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Science for the outer you, Spirituality for the inner you , Talks that Enlighten the self for complete change. Have you wondered how much your thoughts shape your life? Seekers Mindtalks Delve into: 1) Engaging conversations with science experts to stimulate the mind and understanding of your external world. 2) Delving into spiritual wisdom for the soul to connect and understand your inner world!. You get to reform both worlds of your self Our podcast delve into the intersection of consciousness expansion and intentional living aspiring to foster a community of free thinkers and free do'ers.

  1. FEB 8

    From the Big Bang to a Planetary Mind | Brian Swimme

    What if the universe isn’t a dead machine — but a living, creative process — and we are expressions of its awakening?In this episode of Seekers Mindtalks, I’m joined by Brian Swimme — cosmologist, philosopher, and one of the most influential voices bridging modern science, meaning, beauty, and consciousness.Brian is best known for his work on evolutionary cosmology and for helping articulate a new story of the universe — one that moves beyond reductionism and places humanity inside a 13.8-billion-year creative unfolding.But this conversation goes far deeper than cosmology.We explore what changes when the universe is understood not as a collection of objects, but as a dynamic, participatory process — and what responsibility that places on a self-aware species like ours.In a time marked by ecological crisis, technological acceleration, and existential confusion, this episode asks a deeper question:👉 What does it mean to live wisely inside a universe that is still creating itself?🧠 Topics We Explore• The universe as a living, creative process• Why the mechanistic worldview is collapsing• From the Big Bang to the emergence of meaning• Consciousness as a cosmological event• The idea of a planetary mind• Humanity’s role in the evolutionary story of the cosmos• Why beauty, awe, and wonder matter scientifically• Science, spirituality, and the future of civilization• What it means for the universe to become aware of itself• Responsibility, reverence, and participation in cosmic evolution⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Exploring Cosmology and Human Existence03:10 The Universe's Expansion and Our Place in It05:53 Philosophical Perspectives on Reality08:27 The Universe's Desire for Beauty11:24 Influential Thinkers and Their Impact13:45 Experiences in Auroville and Human Potential17:24 The Future of Science and Consciousness20:11 Limits of Mechanical Science and New Paradigms25:26 The Enigma of Consciousness27:14 Our Responsibility as Conscious Beings29:33 The Emergence of a Planetary Mind32:00 The Shift from Geosphere to Noosphere34:19 Competition and Cooperation in Society38:55 The Crisis of the Biosphere39:52 Technology and Cosmogenesis48:25 Sustainability and Creativity53:40 Building the Noosphere🔍 Why This Episode MattersModern culture inherited a story of the universe that stripped it of meaning.Brian Swimme offers a radically different frame:one where meaning is not added to the universe — it emerges from it.This episode is for:• seekers of meaning beyond material success• scientists and philosophers questioning reductionism• artists, thinkers, and educators• anyone sensing that modern life feels too small• people searching for a story big enough to live inside🎙 About Seekers MindtalksSeekers Mindtalks is a long-form podcast exploring consciousness, intentional living, learning, creativity, and humanity’s future — bridging science, philosophy, and lived experience.Each episode is part of a larger inquiry:from fragmentation to integration,from survival to participation,from confusion to conscious becoming.Brian SwimmeCosmologist & PhilosopherAuthor of The Universe Story, Journey of the Universe, Cosmogenesis🔗 Watch / Listen▶️ Full Episode: [INSERT LINK]💬 From the Conversation“The universe is not a thing — it’s an event.”“We are the way the cosmos reflects on itself.”“Meaning is not invented by humans — it is awakened.”💬 Share your reflections in the comments —How do you see humanity’s role in the universe?Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPbApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    1h 6m

