Episodes
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Ep. 45 – Becoming Nobody with Jamie Catto
Director of the film Becoming Nobody, Jamie Catto, joins Melanie Moser on the Shakti Hour Podcast for a conversation about his time working with Ram Dass and what he has learned about opening the heart with humor, truth, and humility. Jamie Catto is a British musician, video director…
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Ep. 44 - Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson visits Melanie Moser on the Shakti Hour Podcast for a special conversation about walking our paths through life with a resilient and compassionate heart that is fully open to the mysteries that await us. Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed lecturer, activist…
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Ep. 42 – Sacred Music Series: Danny Goldberg
Legendary music executive Danny Goldberg joins Melanie for the Sacred Music Series to talk about the joy of listening to Aretha Franklin, working with Kurt Cobain, and how music can open the heart to love.
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Ep. 41 – Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
Melanie Moser speaks with author Uma Dinsmore-Tuli about connecting to the power of menstruation, the misconceptions of Tantra, and the seductive nature of Yantras.
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Ep. 40 - Lyla June Johnston
Poet and singer-songwriter Lyla June Johnston shares a conversation with Melanie about finding beauty in our own linage, as well as others. Lyle explores the unique struggles and blessings that women encounter along their spiritual paths.
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Ep. 39 – Lynne McTaggart
Author and science journalist Lynne McTaggart joins Melanie Moser on the Shakti Hour Podcast for a conversation about the current state of scientific research around consciousness and intention.
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Ep. 38 – Trudy Goodman Kornfield
This time on the Shakti Hour Podcast, Melanie Moser and Trudy Goodman Kornfield share a conversation about the process of waking up through spiritual practice.
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Ep. 37 - Vicki Noble
Vicki Noble visits Melanie Moser for a conversation that explores the evolving role of woman in society.
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Ep. 36 – Danielle Shroyer
Melanie shares a conversation with author and former pastor Danielle Shroyer that re-examines traditional conceptions of sin and our relationship with God. Danielle Shroyer is an author, speaker, spiritual director, and former pastor. A founding member in the emerging church movement, Danielle...
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Ep. 35 - Ellen Grace O’Brian
Kriya Yoga instructor Ellen Grace O’Brian joins Melanie for a conversation around how we can apply yogic principles to create abundance in every area of our lives. Ellen Grace O’Brian (Yogacharya O’Brian) is an acclaimed teacher, author, and minister who has served seekers of spiritual...
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Ep. 34 – Rev. angel Kyodo williams
Rev. angel Kyodo williams visits the Shakti Hour Podcast and shares a conversation with Melanie that touches on the importance of a diverse spiritual practice, rethinking Dharma and bringing balance to our lives.
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Ep. 33 – Sacred Music Series: Deva Premal and Miten
Melanie is joined by musicians Deva Premal and Miten for a conversation about connecting and healing through sacred music. Deva Premal & Miten are modern nomads on a mission to share with humanity the medicine of mantra. With original chants that are used for meditation, yoga, stress management,...
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Ep. 32 – Sacred Music Series: Brian Chase
In this episode of the Shakti Hour’s Sacred Music Series, Brian Chase of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Drums & Drones sits down with Melanie to listen to and discuss the music of Pauline Oliveros. What are the different forms that sacred music manifests in? Brian explores this question with Melanie and...
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Ep. 31- Sacred Music Series: Kaveh Nabatian
This week on the Shakti Hour’s Sacred Music Series, Melanie sits down with Kaveh Nabatian, a composer, filmmaker, photographer and trumpet player for the band Bell Orchestre. Kaveh and Melanie discuss the music of Lebanese singer Fairuz, talk about the communal experience of music and explore how...
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Ep. 30 - Sacred Music Series: Elizabeth Hart
In this episode of the Shakti Hour Sacred Music Series, Melanie speaks with Elizabeth Hart, from the bands Psychic Ills and Tierra del Fuego, about the inspired music of Luzmila Caprio and deepening our connection to spirit through music. Find show notes and resources here:...
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Ep. 29 – Sacred Music Series: Kyp Malone
The multi-talented musician Kyp Malone shares inspirational music from Alice Coltrane and speaks with Melanie about finding a personal practice and music as a vehicle for transformation. Kyp Malone is a singer and multi-instrumentalist who works with bands like TV On The Radio, Iran, Rain…
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Ep. 28 – Sacred Music Series - Judith Berkson
This week on Shakti Hour Podcast, Melanie begins a special series on sacred music and the feminine voice with cantor, pianist and composer, Judith Berkson. Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/shakti-hour-ep-28-judith-berkson/ Judith Berkson is a cantor and teaches...
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Ep. 27 – Essie Jain
Melanie is joined by singer-songwriter Essie Jain for a conversation about the transformative power of creativity in our lives and spiritual paths. Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/shakti-hour-ep-27-essie-jain/
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Ep. 26 - Dakini Power with Michaela Haas
This week on the Shakti Hour Podcast, Melanie speaks with Michaela Haas about empowering women through practice with the fierce dakinis. Michaela Haas, PhD, is a reporter, lecturer, and consultant. With a PhD in Asian Studies, Michaela has taught at the University of California Santa Barbara, the...
