Podmasana: Enlightenment, Spirituality & Wisdom Podcast

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Welcome to Podmasana, the premier wisdom podcast exploring spirituality, awakening, and enlightenment. Host Brendon Orr blends awareness with deeply human storytelling, connecting global traditions through authentic conversations with authors, scholars, seekers, and practitioners. All depth, no dogma. This isn't just another spiritual or wisdom podcast. We explore real stories, real wisdom, and real transformation for the journey within. Join us to deepen your spirituality, ignite a personal awakening, and step into true enlightenment. This is your invitation to expand your awareness and discover that enlightenment is not a destination, but a way of being. Follow and subscribe to awaken, enlighten, wise up, and feel connected to something global and timeless.

  1. 6d ago

    The Spirituality of Surrender & Who's Really In Charge | Brian Hyman

    How do we move from the illusion of control to true spiritual awakening? On this episode of the Podmasana wisdom podcast, Brian Hyman explores the yogic path to enlightenment through the daily practice of surrender. Brian breaks down the yogic concept of Ishvara pranidhana (surrender to a higher power) and reveals its deep parallels with the Third Step of 12-step recovery. He explains that true surrender isn't just about giving up substances; it is a daily, moment-to-moment practice of letting go of our need to control our finances, fears, and to-do lists. By cultivating deep mindfulness and humility, we move beyond surface-level living and tap into the profound wisdom of recognizing a higher force at work in the natural world. This is spirituality not as a coping mechanism, but as an active, embodied path to liberation. In this episode, we explore: How the yogic principle of Ishvara pranidhana aligns with 12-step spirituality and the journey of recovery. Why true enlightenment requires moving beyond surface-level living and embracing deep humility. How to practice daily mindfulness by surrendering our fears, to-do lists, and illusion of control. The wisdom of letting go and recognizing a higher power in the rhythms of nature. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    The Spirituality of Surrender & Who's Really In Charge | Brian Hyman

  2. Oct 14

    Spirituality of Subtraction From Performance to Presence | Emeline Lambert

    In this wisdom podcast, explore spirituality and awakening and discover enlightenment and awareness with former actress Emeline Lambert. Emeline is a former professional ballet dancer and actress (House of the Dragon) whose most dramatic role wasn't on screen—it was the moment she stopped performing altogether. After years of using acting as an escape mechanism from deep psychological pain, a simple observation from an agent's assistant triggered a profound collapse of her ego. This led her to a 10-day Vipassana retreat, where her lifelong mental chatter dissolved permanently. In this deeply candid conversation, Emeline explores why the spiritual path is about subtraction rather than addition, how suffering acts as a catalyst for awakening, and why collective awareness is now necessary to shift the trajectory of our civilization. Discover the wisdom of dropping the mask and realizing that the truth you seek is already in plain sight. In this episode, we explore: How performance and success can become escape mechanisms from true spirituality Why enlightenment is a process of subtraction, peeling away the layers of the ego to reveal the diamond within The profound role of suffering and depression as catalysts for mindfulness and deep inner inquiry How cultivating deep mindfulness reveals the radical truth that "You are it" Why collective awareness is the next necessary step in human evolution Recording date: May 20, 2026 Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    Spirituality of Subtraction From Performance to Presence | Emeline Lambert

  3. Oct 7

    Seeking Enlightenment with the Truth Compass | Emeline Lambert

    In this wisdom podcast preview episode of Podmasana, discover enlightenment and awareness within with Emeline Lambert. In this profound segment, former actress Emeline Lambert explores the root of human suffering: the deep dissatisfaction that arises when we search for truth outside of ourselves. Drawing a brilliant parallel to scientists seeking the underlying laws of nature, she reveals the magnificent illusion of the spiritual seeker. She explains that the profound order, connection, and "truth compass" we long for is not a distant destination to be found, but the very essence of who we are. Whether you are cultivating mindfulness in your daily life or seeking deeper wisdom on your path, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the truth you are seeking is already in plain sight. In this episode, we explore: The paradox of suffering and how deep dissatisfaction acts as a "truth compass" Why the ego traps us in the illusion of seeking enlightenment outside of ourselves How cultivating inner awareness and mindfulness reveals that "you are it" The magnificent, absurd game of searching for what is already in plain sight Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    Seeking Enlightenment with the Truth Compass | Emeline Lambert