  2. JAN 17

    Why Learning Is No Longer About Intelligence | Scott H Young

    What if learning isn’t just about acquiring skills — but about becoming someone new?In this episode of Seekers Mindtalks, I’m joined by Scott H. Young — bestselling author of Ultralearning, creator of the MIT Challenge, and one of the clearest thinkers on learning, adaptability, and intellectual growth in the modern world.Scott is best known for completing MIT’s 4-year computer science curriculum in just 12 months, but this conversation goes far beyond speed-learning. We explore learning as identity formation, curiosity as a moral choice, and why conscious attention may be the most scarce resource of our time.In a world overwhelmed by information, automation, and distraction, this episode asks a deeper question:👉 What kind of mind does the future actually require?🧠 Topics We Explore• The MIT Challenge — and what it revealed about learning limits• Learning as identity formation (not information hoarding)• Knowledge as both power and constraint• Curiosity as an existential and ethical choice• Adaptability as the new intelligence• Conscious attention as the rarest resource of the modern age• Why specialization alone may no longer be enough• Divergent vs convergent thinking in a fast-changing worldTime Stamps00:00 Introduction to Curiosity and Learning01:58 The Nature of Human Learning03:23 Why Curiosity Fades with Age06:30 The Importance of Exploration10:37 Meta-Learning: Learning How to Learn13:52 The Role of Specialization vs. Generalization20:43 The Complexity of Learning and Problem Solving29:10 Focus vs. Creativity in Learning32:01 The Complexity of Focus and Arousal34:17 Impulse Control and Distraction in Learning36:35 Creativity: Balancing Focus and Relaxation41:58 The Impact of Knowledge on Rigid Thinking49:10 Navigating the Challenges of Academia and Creativity55:50 Ego and the Evolution of Learning01:04:51 The Inefficiency of Cramming01:05:49 The Power of Retrieval Practice01:07:39 Understanding Transfer in Learning01:09:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Learning01:11:15 Facing Challenges in the MIT Challenge01:17:32 The Role of Willpower in Learning01:22:41 Exploring Conscious and Subconscious Learning01:32:45 Finding Meaning in Life and Learning🔍 Why This Episode MattersMost people think learning is about efficiency.Scott argues it’s about agency.As technology accelerates, the ability to direct your own attention, reshape your identity, and continuously adapt may determine not just career success — but meaning, autonomy, and freedom.This episode is for:• lifelong learners• creators and thinkers• students questioning traditional education• anyone feeling overwhelmed by information• people who want to stay awake in a rapidly changing world🎙 About Seekers MindtalksSeekers Mindtalks is a long-form podcast exploring consciousness, intentional living, learning, creativity, and the future of the human mind — bridging science, philosophy, and lived experience.Each conversation is part of a broader arc: from everyday struggle to integrated awareness.📚 GuestScott H. YoungAuthor of UltralearningCreator of the MIT ChallengeWebsite: https://www.scotthyoung.comBook: Ultralearning🔗 Watch / Listen▶️ Full Episode: [https://youtu.be/W-CsOyyf2_4]💬 From the Conversation“Learning isn’t just about knowing more — it’s about becoming someone different.”“Curiosity isn’t automatic. It’s a choice.”“Attention is the scarce resource of our age — not information.”✅ Subscribe for More ConversationsIf this episode resonated, subscribe for weekly conversations on:• consciousness & awareness• learning & creativity• philosophy & science• intentional living in a complex worldGet in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPbApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    1h 34m

