The Examined Life with Bram Levinson

There is always something to learn from the experience of being spiritually awake in today's world. For over a decade Bram Levinson has brought his unique form of spirituality, humour, purpose and teaching to students and listeners, and now he's sharing his thoughts and insights in The Examined Life with Bram Levinson Podcast. Tune in for some often lightweight and irreverent, and at other times deeply spiritual and significant podcasts that will inspire and provoke thought.

Storyteller Series - Interview with Tranna Wintour 08/01/2025

Storyteller Series - Interview with Tranna Wintour There is too much to say about my latest guest on the podcast. You may know her from The Traitors Canada or from Big Brother Célébrités or from her ever-growing social media presence. Tranna Wintour is a writer, performer, comedienne, actress, reality TV personality and Montreal royalty. Her sharp wit, humour and perspective contribute to what makes her so celebrated and are surely what will continue to propel her to even greater national and international stardom. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her for an hour-long chat and, as happens when in good company, the time flew by with lots of laughs and lots to contemplate. Enjoy our discussion for this latest installment of The Storyteller Series and visit for all things Tranna. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/37585990

Storyteller Series - Interview with Jen Millar 07/23/2025

Storyteller Series - Interview with Jen Millar I met Jen Millar in 2024 when I brought a group of yoga and meditation students to the retreat centre she and her husband, Stuart, own and operate on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and the rest, as they say, is history. Jen is a functional medicine nutritionist and health coach, and what she and Stu have created with Nereus Retreats in the jungle is inspiring and exactly what we need to find shared intention, connection and an opportunity to reset in these tumultuous times. Enjoy our conversation and for all things Jen and Nereus Retreats, visit https://nereusretreats.com/. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/37526105

Storyteller Series - Interview with Sam Demma 04/27/2025

Storyteller Series - Interview with Sam Demma If you aren't familiar with Sam Demma, you should be. Sam is doing incredible things in the Keynote Speaking world, largely informed by his work in schools, auditoriums and arenas inspiring young adults (and older ones) to plug into higher-frequency vibrations. He has one book out (Empty Your Backpack), has another one (Be Someone's Taco) being released in just a few weeks, co-spearheads the Pickwaste initiative, and is just an all-around incredible person doing incredible things in an age when virtue-driven news pieces get drowned out by the sensational and outrageous. Sam is an inspiration to so many, myself included, and he will be to you as well after you listen to our interview. For all things Sam, check out https://samdemma.com/keynote-speaker/. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/36319605

Storyteller Series - Interview with Photographer Robert Sturman 03/16/2025

Storyteller Series - Interview with Photographer Robert Sturman As some of you know who follow me on social media, I crossed paths with photographer Robert Sturman a few weeks ago when I arrived in Costa Rica, and what a serendipitous crossing it was. For those of you who don't know Robert or his work, you should. He is most commonly known for the photography he's done capturing images of prison inmates, war veterans and so many other people in their yoga/meditation/mindfulness practices. He's also an avid animal-rights activist and advocate, and he's just an all-around good guy. Give our chat a listen and enjoy the time we had together for this episode. For more information on Robert and his incredible work, visit . /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/35633415

Storyteller Series - Interview with Catherine Mckenzie 03/03/2025

Storyteller Series - Interview with Catherine Mckenzie I wrote Storyteller to spark recognition and commonality in readers who were reading the stories I shared from my life in the book. In the spirit of doing just that, bringing us together through hearing other people's stories, the Storyteller Series for this podcast was born. For our first episode, I am so, so happy to share the conversation I had with internationally renowned author Catherine Mckenzie. Catherine has written twenty books throughout her career, some of which may be familiar to listeners, such as Spin, Fractured, Arranged, and Hidden. Her next book, No One Was Supposed To Die At This Wedding will be released on May 13, and it was not only a pleasure to speak to her about her life and career, it was fantastic to reconnect with a childhood friend after so many years. Enjoy this first interview in The Storyteller Series! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/35520225

