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Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Tami Simon
Mental Health
Spirituality
Meditation
Grief
Mindfulness
Trauma
Personal Growth
Anxiety
Motherhood
Reincarnation
Consciousness
Awareness
Relationships
Self-Compassion
Creativity
Therapy
Community Support
Love
Autism
Death

Tami Simon, Founder and Publisher of Sounds True interviews spiritual teachers, visionary writers, and living luminaries about their newest work and current challenges—the growing edge of their inner inquiry and outer contribution to the world.

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Recent Guests

Rob Bell
New York Times bestselling author; former pastor; host of The Rob Cast
Rob Bell (author/podcaster)
Episode: Rob Bell: "The Risk of Not Becoming More You"
Laurie Nealon
Intuitive energy healer, medium and educator
Independent energy healer; teaches Integrated Energy Therapy
Episode: Laurie Nealon: “Energy Healing with Help From the Other Side”
Reverend Angel Kyodo Williams
Buddhist teacher and author
Radical Dharma / Buddhist teachings
Episode: Just One Question | Rev angel Kyodo williams: How Do We Find Joy In the Heart of Our Suffering?
Michelle Wadleigh
Reverend Dr.; author; founder of the Dance Like Nobody's Watching approach
Planned Happiness Institute; author of six books
Episode: Michelle Wadleigh: "I Demand to Be Me"
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Ethnobotanist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass
University of Wisconsin–Madison / author
Episode: The Point of Insight | Giving Back
Diana Pasulka
Professor of religious studies
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Episode: D. W. Pasulka: Could We Become Ultra-Human? UFOs, A.I. & Our Evolution
Meredith Sprengel
Expert guest on energy healing and interdisciplinary research
Independent researcher/educator
Episode: Phenomena | Season 1, Finale: Not a Machine but a Flame [Takeover]
Jonathan Cohen
Executive producer and co-host of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown; energy worker
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Episode: Phenomena | Season 1, Finale: Not a Machine but a Flame [Takeover]
Osho Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
Poet, ordained Zen Buddhist priest, author of Opening to Darkness
Zen Buddhist teacher, author
Episode: Just One Question | Osho Zenju Earthlyn Manuel: How Can We Accept Darkness?

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Tami Simon
Founder and Publisher of Sounds True; primary host focusing on spiritual teachers and living luminaries.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Rob Bell, what the hell?

    What a weird, frustrating interview with Rob Bell! Tami tried, but he seemed incapable of answering her questions directly or coherently. I really had no idea what he was trying to say about “being more your self” or anything else.

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    Reprieve of Roses
    United States10 days ago
  • Martha Beck 💯‼️

    Thank you for having Martha Beck answer the one question. I have also stumbled upon listening to audiobooks or podcasts without ads when I wake up at 3 AM & it does put me back to sleep. I appreciate the self care ideas as well. 🙏🏻

    AND I love all the other Sounds True guests and host as well. Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scenicride
    United States2 months ago
  • Volume

    Tami's voice is always twice as loud as the person she's talking to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    verdedafloresta
    United States2 months ago
  • Wow

    This man has changed so much my way of thinking about life. Summoning of the soul in the middle of such mystery. 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhiteChocolate1313
    Canada3 months ago
  • A’ho

    Riveting conversation with Jason Young Bear. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thermosprotection1
    United States3 months ago

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Appreciates the mix of spirituality and practical practices; finds it stabilizing.
Listeners praise thoughtful questioning and transformative insights.
Some frustrations about platforming certain figures; strong opinions on guest fit.
Loves the depth and the guest variety; values actionable wisdom.

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Rob Bell: "The Risk of Not Becoming More You"
Q: What is the driving impulse behind becoming more you, and how does that translate into your work?
The impulse is a compelling urge to contribute more in alignment with inner truth, a process he describes as following something mysterious beyond mere career goals.
Rob Bell: "The Risk of Not Becoming More You"
Q: How do you manage the fear of humiliation or public reception when you put yourself out there?
He reframes risk as ongoing and relational, arguing that not trying can be riskier than trying, because not pursuing what feels true may die parts of you.
Rob Bell: "The Risk of Not Becoming More You"
Q: Tell me more about the last few years and what it has been like to come out of hiding and be more you.
Rob describes a shift from a public, performance-driven role to a more intimate, present way of being, emphasizing that economic security provided a platform to take bigger risks and show up more authentically.
Just One Question | James Hollis: Why Am I Here?
Q: Why am I here?
A deeply lifelong question that calls you to move beyond surface plans and confront the core purpose of your life, embracing mortality and choosing to live with courage and authenticity.
Just One Question | Rev angel Kyodo williams: How Do We Find Joy In the Heart of Our Suffering?
Q: I want to understand more how you feel people can cultivate that kind of fearlessness in themselves.
Reverend Angel explains that fearlessness grows from directly engaging with our suffering and the fear around it, which loosens the grip of ignorance and opens space for radiating courage into all aspects of life.

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A multi-faceted exploration of spirituality, consciousness, and personal growth, with guests ranging from Buddhist teachers and mystics to scientists and authors. Discussions frequently center on healing, mindfulness, energy, and the intersection of science and spirituality, often framed around practical practices, transformative narratives, and how to live with greater compassion and resilience in turbulent times. Standout elements include deep dives into shadow work, the nature of suffering and joy, and futuristic dialogue on religion, technology, and the noosphere. The show often features long-form conversations that blend personal experience with theoretical perspectives, and it frequently invites listeners to consider new ways of relat... more

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2. Laurie Nealon
3. Reverend Angel Kyodo Williams
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5. Robin Wall Kimmerer
6. Diana Pasulka
7. Meredith Sprengel
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