
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

Aug 11, 2017 • 1h 15min
Ep. 59 – Man of Peace with Robert Thurman
Professor Robert Thurman, author of” Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet,” joins Chris to talk about the Dalai Lama and the continuing crisis in Tibet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 27, 2017 • 58min
Ep. 58 – Steve Taylor
Author, Steve Taylor, joins the show to talk about the science behind the awakening experience found in his newest book “The Leap.”Steve Taylor is a lecturer in psychology who has drawn on his years of research to study the psychology of awakening. Chris and Steve have a conversation around the awakening experience and remind us that journey is available to anyone, anywhere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 13, 2017 • 57min
Ep. 57 - Raghunath Cappo

Jun 30, 2017 • 48min
Ep. 56 – Sandra Marinella
Sandra Marinella joins Chris for a conversation about the transformative power of telling our personal story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 14, 2017 • 57min
Ep. 55 – Sharon Salzberg
On this episode of the Indie Spiritualist, Chris is joined by Sharon Salzberg to talk about her newest book "Real Love."
Chris shares some of his favorite excerpts from "Real Love" and discusses with Sharon the different ways we can cultivate real love in our own lives.
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May 30, 2017 • 53min
Ep. 54 – Matt Belair
Chris sits down with Matt Belair for a conversation on fulfilling our potential and integrating the mind, body and spirit.
Living a life dedicated to acquiring the skills and knowledge to help others on their paths to greatness, has brought Matt Belair to a level of expertise attained by few. A one of a kind author, speaker and conscious thought leader and podcast host, Matt believes in potential. His own, yours, everyone’s. Seeing the possibilities in someone’s life is his greatest gift.
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May 16, 2017 • 1h 6min
Ep. 53 – Lily Cushman
Lily Cushman joins Chris to share her inspiring journey and talk about how spiritual practice transforms lives.
Lily Cushman is the co-founder and director of the Brooklyn Yoga School, a donation-based yoga center voted "Best of New York" by New York Magazine in 2011. She has been teaching yoga for 10+ years and practicing daily since her teens. In 2014, Lily created the Vanaras Music record label to facilitates kirtan and spiritual music recordings and live events. She currently serves as the Executive Assistant to meditation teacher and NY Times bestselling author, Sharon Salzberg.
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Apr 25, 2017 • 2h 4min
Ep. 52 – Ken Wilber
Philosopher, Ken Wilber, joins Chris Grosso for a conversation on finding truth, understanding our identity and finding freedom from the shadows of the soul.Ken Wilber is considered to be one of the most important philosophers in the world today. He is the most widely translated academic writer in America, with 25 books translated into nearly 30 foreign languages. Influenced by Madhyamaka Buddhism, Wilber's philosophy attempts at integrating psychology and spirituality. Learn more about Ken and his offerings at integrallife.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 11, 2017 • 54min
Ep. 51 – Nancy Colier
This week on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris sits down with Nancy Colier to talk about addiction to technology and the "Power of Off."
Nancy Colier is a psychotherapist, interfaith minister, author, mindfulness teacher and public speaker. She is also a longtime student and practitioner of Eastern spirituality. Chris and Nancy Colier talk about the nature of addiction and learning to break our abusive relationship to technology.
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Mar 28, 2017 • 1h 2min
Ep. 50 – Michael W. Taft
Chris is joined by Michael W. Taft, author of "Mindful Geek," to talk about mindfulness in the modern age.
Michael W. Taft is a meditation teacher, bestselling author, and neuroscience junkie. As a mindfulness coach, he specializes in secular, science-based mindfulness training in groups, corporate settings, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books, including the bestselling The Mindful Geek and Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept.
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