

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr. Pedram Shojai
Pedram Shojai
Join Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed filmmaker, for deep conversations about living with balance and purpose in our chaotic modern world.
As "The Urban Monk," Dr. Shojai brings a unique perspective as a former Taoist monk, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Qigong Master, and creator of multiple documentary series including "Interconnected," "Gateway to Health," and "Trauma."
Each week, he explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science with leading experts, sharing practical tools for stress management, energy optimization, and conscious living. Whether you're a busy executive, overwhelmed parent, or anyone seeking more meaning and less chaos, this podcast provides actionable insights for transforming your daily life.
Dr. Shojai is the author of bestselling books including "The Urban Monk," "Inner Alchemy," "The Art of Stopping Time," and "Focus." His no-nonsense approach combines Eastern philosophy with Western practicality, making ancient wisdom accessible for modern living.
Perfect for listeners interested in mindfulness, wellness, productivity, and personal development. New episodes every week.
🎧 Featured Topics: Stress Management, Energy Healing, Mindfulness, Productivity, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Conscious Living
📚 Books: The Urban Monk, Inner Alchemy, The Art of Stopping Time, Focus
🎬 Documentaries: Interconnected, Gateway to Health, Trauma, Conscious Parenting
🌐 Website: theurbanmonk.com
As "The Urban Monk," Dr. Shojai brings a unique perspective as a former Taoist monk, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Qigong Master, and creator of multiple documentary series including "Interconnected," "Gateway to Health," and "Trauma."
Each week, he explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science with leading experts, sharing practical tools for stress management, energy optimization, and conscious living. Whether you're a busy executive, overwhelmed parent, or anyone seeking more meaning and less chaos, this podcast provides actionable insights for transforming your daily life.
Dr. Shojai is the author of bestselling books including "The Urban Monk," "Inner Alchemy," "The Art of Stopping Time," and "Focus." His no-nonsense approach combines Eastern philosophy with Western practicality, making ancient wisdom accessible for modern living.
Perfect for listeners interested in mindfulness, wellness, productivity, and personal development. New episodes every week.
🎧 Featured Topics: Stress Management, Energy Healing, Mindfulness, Productivity, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Conscious Living
📚 Books: The Urban Monk, Inner Alchemy, The Art of Stopping Time, Focus
🎬 Documentaries: Interconnected, Gateway to Health, Trauma, Conscious Parenting
🌐 Website: theurbanmonk.com
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 18, 2023 • 50min
Hormone Optimization with Dr. Anna Cabeca
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. - Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She is known for her work using natural alternatives and traditional healing modalities for managing menopause successfully. She is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformation programs Women's Restorative Health, Sexual CPR, and Magic Menopause. The creator of the alkaline superfoods drink Mighty Maca Plus and the vulvar anti-aging cream Julva, she has been interviewed by all major television networks and has been featured in InStyle, HuffPost, and Mind Body Green. She lives on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, with her four daughters and her dog, Sandy.

Aug 25, 2023 • 42min
The Natural Law with Amish Shah
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. - Amish Shah was on top of the world and then he wasn't. It turns out, health and wealth don't always go hand in hand. When you lose your health, it's bad. Let's take a ride on this journey and see how Amish found his way back and learn from his experience. Discover nature's secret code to lifelong health & happiness: https://theurbanmonk.com/naturallaw/

May 3, 2023 • 34min
Adrenal Transformation with Izabella Wentz
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. ____ Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D. https://mybook.to/adrenalprotocol Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensedpharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after beingdiagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto's: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology,and Hashimoto's Protocol, which became a #1 New York Timesbestseller. Dr. Wentz currently lives in Austin and Los Angeles with her husband, Michael, and their son, Dimitry.

Apr 12, 2023 • 47min
Resilience through Functional Medicine with Jill Carnahan
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. ___ Jill Carnahan, MD https://readunexpected.com/ Known as 'Your Functional Medicine Expert®' Dr. Jill Carnahan has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post as well as seen on NBC News and Health segments with Joan Lunden. She is a prominent global keynote speaker and a prolific writer sharing her knowledge on stage and podcasts. With over a decade of producing popular content, her articles can be found in journals, newsletters, books, and social media posts! She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medicine protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy that attracts A-list celebrities and athletes. A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn's disease, and mold toxicity, she routinely treats patients who come to her for solutions to their medical mysteries that haven't been solved. Her YouTube channel and podcast features interviews with the healthcare world's most respected names in medicine, science, and functional medicine. She co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and is set to release her prescriptive memoir through Forefront Publishing in 2023. People relate to Dr. Jill's science-backed opinions delivered with authenticity, love and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties.

Mar 16, 2023 • 47min
The Ins and Outs of Functional Medicine with Chris Kresser
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. In this episode, Pedram and Chris discuss the ins and outs of functional medicine. How can you enhance your lifestyle with the right supplemments and treatments without paying millions at a time? What solutions exist that won't require you to bend over backwards for relief? Learn more in this episode with Chris Kresser!

Mar 14, 2023 • 32min
Sleep patterns with Dr. Pedram Shojai
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. In this episode, Pedram discusses his thoughts on sleep patterns and revisits his own experience with the ups and downs of sleeping. How can you achieve more consistent sleep? How can you reach deeper sleep? And what tricks can you add to your arsenal that will allow for a much improved and healthier lifestyle?

Mar 3, 2023 • 42min
Cytotoxins and clean air with Pedram and Warren Phillips
bPOSSIBLE podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. In this episode, Pedram and Warren discuss the flaws in so many supplements that are common today and what the differences are between suplements that have a positive impact on your health and those that can be damaging. They also explain how to avoid toxic chemicals, whether they're in the air you're breathing or the food you're eating. You can visit https://truecellularformulas.com/

Feb 23, 2023 • 54min
Treating Your Brain Through Energy with Greg Kelly
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. Pedram and Greg sit down to discuss how you can make changes to encourage your brain to work better for you. They also dive deeper into the specifics of energy and how the brain and energy are connected. Learn more about these interesting connections and the link between neuroscience and energy at Neurohacker Collective.

Feb 16, 2023 • 47min
Energy with Ari Whitten
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. In this episode, Pedram talks with Ari Whitten about the ways that we can use energy to positively impact our lives and health. They discuss a wide range of forms of energy along with how each form can develop and the ways in which it can change your life for the better.

Feb 9, 2023 • 34min
Longevity with Dr. Greg Eckel
The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. In this episode, Pedram talks with Dr. Greg Eckel about longevity and how the most recent advancements in eastern medicines can improve peoples' lives in the West. What strategies can you pursue to lessen your pain, improve upon your illness, or simply live a happier and longer life? You can continue to learn about these topics at bpossible.com.


