Spirituality & Health Podcast

Join Rabbi Rami Shapiro as he and special guests bring to life the pages of Spirituality & Health Magazine. Visit spiritualityhealth.com or follow us on social @spirithealthmag!

Steven Washington, Recovering You 02/10/2023

Steven Washington, Recovering You Steven Washington is the author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. As a former professional dancer who performed on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King, his love of movement inspired him to become the highly acclaimed qi gong and Pilates teacher that he is today. Steven lives a joyful life of recovery and is passionate about helping others as they navigate towards health and happiness. Visit him online at . His essay "Move for Recovery" is featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Spirituality + Health. In this episode, Steven and Rabbi Rami talk about overcoming addiction, soul care, and practicing mindful movement. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/25890582

Clark Strand, Waking Up to the Dark 01/27/2023

Clark Strand, Waking Up to the Dark Clark Strand is the author of Seeds From a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey and Now Is the Hour of Her Return: Poems In Praise of the Divine Mother Kali. He is the co-founder of an international, non-sectarian rosary fellowship dedicated to sharing the messages of Our Lady and the co-author, with Perdita Finn, of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. For more information, visit . His essay “Wake Up to the Dark” is featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Spirituality + Health. In this episode, Clark and Rabbi Rami talk about harmful technology, evolutionary sleep patterns, and the Divine Feminine. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/25723686

Dr. Ken Mogi, The Way of Nagomi 01/13/2023

Dr. Ken Mogi, The Way of Nagomi Dr. Ken Mogi is a neuroscientist, writer, and broadcaster based in Tokyo. He is the author of Awakening Your Ikigai and The Way of Nagomi. He has published more than thirty papers on cognitive science and neuroscience, and over one hundred books in Japan covering popular science, essay, criticism, and self-help. His books have sold close to one million copies. In this episode, Ken and Rabbi Rami talk about harmony in disagreements, the five pillars of nagomi, and finding purpose in your current moment. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/25590900

Dr. Joanna LaPrade, Navigating Darkness 12/30/2022

Dr. Joanna LaPrade, Navigating Darkness Dr. Joanna LaPrade earned her MA and PhD in Jungian and Archetypal Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, California. She is now the founder of and a practicing Jungian psychologist in Colorado. Her therapeutic work focuses on helping clients find a meaningful connection to their inner worlds. Joanna is the author of , a book that unites self-discovery with mythology to handle an important dilemma of our times—how to live with the darkness in life, reminding us that we have more ways of accepting and growing from the deep and dark places within us than we ever thought possible. Joanna is an educator who has taught, lectured, and written extensively on the Jungian and archetypal perspective. For more information about her work, visit Joanna’s essay “” appears in the November/December 2022 issue of Spirituality & Health. This week, Joanna and Rabbi Rami dive deep into depth psychology, archetypal energies, and the power of initiation. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/25457859

Julie Peters, Decolonizing Therapy 12/16/2022

Julie Peters, Decolonizing Therapy Julie Peters is a yoga and meditation teacher, counselor, and Tarot reader based out of Edmonton, Alberta. She is a staff writer for Spirituality & Health and the author of two books: and the Canada Book Award-winning . She offers live and on-demand yoga as well as one-on-one sessions online through her website . Follow her on Instagram @juliepeterswellness. Her article "Decolonizing Therapy" is featured in the November/December 2022 issue of Spirituality & Health. In this episode, Julie and Rabbi Rami talk about Freudian therapy, cultural colonization, and therapy for women. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/25349112

Dr. Deborah Egerton, Social Justice and the Enneagram 12/02/2022

Dr. Deborah Egerton, Social Justice and the Enneagram is a psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, and IEA-certified Enneagram practitioner, consultant, and coach. She’s the founder and president of , and the author of . The book is reviewed in the November/December issue of Spirituality & Health Magazine. In this episode, Deborah and Rabbi Rami discuss the Enneagram, anti-racism, and how to counter "othering." /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/25169187

Ari Wallach, Becoming Great Ancestors 11/18/2022

Ari Wallach, Becoming Great Ancestors Ari Wallach is a futurist and the founder and executive director of . A sought-after speaker on innovation, AI, and the future of public policy, Ari Wallach’s TEDTalk on longpath thinking has been viewed by 2.6 million people and has been translated into 21 languages. His new book is . Ari was for the November/December issue of Spirituality & Health. In this episode, Ari and Rabbi Rami talk about planting trees for future generations, win-win relationships, and how to develop longpath thinking. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/25052709

