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Voices of Esalen

"Voices of Esalen" features provocative, in-depth interviews with the dynamic leaders, teachers, and thinkers who reflect the mission of the Esalen Institute.For more about the Esalen Institute, head ... Read more

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Paul Selig, I am the Word: The Extraordinary Life of a Spiritual Channel

Paul Selig, I am the Word: The Extraordinary Life of a Spiritual Channel

Paul Selig is considered one of the foremost mediums working today. He is the author of several rather extraordinary wor... Read more

26 Aug 2016

1hr 5mins

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Terence McKenna's 1982 Lecture at Esalen: "Tryptamine Hallucinogen Consciousness"

Terence McKenna's 1982 Lecture at Esalen: "Tryptamine Hallucinogen Consciousness"

We’re pleased to introduce a new segment where we dive deep into the history of the Esalen Institute, in order to focus ... Read more

4 Nov 2019

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Dorothy Charles on the History of Gestalt at Esalen

Dorothy Charles on the History of Gestalt at Esalen

Dorothy Charles writes, "The practice of being present is simple and not easy. We call it a practice because that’s wha... Read more

13 Feb 2018

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Psychedelic Integration, Pt. 5: Psilocybin Panel, featuring Paul Stamets

Psychedelic Integration, Pt. 5: Psilocybin Panel, featuring Paul Stamets

In part 5 of Esalen's Psychedelic Integration series, mycologist Paul Stamets, UC Berkeley professor of neurobiology Dav... Read more

2 Aug 2019

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Rick Hanson: Hardwiring Happiness

Rick Hanson: Hardwiring Happiness

Dr. Rick Hanson, author of "Buddha's Brain" and "Hardwiring Happiness" joins us to discuss neuroscience, love, happiness... Read more

24 Feb 2016

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Paul Selig Returns: The Spiritual Channel takes us into the Upper Room

Paul Selig Returns: The Spiritual Channel takes us into the Upper Room

Paul Selig is a psychic gifted with the skill of clairvoyance. He is sometimes described as a “medium for the living.” P... Read more

25 Feb 2019

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Michaela Boehm on Sexual Chemistry and the WIld Woman's Way

Michaela Boehm on Sexual Chemistry and the WIld Woman's Way

Michaela Boehm is a teacher and clinician specializing in deep intimacy and the art of maintaining healthy polarity with... Read more

3 Mar 2016

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Noah Levine on Dharma Punx, Refuge Recovery, and Wearing the Self Like a Loose Garment

Noah Levine on Dharma Punx, Refuge Recovery, and Wearing the Self Like a Loose Garment

Noah Levine is a punk, a father, a remarkable teacher of Buddhism, and the author of the books Dharma Punx, Against the ... Read more

22 Feb 2017

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Bob Walter on the Life and Work of Joseph Campbell

Bob Walter on the Life and Work of Joseph Campbell

Bob Walter is the executive director and board president of the Joseph Campbell foundation. Walter was Joseph Campbell’s... Read more

18 May 2018

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Stanislav Grof on Psychedelic Psychotherapy, Holotropic Breathwork, and His Life at Esalen

Stanislav Grof on Psychedelic Psychotherapy, Holotropic Breathwork, and His Life at Esalen

Stanislav Grof is not only one of the godfathers of psychedelic psychotherapy -- not only one of the founders of the fie... Read more

18 Jul 2018

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Ram Dass's 1987 Lecture at Esalen: "The Compassionate Heart"

Ram Dass's 1987 Lecture at Esalen: "The Compassionate Heart"

A Voices of Esalen Archive Edition: Ram Dass speaks at the Esalen Institute on October 18th, 1987. Ram Dass was born Ric... Read more

2 Mar 2020

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Jean Houston on Quantum Theory and Concurrent Realities

Jean Houston on Quantum Theory and Concurrent Realities

Jean Houston is an interdisciplinary thinker and author, known for her ability to weave history, culture, spirituality, ... Read more

4 May 2018

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Psychedelic Integration, Part 2: Michael Pollan on How to Change Your Mind

Psychedelic Integration, Part 2: Michael Pollan on How to Change Your Mind

Michael Pollan's keynote address from the Psychedelic Integration Conference at Esalen Institute, 2019, is part two of a... Read more

10 Jul 2019

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Rick Hanson: Awestruck Gratitude, Wherever You Go.

Rick Hanson: Awestruck Gratitude, Wherever You Go.

Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist and author whose interests lie in the confluence of modern neuroscience and ancient co... Read more

18 Dec 2018

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Psychedelic Integration Conference at Esalen, Pt. 1: Introduction with Allan Badiner

Psychedelic Integration Conference at Esalen, Pt. 1: Introduction with Allan Badiner

The first in a 7-part series, this episode will present a sampler of some of the most notable moments of the 2019 Psyche... Read more

2 Jul 2019

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Alexandra Katehakis on Erotic Intelligence

Alexandra Katehakis on Erotic Intelligence

Alexandra Katehakis is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles and the author of ... Read more

13 Jun 2016

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Ann Bradney on Radical Aliveness

Ann Bradney on Radical Aliveness

"When you can engage the powerful feelings of others without the need to control or tame them, that’s radical aliveness.... Read more

30 Mar 2016

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Linda and Charlie Bloom: Relationship Experts

Linda and Charlie Bloom: Relationship Experts

Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW, are psychotherapists and relationship counselors. They have worked with indivi... Read more

12 Jun 2019

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Michael Murphy, Co-Founder of Esalen, on the Institute's Origin Story

Michael Murphy, Co-Founder of Esalen, on the Institute's Origin Story

Michael Murphy is the co-founder of the Esalen Institute, a key figure in the Human Potential Movement and an extraordin... Read more

20 Jan 2017

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Dr. Ben Sessa on Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Dr. Ben Sessa on Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Dr. Ben Sessa is a psychiatrist from the United Kingdom, and currently a senior research fellow at Bristol, Cardiff and ... Read more

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