What Matters Most

Paul Samuel Dolman
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What Matters Most

Author, musician, and speaker Paul Samuel Dolman, author of "Hitchhiking With Larry David," interviews a variety of people on creativity, the arts, relationships, and spirituality.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Paul Nugent #1166

    I had a wonderful conversation with author Paul Nugent on the ongoing UFO phenomenon and his brilliant new book, Maya Mire: A Spiritual Journey into Cosmic Truth and the Dawning of a New World. Paul was brought up in the Church of England, culminating in regular worship and charitable work for the homeless at London's famous St. Martin's in the Fields church in Trafalgar Square. Having completed a business degree in 1980, he later embarked on a four-year study of Eastern Philosophy at London's School of Economic Science, as well as spending two periods at the New Age spiritual community of Findhorn in the north of Scotland. For the past 23 years he has been a Director of The Aetherius Society, the world's oldest UFO organization, founded in 1955 by the Western master of yoga, Dr. George King (1919-1997). The unique story of Dr. King is largely untold. In all, he brought through over 600 "cosmic transmissions" from Intelligences existing upon the higher dimensions of other planets, mainly from within our solar system. In order to bring this about, he would enter a "positive yogic samadhic trance," an extremely difficult and dangerous condition which he demonstrated on national television both in the United States and the UK. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Reviews help boost the show in rankings, which makes it more visible... and that means more listeners! It's a great way to spread the word about What Matters Most! Help Support Future Episodes! What Matters Most is 100% listener supported by generous pledges from people just like you. Did this episode speak to you? Please consider pledging your support for as little as $5.00 per month... or pledge at higher levels and enjoy perks like a guided meditation audiobook, a library of Paul Samuel Dolman e-books... and more! Read the Book That Inspires the Show Paul Samuel Dolman, author, podcaster, and speaker, presents What Matters Most (the book!) a series of interview transcriptions from more than twenty inspirational Nashville and Tennessee residents, including special guest the journalist and author Bill Moyers. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, former Governor Don Sundquist, Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal, Grammy Award-winning entertainer Wynonna Judd, and many more share intimate and inspirational aspects of themselves. This twentieth anniversary edition also features bonus material from thirty more notables from Tennessee, including local business owners, spiritual leaders, coaches, radio personalities, authors, and educators.

    58 min

  2. 11/11/2024

    Marianne Williamson #1165

    My dear friend Marianne Williamson returns to the show to talk about the current political landscape and the recent election. We touch on a wide spectrum of issues here with great depth and nuance. Please take a listen with an open mind and heart to this brilliant soul. Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. For over four decades, she has been a leader in spiritually progressive circles. She is the author of 16 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Williamson founded Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization that has delivered more than 18 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Williamson ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 and 2024. Marianne Williamson knows firsthand how our current system is failing millions of Americans. She’s had a forty-year career facilitating personal and systems transformation, and has inspired millions of us to overcome in spite of the system. That’s why Marianne is standing for an America where we can celebrate the places where we have been right and can admit to the places when we have been wrong. This is not a time for politics as usual, for politics as usual has failed us. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a review of the show! Reviews help boost the show in rankings, which makes it more visible... and that means more listeners! It's a great way to spread the word about What Matters Most! Create your review - click here! Help Support Future Episodes! What Matters Most is 100% listener supported by generous pledges from people just like you. Did this episode speak to you? Please consider pledging your support for as little as $5.00 per month... or pledge at higher levels and enjoy perks like a guided meditation audiobook, a library of Paul Samuel Dolman e-books... and more! Read the Book That Inspires the Show Paul Samuel Dolman, author, podcaster, and speaker, presents What Matters Most (the book!) a series of interview transcriptions from more than twenty inspirational Nashville and Tennessee residents, including special guest the journalist and author Bill Moyers. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, former Governor Don Sundquist, Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal,

