Best Rupert Sheldrake Podcasts (2025)

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The Science of Telepathy: Rupert Sheldrake on the New Science of Connection 47:28

6d ago47:28

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Rupert Sheldrake and Jeff Krasno dive into the science of telepathy to ask a profound question: Are our minds more connected than we realize? From intuitive animals to deeply bonded people, they explore how consciousness may stretch across space and time. This podcast is supported by: Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20%…

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Spiritual Practices and Transformative Experiences in a Scientific Age 31:22

7d ago31:22

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A talk delivered to the Conference of the International Network for the Study of Spirituality, University of Northampton, UK in June 2025. The INSS is a unique international network for people interested in bringing the study of spirituality to life through research, scholarship, education and practice. https://spiritualitystudiesnetwork.wildaprico…

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Rupert Sheldrake — On Scientism, Morphic Resonance and the Extended Mind (Infinite Loops CLASSICS) 1:07:51

12d ago1:07:51

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Hello everyone, Jim here. We're taking a brief two-week break from new episodes to spotlight a couple of golden oldies from the Infinite Loops archive. Years later, these remain some of my favorite conversations. We’ll be back soon with fresh episodes, but in the meantime, enjoy this trip back to February 2024, when we welcomed the one and only Rup…

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Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. A conversation with Jane Clark and Nikos Yiangou 42:44

4h ago42:44

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In my book, I want to draw out two facets of William Blake, which I think get routinely sidelined now. My conversation with Jane Clark and Nikos Yiangou enabled us to explore these dimensions. One is that Blake was a very sharp thinker. He had a very accurate and clear critique of the ideas that were beginning to bed down in his time and have reall…

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Utopia and human nature | Paul Bloom 27:15

5h ago27:15

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Human nature and the possibility of utopia The idea of utopia - of a perfect society devoid of suffering and inequality - is planted firmly in the human imagination and psyche. From pre-biblical times to Thomas More and communism and beyond, widely disparate groups have attempted to plan or create a utopia. But is it achievable? And if not, why not…

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How to Eat Healthy from a 7-Eleven 18:22

8h ago18:22

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What happens when your only grocery store is a 7-Eleven? Jeff breaks down the best convenience-store nutrition hacks—and makes a compelling case for why our broken food system is making us sick. Read the full article on Jeff's Substack: https://jeffkrasno.substack.com/ This podcast is supported by: Pique Go to https://piquelife.com/jeff for 15% off…

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More choice means less freedom | Psychologist Barry Schwartz 18:32

4d ago18:32

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Why more is less We're surrounded by choice - an endless sea of possible paths we might take. However, does the overwhelming range of choices leave us better off or worse? In general, we tend to think that more is better, but Barry Schwartz, author of the ground-breaking book 'The Paradox of Choice', argues that this view is mistaken. More can lead…

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Rewrite Your Story: Jennifer Pastiloff’s Guide to Healing and Radical Vulnerability 1:30:36

5d ago1:30:36

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In this vulnerable conversation, Jeff Krasno and Jennifer Pastiloff uncover how shame-based stories get wired into our lives—and how we can rewrite them. With raw honesty and humor, they explore how to heal trauma and reclaim your voice.By Commune

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Will Storr—The Status Game (Infinite Loops CLASSICS) 1:24:45

5d ago1:24:45

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Hello everyone, Jim here. We're taking a brief two-week break from new episodes to spotlight a couple of golden oldies from the archive. Years later, these remain some of my favorite conversations. We’ll be back soon with fresh episodes, but in the meantime, here's my September 2022 chat with the always interesting Will Storr. _________________ Wil…

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The limits of logic: Should we embrace the irrational? |Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, Simon Blackburn 43:28

7d ago43:28

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Our culture prizes logic and rationality, if not above all else, as two of the most fundamental social traits. But are we missing out by overlooking the irrational? Can logic explain everything, or what is it missing? And is it possible to live (and enjoy) a life led by logic? Logic, in philosophy and beyond, seems to always to be self-evidently ri…

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An Implosion of Light. Talking mystical experiences with James Harpur and Mark Vernon 54:19

9d ago54:19

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James Harpur’s new book, "Dazzling Darkness: The Lives and Afterlives of the Christian Mystics", begins with an account of a mystical experience that happened to him - “an implosion of light”, as he describes it. That led to his book, Dazzling Darkness, in pursuit of the path that leads to ultimate reality: God. Mark Vernon’s new book, "Awake! Will…

