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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	253	Founded	8 years ago
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David Newheiser et al., "Art-Making as Spiritual Practice: Rituals of Embodied Understanding" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

Art-Making as Spiritual Practice: Rituals of Embodied Understanding (Bloomsbury Academic Press, 2025), edited by Professor David Newheiser, is a new collection asks if it’s possible to consider art-making as a spiritual practice independent of explic... more

27 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 28 min

Integral Perspectives: From Kashmiri Shaivism to Tibetan Buddhism with Sean K. MacCracken

In this episode, Sean MacCracken reflects on his experience at the American Academy of Religion, noticing a shift toward more participatory, contemplative, and integrative approaches in religious studies. He discusses his course, Kashmiri Shaivism: S... more

20 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 30 min

Black Beryl: Self and Nonself, with Nick Canby

Dr Pierce Salguero sits down with Nick Canby, visiting assistant professor at Brown University and a clinical psychologist specializing in meditation and psychedelics. Together, we dive into Nick’s research on the self — what is it and what it’s like... more

12 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 9 min

Shantala Sriramaiah, "Nitya Prārthanā" (Veda Studies, 2025)

"Nitya Prārthanā” and “Nitya Dhyāna” are two profound collections designed to infuse daily life with sacredness. “Nitya Prārthanā” offers popular chants from the prayer tradition of India (not Veda) for everyday activities, transforming routine tasks... more

8 Dec 2025 • 57 min

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David Newheiser

Professor of Religion at Florida State University

Florida State University

Episode: David Newheiser et al., "Art-Making as Spiritual Practice: Rituals of Embodied Understanding" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

Nick Canby

Visiting Assistant Professor at Brown University and Clinical Psychologist

Brown University

Episode: Black Beryl: Self and Nonself, with Nick Canby

Shantala Sriramaiah

Teacher and founder of the Veda Studies platform

Veda Studies

Episode: Shantala Sriramaiah, "Nitya Prārthanā" (Veda Studies, 2025)

Dr. Theodora Wildcroft

Co-editor of Yoga Studies in Five Minutes

Equinox Publishing

Episode: Barbora Sojkova and Theodora Wildcroft, "Yoga Studies in Five Minutes" (Equinox Publishing, 2025)

Dr. Barbora Sojkova

Co-editor of Yoga Studies in Five Minutes

Equinox Publishing

Episode: Barbora Sojkova and Theodora Wildcroft, "Yoga Studies in Five Minutes" (Equinox Publishing, 2025)

Susannah Deane

Scholar of Tibetan medicine, Buddhism, and psychiatry

Episode: The Perils of Tantra, with Susannah Deane

Chris Willard

Psychologist and co-author of College Mental Health 101

Harvard Medical School

Episode: Christopher Willard et al., "College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents, and Professionals" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Michel Bollore

Co-author of the book, 'God, the Science, the Evidence'

Episode: Michel-Yves Bollore and Olivier Bonnassies, "God, the Science, the Evidence" (Palomar, 2025)

Robyn Koslowitz

Author of "Post-Traumatic Parenting"

Broadleaf Books

Episode: Robyn Koslowitz, "Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle and Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be" (Broadleaf Books, 2025)

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Dr. Pierce Salguero

Host of The Black Beryl and significant figure in discussions on spirituality and psychology.

Caleb Zakarin

Editor of the New Books Network and engaged in the dissemination of spiritual and mindfulness literature.

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Audience finds value in the diverse perspectives shared, noting the podcast's dedication to fostering understanding around spirituality and mental health issues.

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Shantala Sriramaiah, "Nitya Prārthanā" (Veda Studies, 2025)

Q: How would you envision someone using this book?

The book is useful for any teacher or practitioner within the Indic knowledge systems, such as yoga or Ayurveda, providing resources for teaching and chanting consistently.

Shantala Sriramaiah, "Nitya Prārthanā" (Veda Studies, 2025)

Q: Can you tell us a little about your journey into launching this platform?

I never imagined starting this platform despite my family's background in teaching chanting. After my mother's passing, I felt a deep longing to continue her legacy and began teaching Vedic chants.

Black Beryl: Self and Nonself, with Nick Canby

Q: Can you tell us a bit about Cheetah House and what you do there?

Cheetah House is a non-profit organization that provides care services and education to people with meditation-related challenges. We see a pretty wide range of people and provide education and support around what has happened to them.

Black Beryl: Self and Nonself, with Nick Canby

Q: Why don't you start us off with just your name, your position, academic, credential situation, affiliation, et cetera, whatever you want to say.

My name is Nicholas or Nick Canby. I have a PhD in clinical psychology from Clark University, and I worked for many years in the lab of Dr. Willoughby Britton doing work related to mechanisms of meditation-based interventions.

Jeffrey K. Salkin, "Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer" (CCAR Press, 2025)

Q: What is the process of reading those questions, and what does it mean to ask good questions about the prayers in front of you?

The questions serve a pedagogical purpose, encouraging deeper reflection on the prayers to help readers connect personally with their spiritual experience.

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The content revolves around spirituality and mindfulness, often featuring academic scholars in discussions about their recent work. Focused on bridging classic spiritual practices and modern psychological insights, the episodes explore a range of topics, from meditation and mental health to traditional practices across cultures. This podcast is notable for its commitment to making complex spiritual and psychological concepts accessible to a wider audience, providing listeners with thought-provoking dialogue that integrates various disciplines. Particular attention is given to challenges practitioners face and the broader implications of spiritual practices on mental well-being. Overall, it offers listeners an enlightening perspective on spi... more

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