Thought Echoes Podcast

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Thought Echoes is a podcast exploring how our thoughts shape meaning, identity, relationships, creativity, and resilience. Hosted by poet and writer Beth Bonness, the show features conversations with authors, researchers, scientists, and thinkers, alongside reflective episodes drawn from lived experience. From consciousness and memory to compassion, neuroplasticity, and transformation, each episode examines the patterns our thoughts leave behind — and how they ripple through our lives. We are all curators of our own thoughts and experiences.

  1. Robin Gabbert — What Does Poetry Reveal When We Stop Filtering the Truth?

    1D AGO

    Robin Gabbert — What Does Poetry Reveal When We Stop Filtering the Truth?

    EPISODE REFLECTION: There’s a quiet courage in choosing not to rush past a moment. I was struck by how poetry becomes less about expression—and more about permission. Permission to sit with what’s unresolved. Permission to revisit what resurfaces. Permission to be honest, even when that honesty feels sharp. Her work reminds us that our lives aren’t linear stories—they’re ecosystems. Interwoven. Contradictory. Alive with both beauty and rupture. And maybe that’s where poetry enters. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE • Why brain aging is not inevitable• What it really means to be a “super-ager”• How neuroplasticity works in everyday life• The five pillars of brain health• Why midlife can be a new beginning for the brain ABOUT THE GUEST Robin Gabbert is an Ekphrastic poet, the winner of Redwood Writers' 2025 Fran Claggett-Holland Award and is a Pushcart Poetry Prize nominee for her poem The Palm Reader. In 2024, her poem Invisible was a finalist in the San Francisco Writers' Conference Poetry Contest and she was long-listed for the Frontier PoetryTanka Challenge. Her book of ekphrastic poetry—The Clandestine Life of Paintings, in Poems was published in 2022 and a full-length book of poetry Somehow, I Haven't Drowned was published by Blue Light Press in August 2025. She has poetry in state, national, and international poetry anthologies including the Ekphrastic Review. LINKS & RESOURCES *Robin Gabbert’s Website *Somehow, I Haven’t Drowned *Robin Gabbert on LinkedIn *Robin Gabbert on Facebook ABOUT THOUGHT ECHOES Thought Echoes is a monthly podcast hosted by Beth Bonness, featuring conversations with authors, thinkers, and creatives exploring the nature of our thoughts — how they shape our lives, our work, and the meaning we make from experience. THOUGHT ECHOES NEWSLETTER If you enjoy conversations that explore the nature of our thoughts and the meaning we make from experience, you can subscribe to the Thought Echoes newsletter for deeper reflections: 👉https://bethbonness.com/newsletter Thank you for listening — until next time, keep exploring the echoes that shape your world.

    31 min
  2. Dr. Majid Fotuhi -- What if Cognitive Decline Isn’t Inevitable?

    MAR 2

    Dr. Majid Fotuhi -- What if Cognitive Decline Isn’t Inevitable?

    EPISODE REFLECTION: Rather than framing aging as loss, this conversation invites a shift in perspective: the brain is always adapting. Dr. Fotuhi shows how consistent, intentional choices quietly accumulate — shaping who we become cognitively, emotionally, and physically. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE • Why brain aging is not inevitable• What it really means to be a “super-ager”• How neuroplasticity works in everyday life• The five pillars of brain health• Why midlife can be a new beginning for the brain ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and author of The Invincible Brain. He is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins and founder of NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Center, where he focuses on preventing and reversing cognitive decline. LINKS & RESOURCES *Dr. Majid’s website *Invincible Brain *Dr. Majid on LinkedIn *Dr. Majid on YouTube ABOUT THOUGHT ECHOES Thought Echoes is a monthly podcast hosted by Beth Bonness, featuring conversations with authors, thinkers, and creatives exploring the nature of our thoughts — how they shape our lives, our work, and the meaning we make from experience. THOUGHT ECHOES NEWSLETTER If you enjoy conversations that explore the nature of our thoughts and the meaning we make from experience, you can subscribe to the Thought Echoes newsletter for deeper reflections: 👉https://bethbonness.com/newsletter Thank you for listening — until next time, keep exploring the echoes that shape your world.

  3. Anna Citrino — What are the Stories that Shape Us?

    FEB 2

    Anna Citrino — What are the Stories that Shape Us?