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Ep. 25 - Ganga Devi Braun
Melanie shares a conversation with Sangha member Ganga Devi Braun about being raised in an ashram, karmic growth and experiences along the spiritual path. Find show notes and links: beherenownetwork.com/shakti-hour-ep…ga-devi-braun/
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Ep. 24 - Roshi Joan Halifax
Roshi Joan Halifax visits the show, sharing a conversation with Melanie about her spiritual journey and finding freedom where fear and courage meet. Find show notes and links here: https://beherenownetwork.com/shakti-hour-ep-24-roshi-joan/
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Ep. 23 - Mirabai Bush
Mirabai Bush speaks with Melanie about the most important lessons she has learned along her journey of awakening and reflects on the experience of co-writing with Ram Dass for the final time. Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying is now available for pre-order! In Walking…
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Ep. 22 - Tami Lynn Kent
This week on the Shakti Hour Podcast, Melanie shares a conversation with Tami Lynn Kent about the energetic connection to our bodies, healing trauma and unleashing our creativity.
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Ep. 21 - Dena Merriam
Dena Merriam joins Melanie for an exploration of karma, past lives and restoring the Sacred Feminine in our world.
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Ep. 20 - Miranda Macpherson
Miranda Macpherson joins Melanie for a conversation around overcoming some of the challenges that arise early on the path of spiritual awakening.
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Ep. 19 - Journey into the Mandala with Lama Tsultrim Allione
We journey into the mandala of the empowered feminine with Lama Tsultrim Allione and the tantric dakinis.
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Ep. 18 – Divine Connection with Dr. Margaret Paul
Dr. Margaret Paul joins Melanie for a conversation around developing a stronger connection to spirit.
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Ep. 17 – Londin Angel Winters
Londin Angel Winters joins Melanie for a conversation around the masculine and feminine – reframing our perceptions around them, balancing their polarities and maintaining presence during difficult times in a relationship.
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Ep. 16 - Vera de Chalambert
Vera de Chalambert joins Melanie for a conversation around the role of the divine feminine in our lives and practice.
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Ep. 15 - Mukti
Mukti, from Open Gate Sangha, shares a conversation with Melanie around spiritual relationships and navigating the journey of awakening. Learn more about Mukti and the Open Gate Sangha at Adyashanti.org.
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Ep. 14 – Nina Rao
Nina Rao joins Melanie for a conversation that touches on the evolution of Nina’s spiritual practice, her relationship with Maharaj-ji and the two celebrate the life of Siddhi Ma.
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Ep. 13 – Ruby Warrington
This week, Melanie speaks with Ruby Warrington about navigating the spiritual path, growing into our practice and connecting to life's mysteries.
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Ep. 12 - Jaclyn Hodes
On this episode of the Shakti Hour, Melanie shares a conversation with eco-friendly fashion line creator Jaclyn Hodes on a range of topics from intuition and divine timing to creative practice and right effort.
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Ep. 11 - Marci Shimoff
Bestselling author, Marci Shimoff, shares a conversation with Melanie about living a life with happiness and trust.
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Ep. 10 - Lakshmi and Maegan from Hanuman Gardens
Melanie shares a conversation with Lakshmi and Maegan from Hanuman Gardens. Maegan and Lakshmi share their individual stories of how they came to Bhakti yoga, Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba. They discuss their vision and inspiration behind Hanuman Gardens, as well as the love and devotion that…
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Ep. 9 – Julia Graves
Julia Graves joins Melanie for a conversation around integrating plant medicine with our spiritual practice.
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Ep. 8 - Mirabai Starr
Mirabai Starr visits the Shakti Hour podcast to talk about the transformative power of heartbreak and loss.
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Ep. 7 - Terry Tempest Williams
Author, Terry Tempest Williams, visits the Shakti Hour podcast for a conversation around wilderness, spirit, sacred rage and authentic power.
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Ep. 6 – Susanna Harwood Rubin
Melanie is joined by yoga instructor and author, Susanna Harwood Rubin, for a conversation around finding our own path in both spiritual practice and life.
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Ep. 5 - Jo Tastula
Vinyasa Flow instructor, Jo Tastula, sits down with Melanie for a conversation around practice, finding the heart space and the Divine Feminine.
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Ep. 4 - Lama Tsultrim Allione
Melanie is joined by Lama Tsultim Allione to talk about the role of women in Buddhism. Lama Tsultrim shares her journey and the path that opened her up to Buddhist practice.
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Ep. 3 - Bobby Clennell
Melanie is joined by author and yoga instructor Bobby Clannell to discuss her powerful work with Iyengar yoga. Bobby Clennell is a yoga teacher and long-time student of B.K.S. Iyengar (author of the classic book, Light on Yoga), and his children, Geeta S. Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar. She and...
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Ep. 2 - Sara Auster
Sound therapy practitioner, Sara Auster, visits Shakti Hour to talk about listening as a meditative practice. Sara Auster is a certified Sound Therapy Practitioner and meditation teacher based in New York City. Using holistic approaches to healing with the transformative power of music and sound,...
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Ep. 1 - Deva Premal
Musician, Deva Premal, has a conversation with Melanie about Deva's music, her spiritual path, and making space for what brings us joy. German-born vocalist and classically trained musician Deva Premal is best known for her work in the field of new age music, specifically, her unique brand of...
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Melanie is a meditation teacher, musician and peace activist. Her podcast, Shakti Hour on the Be Here Now Network represents her ambition to connect people with the wisdom of the divine feminine.
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