  3. 12/18/2025

    The Headless Way To Know Your True Nature | Richard Lang

    In this episode of Seekers Mindtalks, I speak with Richard Lang about the Headless Way, a powerful form of self-inquiry and consciousness exploration developed by philosopher Douglas Harding.This conversation explores direct experience, nonduality, and the sense of self — not as concepts, but as something you can notice immediately in your own awareness. Rather than belief or meditation techniques, the Headless Way invites a simple investigation into who you are before thought. Spontaneous Enlightenment in a sense.This episode isn’t about adopting ideas.It’s about verifying your own experience.🎙 Watch the full Seekers Mindtalks podcast series👉 Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ51aIiPPhPTwhZyqLudS8IoAlxeCu-BQ🧠 What This Conversation ExploresThe core insight behind the Headless WayWhy you’ve never actually seen your own headSelf-inquiry without belief or doctrineFirst-person awareness vs third-person thinkingNonduality, identity, and perceptionEgo, fear, intimacy, and opennessLiving without a psychological “center”⏱ Timestamps00:00 Exploring the Headless Way09:57 The Nature of Consciousness19:49 The Adventure of Self-Discovery30:00 Living from True Nature39:48 The Balance of Life's Challenges49:38 The Journey of Understanding📚 Resources & Guest LinksRichard Lang — Headless Way: https://www.headless.orgDouglas Harding — On Having No Head💬 Selected Quotes from the Conversation“You don’t actually experience a face or a head — you experience openness.”“This isn’t about believing something new. It’s about noticing what’s already here.”“From the first-person point of view, there’s no center — just awareness and the world.”“The Headless Way isn’t philosophy. It’s an experiment anyone can try.”(These snippets help YouTube understand topics, tone, and relevance.)👤 About Richard LangRichard Lang is a teacher and writer best known for his work on the Headless Way, a method developed by philosopher Douglas Harding. For over four decades, Richard has helped people explore awareness and identity through simple, direct experiments — without belief systems, traditions, or metaphysical claims.🔍 Topics Covered Headless Way, Richard Lang, Douglas Harding, self inquiry, nonduality, consciousness, awareness, direct experience, identity, ego, perception, who am I, first-person experience, philosophy of mind, meditation without belief, spiritual inquiry, human consciousness🔔 Subscribe for more conversations like thisIf you’re interested in consciousness, identity, philosophy, and intentional living, subscribe to Seekers Mindtalks for weekly long-form conversations exploring what it means to be human.Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPbApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    1h 10m

  4. 12/07/2025

    What To Do After You Wake Up in an Infinite Universe | Jake Cenk

    What do you do when you suddenly wake up as a conscious creature… inside an infinite universe… with no instructions?This episode of Seekers Mindtalks goes straight into this cosmic question — with someone uniquely equipped to explore it.Today, I sit down with Jake Cenk — businessman, artist, philosophy major from the University of Toronto, and founder of The Center for Talking Arts. Jake’s work moves between creativity, mythmaking, community-building, and the existential strangeness of being human. His lens is playful, deep, and refreshingly honest.Together, we explore what it means to live meaningfully in a universe that doesn’t hand us a rulebook.We talk about:✨ What it means to wake up one day as an aware animal in an infinite cosmos✨ Ritual, community, and why humans invent meaning when none is given✨ The universe’s absurd “pranks” — and why taking life too seriously is its own trap✨ How to build your own philosophy of living✨ The role of creativity in shaping identity and purpose✨ How modern life pulls us away from presence, connection, and aliveness✨ Why we’re both fascinated by cults, myths, and alternative ways of being✨ The responsibility — and opportunity — of being conscious in a cosmic playgroundJake brings a mix of humor, depth, irreverence, and clarity that makes this episode both profound and wildly entertaining. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re supposed to do with this existence, this conversation might feel like a breath of fresh cosmic air.Seekers Mindtalks, in association with The Center for Talking Arts, invites you into a space where philosophy meets creativity, humor meets meaning, and consciousness meets possibility.If you’re ready to rethink what it means to live well in an infinite universe… this one is for you.00:00 Exploring the Simulation Hypothesis03:05 The Nature of Existence and Absurdity06:12 The Mind-Body Connection08:54 Consciousness and Self-Awareness11:57 The Role of Language in Human Experience15:11 Intelligence: Human vs. AI17:59 The Layers of Reality21:01 Cultural Awakening and Different Realities23:53 The Nature of Free Will and Control26:54 Integration of Mind and Body Systems30:38 Communicating with the Body: The Mind-Body Connection35:14 Cultural Perspectives: Individualism vs. Community39:02 The Dangers of Group Dynamics43:46 The Concept of a 'Fake Cult': Redefining Togetherness51:44 Art, Business, and the Absurd: A New Perspective56:41 Apocalypse and Revelation: Embracing Change⭐ CONNECT WITH JAKE CENKCenter for Talking Arts:  @CentreForTalkingArts  ⭐ ABOUT SEEKERS MINDTALKSSeekers Mindtalks is a podcast dedicated to exploring consciousness, intentional living, emotional clarity, and human potential — through raw, unscripted conversations with thinkers, creators, scientists, philosophers, and explorers of the inner and outer worlds.Get in touch in the comments below or head to...⭐ CONNECT WITH SEEKERS MINDTALKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPbApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    1 hr

