The Inner Well Podcast
Real talk on meditation, meaning and modern life. We all contain a space within that when enlivened and nourished, will support us with unwavering stability, expansion, and peace of mind. Join us each week as we dive into honest, grounded conversations about Transcendental Meditation, consciousness, and growth, and what it means to live an integrated life, supported by a foundation of creativity and calm.
Episodes
Inner Stillness: I Never Understood "How" Until I Learned TM
Tamara Julien had the experience that many others have had when it comes to meditation. She read the books, listened to the podcasts, attempted to employ the recommended spiritual practices but still never understood the “how.” And then she learned TM. A seasoned educator in the stressful environment of the inner city school districts, Tamara saw first hand just how valuable this technique can be
The Neuroscience of an Anxious Generation
The Surgeon General recently labeled the youth mental health disaster as the defining public health crisis of our lifetime. Dr. Bill Stixrud and Dr. Christine Abrahams came together to discuss the defining disaster of our generation and how Transcendental Meditation can be the solution so many concerned parents and educators have been seeking.In this episode:Why is young adult mental health now t
The Overstimulation Epidemic + Curiosity Vs. Fear
Back to school season is upon us and this is the time of year when we hear many people asking more radical questions like “are we really learning the right things in school?” In this episode, your hosts dive into a conversation about overstimulation, burnout, the unrealistic expectations placed on our children these days and what consciousness-based education looks like both in and out of the clas
Chris Layton: Follow Your Bliss + Discerning Engagement
American drummer Chris Layton found his bliss at a young age and continued to follow it relentlessly down a very successful career path that led him towards some of his most memorable and rewarding experiences – eventually landing him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Having found TM later in life after already such an amazing journey, how did the technique improve his relationship with himself a
Dr. Tony Nader: The Power of Caring + Experience Beyond Belief
There comes a moment in everyone’s life when they just know. For world-renowned neuroscientist and leader of the Transcendental Meditation organization Tony Nader, this moment came in phases and as a bit of a complete surprise. Following both his teacher and his inner knowing, it lead him on a journey that few souls have the privilege to experience. Tune in this week to hear his unbelievably inspi
Better Together: Ayurveda + TM for Health, Wholeness & Deeper Relationships
In this episode, Donielle talks with her student Mary Goines about her journey through health and wholeness with Ayurveda – another pillar of wellness from the same tradition as Transcendental Meditation. Mary speaks in detail about her benefits from TM as it relates to anxiety, creativity and peak performance. She also talks about how her practice has served as a source of nourishment for her rel
Clarity, Confidence and Stylized Consciousness: Payton Dale’s Inner Well
Tune in this week as Donielle talks fullness, fashion and fate with world renowned stylist Payton Dale. A Beatle’s nerd at heart with a flare for fashion and a genuine desire to help her clients embody their most confident and attuned experience of self, Payton serves as a soul-level fashion guru for the human experience. According to her, fashion is an energetic expression of consciousness and TM
Sacred Boundaries & The Unshakeable Self
Heathere Evans is an accomplished coach, writer and CEO with a 50+ year TM practice and a genuine understanding of the human experience. She will be the first to say that after having accomplished so many of the standard success markers for “happiness,” she still found herself in a space in her journey where she just didn’t feel happy. Her TM practice became a pivotal tool for her experience of fu
The Ultimate Energy Source For Creative Expression
Is it really possible to recapture the possibility, promise and creativity of our youth? In a word: Yes! Within your inner well lies an infinite reservoir of creativity, innocence, awe and wonderment… the same qualities that made our youth filled with so much promise and opportunity. Being able to tap into that space as an adult brings with it endless possibility. Not only does it support you with
Our Most Pivotal Relationship: The Self
How is it possible that in a day and age where connection is the most effortless it’s ever been, we can still feel so disconnected? So much so, in fact, the Surgeon General officially diagnosed loneliness as an epidemic in 2023. So, how is this possible and (more importantly) what do we do about it? Could it be as simple as a collective disconnect from the most pivotal relationship we have… the on
Catching Big Fish: TM, Creativity & Authentic Living with Criss Cain
In this episode, Donielle sits down with Criss Cain — tour photographer, videographer, podcast host, and right-hand person to rock legend Ann Wilson of Heart — to talk about how Transcendental Meditation found its way into his life and what's unfolded since.The conversation covers creative breakthroughs, the courage it takes to be authentic in a buttoned-up industry, and what it's like to warm up
Already Genius: Tapping The Creative Intelligence Within
How have some of the most brilliant minds in the world tapped into their creativity and is there a way to sustain access to it? We’ve all heard of the flow state – the most coveted expression of inner and outer alignment that comes in many different forms. It’s a form of creative intelligence that manifests through spontaneous right action, frictionless flow and the undeniably effective, creativel
Up-Armoring the Mind: Jonny Mize on TM and the Resilient Warrior Program
Everyone comes to TM for different reasons and on a different journey. Some come for peak performance… others for mental health, spiritual evolution, stress management, etc. And every once in a while, someone comes along from an undeniably tumultuous path that not only benefits from the technique but also has the heartfelt desire to learn how to facilitate it for others based solely on the fact t
Healing the Healers: Who Takes Care of the Caretakers?
