Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! In this special episode, I’m joined by Jo Amor as we dive into the healing breakthroughs, deep inner shifts, and powerful releases we witnessed on our recent meditation and Breathwork retreat. Together, we explore what happens when you step away from daily distractions and give yourself a sacred container to heal, reset, and reconnect with your true self. We talk about learning Vedic Meditation, how Rounding helps accelerate the...
Jun 09, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! In this solo episode, I explore a phrase that recently landed deeply in my meditation: “Knowledge seeks wakefulness.” What does this really mean—and how does it impact the way we live, grow, and evolve? Together, we’ll unpack how being more awake allows deeper wisdom and intuitive guidance to flow through us. You’ll learn why practices like meditation, breathwork, and conscious living help clear the static of old conditioning an...
Jun 04, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! In this special episode, I’m joined by several courageous guests from my most recent 90-Day Thrive & Transform Coaching Program to share what really happens when you commit to your healing and growth—day by day, breath by breath. Each guest came into the program carrying something—overwhelm, self-doubt, anxiety, addiction, or simply a desire to reconnect with their true self. Over the course of 90 days, they showed up, did t...
May 27, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! Today, I’m joined by my dear friend and co-teacher Jo Amor—a psychologist, Vedic Meditation teacher, and VITA Certified Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach—for a rich conversation about healing the nervous system, reclaiming our breath, and softening into deeper self-trust. In this episode, Jo and I dive into the vision behind our brand-new 12-Session / 24-Week Breathwork & Coaching Container —a transformative journey designed...
May 19, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! In this special episode, I’m excited to share a conversation I had recently as part of The Spiritual Book Club’s Life Changing Chat series with the amazing Jacinta. This was an honest, eye-opening discussion on addiction, trauma, Breathwork, and healing—and one that I believe will resonate deeply with anyone on the path of personal growth. We unpacked some of the big myths around addiction and why, in my experience, we often tre...
May 13, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! Today, I’m joined by my dear friend and co-teacher Jo Amor—a psychologist, Vedic Meditation teacher, and VITA Certified Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach—for a heartfelt conversation on what it truly means to love yourself. In this episode, Jo and I explore the deeper dimensions of self-love—beyond the bubble baths and affirmations. We talk about what real self-love looks like in practice, how shadow work is a crucial part of th...
May 05, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Welcome to another powerful episode of The George Peterson Podcast! Today, I’m honored to be joined by Jeremy Lipkowitz—former Buddhist monk, executive coach, and founder of Unhooked Academy. Jeremy’s journey is a remarkable testament to the power of transformation. From pursuing a PhD in Genetics at Duke University to living as a fully ordained monk in Myanmar, and eventually becoming a leading voice in healing digital and behavioral addictions, Jeremy’s life is an inspiring example of how scie...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to this deeply moving episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m honored to have Katya Komleva —author, speaker, and founder of the SCAR Positive project—as my guest. Katya’s life was forever changed at the age of 20 when a boiler explosion left her with third-degree burns, nine amputated toes, and years of recovery ahead. What could have been a story of despair became an extraordinary journey of resilience, self-discovery, and purpose. In this episode, Katya opens up in a raw and vuln...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Welcome to this transformative episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m honored to have Tracy Alexander —a former TV news anchor turned Vedic Meditation teacher, retreat leader, and advocate for authentic living—as my guest. Tracy shares her deeply personal journey, starting at the age of 10 when her life was turned upside down after her father became a brain-damaged quadriplegic overnight. As the eldest of three children, Tracy took on a caregiver role, suppressing her emotions to support h...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to this illuminating episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! Today, we embark on a transformative journey into the ancient wisdom of Brahma Muhurta, the science of circadian rhythms, and the healing practice of sun gazing. In this solo episode, I delve into the profound connection between the early hours before dawn—known as Brahma Muhurta—and our natural rhythms. I share how this sacred time, described in the Vedas as "the hour of Brahman," offers us an unparalleled opportunity to alig...