    59 min

  3. 10/10/2024

    Adam Markel #1164

    A beautiful and wide ranging conversation with the inspiring Adam Markel. I love how deep we went here and the life wisdom shared. Bestselling author, keynote speaker, workplace expert and resilience researcher Adam Markel inspires leaders to master the challenges of massive disruption in his new book, Change Proof: Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience (McGraw-Hill, Feb. 22, 2022). Adam is author of the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller, Pivot: The Art & Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life. A leading international keynote speaker, he has reached tens of thousands worldwide with his message of resilience as the competitive edge in today’s complex markets. An attorney, entrepreneur, and transformational trainer, Adam is a sought-after business culture catalyst who inspires, empowers, and guides organizations and individuals to create sustainable, high-performance strategies. Adam is also the CEO of More Love Media and host of the Change Proof podcast, where he shares his insights on pivoting and resilience in today's fast-paced market and interviews experts, innovators, and influencers in the areas of business and life. Adam credits much of his success to the principles he learned during his 8 years as a Jones Beach lifeguard in New York. As a first responder in a life-and-death environment, he learned the importance of cultivating a high-performance capacity and impeccable teamwork. He’s found that the principles of this type of culture and leadership equally apply to any business that wants to build a competitive advantage to win. After building a multi-million-dollar law firm, Adam pivoted his own career path to become CEO of one of the largest business and personal growth training companies in the world. Here he learned that motivation and inspiration alone are not enough to effectively utilize change; it’s about providing leaders, teams, and audiences with effective takeaways to sustain them over time. Adam’s keynotes, corporate workshops, and business mentoring combine his “Lessons from the Lifeguard Stand” with practical business strategies, personal development insights, and a unique delivery style to create a high-energy and impactful learning environment. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a review of the show! Reviews help boost the show in rankings, which makes it more visible... and that means more listeners! It's a great way to spread the word about What Matters Most! Create your review - click here! Help Support Future Episodes! What Matters Most is 100% listener supported by generous pledges from people just like you. Did this episode speak to you? Please consider pledging your support for as little as $5.00 per month...

    57 min

  4. 08/14/2024

    Sarah Kendzior #1163

    My favorite political author and the absolute premier speaker of truth Sarah Kendzior returns to discuss what’s been unfolding lately, from the rise of Vice President Harris to the odd circumstances around the attempted shooting of former President Trump. Sarah Kendzior is the bestselling author of THE VIEW FROM FLYOVER COUNTRY (2018), HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020), and THEY KNEW (2022). her next book, THE LAST AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, will come out in 2025. From 2018 until 2013, she was the co-host of Gaslit Nation, a weekly podcast which covers corruption in the United States and the rise of authoritarianism around the world. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a review of the show! Reviews help boost the show in rankings, which makes it more visible... and that means more listeners! It's a great way to spread the word about What Matters Most! Create your review - click here! Help Support Future Episodes! What Matters Most is 100% listener supported by generous pledges from people just like you. Did this episode speak to you? Please consider pledging your support for as little as $5.00 per month... or pledge at higher levels and enjoy perks like a guided meditation audiobook, a library of Paul Samuel Dolman e-books... and more! Read the Book That Inspires the Show Paul Samuel Dolman, author, podcaster, and speaker, presents What Matters Most (the book!) a series of interview transcriptions from more than twenty inspirational Nashville and Tennessee residents, including special guest the journalist and author Bill Moyers. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, former Governor Don Sundquist, Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal, Grammy Award-winning entertainer Wynonna Judd, and many more share intimate and inspirational aspects of themselves. This twentieth anniversary edition also features bonus material from thirty more notables from Tennessee, including local business owners, spiritual leaders, coaches, radio personalities, authors, and educators.

