Hacking the Self

Hacking the Self


Latest Episodes

#34: A Tantric Approach to Meditation with Sally Kempton
May 17, 2018

This week I speak with Sally Kempton, a master of Tantric meditation who shares her decades worth of Tantric meditation experience with us. Sally served as a Swami for over two decades in the Siddhi Yoga organization,

#33: Tantra Yoga with Mark Shveima
May 10, 2018

Mark Shveima and I discuss the rich world of Tantra Yoga, specifically through the collections of lineages that has come to be known as Nondual Shaiva Tantra. Through studying Anusara Yoga with founder John Friend,

#32: The Life of Yogananda with Philip Goldberg
May 04, 2018

I speak with American Veda author Philip Goldberg to discuss his new book on the life of famed yogi and spiritual teacher, Paramahansa Yogananda, titled The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru.

#31: The Unexplainable Importance of Yoga with J Brown
April 26, 2018

This week is a special week on the Hacking the Self podcast as I get to speak with one of my favorite podcasters: J Brown, yoga teacher and host of the popular podcast “J Brown’s Yoga Talks.” Guest Bio: J. Brown is a yoga teacher, writer,

#30: Spiritual Evolution from an Indigenous Reality with Mary Porter
April 18, 2018

In this conversation I speak wth Mary Porter, founder of the Looking Glass Peyote Church of Oregon, about a number of topics: Nature & Spirituality What we can learn from working with plant medicines like peyote,

#029: Mindfulness in Recovering from Addiction with Mindfulness Teacher Paul Garrigan
April 13, 2018

In this episode I speak with mindfulness teacher and addiction and recovery conselor Paul Garrigan on how the practice of mindfulness can support people in recovering from addiction. Guest Bio: Paul Garrigan is the Mindfulness Program Manager at Hope R...

#028: Buddhism and Psychedelics in America with Dr. Douglas Osto
April 05, 2018

Scholar of of Indian Buddhism Dr. Douglas Osto talks about the intersection between Buddhism & Psychedelics in his most recent book Altered States: Buddhism and Psychedelic Spirituality in America.  Guest bio: Doug Osto grew up in the woods of Redding,...

#027: What Fredrich Nietzsche Can Teach Us about Today with Peter Sjostedt-H
March 29, 2018

In this episode I spoke with philosopher Peter Sjostedt-H about the work of Fredrich Nietzsche. Peter tells us why the great German philosopher Fredrick Nietzsche is still relevant to our own era. Peter and I discuss he following topics including:… Con...

#026: Psychology of Religion with Jungian Analyst Pittman McGehee
March 22, 2018

For anyone who is interested in the psychology of religion, especially the work of Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell, today’s guest is a wealth of wisdom and insight. Pittman McGehee shares his interpretation of Christian mythology through a Jungian lens.

#025: A Talk about The Mythology of Pre Historic Cave Art with Bernie Taylor
March 14, 2018

In this episode Bernie Taylor shares his insights into the timeless archetypal stories that he has uncovered in pre historic cave art. Bernie’s passion for his subject matter really came across. If you’re interested in mythology and the work of… Contin...