  5. 11/23/2025

    How to Listen: The One Skill That Could Change Your Life | Julian Treasure

    In this episode of Seekers Mindtalks, I sit down with Julian Treasure — world-renowned sound and communication expert, author, and speaker. Julian’s work has transformed how millions understand communication, presence, and human connection, showing that listening is not just a skill, but a pathway to deeper relationships, creativity, and clarity.We explore:✨ What conscious listening really means — and why most people don’t practice it✨ The “Circle of Communication” and how context shapes understanding✨ Active vs. passive listening — and why it matters for leadership, relationships, and parenting✨ The hidden ways technology impacts human connection✨ How humor, silence, and validation enhance communication✨ Practical exercises to improve listening in daily life✨ Why listening is essential for shaping values and navigating difficult conversations✨ How teaching the next generation to listen can change the worldFrom the nuances of leadership and parenting to imagining a society built on active listening, Julian shares actionable insights and stories that transform the way we perceive and engage with the world around us.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, disconnected, or overwhelmed by the noise of modern life — this conversation will give you the tools and perspective to truly hear, understand, and connect.Special Update: Julian has made the Bronze membership of The Listening Society free for life, so you can explore his teachings on conscious listening, communication, and sound at no cost:👉 https://listen.thelisteningsociety.community/tls-bronzeTimestamps00:00 The Importance of Listening02:50 Conscious Listening Explained05:52 The Circle of Communication08:49 Listening as a Skill11:46 Active vs. Passive Listening14:56 The Role of Context in Listening18:12 Listening in Leadership21:02 The Impact of Listening on Relationships23:59 Validation and Understanding in Communication35:29 The Nature of Truth and Values40:04 Navigating Difficult Conversations43:00 The Importance of Listening in Parenting47:18 Humor and Its Role in Communication49:43 The Impact of Technology on Human Connection52:32 Teaching the Next Generation to Listen57:55 Imagining a World of Active Listening01:01:34 The Relationship with Silence📖 About Julian TreasureJulian Treasure is a communication expert, author, and speaker who has spent decades studying sound, communication, and human connection. Through his work, he helps individuals, organizations, and leaders harness the power of conscious listening to improve relationships, creativity, and personal effectiveness. He is the author of How to Be Heard and Sound Affects, and has delivered some of the most-viewed TED Talks on communication and listening.🙏 If this episode resonates with you, please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps us bring more meaningful conversations to seekers around the world.Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers.mindtalks_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPbApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    1h 7m

  6. 11/04/2025

    How To Regulate Your Nervous System - Jonny Miller

    What if the key to clarity, creativity, andinner freedom isn’t in the mind — but in the nervous system?   In this episode of Seekers Mindtalks, I sitdown with Jonny Miller — nervous system researcher, emotional resilienceteacher, and host of The Inner Frontier podcast. Jonny’s work sits at theintersection of neuroscience, trauma, and embodied wisdom, helping thousandslearn how to regulate stress, unlock creativity, and live with deeper presence.   We explore:   ✨ What nervoussystem mastery really means (beyond breathwork & hacks) ✨ The hiddenphysiology of stress, overwhelm, and shutdown ✨ How grief andthe collapse of his startup reshaped Jonny’s worldview ✨ Why “safety”is the foundation for creativity + deep thinking ✨ Tools foremotional regulation, resilience, and embodied clarity ✨ How your bodyholds stories your mind hasn’t processed yet ✨ The role ofslow living, nature, and awareness in nervous system reset ✨ Why modernlife quietly dysregulates us — and how to reclaim your agency   From moving to Costa Rica, to redefininghis podcast around “The Inner Frontier,” Jonny shares a raw and insightfuljourney into what it means to cultivate inner safety in a chaotic world.   If you've ever felt stressed, numb,overwhelmed, or disconnected from your deeper self — this conversation mightgive you the language and the tools to shift your inner landscape.   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction 02:07 Do our nervous system show us actualreality? 06:15 Emotional energy of the nervoussystem 13:00 Nervous system Mastery 15:40 Is the world becoming more and morereactive? 20:40 Life hack! Yoga Nidra 25:20 End point of nervous system mastery 26:20 The lonliness epidemic 32:30 Why we procrastinate 38:45 Values in Stilless 45:00 Nervous system Mastery to be taughtin schools 49:50 Practical ways to regulate yournervous system 51:40 Psychedelics and Nervous systemmastery 📖 AboutJonny Miller   Jonny Miller is a nervous systemresearcher, coach, and creator of the acclaimed Nervous System Mastery program.His work blends neuroscience, somatics, psychology, and contemplative practiceto help people understand stress, strengthen emotional resilience, andreconnect with their embodied intelligence. He hosts The Inner Frontier podcastand teaches globally.   🙏 If thisepisode resonates with you, please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps usbring more meaningful conversations to seekers around the world.   Get in touch in the comments below or headto...   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalk Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPb Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    56 min