    EPISODE REFLECTION: Through poetry, history, and reflection, Anna explores silence, belonging, and the quiet inheritance of stories passed down through generations. This conversation is an invitation to notice the patterns beneath our lives—and to listen more closely to what’s been echoing all along. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE *How we can live out stories before we’re conscious of them *Why land and place hold emotional and historical memory *The role of poetry in giving voice to what was never spoken *What it means to look back—not to stay there, but to understand ourselves more fully ABOUT THE GUEST Anna Citrino is a poet and the author of Stories We Didn’t Tell. Her work explores land, memory, silence, and the inner lives of women and families shaped by place and history. LINKS & RESOURCES *Anna Citrino’s website *Stories We Didn’t Tell *Anna on LinkedIn *Anna on Instagram ABOUT THOUGHT ECHOES Thought Echoes is a monthly podcast hosted by Beth Bonness, featuring conversations with authors, thinkers, and creatives exploring the nature of our thoughts — how they shape our lives, our work, and the meaning we make from experience. THOUGHT ECHOES NEWSLETTER If you enjoy conversations that explore the nature of our thoughts and the meaning we make from experience, you can subscribe to the Thought Echoes newsletter for deeper reflections: 👉https://bethbonness.com/newsletter Thank you for listening — until next time, keep exploring the echoes that shape your world.

    27 min
  4. Amy Leneker — What If Stress Isn’t the Enemy?

    JAN 8

    Amy Leneker — What If Stress Isn’t the Enemy?

    EPISODE REFLECTION: Stress is often framed as something to eliminate, outrun, or endure. But what if that framing itself is part of the problem? In this conversation, I was curious about whether our cultural relationship with stress leaves room for something more humane — and more sustainable. Amy Leneker shares how her own experience with burnout led her to question the false choice between stress or joy. Drawing on research and lived experience, she reframes joy not as a reward for surviving stress, but as a practical strategy for buffering against it. We explore why delaying joy only deepens burnout, how uncertainty (“suspense”) quietly erodes our nervous systems, and why resilience can become harmful when it’s misunderstood. What stayed with me most is the idea that stress and joy are not opposites, but companions in a resilient dance. The invitation here isn’t to do less caring, less striving, or less meaningful work — but to notice where small interludes of joy might restore what stress slowly depletes. ABOUT THE GUEST Amy Leneker is an author, speaker, and recovering workaholic turned joy specialist. She is the author of Cheers to Monday, where she explores the intersection of stress, joy, and resilience in modern work and life. LINKS & RESOURCES *Amy Leneker’s website: https://www.amyleneker.com *Cheers to Monday: https://www.amyleneker.com/book#order *Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleneker/ ABOUT THOUGHT ECHOES Thought Echoes is a monthly podcast hosted by Beth Bonness, featuring conversations with authors, thinkers, and creatives exploring the nature of our thoughts — how they shape our lives, our work, and the meaning we make from experience. THOUGHT ECHOES NEWSLETTER If you enjoy conversations that explore the nature of our thoughts and the meaning we make from experience, you can subscribe to the Thought Echoes newsletter for deeper reflections: 👉 https://bethbonness.com/newsletter Thank you for listening — until next time, keep exploring the echoes that shape your world.

    28 min
  5. Hiroko Yoda — Healing, Creativity, and the Wisdom of Uncertainty

    12/05/2025

    Hiroko Yoda — Healing, Creativity, and the Wisdom of Uncertainty

    EPISODE REFLECTION: What does it mean to stay creative—and even hopeful—when life feels uncertain? In this conversation, Hiroko Yoda explores the relationship between creativity, healing, and the unknown. Rather than waiting for certainty before moving forward, she invites us to cultivate a deeper trust in the unfolding process of life. We talk about how creativity can serve as both a compass and a companion during times of transition. By listening more deeply—to ourselves, to others, and to the moment—we may discover that uncertainty is not something to eliminate, but something that can open unexpected possibilities. This conversation is a reminder that imagination, presence, and curiosity can help us navigate complexity with more grace and resilience. ABOUT THE GUEST Hiroko Yoda is an executive advisor, teacher, and author who works at the intersection of leadership, creativity, and human development. Drawing from decades of experience supporting entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives, she helps individuals cultivate deeper awareness, clarity, and purpose in their work and lives. Her work explores themes of imagination, possibility, and the role of creative thinking in navigating uncertainty. Through her writing, teaching, and advising, Hiro invites people to engage more fully with the unknown and to approach leadership and life as evolving creative processes. LINKS & RESOURCES *Hiroko Yoda’s website: https://www.hirokoyoda.com/ *Eight Million Ways to Happiness: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735293/eight-million-ways-to-happiness-by-hiroko-yoda/ ABOUT THOUGHT ECHOES Thought Echoes is a monthly podcast hosted by Beth Bonness, featuring conversations with authors, thinkers, and creatives exploring the nature of our thoughts — how they shape our lives, our work, and the meaning we make from experience. THOUGHT ECHOES NEWSLETTER If you enjoy conversations that explore the nature of our thoughts and the meaning we make from experience, you can subscribe to the Thought Echoes newsletter for deeper reflections: 👉 https://bethbonness.com/newsletter Thank you for listening — until next time, keep exploring the echoes that shape your world.

