Conversations on the Edge
Conversations on the Edge
Rami Shapiro
Conversations on the Edge showcases a motley crew of iconoclast's and free thinkers exploring new approaches to community, spirituality, and how to solve the world's most daunting problems. Host Rami Shapiro helps the listener get a deeper understanding of different points of view through a mix of humor and insight. Listen every week to move past the status quo and discover the edge!
Know Thyself with Suzanne Stabile
This week, Rami and his guest Suzanne Stabile explore the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram and how it can be used to understand ourselves and the people around us better. Suzanne gives the listener an overview of the Enneagram and then gives us some amazing insight into the approach she's developed in the decades she's spent practicing this ancient wisdom.
Jun 30, 2020
30 min
Sounds True with Tami Simon
This week, Rami chats with the founder of the legendary Sounds True Publishing company, Tami Simon. Tami is a renowned figure in the world of spiritual teachings and Sounds True has helped disseminate wisdom and healing to millions of people since it's founding in 1985.  Tami shares the amazing story of how she decided to risk all she had on a revolutionary new type of audio publishing and what types of changes she sees coming in the way people choose to experience their spiritual teachings.
May 6, 2020
30 min
Meditation Practice with Justin Michael Williams
On this bonus episode, our listeners can try a special bonus meditation practice with recent guest Justin Michael Williams.
Apr 16, 2020
5 min
Meditation for the Rest of Us with Justin Michael Williams
Meditation and mindfulness practices are almost ubiquitous in American culture, but there are still many communities who are underrepresented in traditional spaces. Justin Michael Williams is an author and recording artist who brings a fresh perspective and context to traditional spaces with his books, workshops, and music. On this episode, he and Rami unpack his journey and discuss how to avoid spiritual bypassing through processing the darker aspects of your existence.
Apr 7, 2020
25 min
Coronavirus part 4: Metta Practice
This episode is the fourth and final part of a series about spiritual and psychological self-care during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, Rami talks gives the listener a simple yet effective technique for turning something anxiety inducing into an opportunity for mindful practice.
Mar 30, 2020
8 min
Coronavirus part 3: Frank Levy
This episode is the third part of a four part series about spiritual and psychological self-care during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, Rami talks to former public health official Frank Levy, to discuss ways communities can support themselves during times of need and intentional isolation.
Mar 26, 2020
11 min
Coronavirus part 2: Gordon Peerman
This episode is the second part of a four part series about spiritual and psychological self-care during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, Rami tackles the element of "being for yourself" from the teachings of the sage Hillel. Guest Rev. Dr. Gordon Peerman offers advice on self-care and the difference between listening and re-assurance.
Mar 24, 2020
13 min
Coronavirus part 1: Rami Shapiro
On this special Coronavirus response episode, Rami introduces this new four part mini-series to help listeners cope with the social and spiritual challenges facing us all as we deal with the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, Rami shares his perspective and gives us some productive suggestions for what to do while social-distancing.
Mar 19, 2020
6 min
Neuroplasticity with Shauna Shapiro
On this episode, we re-examine the importance of mindfulness practice in the context of neuroplasticity. Rami and Guest Shauna Shapiro discuss how what we do has the power to shape our habits and dispel the myth that you can't teach an old dog new tricks!
Mar 10, 2020
24 min
Exploring Non-Dualism with David Loy
The concept of non-dualism is one that has become very appealing to many people. As our world becomes fractured socially and ecologically, many people are exploring non-duality as a unifying perspective. But it can be confusing! On this episode Rami and his guest David Loy attempt to demystify non-fuality, by exploring how many traditions express the concept.
Mar 3, 2020
34 min
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