Inquire Within Podcast

Traditional Chinese medicine has earned the respect of many Western scientists and doctors, but it is often misunderstood.  In this episode, Acupuncturist, Timothy Asher talks about this ancient system of healing  and sheds light on its effectiveness in treating a number of common conditions.   Resources Timothy Asher's Website

How does a loving and supportive parent support their child when that child's gender doesn't fall in our conventional binary understanding of Gender?  Gabriel and Janna Barkin faced this question when their child's true gender started to assert itself early in life.   This amazing and inspiring couple model for all parents what it means to be loving and supportive and they give hope and encouragement to other parents who want to understand and support a transgender or gender-nonconforming child.   RESOURCES He's Always Been My Son BlogGender SpectrumSpectrum LGBT CenterCall Him Hunter BlogTransgender Law CenterTransequality   Books: Gender Born Gender Made by Diane Ehrensaft  The Transgender Child by Stephanie Brill  

Chef Rossi, (yes, she only has one name) -– has been a writer for many publications, such as The Daily News, The New York Post, Time Out New York and Mcsweeney's to name a few. She has been the food writer of the "Eat Me" column for Bust magazine since 1998, hosts her own hit radio show on WOMR and WFMR in Cape Cod called "Bite This," now in its twelfth season, has been featured on "The Food Network" and "NPR” and is a popular blogger for “The Huffington Post.” In this episode, the owner and executive chef of "The Raging Skillet," talks about her amazing journey and her new book that is as entertaining as it is mouth watering! Purchase The Raging Skillet The Raging Skillet Website      

New York Times best selling author Karan Bajaj talks about his new novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent.  Karan takes the reader on a vivid journey to India to unlock many of the ancient mysteries hidden in plain sight. Resources Purchase The Yoga of Max's Discontent Karan's website  

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in sixty-eight people fall somewhere on the autistic spectrum.  In this episode Lance King, author of Never One of Them talks about his diagnosis on the spectrum that came well into his adulthood.     Resources Lance on Facebook   Purchase Never One of Them   Purchase NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman  The Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome by Dr. Tony Attwood   The Wrong Planet website (run by and for autistic people):   An online test to see if you might have autistic traits Find Autism diagnosis and treatment  

There are countless resources out there to help women navigate the new world of dating  now that online matching services are increasingly used to find potential partners.  Men, however, have precious few guides to help navigate 'right swipes' and profiles.  Author and psychologist Jeremi McManus seeks to change all that with his book Dating Success for Men. In this podcast Jeremi talks about practical ways in which modern men find a lasting and meaningful relationship.   Resources Purchase Dating Success for Men Jeremi's Website

People spend millions every year on self help books, classes and coaching only to find lasting contentment remains elusive.  Psychologist and author, Dr. Gail Brenner,  takes an approach to self help that is so radical that it just might work!  In her book The End of Self Help, Gail promotes the idea that we are not damaged, inadequate, limited selves who need help—the notion that nothing about you needs to change for you to be happy—it takes only a simple shift of attention.  Resources Purchase The End of Self Help Gail's Website

Yogi Aaron (formally Aaron Star) is the co-founder of the Blue Osa Yoga Center in Costa Rica and the former owner and founder of Hot Nude Yoga in New York City.   In his new book, Autobiography of a Naked Yogi, he details his unique approach to yoga and the colorful journey that led him to the tropical forests of the Osa Peninsula     Resources Purchase Autobiography of a Naked Yogi  Blue Osa Yoga Center  

Speaker and author Byron Katie developed a method of self-inquiry often referred to as "The Work". The technique involves four simple questions followed by a 'turn around' process. This very simple technique has been transformational for thousands of people around the world. In this episode, Bryan Wagner discusses his own experience with 'The Work' as well as the healing that has occurred for many of his clients when he guides them through this transformational process.   Resources Byron Katie's Website Bryan Wagner's Website Books by Byron Katie • Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life • I Need Your Love - Is That True?: How to Stop Seeking Love, Approval, and Appreciation and Start Finding Them Instead • A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are • Who Would You Be Without Your Story?

The BodyTalk System is a non-invasive healthcare system which supports the body allowing its many parts and systems to communicate more fully and work harmoniously. In this interview Greg Wieting talks about his own healing journey and the amazing results he has witnessed in his clients. Resources Greg's WebsiteFind a Body Talk Therapist 

On July 21, 2015  Grace Cathedral hosted a panel discussion moderated by Darren Main.  Speakers included renown spiritual leaders Pujya Swamiji, Bishop Marc Andrus and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati.   If you enjoy this free recording please consider making a donation the Grace Cathedral Community Preschool    About the Speakers Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati (often called Pujya Swamiji ), is one of India’s most revered and beloved spiritual leaders. He is the President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, and the founder of the Hindu Jain Temple in Pennsylvania. He is also the founder of numerous humanitarian and environmental organizations, and actively engaged in interfaith work for world peace, eradication of poverty and environmental protection with prominent organizations including the World Bank, the United Nations, the Parliament of Religions and more.Learn More bout Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Sadhvi Bhagawati SaraswatiFor nearly twenty years American born Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati has l