Adrienne van der Valk, Mindfulness Over Merlot 11/04/2022

Adrienne van der Valk, Mindfulness Over Merlot Adrienne van der Valk is a writer, podcaster, certified meditation and yoga teacher, recovery mentor, co-founder of , and co-host of podcast. In her work as a trauma-informed recovery mentor, Adrienne teaches meditation and movement techniques to help her students align their minds and bodies with their vision for their sober lives. She draws on her background in social work and education as well as her personal journey with alcohol use disorder and years of research on the neuroscience of addiction to create her groundbreaking mentorship curriculum. As an anti-racist feminist, she also speaks, writes, and teaches about the social and political roots of addiction. Adrienne’s work has been featured on the Messages & Methods and Not Your Little Lady podcasts, as well as Shout Out Atlanta, Real Food Whole Life, The Sober Curator, and Spirituality & Health. Download a free chapter from her forthcoming book Big Sober Energy at . You can read her essay “” on the Spirituality & Health website. In this episode, Adrienne and Rabbi Rami discuss sobriety, substance use disorder, and the power of mindfulness. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/24906408

Dr. Carrie Wilkens, Beyond Addiction 10/21/2022

Dr. Carrie Wilkens, Beyond Addiction Carrie Wilkens, PhD is co-founder and clinical director of the CMC in New York City, NY; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC. She is cofounder of CMC: Berkshires, a private inpatient/residential program employing the same treatment approaches in Western Massachusetts, and cofounder and president of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach. Wilkens is co-author of the award-winning books, , and (New Harbinger), which was featured in Spirituality & Health's Sept/Oct 2022 feature "Books We Love." She is also contributor to a user-friendly workbook, The Parent’s 20 Minute Guide. In this episode, Carrie and Rabbi Rami discuss addiction and recovery, caring for loved ones in addiction, and using curiosity to encourage change. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/24759555

Mark Nepo, Surviving Storms 10/07/2022

Mark Nepo, Surviving Storms Mark Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his New York Times-bestseller, The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time.” His books have been translated into more than 20 languages. His latest book, out now, is . His essay “” is featured in the September/October issue of Spirituality & Health. In this episode, Mark and Rabbi Rami discuss the “dark night” of mankind, how to counter fracture and divisiveness, and the sweetness of mindful moments with loved ones. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/24619089

Dr. Rachel Turow, The Self-Talk Workout 09/23/2022

Dr. Rachel Turow, The Self-Talk Workout is a psychotherapist in private practice, a research scientist, and an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has trained hundreds of individuals to use mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive behavioral skills to transform their self-criticism into self-encouragement and to cultivate resilience. An from her most recent book, , is featured in the September/October print issue of Spirituality & Health. In this episode, Rachel and Rabbi Rami chat about self-talk vs. self-esteem, the writing process, and the healing power of mindfulness. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/24463032

Julia Cameron, Seeking Wisdom 09/09/2022

Julia Cameron, Seeking Wisdom is the bestselling author of more than 40 books, fiction and nonfiction, as well as a poet, songwriter, filmmaker, and playwright. Commonly referred to as the Godmother or High Priestess of creativity, her tools are based in practice, not theory, and she considers herself "the floor sample of her own toolkit." Her book The Artist's Way has been translated into 40 languages and has sold more than five million copies to date. In this episode, Julia and Rabbi Rami talk about the story of Adam and Eve, casting off shame, and her latest book, . /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/24322896

Awyn Dawn, Paganism on Parole 08/26/2022

Awyn Dawn, Paganism on Parole is a pagan high priestess who has been working with spiritual seekers for nearly 10 years. After being incarcerated and overcoming her own life challenges, Awyn dedicated herself to the pagan path and now teaches others in the Colorado prison system. Awyn’s second book, , is scheduled for release in November of 2022. Her article “” is featured in the July/August 2022 issue of Spirituality & Health. In this episode, Awyn and Rabbi Rami talk about reincarnation, working with the old gods, and deepening faith while incarcerated. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/24174897

Machiel Klerk, Receiving Dream Guidance 08/12/2022

Machiel Klerk, Receiving Dream Guidance Machiel Klerk is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose latest book is . His essay “” appeared in the May/June issue of Spirituality & Health. You can learn more about Machiel at . In this episode, Machiel and Rabbi Rami chat about the source of dreams, Jungian psychology, and how to pose questions to our own dreams. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23996619

