder of Tibet House US, and a lifelong...
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Episode 141: Eben Alexander: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey Beyond the Brain
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On this episode of Sacred Stream Radio Podcast, Laura Chandler welcomes renowned neurosurgeon and consciousness researcher Dr. Eben Alexander. After a profound near-death experience during a week-long coma, Dr. Alexander’s understanding of the mind, brain, and the nature of reality was forever transformed. His bestselling memoir, , which chronicles that extraordinary journey beyond ordinary consciousness, spent 41 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. In this conversation, Laura and Dr. Alexander explore consciousness beyond the brain, the use of binaural tones and sound technologies...
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Episode 140: Deborah Santana: Loving the Fire
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On this episode, Laura speaks with author and activist Deborah Santana about her new memoir, —a story of awakening, courage, and the transformative power of finding one’s voice. Deborah shares the arc of her life from growing up as the daughter of pioneering interracial parents to her years alongside legendary musician Carlos Santana. While she embraced many roles—partner, mother, and supporter—this conversation centers on the pivotal moment when she chose to step forward fully as herself, reclaiming her voice and redefining her purpose. At the heart of this episode is Deborah’s...
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Episode 139: Joanna Adler: Listening to the Body
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Welcome to the Sacred Stream Radio Podcast, brought to you by the Foundation of the Sacred Stream and Red Cow Productions. Hosted by Laura Chandler, this episode features a conversation with licensed clinical psychologist, Depth Hypnosis Practitioner, and executive coach, Joanna Adler. Together, they explore the wisdom of the body—how it stores information, including trauma, and how learning to listen more deeply to its signals can support profound healing across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Joanna Adler brings a unique integration of clinical expertise and depth-oriented...
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Episode 138: Oneika Mays: Bringing Presence to Prisons
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On this episode, Laura speaks with author, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher Oneika Mays. They are talking about her new book, . Oneika spent nearly 15 years teaching meditation in yoga studios, hospitals, and correctional facilities, including at Rikers Island. As a queer Black teacher, she emphasizes that meditation isn’t just for those who have it all figured out—it’s for all of us: the anxious, the heartbroken, the angry, the lost, and those who have been marginalized or overlooked. Pull up a cushion and settle in for this candid conversation on meditation, identity, and...
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Episode 137: Linda Wobeskya: Zero Balancing
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Welcome to the . In this episode, talks with Zero Balancing Practitioner and teacher, Linda Wobeskya. Zero Balancing is a hands-on bodywork system conceptually related to acupuncture and grounded in the Eastern understanding of energy and its relationship to physical structure. Unlike acupuncture, however, Zero Balancing uses skilled touch rather than needles and works directly with the energy held within the bones rather than along meridian lines. Within this paradigm, imbalance between structure and energy contributes to pain, stress, reduced function, and diminished well-being. Linda...
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Episode 136: Tama Kieves: Living an Inspired Life
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On this episode, Laura speaks with best-selling author and visionary success coach, Tama Kieves. Tama is an honors graduate of Harvard Law School who left a prestigious corporate career in law to follow her passion and now she helps others do the same. Tama has been featured on Oprah Media, Forbes, and ABC News. She has written five books and her latest, , is a masterclass in modern intuition. Whether she’s teaching at the Omega Institute or on the TEDx stage, she is known for her electrifying presence and her belief that we are all meant to live from inspiration instead of fear. Today she...
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Episode 135: Isa and Laura: Finding Hope in 2026
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In this episode, Laura sits down with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. for a timely and deeply reflective conversation about hope—not as a passive wish, but as an active state and a conscious choice. Together, they explore what it means to live hope as an action in times of collective uncertainty and social fracture. Drawing inspiration from the Bhutanese government’s radical commitment to policies that prioritize the happiness and well-being of its people, the conversation opens into a broader inquiry: What if healing and consciousness were central measures of progress? Laura and Isa examine how the...
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Episode 134: Cynthia James: Turning Pain into Power
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On this episode, Laura speaks with Cynthia James—author, musician, Emotional Integration Leadership Coach, and a compelling voice for personal transformation. Cynthia is an inspiring teacher and speaker whose podcast shines a light on the powerful stories of women she believes are catalyzing a collective shift in consciousness on the planet. The author of five books, including , , and her latest release, , Cynthia brings deep wisdom and compassion to all she does. Her work is rooted in her own courageous journey of rising above childhood violence and PTSD. In this episode, we explore how...
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Episode 133: Bonnie Buckner: Unlock the Power of Your Dreams
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On this episode, Laura welcomes dream expert and author of , Bonnie Buckner. For more than twenty years, Bonnie has taught dreamwork and imagery to people and organizations around the world. She’s a Senior Fellow at George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and leads the One Humanity Leadership Coaching program, where she integrates dreamwork into innovative leadership development. She also co-hosts the podcast. Together, they explore how to awaken to the wisdom of your dreams—whether you remember them or not—and how dreamwork can help...
info_outlineIn this episode, Laura sits down with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. for a timely and deeply reflective conversation about hope—not as a passive wish, but as an active state and a conscious choice. Together, they explore what it means to live hope as an action in times of collective uncertainty and social fracture. Drawing inspiration from the Bhutanese government’s radical commitment to policies that prioritize the happiness and well-being of its people, the conversation opens into a broader inquiry: What if healing and consciousness were central measures of progress?
Laura and Isa examine how the deep fractures within our society mirror unresolved splits within the individual psyche—and how healing personal wounding becomes a powerful act of social and spiritual transformation. Rather than bypassing pain, they speak to the necessity of meeting it directly, integrating disowned parts of the self, and allowing this inner work to catalyze a revolution of consciousness. This episode invites listeners to consider spiritual evolution not as an abstract ideal, but as a lived, embodied process—one that begins with healing, deepens awareness, and restores our capacity to imagine and enact a more whole, compassionate world.
For more information about Isa, Laura, and the classes they teach at the Sacred Stream, visit isagucciardi.org, laurachandler.net, and sacredstream.org.