Dropping In Minisode 02/18/2025

Dropping In Minisode A short minisode recorded deep in the Costa Rican jungle from Nereus Retreats to kick off the new season of the podcast! Not only has Storyteller been released into the world, but a very special new season of the podcast titled The Storyteller Series is dropping in the coming weeks. Some fascinating guests are lined up to share their own tales in the spirit of storytelling, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast for this fourth season of the podcast kicking off soon! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/35340985

Italy Pt 2 07/08/2024

Italy Pt 2 The Italian Odyssey continues in full wonder and amazement...more travel, more friends (some new) and lots of serendipitous signs all around me. Enjoy and stay tuned for the final instalment from the land of carbs. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/32051517

Italy Pt 1 07/01/2024

Italy Pt 1 It all started with an invitation to officiate a wedding in Italy. With that wedding still days away, the past four days have been a whirlwind of all the things, culminating in an evening tonight that will go down in my memory as one of the greatest moments of my life. Enjoy, and I'm expecting your comments on my social media channels, so don't disappoint me :))) /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/31972062

Speaking From Self, Not For Self 06/19/2024

Speaking From Self, Not For Self How do a psychological modality for healing, Hindu scripture and mindfulness all intersect? The latest episode of the podcast brings together Internal Family Systems, the Upanishads and mindfulness to illuminate a path of healing that has played a huge role in my own healing and the wellness coaching I offer for clients. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/31810877

Primal Screaming in the Schoolyard 04/15/2024

Primal Screaming in the Schoolyard Doesn't it just seem like life is getting more and more constraining? Like we're being barraged by destabilizing information from all sides, all the time? This episode speaks directly to how life seems to be these days and offers some laughs, some insight and some helpful hacks to navigate your way through. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/30831353

Nurses On The Inside - An Interview with Ellen Matzer and Valery Hughes 03/11/2024

Nurses On The Inside - An Interview with Ellen Matzer and Valery Hughes On Tuesday, January 23, while onstage at Madison Square Garden, Madonna spoke about, and to, two nurses who had been on the frontlines during the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City in the 1980's and 1990's. Her words paid homage to these unsung heroes, and Valery Hughes and Ellen Matzer sat down with me for today's episode of the podcast to talk about their experiences, their bond and their shared history, among other things. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/30329598

Musings From The Enchanted Jungle 02/19/2024

Musings From The Enchanted Jungle After heading to Costa Rica for a yoga, meditation and mindfulness retreat in the jungle that elicited zero emotions or feelings leading up to it, I found myself with my heart blown open in a land of enchantment and wonder. Enjoy the contents of my heart and my mind as I felt compelled to share them in the moment. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/30008398

Get On The Bus, Gus 10/21/2023

Get On The Bus, Gus On my last full day in Paros, I got into the car and let intuition guide me to wherever I felt compelled to be on the island. I ended up in the mountains, no surprise there. Some thoughts at the tail end of an adventurous couple of months. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/28381850

On Weather, Intolerance and Ants 10/06/2023

On Weather, Intolerance and Ants A stream of (pre-considered) consciousness that may just change the way you think about certain things. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/28244873

Perceptions of Success with Sarah Wilkinson 09/28/2023

Perceptions of Success with Sarah Wilkinson A frank and in-depth conversation with Sarah Wilkinson, a woman who has spent the last couple of years redesigning her life and who has some valuable insight and wisdom to show for it. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/28168799

Portals 09/08/2023

Portals As I take a day out of the sun, I can't help but reflecting on the past decade of offering the Paros wellness trip and gleaning some wisdom from it all. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/27926706

Attaching 08/30/2023

Attaching Yoga philosophy tells us that attachment is an obstacle to finding truth, and mindfulness and meditation tell us that withdrawal of the person and the senses are essential, yet attachment theory tells us that every one of us will seek out someone to attach to and that that is not only ok, we are hardwired for it. To attach or not to attach, that is the question. How do we navigate conflicting messages when all we want is to make the most out of life? Give this episode a listen for my thoughts on the subjects. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/27891297

