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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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An estimated 1.1 million people in the U.S. are currently living with Parkinson's disease (PD), and this number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Globally, more than 10 million people are estimated to be living with PD, which is now the fas... more

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In part 6 of our series with Jeffrey Kripal and Host Michael Lerner, they discuss Jeffrey's Authors of the Impossible: The Paranormal and the Sacred. The history of psychical phenomena, Jeffrey contends, is an untapped source of insight into the sacr... more

In part 6 of this series, Host Michael Lerner talks with author Jeffrey Kripal about his book The Serpent's Gift--Reflections on the Study of Religion. The book is a provocative call for a complete reorientation of religious studies, a reversal of th... more

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Ted Schettler
Science Director of the Science and Environmental Health Network and co-founder of CHE.
Science and Environmental Health Network
Episode: Why Parkinson’s Disease Is Preventable - Ray Dorsey, Ted Schettler, and Host Kristin Schafer
Ray Dorsey
Director of the Center for the Brain and the Environment at Atria Health and Research Institute.
Center for the Brain and the Environment
Episode: Why Parkinson’s Disease Is Preventable - Ray Dorsey, Ted Schettler, and Host Kristin Schafer
Jeanine Canty
Visiting scholar, involved in eco-psychology and author
Commonweal
Episode: Bridging Mind and Nature | Jeanine Canty
Christine Tulis
Healing artist and master of the Celtic harp
Sound Temple Healing Arts
Episode: Opening the Gate of the Heart - Christine Tulis
Deborah Koff-Chapin
Artist known for her sound baths and touch drawing
Episode: 2025:03.07 - Deborah Koff-Chapin - Songbath Sanctuary
Howard Gardner
Developmental psychologist and John H. and Elizabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: 2024:12.16 - Howard Gardner - On Education
Rabbi Irwin Keller
Spiritual leader of Congregation Nershalom and author.
Congregation Nershalom
Episode: 2024:12.10: Rabbi Irwin Keller - Words, Worry, Wonder
Okhiogbe Omonblanks Omonhinmin
Cultural speaker from Nigeria, focusing on non-Western wisdom and parenting
Episode: 2024:10.30 - Omonblanks - What Do We Know? Exploring Non-Western Approaches to Wisdom
Joanna Bornowski
An intuitive guide, teacher, and animal communicator specializing in horses.
Episode: 2024:10.02 - Joanna Bornowski - Consciousness, Intuition and Animal Communication

Host

Michael Lerner
Host of The New School at Commonweal, co-director of The New School at Commonweal.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 58 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 States7 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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Reclaiming Wildness | Jeanine M. Canty
Q: What is one actionable piece that would contribute to reclaiming our wildness?
Focus on our ecological selves and becoming wild, recognizing that we are animalistic beings and starting to connect with other beings in nature.
Tending the Soul in Uncertain Times - Francis Weller and Anderson Cooper
Q: How do you develop a companionship with sorrow, an apprenticeship with grief?
Through consistent practice and accepting the communal nature of grief.
The Way of the Buddha - Shodo Harada Roshi and Host Michael Lerner
Q: What would your counsel be about the most skillful way to focus our efforts on achieving whatever is possible for each of us in this lifetime?
Roshi emphasized the importance of living daily without getting caught up in conceptualizations and ego, rather than fixating on achieving enlightenment.
On a Roll: A Story of Change, Courage, and the Road Still Rising: Jerry Millhon
Q: Have you been able to give yourself that same kind of permission, to be where you are in your healing journey without rushing?
Yes and no. I am pushed by the implication of, gotta get better, gotta push. I gotta do 150 more pushups with my arms today.
On a Roll: A Story of Change, Courage, and the Road Still Rising: Jerry Millhon
Q: What might you whisper in your ear at that moment on the side of the road?
Tune in, your body will stay with you, and there are angels ready to help you if you're open.

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This series features profound conversations with thought leaders, artists, and activists who focus on pivotal issues affecting society, humanity, and the environment. Each episode emphasizes themes such as personal and collective healing, ecological awareness, spirituality, and the importance of community engagement. In addition to tackling critical topics, the discussions often weave in artistic expression and the role of creativity in fostering social change. Unique attributes of this series include its emphasis on depth psychology and varied spiritual practices, which invites listeners to explore diverse approaches to understanding and navigating the complexities of modern life. Whether through interviews, performances, or engaging discu... more

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2. Ray Dorsey
3. Jeanine Canty
4. Christine Tulis
5. Deborah Koff-Chapin
6. Howard Gardner
7. Rabbi Irwin Keller
8. Okhiogbe Omonblanks Omonhinmin

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