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Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Tami Simon
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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

Shi Heng Yi
35th generation Shaolin master, founder and headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe in Germany
Shaolin Temple Europe
Episode: Shi Heng Yi: The Shaolin Shift: This Is It
Coleman Barks
Leading scholar and translator of Rumi
Self-employed/Scholar of Sufi poetry
Episode: [ENCORE EPISODE] Coleman Barks: Rumi, Grace, and Human Friendship
Darnell Lamont Walker
Death doula, Emmy-nominated writer/producer, documentary filmmaker
Death Doula work, Sounds True interviewee
Episode: Darnell Lamont Walker: Listen to a Death Doula: This Is What Love Looks Like
Kristin Neff
Self-compassion researcher and pioneer of the Self-Compassion Scale
University of Texas at Austin (researcher)
Episode: Kristin Neff & Caverly Morgan: Self-Compassion as a Lifeboat
Caverly Morgan
Zen monk, educator, and co-author on self-compassion
Peace in Schools
Episode: Kristin Neff & Caverly Morgan: Self-Compassion as a Lifeboat
Mark Nepo
Beloved teacher, storyteller, and author of numerous books on spirituality and personal growth
Author
Episode: Mark Nepo: Age Like a Meteor
Sister Joan Chittister
An influential theologian, Benedictine nun, and author of over 50 books.
Episode: Sister Joan Chittister: Presence and Perpetual Goodness
Michael Singer
Bestselling author known for his works on spirituality
Episode: Michael Singer: Living Untethered
David Brooks
Canadian-born American author and commentator, known for his op-ed column in the New York Times and several best-selling books
Episode: David Brooks: Perception Is an Act of Creation

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Tami Simon
Founder and Publisher of Sounds True, and an experienced host known for her deep, meaningful interviewing style that encourages guests to share profound insights and personal stories.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Thanks ….

    For goin’ DEEP ! We LOVE you Tami ! (and thanks for all your guests, who help us … love ourselves !!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nappy pappy
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show

    Great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tesoro888
    United States7 months ago
  • Neurodivergent Awakening

    Many years of listening to amazing conversation between Tami and a roster of incredible individuals, and no episode has ever hit me deeper than this one. I feel seen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sivartyad
    United States8 months ago
  • Open to pseudoscience

    Used to enjoy this show a bit, but some of the content lately has been really promoting pseudoscience (telepathic Suzy Miller). I find it concerning. My recommendation is to be picky with which episodes you listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Freelagh
    Canada8 months ago
  • Best Podcast

    Tami is simply the best interviewer, who chooses the most interesting and varied people to interview. Her podcast is invaluable, the smartest and best of its class. Guests are not preachy for the most part, but authentically experienced individuals with gems to share. We love you, Tami! Thank you for your offerings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meitghkk
    United States8 months ago

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Many express gratitude for the wise, compassionate interviewing style, often citing Tami's ability to ask relevant, thought-provoking questions.
Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of insights shared by Tami and her guests, often reflecting on personal growth and transformation.
Overall, the platform is regarded as a beacon of hope and positive inspiration, especially during challenging times.
Some feedback has noted concerns over certain topics that may seem to lean towards pseudoscience, which can alienate a portion of the audience.

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Kristin Neff & Caverly Morgan: Self-Compassion as a Lifeboat
Q: So how in both of your experiences has this loving nature of observation been discovered?
They describe awareness as intimate, embodied, and compassionate, moving from a neutral witnessing to a loving, connected presence that embraces suffering.
[ENCORE EPISODE] Coleman Barks: Rumi, Grace, and Human Friendship
Q: What does 'friendship' mean in the context of Rumi and Shams, and how is that explored in the three-CD collection?
Friendship is a living, expansive atmosphere that can become a holiday without limits; it's central to the poetry and music, transforming personal relationships into a larger spiritual practice.
[ENCORE EPISODE] Coleman Barks: Rumi, Grace, and Human Friendship
Q: How does the collaboration with David Darling influence the poetry and the recording project?
We move in a play-like dynamic where sometimes the music leads and the poem follows, sometimes the poem leads and the music follows; the process is about creating a broader, more orchestral feeling rather than a single instrument.
[ENCORE EPISODE] Coleman Barks: Rumi, Grace, and Human Friendship
Q: What changed when you realized there was an audience for these translations?
Receiving educated feedback helped me refine the work, and meeting mentors encouraged me to release poems more freely; later, Harper Collins picked up the translations and the impact grew as the audience formed.
Michael Singer: Living Untethered
Q: How can someone handle a strong emotional response to a tragic event?
Singer suggests that the first step is to accept the reality of the situation, and then engage with it from a place of awareness, without letting personal emotions cloud the actions needed to address the situation.

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2. Coleman Barks
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4. Kristin Neff
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6. Mark Nepo
7. Sister Joan Chittister
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