Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Nataly Kogan, an expert in burnout and busyness, discusses practical steps to overcome self-defeating thought patterns, reclaim energy, and share gifts with the world. The podcast explores neuroscience insights, creating a better relationship with thoughts, finding certainty in uncertain times, and living an aligned life in a friendly universe. Strategies for interrupting worrying thoughts and changing one's frame of reference are also shared.

"Mpho Andrea Tutu van Furth, daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and coauthor of the online course Unstoppable Joy", talks about faith, choosing love, carrying forth Desmond Tutu's legacy, and accessing the source of unstoppable joy in this deeply moving and inspiring conversation with Tami Simon.

Andrea Gibson, a great poet known for their verses on love, LGBTQ issues, spirituality, mental health, social justice, and more, discusses their approach to work and how their journey through cancer changed their perspective. Topics covered include spiritual surrender, finding joy in every instant, moving through grief, self-love and loving the whole world, trying softer, the power of relaxation, activism, authenticity in writing, and the gift of mortality.

You're kinky but your partner is vanilla. Or maybe it's the other way around. Perhaps you've always known; perhaps you just found out. So how do you talk about it? And what happens next?  In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with “edge expert,” certified sex therapist, and master social worker Dr. Stefani Goerlich about her new book, With Sprinkles on Top: Everything Vanilla People and Their Kinky Partners Need to Know to Communicate, Explore, and Connect. Give a listen to this much-needed discussion about destigmatizing kink and expanding our definition of a healthy relationship, as Tami and Stefani discuss: reassessing our sexual attitudes; how kinky became taboo; bringing kink into the “cultural redemption arc”; the misconceptions about trauma and kink; the concept of authority exchange; surrender and relaxation; kink as a relational, not a sexual, behavior; moving from secrecy to shared knowledge; decorating and enhancing one’s “core vanilla-ness”; discovering your fantasies; the nature of fetishes; understanding your erotic map; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

Activist and mindset coach Katie Horwitch discusses shifting self-talk, the risks of positive thinking, and the importance of cultivating trust. She explores the complexities of the self and reimagines positivity as proactiveness. Horwitch emphasizes the need for self-trust and confidence to make real changes in policies and systems. She also shares an exercise for fearlessness and discusses the power of being a visionary.

Visionary teacher Thomas Hübl is leading the way toward a new era of trauma healing on the individual, ancestral, and collective levels. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Hübl about his new book, Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma—and Our World, and his unique synthesis of mysticism, science, and the world's wisdom traditions.  Give a listen to this deeply inspiring, deep-end conversation exploring: Presence and the alchemy of the past in the now; the concept of relational coherence; post-traumatic learning; avoiding presence as a way to protect oneself; attunement versus numbness; our interconnected nervous systems; ethical development; privilege and responsibility; increasing our ability to remain grounded; the power of feeling met; global witnessing groups; bringing love to the edge of a conscious universe; the three-sync process for becoming more aware of your body, emotions, and mind; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

Xicana witch Jamie Della shares her wisdom on witchcraft, spellcasting ethics, animism, and intergenerational healing. She discusses her journey to becoming a witch, the importance of mentors, and the impact of receiving a box of magic. Jamie also guides listeners through a magical blessing for grounding and invites them to join the Sounds True One membership community.

Our collective human family faces unprecedented challenges—but we need not face them alone. We can call on the living spirit of our ancestors to collaborate on the creation of a more just and peaceful world. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with meditation teacher and author Spring Washam about her book The Spirit of Harriet Tubman and the opportunity at this time for us to rediscover our connection to our sacred and always supportive lineages.  Give a listen as Tami and Spring discuss: Meditation and dropping into "observation mode;" partnering with an ancestral presence; creating your ancestral shrine; fortification and empowerment from the unseen world; receiving a transmission of courage and strength to do what seems impossible; prophetic vision; surrendering to the hard work we're called to do; compassion, empathy, and the fierce heart; reconciling the heartbreak in our history; healing trauma; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

In this insightful podcast, therapist and grief consultant Megan Devine discusses her helpful books about grief. They explore the societal pressure to quickly bounce back from loss, the healing power of acknowledging pain, and the dangers of pathologizing grief. They also discuss navigating the awkwardness of discussing loss, offering concrete assistance, and the importance of speaking our truth. Megan shares personal experiences and reflects on the connection between hope and grief. A thought-provoking conversation that provides valuable insights for supporting others in their grieving process.

Matt Gutman, renowned ABC News correspondent and author, talks about his personal journey with panic attacks. He discusses the importance of destigmatizing panic attack disorder, alternative healing modalities, managing the inner critic, excavating unresolved grief, and the evolutionary purpose of anxiety. He also explores the power of psychedelics and ego transcendence, mindfulness and meditation, and the paradox of welcoming panic.