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S2 Ep6: Acting with the world, not on the world | Andrew Pickering at PhilosophyEAST 1:28:24

12d ago1:28:24

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Andrew Pickering is an international leader in the field of science and technology studies. His book, The Cybernetic Brain: Sketches of Another Future (2010) analyses cybernetics as a distinctive form of life spanning brain science, psychiatry, robotics, the theory of complex systems, management, politics, the arts, education, and spirituality. He …

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Interdependence Day: Why We Need Each Other to Be Truly Free 19:56

12d ago19:56

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Freedom isn’t a solo act. In this episode, Jeff reframes July 4th as “Interdependence Day,” weaving personal stories, American history, and spiritual insight into a powerful meditation on the common good. This podcast is supported by: Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchase Vivobarefoot Go to Vivobare…

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Consciousness begins in the body | Antonio Damasio 30:56

13d ago30:56

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We tend to believe consciousness is purely mental. And since Descartes' "I think therefore I am", we've privileged the mind as the centrepiece of thought and consciousness. But such a view is mistaken argues award-winning neuroscientist Antonio Damasio. Feelings, long dismissed as secondary to thinking, are where consciousness begins, and are deepl…

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What If It Were You? A Compassionate Lens on Immigration 47:41

14d ago47:41

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What would compel you to leave everything behind for a chance at a better life? In a polarized immigration debate, Jeff and Schuyler offer a return to compassion, context, and the human experience. This podcast is supported by: Pique Go to https://piquelife.com/jeff for 15% off your order, plus a free rechargeable frother. Bon Charge Get 15% off wh…

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Ep 92 Inner Christianity: Returning to Our Roots W/Mark Vernon 52:30

15d ago52:30

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Episode Summary: Growing up evangelical required a preoccupation with external behaviors and moral performance, or what I now understand as sin management. My spiritual life was fear based. Behaviors like sexuality, masturbation, swearing, or drinking were litmus tests of spiritual maturity. The more you controlled, hid, or projected your external …

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The Selfish and The Selfless SPECIAL | JD Vance, Pope Francis, and the 10 Commandments 45:09

18d ago45:09

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What can JD Vance's arguments with Pope Francis teach us about selfishness, altruism, and the morality of the modern world? Join the team at the IAI for four articles about egoism, self-sacrifice, and everything in between, analysing a range of subjects, including: Friedrich Nietzsche and his rivalry with former maestro Arthur Schopenhauer; the 10 …

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Aaron Stupple & Logan Chipkin — The Sovereign Child: Liberating Kids from the Tyranny of Rules 1:59:00

19d ago1:59:00

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What if everything we think we know about raising children is not just wrong, but actively harmful? Aaron Stupple and Logan Chipkin, authors of "The Sovereign Child," join Infinite Loops to make a case so compelling and radical that it challenges the very foundation of modern parenting and education. From birth, we're told that children need rules,…

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How to Love Better: Yung Pueblo on Mindfulness and Conscious Relationships 1:31:00

19d ago1:31:00

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Poet and author Yung Pueblo shares his journey from addiction to awakening, revealing how radical honesty, meditation, and Buddhist principles transformed his life and relationships. In this powerful conversation, he and Jeff explore how love, self-awareness, and inner freedom create the foundation for healing and lasting connection. This podcast i…

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The most insightful poet that ever lived. Iain McGilchrist & Mark Vernon on William Blake 1:00:54

21d ago1:00:54

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Iain McGilchrist calls William Blake “the least cosy of poets and one of the most insightful that ever lived.” Blake is cited more often than most figures in Iain’s great book, "The Matter With Things". So what did Blake express that might much matter now? How did he understand key features of our humanity such as the imagination and inspiration, a…

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Being mindful in a mindless world | Ellen Langer 22:46

21d ago22:46

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The mindful body with Ellen Langer Can mindfulness be contagious? Ellen Langer's research certainly seems to suggest that's the case. As Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the author of 'The Mindful Body', Ellen has racked up decades of experience and numerous awards during her investigations into the impact of mindful living. In thi…

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The Comfort Trap: Lonely In A Crowd 33:53

