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
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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.
Feb 3, 2023 • 38min
Pedram Answers Your Questions
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 Answers Your Questions, Dr. Pedram Shojai responds to questions centered around gut health, the current state of Western Medicine, telehealth, and other interesting topics. Make sure to visit bPOSSIBLE.com for more info and advice from Dr. Pedram Shojai and many other renowned doctors and scientists!
Jan 27, 2023 • 56min
The Children with Dr. Nicole Beurkens
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, The Children with Dr. Nicole Beurkens, Pedram and Nicole discuss how modern developments in alternative medicine can directly impact the health of your children. They take a deeper dive into specific medicines and healing routes that might help children focus better in schools, avoid long-term health issues, and get on a better track towards a healhy adulthood.
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Jan 21, 2023 • 1h 12min
Quantum Biology with Catherine Clinton
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, Quantum Biology with Catherine Clinton, Pedram and Catherine analyze how quantum biology has exploded to the forefront of modern medicine. What treatments now how substantial evidence that might've been doubted in the past? How are ancient indigenous medical practices re-emerging as essential perspectives on our health? What can you be focusing on if you want to live a healthier lifestyle? Join Dr. Pedram Shojai and Dr. Catherine Clinton in this episode of the bPOSSIBLE podcast!
Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 5min
Gut Health with Kiran Krishnan
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, Gut Health with Kiran Krishnan from Microbiome Labs, Pedram and Kiran discuss the evolution of our perception of the microbiome and how the microbiome is currently viewed in science and society. What new science and treatments are emerging that could improve your health and lifestyle? What small changes can you make in the ways you eat, sleep, and go about your day that can greatly impact the health of your microbiome? Discover Microbiome Labs https://get.bpossible.com/microbiome/ https://get.bpossible.com/microbiome-tgr/
Oct 5, 2021 • 43min
The Great Resignation: Nobody is One Thing... But We Might Be Three
What has been the crisis here in the West, where articles are constantly written about the dogmatic American work ethic? We don't know why we're doing what we're doing. We're just responding to our basest impulses – gotta eat, gotta pay bills, gotta avoid bad feelings, gotta up the dopamine. And until we know why we're doing what we're doing – chasing jobs or quitting them – nothing's going to change. Jonathan Fields is obsessed with this problem. As a writer, his primary curiosity is what gets people up in the morning… and what makes them keep getting up when times get hard. Tune in and learn about your own sparketype so you can change your entire relationship to work.
Sep 23, 2021 • 50min
Leverage Neuroscience to Calm Your Mind and Achieve Focus
What does your brain have in common with a fungal network? Well, have you ever seen both? They look quite a bit alike... Often, neurologists frustrated at the stalemate we've reached as regards healing people are the first to research alternative methods – anything from psychedelics to bio feedback and even the physiological power of soothing. Listen to Dr. David Rabin tell me what he discovered about diverting resources away from survival and straight into recovery...
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May 7, 2021 • 46min
What's Missing from Most Trauma Healing Methods
Karlee Holden, a somatic therapy and trauma wellness coach, shares her profound insights on trauma healing. She emphasizes the limitations of NLP and underscores the transformative power of somatic experiencing in releasing trauma from the nervous system. The conversation touches on the intricate links between trauma and conscious parenting, revealing how emotional challenges affect children. Karlee also highlights the importance of boundaries in relationships and reframes anger as a catalyst for healing and compassion.
May 6, 2021 • 40min
Radical Longevity: Practical Lessons on Sustaining Vitality
Ann Louise Gittleman, who is 71 years young (though you'd never know it to hear about how she spends her days), fell into the world of detoxifying 40 years ago. The woman who became her mentor was 84 when they met; she lived to be 106. She taught Ann everything she knew about longevity and sparked in her a powerful urge to grow stronger as the years advance. Now, her life is lived in the service of unearthing cutting-edge resources that dismantle the myth of aging. We're living longer, but we're not necessarily living healthier. That's where the term radical longevity comes from. The future is here, and Ann's at the helm.
