Inquire Within Podcast

Donald Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood Tape’, numerous allegations against Bill Cosby and many other  high profile news stories about sexual assault have been reported in recent years bringing up strong emotions in those who have experiences trauma of their own.  In this discussion, autho Lisa Danylchuk talks about the triggering effects these stories have had and how practices like yoga and meditation can help people recover from trauma.   Resources Lisa's Website PURCHASE How You Can Heal Embodied Healing

A free sample of Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic by Darren Main. If you enjoy this sample please check out the full version at Amazon or Audible.  

Co-Founder of Laughing Lotus Yoga J talks about her amazing journey from New York to San Francisco to motherhood and her new book, Yoga Body and Mind Handbook Resources Laughing Lotus Website PURCHASE Yoga Body and Mind Handbook  

Renown yoga teacher Brian Leaf is best known for his sharp wit and deep insights into the practical aspect of yoga.  In this episode he talks about his latest book The Teacher Appears: 108 Prompts to Power Your Yoga Practice.  Brian’s Website Purchase The Teacher Appears  

Like clouds that can hide the blue sky, passing thoughts and emotions can obscure the deep serenity and stillness of the mind.  In this episode Zen Priest, Richard Diedrichs, talks about mindfulness and meditation and his inspiring new book, Living in Blue Sky Mind. Resources Richard’s Website PURCHASE: Living in Blue Sky Mind

Kimberly Roberts lives for adventure and had devoted her life to helping others walk through the fears that keep them stuck.  By forming the Rebel Livin’ online community and coaching hundreds of people, she has become an expert boat rocker that will inspire you to leap first and ask questions later! Resources Kimberly’s Website Join the Rebel Livin Facebook Community    

At eighteen, Jake Heilbrunn entered college like millions of other high school graduates. But after developing a chronic skin condition and falling into depression, Jake realized staying in school didn’t align with his dreams. Listening to his inner voice and following his heart, he took a leap of faith, left school and hopped on a one-way flight to Guatemala. The result—an amazing adventure and a the inspirational new book, Off the Beaten Trail.   Resources Jake's Website PURCHASE: Off the Beaten Trail

For thousands of years mystics have espoused the notion that observing the physical universe changes it.  Now quantum physics has begun to observe this effect in measurable and scientific ways as well..  In this episode, Bob Berman author of Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe and Beyond Biocentrism: Rethinking Time, Space, Consciousness, and the Illusion of Death Resources Bob’s Website   PURCHASE Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe Beyond Biocentrism: Rethinking Time, Space, Consciousness, and the Illusion of Death  

Motivational speaker and author Kute Blackson is unique in his approach to empowerment.  Unlike those who promise to simply help people “get” what they want, Kute’s life work instead reveals to people what they have to give, by liberating who they are most truly and deeply. The focus: Freedom.  In this interview  Kute talks about his work and his groundbreaking new book You Are The One: A Bold Adventure in Finding Purpose, Discovering the Real You, and Loving Fully.     Resources Kute’s Website PURCHASE: You Are The One: A Bold Adventure in Finding Purpose, Discovering the Real You, and Loving Fully

Meditation can feel like an overwhelming practice, but with the right guidance, anyone can learn to master the mind. In this episode Giovanni Dienstmann talks about his own experiences learning to meditate and shares some tips for creating a regular and satisfying home practice.    Resources Giovanni’s Website

The Enneagram is a popular method of understanding personality types and how to more effectively communicate in business and personal relationships. In this episode, Enneagram expert and author Karl Hebenstreit talks about his new book and how the Enneagram can help you better understand your own personality and the personalities of the people in your life.   Resources Purchase Karl's Book    

 MindTravel, a musical experience created by Murray Hidary, is both transporting and expansive and has moved audiences worldwide. MindTravel, which started as a personal practice for Murray many years ago brings both music and visual art together to take people on a powerful journey. A journey that is at once provocative and reflective, healing and transcending. Learn More  

Defining yourself as a yoga teacher and sharing teachings through marketing can draw students to your practice.  Crystal Higgins supports teachers and studios to do just that. From a career in Corporate Marketing, Crystal took the leap to live her passion for yoga and integrate her marketing talents along the way.  Crystal challenges her clients to find their voice and market themselves by doing what they like best.  She pushes them to identify their goal and brand in order to make their yoga business successful.      Resources: www.crystalmarieyoga.com

Traditional Chinese medicine has earned the respect of many Western scientists and doctors, but it is often misunderstood.  In this episode, Acupuncturist, Timothy Asher talks about this ancient system of healing  and sheds light on its effectiveness in treating a number of common conditions.   Resources Timothy Asher's Website

How does a loving and supportive parent support their child when that child's gender doesn't fall in our conventional binary understanding of Gender?  Gabriel and Janna Barkin faced this question when their child's true gender started to assert itself early in life.   This amazing and inspiring couple model for all parents what it means to be loving and supportive and they give hope and encouragement to other parents who want to understand and support a transgender or gender-nonconforming child.   RESOURCES He's Always Been My Son BlogGender SpectrumSpectrum LGBT CenterCall Him Hunter BlogTransgender Law CenterTransequality   Books: Gender Born Gender Made by Diane Ehrensaft  The Transgender Child by Stephanie Brill  

Chef Rossi, (yes, she only has one name) -– has been a writer for many publications, such as The Daily News, The New York Post, Time Out New York and Mcsweeney's to name a few. She has been the food writer of the "Eat Me" column for Bust magazine since 1998, hosts her own hit radio show on WOMR and WFMR in Cape Cod called "Bite This," now in its twelfth season, has been featured on "The Food Network" and "NPR” and is a popular blogger for “The Huffington Post.” In this episode, the owner and executive chef of "The Raging Skillet," talks about her amazing journey and her new book that is as entertaining as it is mouth watering! Purchase The Raging Skillet The Raging Skillet Website      

New York Times best selling author Karan Bajaj talks about his new novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent.  Karan takes the reader on a vivid journey to India to unlock many of the ancient mysteries hidden in plain sight. Resources Purchase The Yoga of Max's Discontent Karan's website  

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in sixty-eight people fall somewhere on the autistic spectrum.  In this episode Lance King, author of Never One of Them talks about his diagnosis on the spectrum that came well into his adulthood.     Resources Lance on Facebook   Purchase Never One of Them   Purchase NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman  The Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome by Dr. Tony Attwood   The Wrong Planet website (run by and for autistic people):   An online test to see if you might have autistic traits Find Autism diagnosis and treatment  

There are countless resources out there to help women navigate the new world of dating  now that online matching services are increasingly used to find potential partners.  Men, however, have precious few guides to help navigate 'right swipes' and profiles.  Author and psychologist Jeremi McManus seeks to change all that with his book Dating Success for Men. In this podcast Jeremi talks about practical ways in which modern men find a lasting and meaningful relationship.   Resources Purchase Dating Success for Men Jeremi's Website

People spend millions every year on self help books, classes and coaching only to find lasting contentment remains elusive.  Psychologist and author, Dr. Gail Brenner,  takes an approach to self help that is so radical that it just might work!  In her book The End of Self Help, Gail promotes the idea that we are not damaged, inadequate, limited selves who need help—the notion that nothing about you needs to change for you to be happy—it takes only a simple shift of attention.  Resources Purchase The End of Self Help Gail's Website