Jan 06, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to this enlightening episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m thrilled to have Timothy Lewis —certified mindfulness coach, trauma-sensitive yoga instructor, and educator with over 15 years of dynamic experience—as my guest. Timothy shares his inspiring journey, from growing up in the Bronx to becoming a science educator and mindfulness coach whose work bridges the worlds of education, embodied movement, and human biology. In our conversation, we explore how his upbringing and love fo...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome to this inspiring episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m thrilled to have Jo Amor —Vedic Meditation teacher and certified Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach trained by Layla Martin—as my guest. Jo shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from battling anxiety, overthinking, and exhaustion to discovering the life-changing practice of Vedic Meditation. We explore how meditation helped Jo shift from a place of overwhelm to calm, clarity, and compassion, ultimately leading her t...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to this inspiring episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m thrilled to have Alex McRobert—yoga teacher, author, and founder of The Mindful Life Practice—as my guest. Alex shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from working as an elementary school teacher in the Middle East to creating a thriving global community for sober yoga practitioners. In our conversation, we explore how quitting drinking allowed Alex to step fully into her purpose and manifest her dream of running yo...
Dec 10, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of The George Peterson Podcast ! I’m honored to have Tracee Stanley—celebrated yoga teacher, author, and guide in sacred practices—as my inaugural guest. Tracee shares her profound insights from nearly three decades of experience in yoga and tantra, focusing on how we can reconnect with the essence of who we truly are. Our conversation explores how rituals and practices can help us shed limiting beliefs, cultivate inner clarity, and awaken to the power, wisdom, and w...
Dec 02, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to Episode 53 of the Global Shift Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the profound wisdom of Ayurveda with the esteemed Kate O’Donnell, author of the enlightening book, "Everyday Ayurveda for Women’s Health." Ayurveda, the ancient science of holistic wellness, guides us to harmonize with the natural rhythms of life, fostering balance and vitality in our daily routines. Kate O’Donnell's latest work illuminates the path to personal health, hormonal equilibrium, and a deepened connectio...
Apr 29, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Welcome to Episode 52 of our podcast, where we delve deep into the transformative power of reconnecting with nature and embracing the Earth Diet with the inspiring Liana Werner-Gray. In this episode, we journey with Liana from her roots in Perth, Western Australia, to the heart of Outback Australia in Alice Springs. Surrounded by the vast beauty of nature, Liana's upbringing was a harmonious dance with the Earth, learning from indigenous communities about survival and sustenance in the wildernes...
Apr 15, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Have you ever felt like there's a deeper understanding of yourself waiting to be uncovered? Join us as we explore the profound insights of Ally Bogard, a facilitator, teacher, and coach with over 17 years of experience in personal growth, mindfulness, and spiritual leadership. In her captivating book, "The Quiet Teachers," Ally introduces us to the hidden messengers all around us, offering opportunities for self-understanding and guiding us toward our truest selves. Through everyday encounters, ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Join us for Episode 50 of the Global Shift Podcast, where we explore the transformative journey of midlife with Jeff Hamaoui, a visionary social entrepreneur who dared to step off the wheel of burnout and redefine aging as a period of growth and purpose. Jeff and his wife found themselves on the brink of burnout despite successful careers in sustainability consulting. At forty-seven, Jeff realized they were at the nadir of the happiness curve and sought a change. Their journey led them to the in...
Mar 05, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In a world where taking responsibility for our actions can feel daunting yet empowering, today's episode of the Global Shift Podcast brings you an inspiring journey of transformation with Robert Glover, known as Brix. Brix, a prominent figure in the health and fitness realm, opens up about his path to self-improvement, serving as a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking change. Despite facing setbacks and struggles with weight loss, it wasn't until the tragic loss of a close friend tha...