Rabbi Rami Shapiro, "Judaism Without Tribalism" 07/29/2022

Rabbi Rami Shapiro, "Judaism Without Tribalism" Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award–winning author of over 36 books on religion and spirituality. He received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a PhD in religion from Union Graduate School. Rami is also the contributing editor at Spirituality & Health magazine and hosts the Spirituality & Health podcast. In this episode, guest host Sarah Bowen chats with Rabbi Rami about the presence of the divine, mindfulness and mantra, and Rabbi Rami's new book, . This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Life is full of twists and turns, stress, changes, grief, moments of growth, and moments where we feel like we’re taking a few steps back. It’s important to show up for yourself through all of the struggles that life can bring. BetterHelp online therapy is here for the twists and turns, and will assess your needs and can match you with your own licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. Special offer for Spirituality & Health listeners: get 10 percent off your first month at . /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23899104

Brian McLaren, "Do I Stay Christian?" 07/15/2022

Brian McLaren, "Do I Stay Christian?" Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity”—just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of and podcaster with , which are part of the He is also an and is a co-host of . In this episode, Brian and Rabbi Rami discuss progressive religion, political extremism, and Brian’s book Do I Stay Christian? This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Life is full of twists and turns, stress, changes, grief, moments of growth, and moments where we feel like we’re taking a few steps back. It’s important to show up for yourself through all of the struggles that life can bring. BetterHelp online therapy is here for the twists and turns, and will assess your needs and can match you with your own licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. Special offer for Spirituality & Health listeners: get 10 percent off your first month at . /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23754806

Mara Branscombe, Ritual as Remedy 07/01/2022

Mara Branscombe, Ritual as Remedy is a mother, writer, yogi, artist, teacher, mindfulness leader, ceremonialist, and spiritual coach. She is the author of “.” Mara is passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, self-care, creativity, mind–body practices, and earth-based rituals into her life and work, and she has been leading community ceremony since 2000. In this episode, Mara and Rabbi Rami discuss divine timing, modern mysticism, and how to take care of the energy body. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Life is full of twists and turns, stress, changes, grief, moments of growth, and moments where we feel like we’re taking a few steps back. It’s important to show up for yourself through all of the struggles that life can bring. BetterHelp online therapy is here for the twists and turns, and will assess your needs and can match you with your own licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. Special offer for Spirituality & Health listeners: get 10 percent off your first month at . /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23590739

Fariha Róisín, Who is Wellness For? 06/17/2022

Fariha Róisín, Who is Wellness For? is a multidisciplinary artist, born in Ontario, Canada. She was raised in Sydney, Australia, and is based in Los Angeles, California. As a Muslim queer Bangladeshi, she is interested in the margins, liminality, otherness, and the mercurial nature of being. Her work has pioneered a refreshing and renewed conversation about wellness, contemporary Islam, and queer identities and has appeared in The , , , , , and others. In this episode, Fariha and Rabbi Rami discuss relationships with God, "McMindfulness," and who really benefits from the wellness movement. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23459642

Natalie Goldberg, Writing and Zen Buddhism 06/03/2022

Natalie Goldberg, Writing and Zen Buddhism Natalie Goldberg is the author of fifteen books, including (Shambhala, 1986), which has sold over one million copies, and has been translated into fourteen languages. For more than forty years Natalie has practiced Zen Buddhism and taught seminars in writing as a practice. In this episode, Natalie and Rabbi Rami discuss writing, aging, and the beauty of Zen practice. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23317721

Dr. Rachel Allyn, "Bodyfulness" and Pleasure 05/20/2022

Dr. Rachel Allyn, "Bodyfulness" and Pleasure has been a licensed holistic psychologist for almost 20 years. She specializes in body-mind medicine, relationships, and intimacy issues. She helps individuals and couples cope with their moods, life transitions, and relationship challenges. A certified yoga teacher, Dr. Allyn incorporates the body into her sessions and leads therapeutic body-mind workshops and retreats. She recently released a book called The Pleasure Is All Yours: Reclaim Your Body's Bliss and Reignite Your Passion for Life. In this episode, Rachel and Rabbi Rami chat about pleasure practices, the human condition, and the idea of "bodyfulness." /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23169695

Sweta Srivastava Vikram, Ayurvedic Healing 05/04/2022

Sweta Srivastava Vikram, Ayurvedic Healing is an international speaker, best-selling author of 13 books, and Ayurveda and mindset coach who is committed to helping people thrive on their own terms. She also teaches yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence as well as incarcerated men and women. She lives in New York City with her husband. In this episode, and Rabbi Rami discuss the healing power of Ayurveda, the benefits of daily practices, and how to start writing. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/23009327

