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What Matters Most

Paul Samuel Dolman
Climate Change
Private Equity
Syria
Teilhard De Chardin
Marcus Aurelius
Poetry
United States Politics
Jet Black Foundation
Earth History
American Patriarchy
The Last American Road Trip
Philadelphia
Aviation
CO2
Authenticity
Boulder, Colorado
Akashic Records
Tibetan Buddhism
Bardo
Tibetan Book Of the Dead

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

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One of the most compelling voices on the current climate challenges joins me to discuss her work and where we find ourselves in this precarious moment. The inspiring Natalie Kyriacou OAM is the Founder and Chair of My Green World, the Creator of Worl... more

A wonderful exchange with author and poet Colette Lafia on her latest book, Leaving the Shore: Experiencing Poetry as Prayer.

Colette Lafia is a San Francisco-based blogger, spiritual director, workshop and retreat facilitator, and part‐time school ... more

A beautiful conversation with the great wisdom keeper Gail Straub on her inspiring book, the critically acclaimed memoir, Home Inside the Globe. This show is loaded with goosebump moments and timeless jewels of revelation.

Gail is the author of eigh... more

This is a lovely conversation with English author Cathy Haynes on her new book, The Fullness of Time. This is a great read for anyone who loved Braiding Sweetgrass, The Hidden Life of Trees, or Wintering. Instead of clocks and calendars, Haynes explo... more

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Recent Guests

Colette Lafia
Spiritual teacher, poet, and author
Speaker, author of The Divine Heart, Leaving the Shore
Episode: Colette Lafia #1189
Gail Straub
Author, co-founder of the Empowerment Institute, speaker
Empowerment Institute
Episode: Gail Straub #1188
Cathy Haynes
Curator, writer, artist, educator
Birdsong Blooms, Shadows and Stars (author/curator)
Episode: Cathy Haynes #1187
Aaron Poochigian
Poet and translator, author of Four Walks in Central Park
Poet/Translator
Episode: Aaron Poochigian #1186
Ann Tashi Slater
Author, poet, and Tibetan heritage writer
Author of Traveling in Bardo, the art of living in a permanent world
Episode: Ann Tashi Slater #1185
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

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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Guests are consistently interesting and well-prepared, delivering practical insights.
Fans appreciate the host's curiosity and conversational style.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gail Straub #1188
Q: But how are you doing right now, Gail, in this present moment with the circumstances that we are being presented with?
Gail responds with resilience, describing how she anchors herself in meditation, community, and service, and how she uses personal stories from her work in refugee camps to stay grounded and hopeful.
Colette Lafia #1189
Q: You mentioned staying grounded in the moment despite what's happening around the world. How do you hold up in difficult times?
I stay grounded by returning to simple practices—breath, quiet, gratitude, and small acts of care for myself and others. I lean into love and trust that there is a larger source guiding us, which helps me remain present and compassionate.
Aaron Poochigian #1186
Q: How does Stoicism resonate with your own creative process today?
He describes Stoicism as teaching radical acceptance and the idea that happiness comes from internal assessments, which aligns with his emphasis on present-moment awareness and the disciplined practice of daily writing and meditation.
Aaron Poochigian #1186
Q: What drew you to Marcus Aurelius and to Meditations as a translator and poet?
Aaron explains that Meditations spoke to him during a low point and offered a framework for transforming personal crisis into creative work, which motivated him to translate the text and to explore its literary dimensions beyond philosophy.
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.

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