  7. 09/21/2025

    The OG Expert on Creative Living | David Allen on Clarity & Getting Things Done

    What does it mean to truly live creatively in a world full of distractions and unfinished tasks? In this episode of Seekers Mindtalks, I sit down with David Allen, the OG expert on creative living and the author of the worldwide bestseller Getting Things Done. His work has transformed how millions of people find clarity, overcome procrastination, and free their minds for what truly matters. We explore: Why your head is a terrible office How fear, not laziness, drives procrastination The real source of overwhelm: open loops Why productivity is really about peace of mind How clarity creates freedom and creativity Timestamps 00:00 Introduction01:14 Flow – David’s journey into creative life and getting things done09:30 Meditation and clarity in life11:00 Clarity in the head17:20 Lists for keeping your mind clear and action steps21:20 Ambient anxiety because your mind doesn’t have a mind26:40 Procrastination33:30 Creative vs unbothered life37:00 Relaxed life40:00 Mid life existential crisis42:10 Don’t give a F*** about life45:50 Being a waiter is cool48:50 Mysteries of the universe52:50 Meaning of life David’s journey—from martial arts and meditation to developing one of the most influential productivity systems—reveals how clarity is the foundation for intentional, creative living. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your potential, this conversation will show you how to reclaim focus and live with more ease, freedom, and flow. 🙏 Follow the show for more transformative conversations on clarity, creativity, and intentional living.Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPbApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    55 min

  8. 08/21/2025

    How to Access Your Peak States & Redefine Possible | Steven Kotler

    What if the limits you believe in… aren’t real? In this mind-expanding conversation,  @TheStevenKotler  — New York Times bestselling author and world-leading expert on flow science — breaks down the neurobiology of optimal states of consciousness, and reveals how anyone can tap into flow to shatter perceived limits, accelerate learning, and unlock peak human performance.In this episode, we explore:The science behind flow and why it boosts productivity by up to 500%How to train your brain to access flow on demandThe link between flow, creativity, and longevityWhy aging doesn’t have to mean slowing downHow attention, focus, and dopamine drive peak statesPractical habits to live at the edge of human possibilityTimestamps00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Flow – The optimal state of consciousness 13:20 - Why Ted talks are mostly 20 minutes long 16:40 - Attention Span and Flow 21:00 - Modern Depression and Microflow 24:00 - Non Duality and Unity 29:50 - You can never run out of guitar 31:30 - Stevens Near Death Experience 40:00 - Getting into flow everyday 47:50 - Foods for flow 52:10 - Your emotions and Flow 55:20 - Psychedelics and Flow 59:30 - Dolphins and Psychedelics 01:03:20 - Your Self and flowAbout Steven KotlerWebsite: https://www.stevenkotler.com/Books: https://www.stevenkotler.com/booksGet in touch with us in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPbApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639

    1h 10m
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Science for the outer you, Spirituality for the inner you , Talks that Enlighten the self for complete change. Have you wondered how much your thoughts shape your life? Seekers Mindtalks Delve into: 1) Engaging conversations with science experts to stimulate the mind and understanding of your external world. 2) Delving into spiritual wisdom for the soul to connect and understand your inner world!. You get to reform both worlds of your self Our podcast delve into the intersection of consciousness expansion and intentional living aspiring to foster a community of free thinkers and free do'ers.

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