Living Deeply
Living Deeply connects you with the fruits of a decade of research in the form of a new book, a weekly teleseminar series and many other resources to help you live more deeply:
- Visit the Living Deeply website
- Order the Living Deeply book and DVD
- Living Deeply eLearning
- Road events
- Living Deeply Group Study Guide
The book "Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation" (click here to buy now) represents an unprecedented synthesis of the wisdom of more than 60 leaders, many of whom are featured on Shift in Action such as Stanislav Grof, Angeles Arrien and Peter Russell.
Below you will find recordings of live teleseminars in our Living Deeply series.
May these resources help you live more deeply!
December 16, 2008 | 959 reads
In this teleseminar, author, dream work innovator and Unitarian Universalist minister Dr. Jeremy Taylor describes the importance of dreams and nightmares in revealing our shadow side. In his conversation with host Tina Amorok, he describes how the dream work process provides an opportunity to work through unconscious fears and release their effects in our lives.
December 9, 2008 | 1166 reads
Author Ervin Laszlo, PhD, discusses his theories of evolution and the tipping point that determines whether we head toward mass extinction or a sustainable world. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our connection to each other. Some call it intuition, inspiration or creativity; Ervin refers to it as a constant exchange of information. He also discusses his two upcoming books, including: “WorldShift 2012” and his most recent book “Science and the Akashic Field.”
December 2, 2008 | 1206 reads
Author and professor of psychology Dacher Keltner talks with host Marilyn Schlitz about his research on the biological and evolutionary origins of human goodness, inspired by Charles Darwin’s surprising insights. 
November 25, 2008 | 908 reads
Author and founder of Ringing Rocks Foundation, Nancy Connor, talks with host Angela Murphy about her new book “Shamans of the World: Extraordinary First-Person Accounts of Healing, Mysteries and Miracles.” Nancy shares some of her extraordinary experiences with Native American shamans, as well as those in Bali, Brazil and Japan.
November 18, 2008 | 933 reads | 1 comment
In this session Teish shares stories of Yemaya-Olokun, the Mother of Dreams and the Deity of the Deep. Teish provides recommendations for Deep dreaming, visioning in the Dark and the ritual bath for Blue Mother Moon. These spiritual practices from the African diaspora are designed to harness the power of Winter as the season of gestation before Re-birth.
November 11, 2008 | 990 reads | 1 comment
Why is revenge such a perennial problem for human beings? Where does our ability to forgive come from? Is it possible to make the world a more forgiving, less vengeful place on a large scale, rather than one individual at a time?
November 4, 2008 | 1191 reads
In this teleseminar, Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF, Dr. Margaret Kemeny, discusses her extensive research in the biology of stress with host Marilyn Schlitz.
October 28, 2008 | 964 reads
Author Natalie Goldberg is one of the foremost writing teachers of our time. In this teleseminar with host Angela Murphy, she discusses her books from, “Writing Down the Bones” to “Old Friend From Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir.” Natalie uses her writing as a Zen practice and encourages her students to stay present in the moment, even while writing about their past.
October 21, 2008 | 1434 reads | 1 comment
Author, systems theorist and psychotherapist, Bradford Keeney, Ph.D. discusses 'shaking medicine' with host Tina Amorok. Dr. Kenney spent decades with indigenous shamans exploring rhythm and movement healing practices. 
October 14, 2008 | 1107 reads | 1 comment
Author and global justice activist, Starhawk, one of the most respected voices in modern earth-based spirituality, talks with host Stephen Dinan about permaculture, and our sacred connection to the environment. She recommends taking at least five minutes each day to simply observe nature.
October 7, 2008 | 923 reads
John Marks discusses the tools and methodologies that Search for Common Ground uses in carrying out this work, including extensive production of radio and TV soap opera to promote changes in attitudes and behaviors.
September 30, 2008 | 879 reads
In this discussion with host Marilyn Schlitz, Rick cites the role of "bystander culture" in undermining community health, advocates the "3 Ps" - Purpose, Power, and Place - for giving kids the resources they need to make a difference in their schools and larger communities, and describes the success of the Safe School Ambassadors program.
