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The Living Conversation
The Living Conversation is a podcast on philosophy, clarity, and the art of living well. Hosted by Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright, it blends Eastern and Western wisdom, from Confucius and Socrates to the questions we face today. We explore how to live with sincerity, presence, and joy; not in theory, but in daily life. This show airs biweekly on KWMR, alternating with Dr. Wright’s program Attunement, and appears here in podcast form with added reflections and ways to stay connected. For those…
Episodes
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The Way of Excellence: Stanley Bronstein’s 220-Pound Transformation
This podcast episode features a compelling discourse on personal transformation, epitomized by our guest, Stanley Bronstein, who recounts his profound journey…
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Mastering the Mind: Stuart Perrin on Building Inner Strength through Meditation
The primary focus of our discussion centers on the transformative power of meditation, particularly as elucidated in Stuart Perrin's latest work, *Rudra…
The Living ConversationThe Intersection of Spirituality and Modern Life: Lessons from Reverend Steve Golden
This podcast episode features a profound discourse on the significance of mindfulness in shaping our realities and the intricate relationship between our…
The Living ConversationNew Thought, Divine Source, and Your True Human Power with Rev. Stephen Golden
The salient focus of this conversation centers on the profound assertion that we are inherently spiritual beings navigating a human experience, a theme…
The Living ConversationYoga, Grief, and Beginning Anew with Veronique Ory
In our dialogue, we engage with Veronique Ory, who elucidates the significance of establishing sacred boundaries within our daily routines. Central to this…
The Living ConversationBeginner’s Mind: Yoga, Stress, and Self-Discovery with Veronique Ory
In this episode of The Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright speak with yoga teacher Veronique Ory about yoga as a practice of body, mind, and…
The Living ConversationResonance and Enlightenment: Exploring the Zen Experience with Lee Carlson
This podcast episode delves into the profound theme of healing through mindfulness and meditation, as articulated by our esteemed guest, Lee Carlson. Lee…
The Living ConversationZen, Compassion, and Mindfulness in Turbulent Times with Lee Carlson
This podcast episode features an enlightening discussion with Lee Carlson, a distinguished Zen practitioner, author, and sea captain. We delve into the…
The Living ConversationThe Evolution of Stress: From Hunter-Gatherer to Modern Life
The focal point of this discussion revolves around the profound evolution of human dietary habits and their repercussions on health, as articulated by our…
The Living ConversationUnraveling the Wisdom of Mindfulness: A Conversation with Bob Martin
The primary focus of this podcast episode is the profound intersection of mindfulness, Taoism, and the I Ching, as articulated by our guest, Bob Martin, who is…
The Living ConversationNavigating Change: From Familiarity to Transformation with Kristen Crabtree
In this enlightening discourse, we delve into the profound and intricate process of self-discovery, as elucidated by our esteemed guest, Kristen Crabtree, a…
The Living ConversationBreaking the Cycle: How to Reconnect with Your True Self
The discussion centers on the transformative journey individuals undergo in the aftermath of divorce, as articulated by our esteemed guest, Kristen Crabtree, a…
The Living ConversationAwakening to Nature: A Conversation with Tigrilla Gardenia
The salient point of this podcast episode is the exploration of the profound connection between humans and the natural world, as articulated by our guest…
The Living ConversationReconnecting with Nature: Damanhur, Biomimicry, and the Healing Power of Plants
What if the fastest way to calm your nervous system… is to remember you’re part of nature?In this episode of The Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and co-host…
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The Transformative Power of Self-Reflection in Writing
The conversation embarks on a profound exploration of the art and significance of journaling, led by our insightful guest, Kristen Swan. Kristen unveils her…
The Living ConversationYour Spiritual Autobiography: Story, Self, and Practice (Kristan Swan)
In this episode of The Living Conversation, we sit down with Kristan Swan—business coach, small-group facilitator, and creator of the “spiritual autobiography”…
The Living ConversationSpiritual Acupuncture: Five Elements, Emotional Blockages & the Hara (Banya Lim)
In this episode of The Living Conversation, we continue our conversation with Banya Lim—a spiritual acupuncturist and energy coach—about how emotions become…
The Living ConversationSpiritual Acupuncture, the 5 Elements, and Healing the Mind-Body-Soul (Banya Lim)
In this episode of The Living Conversation, we’re joined by Banya Lim—a spiritual acupuncturist and energy coach based in Sedona—who bridges Traditional…
The Living ConversationDean Graves on the Law of One: Free Will, Consciousness & Service to Others
In this episode of The Living Conversation, we’re joined by Dean Graves, who shares a framework drawn from his ongoing contact with a non-incarnate teacher…
The Living ConversationAmerica in Therapy: Grief, Rage & Staying Sane After Minneapolis (with Phyllis Levitt)
We recorded this rapid-response conversation on January 15, 2026, in the immediate aftermath of the police shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis and new…
The Living ConversationAwakening, Incarnation & Free Will | Dean Graves on the Evolution of Consciousness
In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz sit down with Dean Graves—author, podcaster, keynote speaker, mental health…
The Living ConversationEnneagram, Chakras & Grounding | Don’t Apologize for Where You Are (with Fran Bailey)
Dancer-turned-healer Fran Bailey joins hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz to explore how the Enneagram, the chakra system, and energetic grounding can help us…
The Living ConversationFrom Dance to Energy Healing: The SHEVA Method with Fran Bailey
In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz sit down with Fran Bailey, a lifelong dancer who became an energy healer, to…