This week we continue our dive into the powerful work that the David Lynch Foundation is doing with Kelly Malloy, Director of Heal the Healers Now initiative in New York City.Kelly Malloy learned TM as a child, and after rediscovering TM in college and completing teacher training in 2015, she moved to New York to teach with the David Lynch Foundation. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she pivoted to
Can You Really Meditate In A Fire Truck?
When it comes to our first responders, few of us truly understand the toll it can take on not only their physical health, but their mental health and quality of life as well. Having to consistently respond to that level of disaster is a big ask for any nervous system. James Colford is no different. Having been born into a family of first responders, the job seemed like second skin to him at first.
Inner Stillness for Outer Strength: Inside the David Lynch Foundation's Mission
The David Lynch Foundation is one of the most proactive organizations when it comes to supporting some of the most high-stress, underserved population, and the work they do is truly inspiring. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Vice President of West Coast, First Responder, and Veteran Programs, Vin DeCrescenzo. Vin talks in detail with Emily about some of his most inspiring experiences
The Quiet Revolution: Bob Roth on How TM Transforms the Mind From Within
Infinite creativity. Infinite intelligence. Infinite love. Infinite happiness. Just a few things on the table today.Host Emily sits down with world-renowned TM teacher Bob Roth to explore his personal journey to Transcendental Meditation, how it transformed his life (much to his own surprise), and how he's brought the practice to everyone from the most privileged to the most stressed populations.B
From Averse to All-In: How TM Became Non-Negotiable
This week, Donielle sits down for a conversation with one of her Transcendental Meditation students in Nashville. Luke Ford brings over 20 years of experience in the beverage industry and currently serves as Market Specialist for Diageo's non-alcoholic portfolio in Tennessee and Missouri — a role that feels like a natural extension of his own sobriety journey. Beyond his career, Luke is a fun uncl
Dr. Fred Travis - Part 2: Your Brain Is A River Not A Rock
Every experience changes our brain. This we know based on what science has shown us. It’s a river, not a rock, and this capacity for flow is what ultimately allows for integration. So how does deep inner silence experienced on a daily basis change your brain… for the better? And how does that impact and improve your life outside of meditation? Dive into this episode of The Inner Well to find out!I
Dr. Fred Travis - Part 1: Your Brain on TM
We all carry an internal model of how the world works. We project that model outward, test it against reality, and update it when it doesn't fit. This is a constant, self-referral loop — moving from an inner assumption to an outer experiment and back again.Now, what if you could implement a consistent practice that keeps the bigger picture visible, reduces stress, and preserves your sense of space
The Inner Well: “I Would’ve Never Thought TM Could Be So Powerful, But It Is."
In this episode, Meghan interviews one of her students, Felipe Dolago – a high-scale data analyst who was suffering from the challenges that come with depression, burnout and PTSD before he came to learn TM. Felipe’s experience of finding daily joy, even amidst the struggle, has been a life-changing journey for him – and in such a short amount of time. Tune into this episode of The Well to hear w
The Ripple Effect: Real Life Student Stories
In this episode, the three of us discuss some of our most pivotal student stories regarding how TM made an impact and continues to support the lives of some of our students. As teachers, we’re constantly finding ourselves in a space of gratitude for being able to facilitate such a positive impact for our students: some life changing and awe-inspiring, some sweet and supportive, and some synchronis
How Did We Get Here?
Meet Your Hosts
What does it look like when TM teachers do life? You know… outside of meditation… when no mantras are involved and the eyes are wide open? The answers may surprise you! Get a behind the scenes get to know your hosts in this episode – including what life looked like before we became meditation teachers and how our own personal journeys have ignited a passion in all of us to help others access their
What is Transcendental Meditation, Actually?
What is this Transcendental Meditation thing we’ve heard people talking about and how does it actually work? We’ve created a podcast episode to dive deeper into understanding Transcendental Meditation, how it can improve your quality of life, regulate your nervous system and calm your mind. Yes, the mind actually can find a space of peace and equanimity!And the most amazing thing about this? If yo
What is The Inner Well?
Dive Deeper. Live Better.
Just how deep is your Inner Well? And what potential lies within that space – just waiting for you to harness it? Find out in this episode! If you’ve ever been “in the zone” with anything, you’ve already accessed it. In this episode we discuss Transcendental Meditation, a systematic technique to access it regularly enough to improve your overall quality of life and nervous system regulation.Topics
The Inner Well Podcast - Coming 3/20
We all contain a space within that, when enlivened and nourished, has the capacity to provide unwavering stability, sustained expansion and profound peace of mind. This is The Inner Well. Join us each week as we dive into honest, grounded conversations about Transcendental Meditation, consciousness, growth, and what it means to live an integrated life supported by a foundation of creativity and ca
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