September 23, 2008 | 969 reads
Vibrational sound healer, Vlad Cardema, shares his history and healing tones with host Angela Murphy as they explore his intriguing life of extremes between poverty and privilege. While in the Israeli Defense Force, Vlad experienced a disturbing rite of passage, but his love of music helped to heal himself and many others as he went from pointing guns at kids to pointing digeridoos at kids. 
September 16, 2008 | 1721 reads | 1 comment
Author, Morty Lefkoe and host Tina Amorok discuss the need to release hidden beliefs to live a more effective and healthy life. Morty takes listeners through a ten minute exercise during the teleseminar call to help identify some beliefs we may have created in childhood. As the president and founder of The Lefkoe Institute, Morty has worked with thousands of people, utilizing a process he created 23 years ago, which can be applied to parenting, health, business, and social change. 
September 9, 2008 | 1535 reads
Professor emeritus, author and highly acclaimed psychologist, Paul Ekman, talks with host Cassandra Vieten about his intriguing research and training on recognizing facial micro expressions to reveal hidden emotions. 
September 2, 2008 | 1105 reads
Van Jones is the author of the hopeful, personal, and provocative book, The Green-Collar Economy. Forthcoming from Harper Collins in October 2008, the book makes a compelling case for a new kind of ecology: call it "social uplift environmentalism." During this teleseminar, Van nad host Marilyn Schlitz discussed his book, and the spiritual path that underlies it.
August 26, 2008 | 1307 reads
In this teleseminar Dr. Sheila McKeithen, formerly an Assistant Attorney General in Florida and currently the Minister at the Universal Centre of Truth in Kingston Jamaica, inspires us to live a more purposeful life.
August 19, 2008 | 1227 reads | 1 comment
Joanna engages Cassandra Vieten and IONS members in a thoughtful, interactive exploration of how fearlessly facing together the dangers and suffering in our world can help us break through to new vision and creativity.
August 12, 2008 | 717 reads
We apologize that our guest, Beth Lisick was unable to join us for this teleseminar. Please watch the calendar for a possible rescheduled interview date.
August 5, 2008 | 1282 reads | 2 comments
Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer, the founder and director of the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota, discusses the relationship between the design of spaces and health outcomes and how this knowledge is being applied in health care settings.
July 22, 2008 | 1162 reads
Patricia Ryan Madson, Emerita professor from Stanford University, wrote the award winning book Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up, named one of the "Top Spiritual Books of 2005! In this teleseminar she discusses 12 improv maxims, which are applicable in everyday life, and very useful in healing, as an SIA member tells us during the Q&A.
July 15, 2008 | 1679 reads
In this program Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi shares his groundbreaking “Big Mind Big Heart” teaching, a combination of Zen & Western psychology.
July 8, 2008 | 1336 reads | 1 comment
Among many other pursuits in what has been a long and distinguished career in anthropology, Solomon Katz joins us to share his experience as Principal Investigator of the Metanexus Institute's Spiritual Transformation Scientific Research Program.
July 1, 2008 | 1080 reads
Professor Stuart Kauffman guides us through an exploration of creativity in biology and human endeavors. From single cells reproducing, to a scientific description of “sacred,” Professor Kauffman uses analogies to take the listener on a journey. Creation arises in response to need and can not be anticipated until a series of events align to first create the need and then create the solution.
June 24, 2008 | 1251 reads | 2 comments
Best-selling author, movement-innovator and music/theatre director, Gabrielle Roth discusses her 5Rhythms® movement system and how to utilize it to move into a more intuitive way of being. 
June 17, 2008 | 1306 reads | 1 comment
Inauguration Augury - the word "inauguration" is derived from the augur, the diviner, to whom nature would speak, revealing through pattern the best human steward for all of creation - and they would be "inaugurated." Well, let's bring that back!
June 10, 2008 | 1161 reads
In this teleseminar, author and clinical psychologist, Richard Miller, PhD shares with host Marilyn Schlitz, his definition of non-duality and how he uses it in his research and training programs.