    1h 5m

  5. 06/21/2024

    Sherry Sidoti #1162

    The podcast returns with the glorious Sherry Sidoti discussing her moving new memoir, A Smoke and A Song. We talk about the passing of her mother and other life transitions she is navigating. As always Sherry shares so much wisdom in these treasured encounters. Sherry Sidoti is an award-winning author and yoga teacher. She is the founder and lead teacher of FLY Yoga, a yoga teacher training program and non-profit that offers yoga and meditation for trauma resilience on Martha's Vineyard, MA. She leads Embodied Memoir Writing courses, somatic healing workshops, and retreats globally. Her musings, infused by twenty-plus years of practicing and teaching yoga, healing arts, and mysticism have been published in Heart & Soul Magazine, The Martha's Vineyard Times, Anthropology and Humanism Quarterly, The Covey Club, and the She Writes Press Anthology Art in the Time of Unbearable Crisis: Women Writers Respond to the Call. Sidoti’s debut memoir, A Smoke and a Song received the Gold Medal for Inspirational Memoir with Living Now Book Awards, was a Finalist for Eric Hoffer Book Awards da Vinci Eye Prize and earned Readers’ Favorites Five Star Prize. She currently resides on Martha's Vineyard, MA. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a review of the show! Reviews help boost the show in rankings, which makes it more visible... and that means more listeners! It's a great way to spread the word about What Matters Most! Create your review - click here! Help Support Future Episodes! What Matters Most is 100% listener supported by generous pledges from people just like you. Did this episode speak to you? Please consider pledging your support for as little as $5.00 per month... or pledge at higher levels and enjoy perks like a guided meditation audiobook, a library of Paul Samuel Dolman e-books... and more! Read the Book That Inspires the Show Paul Samuel Dolman, author, podcaster, and speaker, presents What Matters Most (the book!) a series of interview transcriptions from more than twenty inspirational Nashville and Tennessee residents, including special guest the journalist and author Bill Moyers. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, former Governor Don Sundquist, Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal, Grammy Award-winning entertainer Wynonna Judd, and many more share intimate and inspirational aspects of themselves. This twentieth anniversary edition also features bonus material from thirty more notables from Tennessee, including local business owners, spiritual leaders, coaches, radio personalities, authors, and educators.

    1h 3m

  6. 10/10/2023

    Dr. Katharine Hayhoe #1161

    Dr. Katharine Hayhoe (also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn!), returns to discuss the climate crisis and her brilliant new book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. She is a Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Public Law in the Public Administration program of the Department of Political Science at Texas Tech University. She is also the Chief Scientist for the global conservation organization, The Nature Conservancy. She has a B.Sc. in physics and astronomy from the University of Toronto and an M.S. and Ph.D. in atmospheric science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been awarded honorary doctorates from Colgate University, Trinity College, and Victoria College at the University of Toronto. Professor Hayhoe's research focuses on developing and applying high-resolution climate projections to evaluate the future impacts of climate change on human society and the natural environment. She has published over 125 peer-reviewed abstracts and publications and co-authored Downscaling Techniques for High-Resolution Climate Projections: From Global Change to Local Impacts (Cambridge University Press, 2021), and served as lead author on key reports for the U.S. Global Change Research Program and the National Academy of Sciences, including the Second, Third and Fourth U.S. National Climate Assessments. Her TED talk, The Most Important Thing You Can Do About Climate Change: Talk About It has received over 4 million views. She is an Oxfam Sister of the Planet and currently serves on a number of advisory boards including the science advisory board for the Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University, the advisory board for King Philanthropies, the international advisory board for the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, the sustainability advisory board for Netflix, and the advisory board for the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. In 2019, Dr. Hayhoe was named a United Nations Champion of the Earth in Science and Innovation. In 2022, she received the American Geophysical Union's Ambassador Award and was named a Fellow of the AGU, while in 2023 she was named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a review of the show!