21d ago33:53

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As modern society increasingly emphasizes the individual, our ability to thrive is bound to our capacity to connect, cooperate, and create meaningful relationships, rather than isolating ourselves. This is the conclusion of our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair…

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The beautiful in philosophy | Babette Babich, Paul Ernest, Ankhi Mukherjee, Sarah Wilson 42:00

25d ago42:00

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The good, the bad, and the beautiful What is beauty? Why are we so drawn to it? And should we be - or is it a distraction? The philosophy of aesthetics and beauty has a long and fascinating history. Over the millennia, while we mostly agree on the essential nature of this ephemeral thing, "beauty", we disagree on the reasons why it is important, on…

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Nadia Asparouhova — An Antimemetic Rollercoaster 1:31:28

26d ago1:31:28

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Nadia Asparouhova, author of "Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading," joins me for a fascinating exploration of why some ideas go viral while others—often the most important ones—resist transmission entirely. We dive into antimemes, Curtis Yarvin's journey from being canceled to becoming mainstream, St. Paul as history's ultimate memetic en…

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AI Is Not Your Best Life Coach: Danielle LaPorte on Why Human Connection Still Matters 39:37

26d ago39:37

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Danielle LaPorte joins Jeff Krasno to unpack her recent Substack essay on the rise of AI as a life coach—and why real human connection can’t be replaced. Together, they explore the gap between information and wisdom, and the emotional cost of outsourcing intimacy to machines. This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Go to Vivobarefoot.com/commune…

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A world without values | Janne Teller, Dale Turner, Robin van den Akker, Isabel Hilton 44:37

28d ago44:37

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Once values such as justice and equality were agreed upon by all. Now they are identified by some as vehicles to entrench or overturn power. On the left, 'justice' as a means to sustain and impose privilege, 'truth' as an attempt to claim enduring authority. On the right, 'diversity' and 'equality' as means to undermine the status quo in favour of …

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The Comfort Trap: Midnight Scroll 21:56

28d ago21:56

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By contrasting Ffej’s firelit, sun-aligned sleep cycle with our screen-lit nights, Jeff shows how artificial blue light has hijacked our circadian rhythm, eroding our health and disconnecting us from the natural cues that once governed rest and recovery. This is the sixth installment in our multi-week series exploring how our relentless pursuit of …

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Does nature obey laws? 41:52

30d ago41:52

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The conviction that the natural world is obedient, adhering to laws, is a widespread assumption of modern science. But where did this idea originate and what beliefs does it imply? In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon discuss the impact on science of the Elizabethan lawyer, Francis Bacon. His New Instr…

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Ep 91: The Resistance is Alive and Well w/Jesse Nickel 1:02:27

1M ago1:02:27

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Episode Summary: Today is June 14, 2025, a day that will live in infamy. A sitting United States president is hosting a military-style parade in Washington D.C. that every crack-pot dictator from Adolf Hitler to Vladimir Putin would admire. Making matters worse, since re-gaining power in January, Trump’s regime has dismantled democracy, extended th…

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God in Nature and Nature in God - Panentheism 54:42

1M ago54:42

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In this talk, Rupert Sheldrake explores panentheism—the idea that the divine is not separate from the world but present throughout it, while also transcending it. With the grip of mechanistic materialism loosening, Rupert invites us to reconsider how we see nature, mind, and spirit. Tracing a broad arc from ancient philosophies and Christian mystic…

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How to Live like William Blake! 55:14

1M ago55:14

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A conversation from History with Chris Harding. In Mark Vernon's new book "Awake!", he argues that we’re missing something from our view of the great visionary artist William Blake. It’s that word - ‘visionary.’ Mark argues that Blake’s extraordinary art reveals an expanded experience of the world that Blake lived with every day: angels, fairies, r…

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Escaping Distraction: Soren Gordhamer on Living with Wisdom 1:18:13

1M ago1:18:13

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We’re more connected than ever—yet increasingly disconnected from ourselves. Soren Gordhamer shares deep insights on attention, presence, and how to live with grounded wisdom in a world designed to distract us. This podcast is supported by: Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchase LMNT Get a free sampl…

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Awake! Albion awake! And let us awake up together! 3:35

1M ago3:35

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Recorded in St James’s Piccadilly, the church in which William Blake was baptised, with his life mask also present. Thoughts on Blake’s great call to us today from the launch of my new book, “Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination”.By Mark Vernon

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