June 3, 2008 | 1395 reads
Most businesses have five stakeholder groups. In order of importance, Men’s Wearhouse ranks them: employees, customers, vendors, communities and shareholders.
May 13, 2008 | 1524 reads | 1 comment
In this teleseminar, host Cassandra Vieten discusses fascinating developments in neuroscience with author and Newsweek science columnist Sharon Begley. Many scientists believed the brain loses its plasticity with aging, but Sharon tells us that research now shows we can continue to learn throughout life.
May 6, 2008 | 1102 reads
What would a world without complaining look like? In this teleseminar with host Marilyn Schlitz, Will Bowen explores the reasons people complain and the negative effects complaining can have on your life. They discuss his simple method of self monitoring and reducing complaints in your life with the goal of reaching 21 consecutive complaint free days. Will claims this process can take from 4-8 months to accomplish but the effort results in dramatic transformations of your daily life. 
April 22, 2008 | 1483 reads
Dr. Miller talks with host Cassandra Vieten about motivational interviewing used to identify conflicting motivations and how to move forward into life changes. He has served as a consultant to many organizations, including the United States Senate, the World Health Organization, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Institutes of Health. 
April 15, 2008 | 1277 reads | 1 comment
Shaykh Yassir Chadly is a native of Morocco and has been the imam (spiritual leader) of the Masjid Al-Iman, a multicultural Sufi mosque, since 1992. He is an associate professor at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) in Berkeley and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, and is also a musician, Sufi storyteller, and speaker.
April 8, 2008 | 1273 reads
Mary Tumpkin earned her Doctorate degree at the South Florida Center for Theological Studies in Miami, Florida. She currently serves in the dual role as President of the Universal Foundation For Better Living and Senior Minister of the Universal Truth Center.
April 1, 2008 | 1599 reads
Monica Sharma, the Director of Leadership and Capacity Development at the United Nations-OHRLLS, talks with host Marilyn Schlitz about her large scale work and the systems used to make sustainable changes in developing countries.
March 25, 2008 | 1222 reads
In this Living Deeply teleseminar, Jerry Jampolsky, MD and Diane Cirincione, PhD participate in a heartfelt discussion about love, forgiveness, compassion and attitudinal healing. They share ideas from their books and work together at the Center for Attitudinal Healing which has helped over 40,000 people in over thirty years.
March 18, 2008 | 1175 reads
Walter R. J. Baets and host Tina Amorok discuss the cutting edge of business school instruction applying quantum theories. Walter is a Professor Complexity, Knowledge and Innovation; Associate Dean for Research and MBA Director at Euromed Marseille Ecole de Management.
March 11, 2008 | 1266 reads
Host Cassandra Vieten talks with author, psychologist and spiritual teacher, Sylvia Boorstein, who shares ways to bring spiritual practices into every day life.
March 4, 2008 | 1852 reads
Richard Wiseman talks with host Marilyn Schlitz from Scotland and they compare their research findings in this engaging teleseminar. They discuss his books The Luck Factor, about the lives and minds of lucky people and Did You Spot the Gorilla,which is about awareness, perception and cognitive brain science.
February 26, 2008 | 1437 reads
Rassouli, a visionary artist, talks with host Angela Murphy about his inspirational work and process. Rassouli talks about the importance of darkness to recognize the light in art and in life.
February 19, 2008 | 1104 reads
In this teleseminar, host Tina Amorok talks with Ed Bastian, President and Founder of the Spiritual Paths Foundation. They explore various indigenous traditions and how their beliefs can effect our lives and how spiritual knowledge, values, and experiences can help solve the critical challenges of the 21st century.
February 12, 2008 | 1302 reads
Stephen Post, author of "Why Good Things Happen to Good People" talks with Cassandra Vieten about love, compassion and forgiveness.
February 5, 2008 | 1670 reads
In this teleseminar, host Marilyn Schlitz talks with author, social scientist and environmental activist Riane Eisler about her insightful perceptions of the world today and her new book "The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating Caring Economics."
