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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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Let’s hop in our time machine and head back to the very first episode of Insights at the Edge, with Tami Simon interviewing Geneen Roth in 2009. Geneen, who’s also been on Insights as recently as this year, was fresh off losing decades of savings in ... more

You've read the books, said the affirmations, made the plan—so why hasn't anything actually changed? Tami Simon speaks with Michelle Masters, a coach's coach and author of Wired for Money, about the survival wiring that locks in before we turn six, t... more

Journalist Matt Gutman hid his panic attacks for twenty years—until one hit him live on air. Tami asks him which of the psychedelics he tried actually changed things. His answer takes us to a mat in Peru's Sacred Valley, through something like ego de... more

What if what ails us isn't a problem to be solved, but a dimension we've forgotten? Tami Simon speaks with Thomas Moore—bestselling author of Care of the Soul and, at 85, still writing—about his new book, The Cure at Walden Pond. Moore makes the case... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Masters
Coach specializing in NLP, family constellation work, and money mindset work
Sounds True
Episode: Michelle Masters: "Rewiring Your Relationship with Money"
Matt Gutman
Award-winning journalist; former chief correspondent for CBS and ABC News, author of No Time to Panic
ABC News / CBS News
Episode: Just One Question | Matt Gutman: Could Psychedelics Cure My Panic Disorder?
Mingyur Rinpoche
Beloved Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Abbot, and author
Tergar, TirGAR meditation communities
Episode: [ENCORE EPISODE] Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: "In Love with the World"
Thomas Moore
Author of The Cure at Walden Pond; discussed Thoreau and transcendence
Episode: The Point of Insight | "Half Human, Half Mystery"
Lee Harris
Energy intuitive, channel, musician; discussed as a special interview guest
Episode: The Point of Insight | "Half Human, Half Mystery"
Raj Sisodia
Author and thought leader in conscious capitalism
Shri? (author of Firms of Endearment)
Episode: Raj Sisodia: "Business Leaders, You Have a Sacred Obligation"
Shamini Jain
Ivy League trained clinical psychologist, award-winning research scientist in psycho-neuroimmunology and integrative medicine
Harvard-affiliated research (as described in transcript)
Episode: Just One Question | Shamini Jain: How Can You Heal From the Placebo Effect?
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"
James Hollis
Author and Jungian psychologist who written on finding meaning in life
Author; Jungian psychologist
Episode: Just One Question | James Hollis: Why Am I Here?

Host

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 Statesa month 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 States3 months ago
  • Volume

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    verdedafloresta
    United States3 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.

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    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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Michelle Masters: "Rewiring Your Relationship with Money"
Q: What are the core principles related to money change and these stuck patterns?
The principles center on accessing the subconscious where beliefs are stored, using embodied exercises to create new neural connections, aligning inner states with desired outcomes, and employing velocity and weight of resources to match or exceed past trauma or scarcity experiences so that real, visceral change can occur.
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.

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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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