    57 min

  7. 07/04/2023

    David McCullough #1160

    “The only good life is a life of purpose, and beneficial purpose to be sure.” In honor of our country’s July 4th holiday we thought we would have America’s late & great historian back on the show, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough. David was a long-time friend and mentor who modeled to me the very definition of true, holistic success. I miss him often and greatly. David McCullough has been acclaimed as a “master of the art of narrative history.” He is twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, twice winner of the National Book Award, and has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. His most recent book, the widely praised The Wright Brothers, was a #1 New York Times bestseller and remained on the list for nine months. The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, also a #1 bestseller, has been called “dazzling,” …“history to be savored.” His 1776 has been acclaimed “a classic,” while John Adams, published in 2001, remains one of the most praised and widely read American biographies of all time. In the words of the citation accompanying his honorary degree from Yale, “As an historian, he paints with words, giving us pictures of the American people that live, breathe, and above all, confront the fundamental issues of courage, achievement, and moral character.” Mr. McCullough’s other books include The Johnstown Flood, The Great Bridge, The Path Between the Seas, Mornings on Horseback, Brave Companions, and Truman. His books have been published in nineteen languages and as may be said of few writers, none of his books has ever been out of print. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a review of the show! Reviews help boost the show in rankings, which makes it more visible... and that means more listeners! It's a great way to spread the word about What Matters Most! Create your review - click here! Help Support Future Episodes! What Matters Most is 100% listener supported by generous pledges from people just like you. Did this episode speak to you? Please consider pledging your support for as little as $5.00 per month... or pledge at higher levels and enjoy perks like a guided meditation audiobo...

    40 min

  8. 06/25/2023

    Donald Altman #1159

    A deeply engaging conversation with author Donald Altman on his new book Travelers and his personal experience with mindfulness. We also talk about his time as a monk. Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, Award-winning writer, international workshop trainer, former Buddhist monk and past Vice-President of The Center for Mindful Eating. Donald’s passion is to bring ancient, timeless values and practices into modern life, and he has taught thousands of health care and business professionals how to apply mindfulness for self-growth, in relationships, and in the workplace. In addition to writing The Practical Mindfulness Blog for Psychology Today and articles for Psychotherapy Networker, Donald was featured in The Mindfulness Movie. He is a monthly host of the Pathways Radio Program/Podcast and is profiled in the Living Spiritual Teachers Project. For many years he taught as an adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, in addition to Portland State University’s Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate Program. Donald’s passion is to bring ancient, timeless values and practices to modern life. In addition to leading workshops and retreats, Donald has authored over 20 books and CDs on mindfulness that have been translated into several languages. His book The Mindfulness Toolbox won two national best book awards. Two other books, Clearing Emotional Clutter and The Mindfulness Code were named as One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2016 and 2010, respectively_._ His newest book is Reflect: Awaken to the Wisdom of the Here and Now. Subscribe for Free to Never Miss an Episode Click the appropriate link to follow the show so you get every episode of What Matters Most as soon as they're available! Your Review of What Matters Most Helps the Show Reach More People! If you enjoyed this -- or any! -- episode of the What Matters Most podcast, please leave a review of the show! Reviews help boost the show in rankings, which makes it more visible... and that means more listeners! It's a great way to spread the word about What Matters Most! Create your review - click here! Help Support Future Episodes! What Matters Most is 100% listener supported by generous pledges from people just like you. Did this episode speak to you? Please consider pledging your support for as little as $5.00 per month... or pledge at higher levels and enjoy perks like a guided meditation audiobook, a library of Paul Samuel Dolman e-books... and more! Read the Book That Inspires the Show Paul Samuel Dolman, author, podcaster, and speaker, presents a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Matters-Most-20th-Anniversary-ebook/dp/B075VM9JPN" target="_blank" rel="noopener nor...

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Author, musician, and speaker Paul Samuel Dolman, author of "Hitchhiking With Larry David," interviews a variety of people on creativity, the arts, relationships, and spirituality.

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    Paul Samuel Dolman
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    2015 - 2025
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    © Copyright 2015~2022 Paul Samuel Dolman
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