
The Gathering Room Podcast
Welcome to a virtual gathering that will kindle your curiosity and soothe your soul! Join Martha Beck for the podcast edition of her weekly Facebook event, and listen in as she touches on a spirituality or personal growth topic that’s on her mind. You'll also hear the lively conversation that follows as Martha opens the floor to questions from the live viewers. With topics ranging from courage to creativity, purpose to intuition, these discussions will engage and support you on your journey to self-knowledge. Ready to connect with a community of like-minded seekers? Welcome to The Gathering Room Podcast.
Latest episodes

Aug 18, 2022 • 32min
Triggering Bliss
In this episode, Martha describes a “brain hack” you can use to drop yourself into bliss with minimal effort. Bring your curiosity and a little daring, try this technique and enjoy the ride! (Originally aired: August 14, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2022 • 31min
Your Perfect Problems
This week, Martha explains why our problems can be our best friends, our path to awakening. Each problem is designed to bother you enough to examine the beliefs that are limiting your soul. Learn how by listening to this week’s Gathering Room! (Originally aired: August 7, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2022 • 33min
The Hidden Door to Peace
In today’s Gathering Room, Martha talks about the “hidden doors” in our lives that keep us from seeing our own enlightened nature. Hint: look in the spaces between words, between thoughts, between sleeping and waking. Enlightenment is waving at you from all the spaces you don’t see. (Originally aired: July 31, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 2022 • 33min
One Fear at a Time
In today’s Gathering Room, Martha shares the secret of “ICK,” a new tool for calming your fears and finding the creativity to overcome them. (Originally aired: July 24, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2022 • 33min
The Uses and Misuses of Imagination
This week, Martha talks about two ways we can use our imaginations. One buys into the culture and leads to despair. The other leads to our destiny and heals our hearts. Watch or listen for more! (Originally aired: July 17, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2022 • 32min
Outloving Your Fear
This week on The Gathering Room, Martha talks about getting in touch with the parts of ourselves that are afraid, and helping them feel supported and relaxed. (Originally aired: July 10, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2022 • 30min
You Did It!
In this episode of The Gathering Room, Martha encourages all of us to stop striving and struggling—even to improve ourselves—and spend some time celebrating what you've already done. Whatever you've done, you did it! Be proud! (Originally aired: July 3, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2022 • 33min
Fresh Morning in This Broken World
This week, Martha discusses how to handle bad news that rocks your world. This involves allowing oneself to “fall apart” in the grieving process, waiting for clarity about what to do next, and moving forward with courage despite your fear. (Originally aired: June 26, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 2022 • 33min
Guided
In this Gathering Room, Martha addresses the idea that all of us have a metaphysical guidance system working on our behalf. She suggests ways to request this guidance, and to notice the signs that show the request is being granted. (Originally aired: June 19, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2022 • 31min
The Gift of Uncertainty
This week, Martha reflects on times of instability and uncertainty in our lives. Using the latest brain science, she shows us that accessing our curiosity can unlock uncertainty and lead us in creative new directions. (Originally aired: May 22, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.