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Sounds of SAND invites listeners into a contemplative journey through the infinite cycles of existence - from its raw beauty to its deepest mysteries, from its intricate complexity to its profound wonder. Through intimate conversations, thought-provoking interviews, poetic readings, and carefully curated music, we weave together ancient wisdom with lived experience, creating a tapestry of sound th... more

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This episode was recorded live at The Eternal Song Film Gathering in 2025. Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo welcome Dr. (Uncle) Paul Gordon and Joe Williams, featured in the upcoming SAND Film In the Circle of Life premiering January 20, 2026. In this conv... more

From a recent SAND Community Gathering (December 2025). This urgent conversation, facilitated by Ashira Darwish and rooted in Haidar Eid’s new book Banging on the Walls of the Tank, moves through the fractured present of Gaza, bringing forth a chorus... more

This final episode of 2025 reflects on a year of transitions and healing, focusing on themes of intergenerational trauma, collective grief, and social justice, especially in the context of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through diverse voices includin... more

In this episode of The Sounds of SAND podcast, host Michael Reiley speaks with Father Adam Bucko about his journey and the integration of Christian contemplative spirituality with social justice activism. Father Adam shares his formative experiences ... more

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Recent Guests

Haidar Eid
Associate professor of post-colonial literature, policy advisor with Al-Shabaka and author
Al-Shabaka
Episode: Dispatches Through the Rubble: Haidar Eid & Ashira Darwish
Ashira Darwish
Former BBC journalist and human rights researcher in Palestine for Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch
Qatar Sysoilistic Healing
Episode: Dispatches Through the Rubble: Haidar Eid & Ashira Darwish
Dr. Thema Bryant
Psychologist and former president of the American Psychological Association
Episode: Threshold Voices: Sounds of SAND 2025
Father Adam Bucko
A committed voice in the renewal of Christian contemplative spirituality and the new monastic movement.
Episode: Engaged Contemplation: Father Adam Bucko
Dr. Jennifer Mullan
Trauma specialist and author of Decolonizing Therapy
Healing Historical Trauma
Episode: Therapy Is Not Neutral: Dr. Jennifer Mullan & Iya Affo
Dr. Cara Judea Alhadeff
Scholar, artist, activist whose work bridges climate justice, critical philosophy, art, and embodied ethics.
Episode: Radical Symbiosis: Cara Judea Alhadeff
Kazu Haga
Teacher of violence and collective healing, author of Healing Resistance and Fierce Vulnerability.
Canticle Farm, Oakland
Episode: Trauma in a Time of Collapse: Kazu Haga
Bayo Akomolafe
Yoruba philosopher, poet, post-humanist thinker
Episode: Tending the Threshold: Bayo Akomolafe
Shahd Abusalama
Palestinian scholar, activist, and artist recently displaced from Gaza
Episode: We Will Not Look Away: Vigil for Gaza

Hosts

Zaya Benazzo
Co-host of the podcast, a film director, and engaged in spiritual and community-focused projects.
Maurizio Benazzo
Co-host of the podcast with diverse insights in spirituality and community engagement.
Michael Reilly
Host with a focus on integrating science and spirituality.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 449 ratings
  • We will not look away: Vigil for Gaza

    So powerful, inspiring and spiritual, yet invoking us to do more. Profound

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBrookeC
    Canada3 months ago
  • Love and justice

    So refreshing and informative and offering tools for spiritual survival in these times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tiniwiniseattle
    United States4 months ago
  • A Hunger for Wholeness

    The results of the Cherrystone study describing the science of the effects of trauma on DNA passed on to the 14th generation has been known and mostly ignored. This podcast illustrated how the human body develops its unique sensitivities from the basic need for survival. These characteristics are encoded in the DNA. What this podcast does so clearly is to connect the dots from indigenous people and self healing to modern life that uses pseudoscience that deepens the trauma rather than healing it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atamaganai
    United Statesa year ago
  • Irresponsible Platforming

    My heart breaks noticing the title of this podcast and then witnessing the platforming of disinformation. This is not nonduality. This is not love and compassion and healing. This is spreading information that is leading to more death and destruction of indigenous people while wearing the costume of being awake. It’s sad to see.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Waking Up With Ryan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great speakers!

    I knew of some of the guests speakers, and now have learned of so many more. This is one of the only spaces that are doing “the work” without spiritual bypassing injustices and incorporating indigenous voices. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ismee LD
    United Statesa year ago

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Positive comments highlight the podcast's exploring of deep themes like trauma and grief with sensitivity and insight.
Overall, it generates strong support for its blend of spirituality with relevant societal discussions, while occasionally facing critiques on its political alignments.
Some feedback expresses a desire for more philosophical perspectives, indicating a diverse range of listener expectations.
Listeners find the content profoundly inspiring and thoughtful, often praising the show's ability to connect personal healing to wider social issues.

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Dispatches Through the Rubble: Haidar Eid & Ashira Darwish
Q: Is there a moment of beauty, of tenderness that you want people to know about from Gaza?
Haidar reflects on the dialogue with himself about identity after the onset of the genocide.
Dispatches Through the Rubble: Haidar Eid & Ashira Darwish
Q: When you began writing these Dispatches, what did you actually intend them to be?
Haidar intended the dispatches to be a combination of documentations, an act of resistance, and survival.
Healing with Songlines: Joe Williams & Dr. (Uncle) Paul Gordon
Q: What role does ceremony play?
Ceremony teaches responsibility and connects individuals to their ancestors and the land, fostering contentment and purpose in life.
Healing with Songlines: Joe Williams & Dr. (Uncle) Paul Gordon
Q: How do Aboriginal people understand well-being or healing?
They view Country as an ancestor and a provider, emphasizing the importance of connection to the land for spiritual health.
Therapy Is Not Neutral: Dr. Jennifer Mullan & Iya Affo
Q: How do we know if we have a therapist that can decolonize therapy?
Look for therapists who invite open communication, share their practices, and integrate community-oriented approaches into their work.

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Sounds of SAND launched 3 years ago and published 154 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Sounds of SAND include:

1. Haidar Eid
2. Ashira Darwish
3. Dr. Thema Bryant
4. Father Adam Bucko
5. Dr. Jennifer Mullan
6. Dr. Cara Judea Alhadeff
7. Kazu Haga
8. Bayo Akomolafe

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