The Mustard Seed Podcast

The Mustard Seed

Gregory W. Sammis
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We all die, all of us. There is beauty, depth, and insight in this reality. Join us for a biweekly discussion with... everyone! We all have something to say about this universal experience that influences all of our lives. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Suffering With Purpose
What an interview this week!!!  We get the perspective of a medical professional in Dr. Eric Adler.  It's not just theoretical this week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Jun 4, 2021
58 min
Step of Faith
I'm so incredibly grateful for this week's guest: Ken Naranja.  Ken is my coach, my guide, my Obi-Wan Kenobi, but most of all, my friend.  In this episode Ken speaks candidly about his experience with his father.  I hope you get a lot from this inspirational, moving, and beautiful story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
May 21, 2021
1 hr 4 min
I'm sorry you're feeling some death anxiety
In this week's episode, we interview Lyla Rothschild of the Ernest Becker Foundation.  We talk Ernest Becker, Terror Managment Theory, and how choosing the wrong flavor of ice cream can trigger death anxiety! Check out The Ernest Becker Foundation at https://ernestbecker.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
May 7, 2021
1 hr 17 min
Don't die with the music still in you!
Great news!!  We are partnering with the Ernest Becker Foundation (ernestbecker.org) to bring you new content, resources, and best yet: new conversations with thought leaders in the world of death awareness. We also listen in on the conversation we had with Lindsay Bowen, a thought leader in her own right.   Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Apr 23, 2021
57 min
Strength Through Fragility
Time for The Mustard Seed!  Learn why we even call this podcast The Mustard Seed.  Then listen in on an interview with someone I've never met.  We all have something to say about death, even our guest, Tatyana.  Enjoy!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Apr 9, 2021
1 hr 10 min
When the student is ready, the teacher appears
Listen in on our interview with Jacob Chinn, Chinese Medicine practitioner and all around incredible human being!  This is the first episode in the "Gifts Of COVID" series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Mar 26, 2021
58 min
Let's not be super angry at everyone all the time!
This episode's special guest: Katie Sammis, also known as, my older sister.  Listen as we talk religion, politics, power, and living a life of meaning... and, of course, death! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Mar 12, 2021
1 hr 8 min
Good Thought Hygene
The Mustard Seed - Episode 2 This week's guest, Nancy Goldrain! We talk about victim mentality, the value of a "good" death, and making sure the right person comes to get you when it's your time. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Feb 26, 2021
1 hr
The Mustard Seed: Episode 1 "Let's start at the end..."
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Mustard Seed.  If you are new to the podcast, this is a great introduction to what The Mustard Seed is all about. The Mustard Seed is listener supported!  Please visit https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed to help keep The Mustard Seed going! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mustard-seed/support
Feb 12, 2021
17 min