Once the illusions about using drugs and alcohol have been smashed, one faces the more subtle aspects of recovery and leading a recovered life. Addiction can be a teflon process sometimes slipping from one behavior to another: food, consumerism, sex, love, affection, internet activity and so on. In this episode author Kyczy Hawk her new book “Life in Bite-Sized Morsels” which addresses recovery from the perspective of a woman with more than 30 years sobriety.   RESOURCES Purchase:Life in Bite-Sized Morsels Kycy's Website Online 12-Step Meeting • Sundays at 7:00 AM (California Time)

In this episode, we explore how gay men have emerged from a history of victimization to become teachers for humanity. Raymond Rigoglioso, author of Gay Men and The New Way Forward, and founder of the Gay Men of Wisdom project, will discuss how gay men serve and heal humanity, reinvent manhood, and free and enrich the human spirit.  Raymond L. Rigoglioso is the founder of Gay Men of Wisdom and is certified as a life coach through the International Coach Federation. His professional background includes more than two decades as a writer and editor for nonprofit organizations in New York City and Boston.  Ray lives with his partner and dog White Plains, New York. This is his first book.  Resources PURCHASE: Gay Men and The New Way Forward  Ray's Website Ray on Facebook Ray on Twitter

Mystic David Hoffmeister is known for his practical application of the non-dual teachings needed for seekers to experience the unified mind; his clarity about the function of forgiveness in spiritual awakening and his radical use of mindful movie watching in the release of judgement. David is an inspiring living demonstration of the teachings of "A Course in Miracles," a non-dual pathway of Awakening. David has been invited to 39 countries and 49 states and speaks from the Enlightened mind. Darren speaks to him ahead of his first trip to India.   Resources   READ Evolve Magazine Feature on David Hoffmeister's  pathway of Movies, Miracles & Mysticism   Books by David Hoffmeister   DAVID'S WEBSITES • www.acim.me• www.mwge.org• www.davidhoffmeister.com VideoDavid on Youtube Social MediaDavid on FacebookDavid on Twitter      

Letting Go Again is one birth mother’s courageous and compassionate account of giving up her baby daughter for adoption, and their troubled relationship once they are reunited almost two decades later.   While many of us have witnessed the emotional “adoption reunions” on daytime TV, we rarely see what happens when the cameras stop rolling. In this compelling true story, author Kimberly Smythe reveals how the happiness and completion she expected to feel when her first child was back in her life remained elusive. Kimberly writes with extraordinary vulnerability, sharing the highs and lows of becoming a teen mom and allowing her child to be adopted, as well as the darkest moments of the heartbreaking, rollercoaster relationship that followed when they were reunited.   Resources Kimberly's Website Purchase Letting Go Again  

The applicability of the message within Buddhist Boot Camp to everyday life, regardless of spiritual or religious affiliation, or none at all. The invitation is for each of us to live in abundance through gratitude and kindness (toward ourselves and others). By understanding the way our mind works, we can learn to accept everything in the world as it is (and everyone), without needing to change a thing. Gratitude has a way of turning what we have into "enough", and that is luxury. That is being rich.  Timber Hawkeye, author of Buddhist Boot Camp, offers a secular, non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, both within and around us. His intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire  Resources Purchace Buddhist Boot Camp  Books-to-Prisons Project Contact Timber Timber's Website Timber's YouTube Channel Timber on Facebook Timber on Twitter Timber on Instagram Join Timber's Email List

Recorded Live at Grace Cathedral • May 12, 2015 For more than twenty years American born Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati has lived in the lap of the Himalayas  on the banks of the Ganges River.  Since her arrival in India she has worked tirelessly to promote women’s rights, environmental awareness and an end to poverty.  At her gurus’s ashram she has hosted countless dignitaries including the Dalai Lama and Prince Charles and has spoken before the United Nations and at many other venus around the world.  She is known the world over for her gentle spirit, engaging talks and humanitarian efforts. ResourcesContact Sadhvi through FacebookGrace CathedralYoga on the Labyrinth

On April 25, 2015 the Gorkha earthquake rocked the country of Nepal killing more than 7,000 people and leaving many other injured, homeless and in desperate need of food, water, medicine and shelter.  While the quake itself registered at 7.8 magnitude and was felt as far away as china and India, the relief effort has been equally large with people the world over donating and getting involved.   In this podcast, I speak with Eric Roache, founder of ForWorld Thinking, about the reality of life in Nepal after the earthquake, and how each of us can make a difference.       Resources ForWorld Thinking Nepal Relief- Suggested Organizations to Support    

For thosands of years, Buddhist monks and yogis have found refuge in the jagged peaks of the Himilayas, but few modern seekers make that pilgrimage.  New York based yoga teacher  True (Blake Jung) is an exception to that rule. In this podcast True recounts his adventures hiking to Mount Everest's infamous Base Camp where he practiced yoga and mediation and experineced a profound spiriutal awakening.   RESOURCES True's Website True's Nepal Instagram Feed True's Facebook Wall

For more than twenty years, American born Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati has lived on the banks of the Ganges River in the Parmarth Niketan Ashram.  In this interview she talks about the unique journey that lead her from Stanford graduate to one of India's great spiritual teachers.    Sadhvi's unique style and passion have had a direct and measurable impact on environmental issues, women's rights and poverty not only in India specifically as well as on the global stage.   Resources READ OM Times Feature on Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Websites www.parmarth.com,   www.divineshaktifoundation.org www.washalliance.org www.gangaaction.org   Video Hollywood to Holy Woods