Chris Grosso The Indie Spiritualist
Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind, Dead Set On Living, and Necessary Death. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to Revolver Magazine, FANGORIA, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with Make It Mean Something Coaching, a service offered through Action Creates Change LLC. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the Evolutionary Leaders.The Indie Spiritualist podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.Stay connected with Chris Grosso on Instagram and Facebook for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.
Latest episodes
Sep 16, 2018 • 1h 2min
Ep. 79 – The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey
Chris is joined by Jessica Lahey, a teacher, writer and mom, who shares strategies for effective parenting that allows children to learn and grow from failure. Find show notes and resources: https://beherenownetwork.com/indie-spiritualist-ep-79-jessica-lahey/Jessica Lahey writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, and the New York Times, and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. Learn more at jessicalahey.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 22, 2018 • 52min
Ep. 78 – Ambika
This time on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris speaks with Ambika about the transformative power of chant and kirtan.Find show notes and links here: https://beherenownetwork.com/indie-spiritualist-ep-78-ambika/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 26, 2018 • 58min
Ep. 77 – Mark Nepo
Author and poet Mark Nepo shares a conversation with Chris about the power of community and taking guidance from our true nature, instead of our fear. Mark Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Timesbestseller The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship. Find readings, lectures, and retreats from Mark Nepo at marknepo.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 20, 2018 • 1h 1min
Ep. 76 – The Life of Yogananda with Philip Goldberg
Chris sits down with Philip Goldberg to talk about the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and the yogi’s impact on Western spirituality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 30, 2018 • 1h 4min
Ep. 75 – Life Beyond Addiction with Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen returns to the show to talk about the practices and modalities available for living a life beyond addiction.Tommy is one of the pioneers in the field of Yoga and Recovery assisting others to holistically transcend addictions of all kinds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 8, 2018 • 46min
Ep. 74 – Answering the Call with Tara Brach
Tara Brach returns to the Indie Spiritualist Podcast for a conversation around answering the call to share the gifts of mindfulness and meditation practice with others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 24, 2018 • 1h 1min
Ep. 73 – A Conversation on Dying with Mirabai Bush
Mirabai Bush joins Chris for a raw conversation on dying and shares wisdom on how we can grieve in a healthy way and learn from the lessons death has to teach us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 9, 2018 • 1h 21min
Ep. 72 – Sarah Marshank
Sarah Marshank joins the show for a conversation about the philosophy of Selfistry and turning our lives into a work of art. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 12, 2018 • 1h 5min
Ep. 71 – Belle of the Fall
Tracy Walton and Julia Autumn Ford, from the folk group Belle of the Fall, join Chris for a conversation about recovering and reconnecting with music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 19, 2018 • 58min
Ep. 70 – Live Your Happy with Maria Felipe
This week on the Indie Spiritualist, Chris sits down with Maria Felipe for a conversation about awakening our love and happiness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
