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Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of students and consulted to governments and private corporations throughout the world.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Rethinking Productivity: Process vs Outcome

    Productivity is often seen as the holy grail of business success. Though organizations obsess over productivity gains, often they miss the fact that these gains come with a hidden cost. In this episode, Thom explores why healthy mission, creativity, and inner stillness are not distractions from productivity, but its deepest source. When work feels meaningful, participation becomes voluntary, effort becomes effortless, and productivity takes care of itself. Episode Highlights 00:45 Productivity is an Illusion 04:01 Making Participation Attractive 06:23 Great Output Comes from Healthy Process 10:17 The Four Aspects of Organizational Mission 14:15 Make Everybody a Believer of the Mission 18:48 The Role of Vedic Meditation in Organizational Productivity 23:02 Q: Are Corporate Missions Manipulative? 23:23 A: Use Your Discrimination Capability 25:07 Q: How do we reconcile ease with being productive? 25:23 A: Frictionless Flow Feels Effortless 26:03 Q: Can we trade off being productive for stillness? 26:46 A: Get corporate support or choose personal control 31:26 Q: How can we remove the pressure to feel productive in life? 32:01 A: I Get To... You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/plvJKA1k_zk Useful Links info@thomknoles.com   https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    37 min

  2. 26 JAN

    Preyas and Shreyas: Balancing Short-term Pleasure with Long-term Good

    Delayed gratification is often touted as one of the secrets to a fulfilling life.  The famous marshmallow experiment concluded that children who were able to delay the reward of a marshmallow for a larger reward of more marshmallows had better outcomes later in life. But is this really the case? Are we actually better off favoring long-term good over short-term pleasure? In this episode, Thom explains that this is more than just a philosophical question, it’s actually a question that has implications for evolution of the species. And the answer might surprise you… Episode Highlights 00:45 It's All About Knowledge 03:26 Evolution is Not a Straight Line 07:41 We Have to Have a Blend 12:07 There's No Such Thing as Perfection in the Relative World 14:19 Disruption Causes Adaptation to Occur 17:46 Q: What can you tell us about freeze reactivity? 17:58 A: Catatonia is the Extreme 20:38 Practice Vedic Meditation to Remove Irrelevant Neurochemistry You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/B3a7BvY50Tw Useful Links info@thomknoles.com   https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    26 min

  3. 19 JAN

    Consciousness Is...

    Consciousness is spoken of in many different ways and contexts. Usually when we speak of consciousness, we know the meaning that’s being conveyed. But what exactly is consciousness? It’s both a philosophical and scientific question at the same time.  In this episode, Thom cuts through the philosophy to give us a pragmatic answer to the question. It’s an answer that lets us get on with the business of being conscious with ever-increasing capacity.  Episode Highlights 00:45 Consciousness is That Which Makes Existence Relevant  04:15 Is-ness, Am-ness, I-ness, My-ness  07:38 Repertoires of Consciousness  11:24 Everything is a Response to Observation  14:57 Maximizing Capability  19:49 Q: Where was the one thing before it became many?  20:04 A: Everywhereness Inside of It  23:36 Once Upon a Time  26:26 The Variety that Creates Storyline  29:17 Lesha Avidya: The Faint Remains of Ignorance  32:09 A Blend of Ignorance and Consciousness  34:42 Q - Is more consciousness better?  35:13 A: The Animal Kingdom is More Violent Than the Human Kingdom  37:32 Content vs Context  42:15 The Ability of Enlightenment You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hj3SxekBMOM Useful Links info@thomknoles.com   https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    48 min

  4. 12 JAN

    How to Guide Children Through Parent and Partner Breakups

    How do children really experience their parents’ separation? In this episode, Thom explores why children are often far more adaptive to a family separation than adults assume, and how they unconsciously mirror the emotional state of their parents.  Drawing on the Vedic worldview, Thom explains why change is evolutionary, why staying together “for the children” can be harmful, and how honoring the other parent protects a child’s sense of self. A compassionate and clarifying perspective for any parent navigating relationship change. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YRsKT1togKw Episode Highlights [00:45] Children Tend to be Peacekeepers [03:28] Involve a Third Party for the Child to Speak With [07:01] Protecting Children's Emotions [09:26] Don't Stay Together “For the Children” [12:57] Change is Evolutionary [15:18] Avoid Speaking Ill of Each Other [18:00] Honor the Other Parent Useful Links info@thomknoles.com   https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    22 min