The Living ConversationAI, Smartphones, and the Post-COVID Self: SSU Philosophy Club
In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz sit down with Colette, Andrew, and Peter from the Sonoma State University…
The Living ConversationGrit vs. Good Fortune: College, Careers, and Who We Become (SSU Philosophy Club)
Grit vs. Good Fortune: College, Careers, and Who We BecomeIn this episode of the SSU Philosophy Club series, Sonoma State philosophy students join hosts…
The Living ConversationThe Middle Way with AI: Zen, Tibet, and the True Self
In this crossover episode of The Living Conversation and The Way Between Podcast, co-hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz continue their conversation with Dr…
The Living ConversationDr. Nick Egan on Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, and the Nature of Mind
In this special crossover episode, we launch The Way Between Podcast from within The Living Conversation.Adam introduces The Way Between as a more flexible…
The Living ConversationThe Living Conversation: Philosophy, Anxiety, and the Muddy Water Mind
In this episode of The Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright sit down with members of the Sonoma State University Philosophy Club to explore how…
The Living ConversationFrom TikTok to Tai Chi: How Students Are Reclaiming Emotion and Presence
What happens when philosophy students turn their attention to emotion, technology, and mindfulness? In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Adam…
The Living ConversationNick Egan PhD: Leaving Home as Half the Dharma — Lived Philosophy from Tibet to Leadership
In this episode of The Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright speak with Nick Egan PhD, a philosopher, traveler, and executive coach who bridges…
The Living ConversationPositive Psychology, Zen, and the Unity of Wisdom — with Nick Egan
In this episode of Attunement and The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz welcome guest Nick Egan, PhD; a leadership coach and scholar…
The Living ConversationShamatha, Vipassana, and the American Dharma Experiment — with Nick Egan, PhD
In this episode, philosopher and leadership coach Nick Egan, PhD joins Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright to explore Buddhism, meditation, and what it means to…
The Living ConversationHow Leaders Let Go: Buddhist Mind Training in Business
What does it mean for a leader to let go?In this episode of Attunement and the Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright sit down with Nick Egan, PhD…
The Living ConversationSober Herbalist: Non-Alcoholic Medicine, Wellness, and Spiritual Rebellion | Along the Way
In this Along the Way installment of our interview series, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright speak with Drea — Sober Herbalist — about recovery, illness, and…
The Living ConversationThe Journey of the Sober Herbalist: Transformative Healing Through Nature
The primary focus of this discourse revolves around the transformative journey of Drea, the sober herbalist, who recounts her profound personal experiences…
The Living ConversationSincerity and Humility: The Pillars of Chinese Philosophy
The principal focus of this podcast episode revolves around the timeless relevance of philosophy, particularly as it pertains to the teachings of Confucius and…
The Living ConversationFinding Growth Through Ancient Wisdom
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the enduring relevance of philosophy in contemporary life, akin to the warmth of the sun that…
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The Power of Conversation: Philosophy for the People
This podcast episode delves into the essential role of philosophy in public discourse and its enduring relevance in contemporary society. We assert that…
The Living ConversationFrom Firewood to Enlightenment: The Remarkable Story of Hui Neng
The narrative presented in this episode elucidates the profound journey of Hui Neng, the first patriarch of Zen Buddhism, whose extraordinary life trajectory…
The Living ConversationFrom Stagnation to Innovation: A Path Forward
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the notion of attunement and the necessity of revitalizing stagnant ideas within our society. We…
The Living ConversationThe Sanity Clause: Sorting Truth from Noise in a Distracted World
In this closing segment of The Living Conversation, Adam and Anthony reflect on how to stay grounded when trust breaks down, institutions collapse, and…
The Living ConversationThe Same Light, Many Paths: Humanity, Destiny, and the Illusion of 'Belonging'
In this segment of The Living Conversation, we explore the tension between conformity and individuality, between the illusion of belonging and the truth of who…
The Living ConversationThe Tao Is Already Here: Contentment Without the Chase
In this segment of The Living Conversation, we explore Lao Tzu’s vision of contentment: a village where sharp weapons are never used, where carriages sit…
The Living ConversationDon’t Stir the Muddy Water
In this episode of The Living Conversation, we talk about what happens when the world feels too loud. From Taoist metaphors to YouTube algorithms, we explore…
The Living ConversationRe-Examining Everything
In this final part of The Living Conversation Episode 2, we explore what it really means to cultivate the mind, not just once, but again and again. From sports…
The Living ConversationThe One Thing That Can’t Be Co-Opted
In this episode of The Living Conversation, we reflect on how to live wisely in a world that often feels broken. From Confucian teachings on harmony and…
The Living ConversationHow to Let the Mind Settle
What if the mind doesn’t need more stimulation, but less?In this episode of The Living Conversation, we explore what it means to let the mind settle. Drawing…
The Living ConversationLet the Muddy Water Settle
What if clarity doesn’t come from trying harder…but from letting things settle?In this episode of The Living Conversation, we talk about the kind of wisdom…
The Living Conversation“Everything Is Made of Heaven”: On Sincerity, Stillness, and the Way
Episode 2 of The Living Conversation aired today on KWMR.This segment moves from Confucian self-cultivation to Taoist stillness, tracing the path from making…
The Living ConversationWatch and Listen
Welcome — this is the place I’ll be adding video and audio moments from The Living Conversation.Some clips are short, some longer. All are meant to be shared…