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The New School at Commonweal

The New School at Commonweal
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The New School presents conversations, book signings, art, and lectures with thought and action leaders of our time. We are a learning community of 4,000 people in the Bay Area and around the world dedicated to learning what matters. TNS focuses on the emergent, seeking out the thought and action leaders who are bringing discussion, beauty, and change to the world. We present events and podcast th... more

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Bringing with her the traditional Aboriginal practices of dadirri—a sacred practice of deep listening, reflection, stillness, and connection to the land—and yarning—a conversational practice used by indigenous Australians to share knowledge, stories,... more

Known for bringing loneliness and social connection into the national conversation, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins host Serena Bian at Commonweal’s New School to reflect on the deeper currents beneath his work. Beginning with his spir... more

Art for Our Common Good: Creativity, Health, and Civic Life - Part Two Hosted by Lisa Simms Booth What role can art play in helping us meet this moment? As communities face growing loneliness, burnout, environmental anxiety, and civic division, the a... more

Art for Our Common Good: Creativity, Health, and Civic Life - Part One Hosted by Lisa Simms Booth What role can art play in helping us meet this moment? As communities face growing loneliness, burnout, environmental anxiety, and civic division, the a... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Olweny
Pediatric anesthesiologist, therapist
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Episode: Art for Our Common Good: Creativity Health & Civic Life P2: Dr. Catherine Olweny
Maria Rosario Jackson
Professor of Creativity and Social Impact at Arizona State University; former Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts
Arizona State University; National Endowment for the Arts
Episode: Art for Our Common Good: Creativity Health & Civic Life P1: Maria Rosario Jackson & Deborah Cullinan
Deborah Cullinan
Vice President for the Arts at Stanford University; former CEO of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts; former Executive Director of Intersection for the Arts
Stanford University; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts; Intersection for the Arts
Episode: Art for Our Common Good: Creativity Health & Civic Life P1: Maria Rosario Jackson & Deborah Cullinan
Jeffrey J. Kripal
Author and professor
Rice University
Episode: The Superhumanities - Jeffrey J. Kripal with Host Michael Lerner
Michael Lerner
Commonweal co-founder and speaker for the presentation and conversation
Commonweal
Episode: Deep Healing and the Coming Transformation of Human Consciousness - Michael Lerner
David George Haskell
Biologist and author of How Flowers Made Our World
University/Research, author
Episode: How Flowers Made Our World - David George Haskell
Kazu Haga
Activist, trainer, and writer; non-violence and restorative justice practitioner
Author of Fierce Vulnerability; nonviolence trainer
Episode: Healing the Roots, Transforming the Future - Kazu Haga
Robert Mulhall
Vice chair of the Commonweal Board; physician and healer with a background in leadership and spiritual study
Commonweal
Episode: Robert Mullhall - A Spiritual Biography
Cynthia Li
Physician and author focusing on integrative and functional medicine and Qigong
Author of The Medicine of Flow
Episode: The Medicine of Flow: Conversation & Experiential Workshop on Effortless Healing Pt 1 - Cynthia Li

Hosts

Michael Lerner
Co-founder of Commonweal and longtime interviewer; facilitates deep dialogues on healing, consciousness, and social transformation.
Serena Bian
Host with focus on learning communities and creative practice within The New School at Commonweal.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • More enneagram please!

    The three episodes of enneagram panels were wonderful - I’d love to hear the rest of them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bbrriibribri
    United States8 years ago
  • New School Fan

    I came across this podcast looking for interviews with David Whyte. I love it! Michael Lerner is very intelligent and a good interviewer and 90% of the guests are interesting. They do really good work at Commonweal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    New School Fan
    United States13 years ago
  • A Real Gem

    These are very high quality and relevant talks facilitated by Michael Lerner, one of the founders of Commonweal. Michael brings a deep understanding of the connections between personal and planetary healing to these interviews. He finds interesting and innovative people and every one of them is worth listening to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    solfatara
    United States17 years ago
  • One of the best resources on the Web today

    Over the last several weeks I have been listening to a number of these New School netcasts .  Commonweal co-founder, Michael Lerner, is in my experience the most effective interviewer on the internet today.  He brings a depth of knowledge to each encounter that is at times astonishing; yet he manages to keep the focus on his guests and their particular (and considerable) expertise. I invite and encourage everyone who reads this review to download these netcasts and listen to them at your leisur... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eddconboy
    United States17 years ago
  • A Wonderful Collection From Some Incredible People

    This new podcast from the folks at The New School at Commonweal presents a number of thoughtful, in depth conversations with some of today's best thinkers, activists, environmentalists and other problem solvers. Many of these episodes are hosted by Michael Lerner, founder of Commonweal and have provided me with hours of informative and inspirational material. I'm very happy that these conversations are being released to a wider audience. Our planet and societies need more input from and aware... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr_egg
    United States19 years ago

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Shows a strong thread of healing and civic imagination at work.
The host brings deep knowledge and keeps guests focused on expertise.
Guests are consistently interesting and the material is thought-provoking.
Listeners praise high-quality, in-depth conversations with diverse thinkers.

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Art for Our Common Good: Creativity Health & Civic Life P2: Dr. Catherine Olweny
Q: Could you talk about extending play and creativity to adults in hospital settings?
Adults also need safety, comfort, and accompanying presence. By introducing art therapies, music, and patient-centered framing, we can reduce preoperative anxiety, improve short-term outcomes, and acknowledge adults' emotional needs in the healing journey.
Deep Healing and the Coming Transformation of Human Consciousness - Michael Lerner
Q: Where did the distinction between curing and healing come from, and how did that insight develop in the Cancer Health Program?
It emerged from decades of practice in integrative medicine, starting with early models of holistic and mind-body approaches, evolving into whole-person medicine. The insight recognizes that healing involves movement toward wholeness across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, not merely eliminating a disease. It grew out of the collaborative work within Commonweal and the Cancer Health Program, where relationships and lifestyle factors mattered as much as biology.
Healing the Roots, Transforming the Future - Kazu Haga
Q: What do you learn from your daughter and ICE agents?
People are driven by universal needs; understanding these needs helps reduce defensiveness and opens space for repair. Lead with empathy and acknowledge humanity on all sides to create possibilities for reconciliation.
Robert Mullhall - A Spiritual Biography
Q: Where were you actually born in Ireland?
He was born in Dublin, and reflects on a family story around birth and his father's influence.
Robert Mullhall - A Spiritual Biography
Q: Who are you? What do you tell people when they ask about you?
Robert describes himself through roles and relationships—father, brother, Irish, and a practitioner who helps energy move in people and organizations—emphasizing presence over self-importance.

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Thoughtful, long-form conversations with leading thinkers, practitioners, and artists who explore the intersections of health, environment, culture, and spirituality. Recurring themes include healing, resilience in crisis, arts as civic infrastructure, consciousness studies, and community-building through storytelling and repair. Guests span physicians, researchers, authors, and activists, often tied to academia or nonprofit ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on personal narratives and practical implications for larger systems. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who value interdisciplinary inquiry, humane leadership, and actionable ideas for making communities more just and vibrant. Noteworthy is the consistent blend of intellectual ... more

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2. Maria Rosario Jackson
3. Deborah Cullinan
4. Jeffrey J. Kripal
5. Michael Lerner
6. David George Haskell
7. Kazu Haga
8. Robert Mulhall

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