  5. 5 JAN

    Symbolism in Waking and Dreaming Consciousness

    Are events in life symbolic, or are they simply expressive moments within a vast, intelligent universe?  We humans love to make meaning of things, especially unusual events or mysterious dreams. Are we justified in doing so, or are we possibly distracting ourselves from what’s really going on around us? Once again, Thom offers a profound reframing of symbolism, dreaming, and the role of unbounded awareness in everyday life. You can also watch this episode in two parts on YouTube, here https://youtu.be/ExUj9fmAeVU and here https://youtu.be/gkEwft6ST-0.  Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - To what extent is everything symbolic? [01:18] A - Coincidences Are a Continuum of Reality [06:24] What You See Is What You Get [08:29] Assembly Theory and Abiogenesis [12:08] Leftover Star Stuff Arguing About the Dishes [15:32] Q - What Is the Vedic Perspective on Dreams and Dreaming? [15:46] A - Dreams Aren't Dreams [18:44] A Disjointed Story [22:17] Nighttime Cognitions [25:39] Remembering Is Overrated [29:14] Crossing Thresholds of Unboundedness [32:11] Vedic Meditators Lose the Need to Dream Useful Links info@thomknoles.com   https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    36 min

  6. 29/12/2025

    When Is The Right Time To Let Go?

    One of the biggest causes of suffering in our lives is the fact that nothing lasts forever. It’s not only true that all good things must come to an end, but all things must come to an end.  In this episode, Thom reminds us that Nature has the final say on what is, and what no longer is relevant in the natural process of evolution. Rather than resisting Nature’s timing, our suffering is reduced or eliminated if we embrace Nature’s timing. Once again, Vedic meditators have a natural edge in putting this into practice.  Listen to the full episode to explore the complete teaching, or watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/99fcBENajAs Episode Highlights 00:45 Evolve 03:58 You Are a Production 06:03 A Universe That Wants a Story 07:48 Constant Atomic Exchange 11:26 Identifying Irrelevancy Through Vedic Meditation 14:14 Constant Relevance Refreshment 17:15 The Dangers of the Ever-Repeating Known 20:19 Disruption and Relevance 23:13 Letting Go of Rigid Attachment 25:45 Contextualizing Pain 30:34 Welcome to the Solution to All Problems Useful Links info@thomknoles.com   https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    33 min

  7. 22/12/2025

    The Vyasanand Foundation: Expanding Human Consciousness Worldwide

    In this episode, Thom shares the inspiration and urgency behind the creation of the recently launched Vyasanand Foundation. He explains why preserving the purity of Vedic Meditation, while making it accessible at scale, is essential for meeting the demands of our time.  Thom outlines the foundation’s twin priorities of teacher scholarships and scientific research, and reflects on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s vision of multiplying enlightened leadership for future generations. If you’d like to contribute to the Vyasanand Foundation, please visit the website for details on how you can do so: https://www.vyasanandfoundation.org/  Episode Highlights [01:28] The Inspiration Behind the Vyasanand Foundation [03:22] Why Now? [06:47] Meeting the Demands of the Time [14:51] What Would the World Look Like if More People Practiced Vedic Meditation? [19:57] What Will Vyasanand Foundation Funds Be Used For? [23:47] Multiplying Maharishi [28:13] Big, Important, Urgent [30:57] Gratitude Useful Links info@thomknoles.com   https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    34 min

  8. 15/12/2025

    The Bond Between Kaṛma and Desire

    Is it possible to escape the cycle of desire that keeps us bound? In this episode, Thom explores the subtle mechanics of kaṛma and the paradox of fulfillment, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary dilemmas.  Move beyond the myth of desire-free enlightenment and discover the true role desires play in moving us, often mysteriously, right where we need to be.  Prepare to step into a new understanding of fulfillment, agency, and the playful nature of wants. Episode Highlights [00:45] Kaṛma: Action that Binds[03:30] The Danger Zone[06:44] Kṛiya: Action that Doesn’t Bind[09:33] The Power of a Pink Shirt[13:13] A Literal Bucket List[15:48] The Desirability of a Desire-free State[18:42] Q - Does attachment to the desire for enlightenment keep you bound?[18:50] A - The Hypnosis of Social Conditioning[21:37] Enlightenment’s an Acquisition[24:38] Desires Just Move Me Around Useful Links info@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25. This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom. You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.  Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.  You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

    29 min
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Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of students and consulted to governments and private corporations throughout the world.

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  • Creator
    Thom Knoles
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    305
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Vedic Worldview

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