Spirituality Episodes
Sept. 16, 2025
E 232 Neurodivergence + The Contemplative
In this episode, we explore the gifts of neurodivergence within the contemplative life. Join us as we discover how ways of being such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia open fresh pathways to the Divine. Check out some resources for neurodivergence mentioned on The Contemplative Life blog. AUDIBLE LEARNERS …
Sept. 2, 2025
E 231 The Importance of Integration
Today we discuss the value of integrating special experiences and learnings into our daily lives. We look at some examples from our own lives, as well as beginning to explore Ken Wilbur’s Integral Theory. Mentioned in this e...
Aug. 19, 2025
E 230 Focal Practices
Send us a text Today we look at perspectives from philosopher, Albert Borgman and historian, Daniel Daniel Immerwahr. We see how history reveals that what was once deemed as a “threat” to flourishing is now seen as a focal ...
July 22, 2025
E 228 AI and Spiritual Guidance
Send us a text Join us today as we explore ways we are noticing AI coming into our contemplative spaces. What are the opportunities? What are some of the shadow sides? We look at ways we can grow in our awareness of this asp...
July 8, 2025
E 227 Places That Have Impacted Us
Send us a text Today we explore the topic of places and the ways that places have impacted us. We discuss 4 types of travel and the impact it makes in our lives. Support the show
Dec. 31, 2024
E 206 3 Lessons from 2024
Send us a text We close out the year sharing 3 lessons we’ve learned in 2024. We hope our reflections invite you to engage in your own time of considering what 2024 offered you. Support the show
Dec. 24, 2024
E 205 Beyond The Christmas Carol
Send us a text Join us today as we talk about the backstory of Charles Dickens and his creation of this classic. We explore the creative process, shadow sides and more. Support the show
Dec. 3, 2024
E 202 Wanting For More
Send us a text Today we explore the concept of wanting for more and how desire is not necessarily selfish or greedy. We discover ways gratitude and wanting for more co-exist. Support the show
Nov. 26, 2024
Ep 201 Limited Eating
Send us a text Join us as we delve into the topic of limited eating and its various causes. We explore situations like food allergies, dietary choices, religious practices, and situational constraints like travel and emotion...
Nov. 12, 2024
Ep 199 4 Ways We Relate to Food
Send us a text We are continuing our series about food, looking at 4 common ways we relate to food. Check out Ep 198, Spirituality of Food, for the first part of the series. Support the show
Nov. 5, 2024
Ep 198 Spirituality of Food
Send us a text Food is something every single one of us interacts with regularly. Join us as we take what might seem like a mundane part of life and explore some of the spiritual implications. Support the show
Sept. 24, 2024
Ep 192 Fifth Season: Late Summer
Send us a text Today we learn wisdom from Ancient Chinese Medicine about the shortest season and how we might engage with it. Even though most of us follow a four- season calendar, we hope you find ways to contextualize this...
Sept. 17, 2024
Ep 191 The Importance of Place
Send us a text There is something deeply spiritual about places and our orientation to particular places. Poets, photographers, and families remind us of their importance and meaning. Join us as we explore our relationship...
Sept. 3, 2024
Ep 189 Speed of Life
Send us a text Today we talk about the speed of life. Join us as we explore a topic that comes up over and over again and has relevance for our daily living. Support the show
Aug. 27, 2024
Ep 188 Resource Netting
Send us a text Today we explore the idea of resource netting, a term first heard by the author Greg McKeown and then built upon by Martha Beck & poet, David Wythe. Join us as we look at our resource rich world and the conte...
Aug. 19, 2024
Ep 187 Interruptions or Invitations?
Send us a text Today we explore various times in our lives when we face interruptions, both small and large. We discuss ways we’ve found helpful in reframing them. Support the show
Aug. 13, 2024
Ep 186 Empaths
Send us a text Today we discuss some of the benefits and challenges of those who identify as Empaths. We also note people who do not identify that way but live, work or regularly relate to those who do and how we can learn a...
Aug. 6, 2024
Ep 185 Seasons of Life
Send us a text Join us as we reflect on the cyclical nature of life and the wisdom our seasons offer us. Support the show
July 30, 2024
Ep 184 Activating & Reactivating
Send us a text Today we explore aspects of activating something new and reactivating former parts of our lives. Discover how these 2 aspects build off each other. Support the show
May 21, 2024
E 174 4 Lessons from Nature
Send us a text Join us today as we explore 4 ways we are currently engaging in nature. We hope this inspires you to find your own inspiration outdoors. Additional resources: https://www.scottericksonart.com/ https://www.ins...
April 29, 2024
Ep 171 Goodbyes and Hellos
Send us a text Today is a special episode where we hear from Dr. Kristina Kaiser about her doctoral work with the topic of Joy. It also marks the final episode with Kristina as our co-host, as she plans to focus more time a...
April 22, 2024
Ep 170 Deconstructing Our Faith
Send us a text Today we are joined by spiritual director Heather Watts exploring the journey of deconstructing faith. We discuss how spiritual guidance can provide space to be heard, wonder together and sit with uncertaintie...
April 1, 2024
Ep 167 Reverse Golden Rule
Send us a text Many of us have heard that we ought to do unto others as we would have done unto ourselves. But how many of us have heard that we ought to treat ourselves with the same kindness and respect we offer to others? Certainly, loving ourselves sounds good in theory, but the daily practice …
March 25, 2024
Ep 166 Stress vs Stressors
Send us a text Stress is a part of life and can happen in both big and small ways. On today’s podcast, we consider how the contemplative life can help us recognize what’s happening so that we can respond in more balanced ways more and more often. Do you find yourself sometimes feeling flush with em…