  4. Sep 30

    Enlightenment & Embodied Healing Wisdom | Dr. Brian Tierney

    Explore spirituality and awakening on this wisdom podcast. Discover embodied enlightenment and somatic healing with Dr. Brian Tierney. Dr. Brian Tierney is an integrative therapist, somatic psychologist, and author of the upcoming book Visionary Somatics. He bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient healing wisdom, revealing how trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain are stored in the body. Moving beyond traditional talk therapy, Dr. Tierney explains how nervous system regulation and mindfulness allow us to complete interrupted survival responses and return to a state of flow. Whether you are navigating complex trauma, exploring masculine vulnerability, or seeking a more grounded approach to executive leadership, this episode challenges the idea of a "transcendent" spirituality. Instead, Dr. Tierney champions an embodied path where true enlightenment is found not by escaping the body, but by fully inhabiting it through philosophies of immanence. In this episode, we explore: How trauma lives in the body and why talk therapy alone often falls short. The difference between transcendent spirituality and the wisdom of embodied, immanent presence. Navigating the freeze response, complex PTSD, and nervous system dysregulation. Why mindfulness and vulnerability are essential for healing, leadership, and authentic connection. The role of men's groups, grieving rituals, and play in clearing the body's "emotional clogs." Recording date: April 23, 2026 Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    Enlightenment & Embodied Healing Wisdom | Dr. Brian Tierney

  5. Sep 23

    Embodied Enlightenment & The Spiritual Override | Dr. Brian Tierney

    Explore spirituality and awakening on this wisdom podcast. Discover embodied enlightenment and mindfulness with Dr. Brian Tierney. Brian is a somatic psychologist and author of the upcoming book Visionary Somatics. In this profound segment, he explores the intersection of psychology and spirituality, arguing that genuine enlightenment cannot bypass the physical body. Dr. Tierney contrasts "transcendent spirituality"—the desire to escape our mammalian anxiety—with "embodied spirituality," drawing on philosophies of immanence where the divine spark is found right here, in the flesh. Whether you are a meditator, a yogi, or simply seeking deeper wisdom in your spiritual practice, this conversation reveals why the body is the true ground of realization. Discover how somatic healing and mindfulness allow us to inhabit our lives fully, transforming our relationship with anxiety and unlocking a profound, embodied presence. In this episode, we explore: Why true enlightenment and spiritual realization cannot bypass the physical body. The difference between transcendent spirituality and the wisdom of embodied, immanent presence. How somatic healing and mindfulness resolve trauma without needing a "spiritual override." Why anxiety is intrinsic to being a mammal and how to inhabit the body with love. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    Embodied Enlightenment & The Spiritual Override | Dr. Brian Tierney

  6. Sep 16

    Wisdom & Emotional Freedom From Trauma | Cedric Bertelli

    Explore spirituality, awakening & awareness on this wisdom podcast. Discover enlightenment through emotional resolution with Cedric Bertelli. Cedric Bertelli is the co-developer of Emotional Resolution (EmRes) and founder of the Emotional Health Institute. Moving beyond coping strategies and symptom management, his work bridges cutting-edge predictive processing neuroscience with deep philosophical wisdom. Influenced by Spinoza, Bergson, and Merleau-Ponty, Cedric views spirituality not as an escape from the body, but as a profound inhabiting of it. In this transformative conversation, Cedric reveals how outdated emotional predictions shape our reality, why traditional regulation often reinforces trauma loops, and how non-judgmental mindfulness of physical sensation allows the nervous system to complete unfinished responses. Whether you’ve tried therapy, meditation, or breathwork without lasting relief, this episode offers a radical path from insight to embodied enlightenment and genuine emotional freedom. In this episode, we explore: How emotional resolution differs from regulation, and why insight alone rarely dissolves old patterns. The neuroscience of predictive processing and how the brain constructs anxiety, anger, and fear. Why true enlightenment and emotional maturity are expressed through presence, not transcendence. How cultivating somatic mindfulness updates outdated nervous system predictions for lasting freedom. The philosophical roots of embodiment and how resolving fear ripples outward into relationships and culture. Recording date: April 7, 2026 Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    Wisdom & Emotional Freedom From Trauma | Cedric Bertelli

