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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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Marisa Renée Lee
Award-winning author, advocate, speaker; CEO of Beacon Advisors
Beacon Advisors
Episode: Marisa Renee Lee: Making A Stubborn Commitment to Hope
Ilia Delio
Sister, Franciscan nun, theologian and founder of Center for Christogenesis (now World Institute for Science, Religion and Culture)
Center for Christogenesis / World Institute for Science, Religion and Culture
Episode: Ilia Delio: A Cyborg Christian on the God Revolution We Need Now
Rainn Wilson
Emmy-nominated actor, writer, producer; known for Dwight Schrute in The Office
Actor/Author
Episode: Just One Question | Rainn Wilson: Why Are You NOT an Atheist?
Tara Brach
Beloved meditation teacher, author, and founder of mindfulness programs
Sounds True / Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
Episode: Tara Brach: Choosing to Love in Perilous Times
Thích Nhất Hạnh
Global spiritual leader, founder of Plum Village
Plum Village
Episode: Just One Question | Thích Nhất Hạnh: What Is the Root Cause of Our Social Problems?
Lodro Rinzler
Buddhist meditation teacher and founder of the Basic Goodness Collective
Basic Goodness Collective / Sounds True
Episode: Lodro Rinzler: Basic Goodness in a World on Fire
David Deida
Spiritual teacher and author
Author of The Way of the Superior Man and The Man of Zero
Episode: David Deida: The Way of Zero
Jasper Young Bear
Wisdom teacher and storyteller; founder of the Medicine Lodge Confederacy and Running Wolf Wellness Center
Medicine Lodge Confederacy; Running Wolf Wellness Center and Cultural Survival School
Episode: Jasper Young Bear: Prophecies for This Time: When Mother Earth Shakes
Nico Hazza
Buddhist teacher, monk background, co-author of This Messy, Gorgeous Love
Buddhist communities, co-author of This Messy, Gorgeous Love
Episode: nico and devon hase: Buddhist Volcanoes In Love

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Volume

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

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  • Wow

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

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    Canadaa month ago
  • A’ho

    Riveting conversation with Jason Young Bear. Thank you.

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    thermosprotection1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jasper Young Bear

    Beautiful podcast very moving thanks Tami

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    New Zealanda month ago
  • Loved Anne Lamott

    Thanks

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Just One Question | Craig Foster: Why am I Afraid of Nature?
Q: What explains the paradox of feeling connected to nature in imagination but terrified when actually outside?
Foster explains that humans carry three million years of wild memories that make us biologically wired to feel at home in wild environments, but our modern bodies haven't kept pace with that reality; the tame part fears real wild spaces while the wild part still longs for belonging, so gradual exposure helps reconcile both sides.
Ilia Delio: A Cyborg Christian on the God Revolution We Need Now
Q: What is the God Revolution, and how should it reshape religion today?
The God Revolution begins with recognizing an inner wholeness and divine presence within each person, then living from that presence in daily life while cultivating relational communities. It calls for moving beyond rigid monotheistic structures toward a cosmotheandrism that integrates science, nature, and culture, and uses symbols that energize life rather than rote rituals.
Just One Question | Martha Beck: What Do I Do At Three In the Morning?
Q: What should I do at three in the morning when anxiety wakes me up?
Martha Beck recommends cultivating a gentle self-care routine that includes calming auditory input, self-talk, and practices like two-way prayer to reconnect with a sense of safety, alongside practical sleep hygiene steps such as slowing down with soothing audio and adjusting lighting to support circadian rhythm.
Just One Question | Thích Nhất Hạnh: What Is the Root Cause of Our Social Problems?
Q: What is the root cause of the world's social problems, beneath the surface manifestations?
The root cause lies in the interplay between individual awakening and collective consciousness; as individuals awaken, their light illuminates society, enabling compassionate action that counters harmful patterns. This inner transformation—developed through mindfulness, responsibility, and light within—creates a ripple effect that can transform social structures over time.
nico and devon hase: Buddhist Volcanoes In Love
Q: Could you walk us through the practice of check-ins and give more detailed instructions for listeners to try at home?
They outline a simple 15-minute routine: set aside time, put phones away or on airplane mode, take turns speaking for 5-10 minutes, followed by 5-10 minutes of listening without interruption, then switch roles; consistency and a compassionate stance are key.

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