An Ode To Sinéad 08/24/2023

An Ode To Sinéad Life had a major lesson in store for me over the last couple of months, and as I believe lessons are meant to be shared, let this one be a lesson that stays with us all. It all started back in 1988 with a Rolling Stone article that changed my life, and the rest...well give this episode a listen to find out the rest. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/27841422

Rest Ethic 06/03/2023

Rest Ethic As has been the norm over the last few episodes, there has been an extended pause since this podcast has been updated. The sea change seems to be occurring, and I'm back, this time broadcasting from my other home away from home, England. Some musings and sharing to kick things back off, so enjoy. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/26903910

There's Always A F-In Woodpecker 06/03/2023

There's Always A F-In Woodpecker What is it about beautiful geographical locations that resonates so much with us? And what can we do when, even in the most engaging moments, the mind wanders into the anxiety and rumination-inducing patterns? Welcome to The Woodpecker Rule, a daily mindfulness practice that is easy to use, available to us all, and is always helpful. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/27032922

Clinging For Dear Life 09/22/2021

Clinging For Dear Life I am in Greece taking time and space for myself, and as I had hoped would happen (but could not have planned for), I woke up this morning with somewhat of an epiphany I felt compelled to share. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/20561225

Suspiciously Silent 09/19/2021

Suspiciously Silent It's been nine months since the last episode, and I am back, this time recording live from Paros. Some thoughts, musings, epiphanies and observations I felt compelled to share, so enjoy! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/20521874

The Kindness Calendar 12/05/2020

The Kindness Calendar I have been talking to students this week about channeling the energy of calm and well-being that they find in their personal meditation or yoga practice out into the world for this Holiday season. Then, tonight, I came across a social media post my younger brother posted that introduced me to an initiative that does just that. Check out The Kindness Calendar and please make it your mindfulness practice for this month. Special thanks to Roger Pugsley for putting this out into the world! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/17072066

Remember This 11/03/2020

Remember This Pandemica. Terror attacks. Election Day in the US. The fight for freedom and equality. We are living in a concentrated moment of life happening, and the tendency is to anesthetize from the discomfort it elicits in us. Don't. Here's why. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/16674866

The Wisdom of Ashtavakra Revisited 08/21/2020

The Wisdom of Ashtavakra Revisited Happiness seems to be in short supply these days. All the more reason to talk about it, give some insight into it and dip into The Ashtavakra Gita to get some wisdom that will only steer us in the right direction, closer to happiness and closer to enjoying the ride. So enjoy the ride :) /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/15632153

The Star In Mario 08/12/2020

The Star In Mario I stepped out today into the greenery of Mont-Royal with musician Mike Daigle for some quality conversation about meditation, music, the artistic process and even tiny bit about anti-maskers. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/15593117

Elevation 07/30/2020

Elevation I woke up this morning exhausted from my digestive system trying to deal with the massive Indian dinner I ate last night. That somehow inspired me to produce this latest episode :)))) Enjoy! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/15417110

A Moment of Rest Meditation - Words + Music 07/23/2020

A Moment of Rest Meditation - Words + Music Many of my coaching clients over the past few months have been working to balance out all the doing with some down time, and it has not been easy. Every single one of us needs to give ourselves an opportunity to rest, to properly allow the nervous system to come closer to its default settings. So here's a relatively short offering that should be of help to many of you. Jump to 4m30s to dive into the meditation, or enjoy the short talk before. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/15331208

Fumbling Towards Honour 07/17/2020

Fumbling Towards Honour We all have work to do, work that allows us to shed old habits and patterns that may be doing more harm than good, and I am no exception. In this episode, I reference a spiritual teaching that helps me keep myself accountable and in check when necessary. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/15177260

How Much Is Enough? 07/11/2020

How Much Is Enough? In Yogic and Hindu studies we are taught that attachment is an obstacle to finding peace. And so what does the practice of non-attachment actually entail? Here are my thoughts about it all. /episode/index/show/bramlevinson/id/15171350

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