  7. Sep 9

    Wisdom & The Epicenter of Your Life | Cedric Bertelli

    Welcome to the wisdom podcast exploring spirituality. Today we discuss enlightenment and the ecoystem with Cedric Bertelli... Co-developer of Emotional Resolution (EmRes), Cedric Bertelli explores how true healing emerges when we break free from stagnant narratives and reconnect with the dynamic, ever-evolving ecosystem of life. In this profound segment, Cedric explains how unresolved fears pull us back into the past, trapping us in toxic routines and isolating us from the present moment. By resolving these outdated emotional responses, we can move from the periphery of our past trauma to the "epicenter" of our lives. Whether you are seeking deeper mindfulness in your daily routine or looking for the wisdom to navigate emotional suffering, this conversation reveals why true spirituality is expressed through presence, responsibility, and emotional maturity rather than transcendence. In this episode, we explore: How spirituality and emotional healing reconnect us to the global ecosystem. Why unresolved fears "stick" in the present and how to resolve them at their root. Moving from isolation to interconnection through deep mindfulness and presence. The wisdom of living from the "epicenter" of your life rather than reacting to past trauma. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    Wisdom & The Epicenter of Your Life | Cedric Bertelli

  8. Sep 2

    Authentic Spirituality, Yoga & Sanskrit Myths | Patrick McCartney

    Explore spirituality and awakening on this wisdom podcast. Uncover the truth behind enlightenment and Sanskrit with Dr. Patrick McCartney. Patrick is a cultural anthropologist and sociolinguist whose groundbreaking research challenges our most cherished assumptions about Sanskrit, yoga, and spiritual authenticity. In his new book, Sanskrit Speaking Imagining Sanskrit Land, he uses rigorous empirical analysis to investigate the myth of "Sanskrit-speaking villages" and the powerful symbolic meanings we project onto this ancient language. Through extensive ethnographic fieldwork and census data analysis, Dr. McCartney reveals how the global wellness industry, yoga culture, and even nationalist ideologies have commodified and reshaped ancient traditions. Rather than just debunking myths, his work invites us to look deeper into the "sociocultural imaginaries" of our practices. He explores the tension between preserving heritage and fabricating tradition, asking what it means for spiritual seekers when sacred languages become tools of political and cultural identity. Recording date: May 26, 2026 In this episode, we explore: The empirical reality behind the myth of Sanskrit-speaking villages How the pursuit of enlightenment and mindfulness intersects with political ideologies The historical truth of Sanskrit, yoga's martial origins, and linguistic hybridity Cultivating awareness and wisdom when engaging with commodified spiritual traditions Whether critical scholarship and genuine spirituality can coexist Some sounds used in this episode include: Market in a small village, calling, motorcycle, horns, people, speaker by Virgile_Loiseau -- https://freesound.org/s/725412/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Chennai (India) Traffic Ambience 01 by Nielsvdb -- https://freesound.org/s/465712/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Computer Keyboard Keystrokes by visualasylum -- https://freesound.org/s/329776/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Camel Ride Through Pushkar India by RTB45 -- https://freesound.org/s/207280/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Shakti Ambient VOX Athmo - D2 by voxlab -- https://freesound.org/s/527296/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Myth | Hiphop Rnbass Instrumental by kontraamusic -- https://freesound.org/s/800252/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey.  Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!  Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment.

    Authentic Spirituality, Yoga & Sanskrit Myths | Patrick McCartney
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Welcome to Podmasana, the premier wisdom podcast exploring spirituality, awakening, and enlightenment. Host Brendon Orr blends awareness with deeply human storytelling, connecting global traditions through authentic conversations with authors, scholars, seekers, and practitioners. All depth, no dogma. This isn't just another spiritual or wisdom podcast. We explore real stories, real wisdom, and real transformation for the journey within. Join us to deepen your spirituality, ignite a personal awakening, and step into true enlightenment. This is your invitation to expand your awareness and discover that enlightenment is not a destination, but a way of being. Follow and subscribe to awaken, enlighten, wise up, and feel connected to something global and timeless.

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