Feb 27, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Determined to combine conventional medicine with the wisdom of Ayurveda, today’s guest is the Chief Medical Officer for Chopra Global. Sheila Patel, M.D. is a board-certified family physician who is passionate about bringing holistic healing practices into the Western medical system. For over a decade, she practiced full-spectrum family medicine, from prenatal care to ER coverage. As an integrative medical provider, Sheila currently offers medical consultations that combine the best in conventio...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Today, yoga expert Jonathan Old-Rowe tells the story of his first yoga class in a yoga teacher training. You will be amazed to hear Jonathan's story that led him to this training, during which the teacher told him that he would help to run the yoga studio while he was away on a traveling experience for six months. Learn why Jonathan has been told his whole time teaching that his yoga classes are "different." Joining us for his podcast appearance, Jonathan Old-Rowe has been teaching yoga since 20...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Few understand the value of having good teachers better than Gary Gorrow— a man devoted to empowering people with techniques that enable them to re-engineer their lives inside and out. One of the most prolific Australian meditation teachers, Gary is a Vedic Meditation Teacher, a qualified Ayurvedic health coach, a mindfulness expert, and the Creator/Director of SOMA, a world-class retreat in Byron Bay. Today we dive deep into Gary's spiritual journey starting at seven years of age, unpacking the...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 46
My guest today reminds you that you are destined for magnificence. Julie Reisler wants you to be your Youest You and express your greatness. Today’s guest, Julie Reisler, explains the question she was asked by her coach that changed her life forever fifteen years ago. It took Julie polishing off two pounds of M&Ms in a 15-minute sitting and getting sick for three days afterward to realize that something significant needed to be addressed in her life. Julie was using food to cope with her and...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Is your yoga practice leaving you more energized? According to Lauren, yoga is an energy practice that should leave you feeling more energized. In this episode, we embark on the incredible journey of Lauren Walker and her journey that led to “Energy Medicine Yoga.” Lauren Walker is the author of the powerful healing book, Energy Medicine Yoga: Amplify the Healing Power of Your Yoga Practice. Join us as we uncover Lauren’s profound path to energy healing. We discuss Lauren’s journey back to yoga ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Is it possible to go from a life of crime to a life of radiance, raw food cuisine, and service to others? My guest today proves that anything is possible when you follow your heart. Chef T Harvey, otherwise referred to as Vishnu Bhakti Satchidananda, and I explore the journey that led him to go from facing thirty years in prison to becoming one of the top raw food chefs. Chef T is a chef, certified nutritionist, yogi, and the previous owner of three restaurants. Today we dive into his raw food l...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Meet Aaron Abke , who's mission is to show the world that enlightenment is absolutely available to anyone who wants it. That freedom from suffering is not some lofty and unattainable goal but is in fact, your destiny. Aaron Abke was born and raised as a Pastor’s Son in the Silicon Valley of California. He desired to work in Church Ministry like his father and went to college at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Music and Theology. He spent one year ...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Today on Global Shift Podcast, George S Peterson sits down with Vedic meditation teacher, speaker, wellness leader, author, and host of The Light Watkins Show podcast, Light Watkins. Today, George and Light discuss the seven principles of his new book, “Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life”–which comes out July 18th. In this episode, we discuss Light’s journey that led to his discovery of the inside-out approach to minimalism. Together, we explore the minimalist appro...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode of Global Shift Podcast, we are re-airing George S Peterson's interview he did on From The Grave Podcast. On this episode host Scott Russell and George S Peterson discuss all things meditation, trauma, sobriety, stress keeping us from our full potential, inner guidance, and more. https://www.georgespeterson.com/meditation https://fromthegraveco.com/pages/from-the-grave-podcast...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In the U.S. alone, drug overdose deaths rose from 2019 to 2021 with more than 106,000 drug overdose deaths reported in 2021. Deaths involving synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) continued to rise with 70,601 overdose deaths reported in 2021. So many people don’t survive addiction's fatal clutch. Today’s guest Scott Russel beat the odds. Scott Russell is the founder and driving force behind the popular "From The Grave Podcast" a groundbreaking platform that explores the real and raw elements o...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 39
How does one bounce back after a life-changing injury? How can yoga and meditation help you fully recover from being partially paralyzed? And what does this journey look like? If you ask today’s guest, it was the nurse who introduced him to conscious breathing that started his jourmey. Meet Keith Mitchell. Former All-Pro NFL football player turned internationally renowned Yogi.
May 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 38