    37 min
  6. Marcy Syms on Respecting Yourself & Others?

    11/10/2025

    Marcy Syms on Respecting Yourself & Others?

    Episode Reflection: Respect is often treated as something external — something we give, earn, or lose. In this conversation, I was curious about what happens when respect begins closer to home. Marcy Syms reframes respect as a daily practice rather than a status or personality trait. We explore how self-respect shapes boundaries, how unspoken expectations quietly erode trust, and why respectful leadership depends more on attention than authority. What stayed with me is the idea that respect isn’t loud or performative. It shows up in how we listen, how we disagree, and how we care for ourselves and others — especially when things feel tense or uncertain. About the Guest Marcy Syms is an author, executive coach, and leadership expert focused on respectful leadership and healthy workplace cultures. She is the author of Leading with Respect, where she explores how respect — for ourselves and others — can transform relationships, teams, and organizations. Links & Resources Marcy Syms’ website: https://marcysyms.com Leading with Respect: https://marcysyms.com/book Marcy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcysyms/ About Thought Echoes Thought Echoes is a monthly podcast hosted by Beth Bonness, featuring conversations with authors, thinkers, and creatives exploring the nature of our thoughts — how they shape our lives, our work, and the meaning we make from experience. These are not how-to conversations, but reflective ones — meant to linger, echo, and invite curiosity rather than certainty. Thought Echoes Newsletter If you enjoy conversations that explore the nature of our thoughts and the meaning we make from experience, you can subscribe to the Thought Echoes newsletter for deeper reflections: 👉 https://bethbonness.com/newsletter Thank you for listening — and for staying with the echoes that shape your world.

    35 min
  7. Josh Davis & Greg Prosmushking — presuppose good intentions

    10/06/2025

    Josh Davis & Greg Prosmushking — presuppose good intentions

    Listen as psychologist Josh Davis, PhD, and executive coach Greg Prosmushkin, authors of: The Difference That Makes All the Difference, share their tools for creating fast, lasting change using a scientifically-backed exploration of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP).

    33 min
  8. Céline Santini — Are You Impatient with Imperfections? The Wisdom of Kintsugi.

    09/08/2025

    Céline Santini — Are You Impatient with Imperfections? The Wisdom of Kintsugi.

    EPISODE REFLECTION: What if the cracks in our lives weren’t something to hide, but something to honor? In this conversation, Celine Santini shares the philosophy of kintsugi—the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Instead of disguising damage, kintsugi illuminates it, revealing how repair itself can become part of the story. We explore how this perspective can reshape our relationship with imperfection, mistakes, and personal growth. Rather than chasing an impossible ideal of flawlessness, we can begin to see our fractures as evidence of a life fully lived—and perhaps even as places where deeper beauty emerges. ABOUT THE GUEST Celine Santini is an author, speaker, and translator known for bringing Japanese wisdom traditions to Western audiences. Her work explores themes such as mindfulness, creativity, and resilience, particularly through the lens of kintsugi, the art of embracing imperfections. Through her books and teachings, she invites readers to see repair, healing, and transformation as integral parts of the human experience. LINKS & RESOURCES *Céline Santini’s website: https://kintsugi-spirit.com *Kintsugi: https://kintsugi-spirit.com/books/ #Celine on LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinesantini/ ABOUT THOUGHT ECHOES Thought Echoes is a monthly podcast hosted by Beth Bonness, featuring conversations with authors, thinkers, and creatives exploring the nature of our thoughts — how they shape our lives, our work, and the meaning we make from experience. THOUGHT ECHOES NEWSLETTER If you enjoy conversations that explore the nature of our thoughts and the meaning we make from experience, you can subscribe to the Thought Echoes newsletter for deeper reflections: 👉 https://bethbonness.com/newsletter Thank you for listening — until next time, keep exploring the echoes that shape your world.

    31 min
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Thought Echoes is a podcast exploring how our thoughts shape meaning, identity, relationships, creativity, and resilience. Hosted by poet and writer Beth Bonness, the show features conversations with authors, researchers, scientists, and thinkers, alongside reflective episodes drawn from lived experience. From consciousness and memory to compassion, neuroplasticity, and transformation, each episode examines the patterns our thoughts leave behind — and how they ripple through our lives. We are all curators of our own thoughts and experiences.

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  • Creator
    bethbonness
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022-2025 Beth Bonness | all rights reserved
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