Paul Denniston, Grief Yoga 04/20/2022

Paul Denniston, Grief Yoga Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga. Denniston is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance. He also has taught movement at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood. He has combined elements from many forms of yoga to help heal grief. In this episode, Denniston and Rabbi Rami discuss the origins of Grief Yoga, Denniston’s spiritual journey, and managing anger, among other topics. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/22847018

Sarah Bowen, Sacred Sendoffs 03/25/2022

Sarah Bowen, Sacred Sendoffs Sarah Bowen is an animal chaplain, multi-faith spiritual educator, cofounder of , and author of . As a member of ’s faculty, Spiritual Directors International, the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, and several recovery communities, Bowen supports all beings regardless of their species or belief system. Bowen is also a co-founder of , the first interfaith, interspiritual, and interspecies spiritual community. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/22574480

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, The Shamanic Bones of Zen 03/11/2022

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, The Shamanic Bones of Zen Zenju Earthlyn Manuel is an African-American Soto Zen Buddhist priest, author, poet, diviner, and medicine woman of the drum whose practices are influenced by Native American and African indigenous traditions. Her new book is . Her book was in the March/April 2022 issue of Spirituality & Health. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/22417061

A. H. Almaas, Keys to the Enneagram 02/25/2022

A. H. Almaas, Keys to the Enneagram A. H. Almaas (aka A. Hameed Ali) is a Kuwaiti American author and spiritual teacher who writes about and teaches spiritual development informed by the “Diamond Approach.” His new book is Keys to the Enneagram: How to Unlock the Highest Potential of Every Personality Type. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/22257263

Apolo Ohno, Pivoting From Uncertainty 02/18/2022

Apolo Ohno, Pivoting From Uncertainty Apolo Ohno is the most decorated American at the Winter Olympics and was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2019. In today’s episode, Rabbi Rami and Ohno explore Ohno’s new book, Hard Pivot. Rabbi Rami and Ohno start their conversation discussing the 2022 Winter Olympics currently going on in Beijing, before pivoting (pun intended) to focus on Ohno’s book. They dive into Ohno’s expedition into a life beyond speedskating, and the uncertainty, curiosity, and alienation that came along with retiring from the sport that had been the center of his life for so long. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/22180760

Annabel Streets, 52 Ways to Walk 02/04/2022

Annabel Streets, 52 Ways to Walk Annabel Streets is a writer of highly researched, award-winning author of both narrative and practical nonfiction. She occasionally writes under the name Annabel Abbs, a pen name she is using for her forthcoming nonfiction book Windswept: Women Who Walked. Under the name Annabel Streets, which she uses for her practical nonfiction, she is coauthor of The Age Well Project. She is also the author of the novels The Joyce Girl and Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen. Her new book, , is reviewed in the March/April 2022 issue of Spirituality & Health. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/22024556

Morgan Harper Nichols, Peace Is a Practice 01/21/2022

Morgan Harper Nichols, Peace Is a Practice Morgan Harper Nichols is a mixed-media artist, Christian musician, writer, and autism advocate. Her work has been featured in collaboration with Target, Starbucks, Anthropologie, Athleta, Aerie, Barnes & Noble, TJ Maxx, and more. Nichols’ new book examines stories from her own life and the lives of people around the world to find one common thread among humanity: We all long for peace. See Nichols’ essay, art, and poetry featured in the March/April 2022 print issue of Spirituality & Health on shelves February 23rd. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/21851813

Vanessa Chakour, Awakening Artemis 01/07/2022

Vanessa Chakour, Awakening Artemis Vanessa Chakour is an herbalist, holistic arts educator, environmental activist, and the founder of Sacred Warrior, an experiential school exploring plant medicine, martial arts, wildlife conservation, meditation. Chakour’s book Awakening Artemis: Deepening Intimacy With the Living Earth and Reclaiming Our Wild Nature, is a healing guide that blends practical plant-based knowledge and spiritual reconnection for deeper communication with and respect for the natural world. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/21707408

Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Invisible 12/17/2021

Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Invisible Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Professor of Theology, author, S&H contributor, and the host of Madang podcast returns to the Spirituality & Health Podcast to discuss her new book "Invisible" and her experience at COP26 Summit. /episode/index/show/spiritualityhealth/id/21520181

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