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What Matters Most

Paul Samuel Dolman
Climate Change
Private Equity
Syria
Teilhard De Chardin
United States Politics
Jet Black Foundation
Earth History
American Patriarchy
The Last American Road Trip
Philadelphia
Aviation
CO2
Authenticity
Boulder, Colorado
Akashic Records
Gender
Authoritarianism
Nature
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Race and Racism

Author, musician, and speaker Paul Samuel Dolman interviews a variety of people on creativity, the arts, relationships, and spirituality.

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Recent Guests

Jack El-Hai
Author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
Author
Episode: Jack El-Hai #1184
Pen Densham
British-Canadian film and television producer, writer, director, photographer
Episode: Pen Densham #1183
Mary Madeiras
Hollywood director and author of The Akashic Way, Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records
Author; Akashic Records expert
Episode: Mary Madeiras #1182
Dr. Michael E. Mann
Pinnacle Scientist; Author of Science Under Siege
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Episode: Dr. Michael E. Mann #1181
Christine Tracy
Author, journalist, and translator of spiritual ideas; discusses Teilhard de Chardin and personal transformation
Author of Just Trust Life
Episode: Christine M. Tracy #1180
Roger Hallam
Founder of Extinction Rebellion; author and activist
Extinction Rebellion
Episode: Roger Hallam #1179
Jodi-Ann Burey
Author and speaker; author of The Myth of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
Author
Episode: Jodi-Ann Burey #1178
David Lesch
Professor at Trinity University; Middle East expert and author
Trinity University
Episode: Dr. David Lesch #1177
Peter Brannen
Author and journalist focused on climate, geology, and Earth's deep time
Author (The Story of CO2 is the Story of Everything)
Episode: Peter Brannen #1176

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • A Deep Dive into the Heart of Creativity

    "What Matters Most" with Paul Samuel Dolman is a podcast that consistently delivers thought-provoking conversations, and the episode with Julia Cameron is no exception. Their heartfelt discussion on creativity, sobriety, and the intricacies of life was a masterclass in introspection and self-discovery. Julia's wisdom, combined with Paul's genuine curiosity, made for an episode that resonates deeply. For anyone seeking to understand the essence of creativity and the journey of life, this episode ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Ink From The Pen- A Prison Memoir or How Mark Olmsted Learned What Matters Most

    Just listened to the podcast that dropped today - author, Mark Olmsted gives an insightful and honest interview about the life lessons learned and embraced after his prison experience. Like in his book, Ink From The Pen, A Prison Memoir, Mark looks back with humility and moments of wit. He indeed makes lemonade from some of life’s lemons- being HIV+, losing friends and his brother to AIDS, and reminds us that his gift now is not just his writing, but his reminder to show each other kindness, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7bak
    United States4 years ago
  • Acharya Shunya

    A really nice interview with Acharya Shunya. Paul is *real* in his admiration and respect for Shunya and Shunya is *real* in her sharing of herself and her recommendations to achieve clarity through the struggle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JAF227
    United States4 years ago
  • Good stuff

    The interview with Lev Menand was illuminating. I learned many things I probably wouldn’t have sought out on my own but am now grateful for having insight into. It really rounded out my understanding of the interplay of banking and politics and what a precarious situation we are in now.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CherrySodaKoko
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing

    Love how the podcast covers almost everything about creativity, the arts, relationships, and spirituality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JSchinwald
    Philippines4 years ago

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Priyanka Kumar #1175
Q: What can listeners do to reconnect with nature in daily life?
Start by creating small 'micro-wilds' or pollinator gardens, reduce asphalt, and incorporate regular time in natural spaces to sustain mood, resilience, and a sense of belonging to the planet.
Priyanka Kumar #1175
Q: What role do birds play in your creative process?
Birds symbolize living messengers whose presence and behavior guide her writing and deepen her sense of connectedness to the earth.
Priyanka Kumar #1175
Q: How has your upbringing in the Himalayas influenced your view of nature today?
It built a lifelong sensitivity to the living currents of nature and a belief that simple, direct experiences with the natural world can be transformative and grounding.
Anna Malaika Tubbs #1171
Q: What inspired you to write Erased and focus on patriarchy and race?
Tubbs explains that her work grew from personal history, witnessing how gender, race, and family narratives intersect, and from a scholarly interest in tracing systematic oppression to its roots.
Sarah Kendzior #1170
Q: What has surprised you most about the book's reception and your tour so far?
Despite initial obstacles, word-of-mouth and a resilient audience have driven the book's success, with critics and readers engaging deeply with the personal travelogue and political observations.

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