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Solving the Riddle of Being Human

Sah D'Simonewww.sahdsimone.com

If you're feeling confused about what it means to be human, this podcast is for you. Join visionary spiritual leader and global humanitarian Sah D'Simone as he explores life's profound questions with the world's most influential and thought-provoking pioneers of human experience. Together, they unravel the mysteries of being human, offering an invitation to rethink what it means to live with purpose, courage, and heart.

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Episodes

Spiritual Bypassing vs. Self-Preservation - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast on spiritual bypassing. Do you know how to differentiate between self-preservation or spiritual bypassing? Want to learn how to discern when to advocate for yourself or go with the flow? This episode is for anyone trying to get more mindful about their motivations.In this episode, Sah discusses...What they are and how to recognize the differenceMistaking spiritual bypassing as boundaries and protectionThe importance of self-preservation in the beginning of yo...

May 29, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 69

To Hell and Back with JOY - with Peggy Callahan

This week, Sah welcomes Peggy Callahan, an award winning filmmaker, and human rights activist. She was honored to capture the life-changing conversations between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his 'mischievous brother' Archbishop Desmond Tutu that inspired the film Mission: JOY - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times. Peggy served as the co-director and producer. Peggy also co-founded Voices4Freedom and Free the Slaves, two international non-profits dedicated to ending modern day slavery in our l...

May 22, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 68

The Myth of Toxic Positivity- with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast on toxic positivity, and why it doesn't exist. That’s right, honey. Listen up to find out why the term ‘toxic’ needs to be removed from your vocabulary and how trauma is becoming a trendy word. When someone tells you to be positive when you are struggling, they're not telling you to disregard what you’re going through and your experiences. They’re saying ‘I know and trust that you are stronger than your pain.’In this episode, Sah discusses...Why toxic positiv...

May 15, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Finding The Mystical In The Mundane - with Rashunda Tramble

This week, Sah welcomes Rashunda Tramble. She is a writer and professional tarot reader living in Ticino, Switzerland and runs the website Stay Woke Tarot, where she shares her unique, modern-day approach to working with the tarot. Tramble has a background in marketing and communications for the art, finance and luxury worlds, and has worked in television as a news producer and entertainment reporter. She is a member of Mensa, the high-IQ society.https://www.staywoketarot.com/https://www.instagr...

May 08, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 66

The Paradoxical Truths Of Self-Forgiveness - with Sah D'Simone

May is Mental Health Awareness month and this week Sah brings you a solocast about self-forgiveness. Do you find yourself constantly replaying in your mind your mistakes from the past and things that you’ve done to harm yourself and others? It’s time to erase guilt and shame from how you internalize mistakes, and instead use this deep remorse to activate your heart and become a conduit for liberation.In this episode, Sah discusses...What self-forgiveness really meansThe paradoxical truths of who...

May 01, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Trail Angels and the Deep Oneness of Life - with Dr. Lisa Miller

This week, Sah welcomes Lisa Miller, Ph.D. Dr. Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain, as well as a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiat...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Becoming a Warrior of Wisdom and Peace - with Sah D'Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast about a must-know Tantric deity, Manjushri. Manjushri represents the “wisdom of the Buddha.” Come learn how this deity helps us discern truth from reality, and cleanse our minds of conditioning that keeps us trapped.In this episode, Sah discusses...A story about Manjushri and who he isOur human nature vs our human conditioningManjushri consciousness and how to awaken it within yourselfSpiritual seductionAlways questioning your perceptionWhat to do when you fe...

Apr 17, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 63

The Pain Of True Joy - with Adriana Rizzolo

This week, Sah welcomes Adriana Rizzolo. Adriana is a badass writer, teacher and healer who trains and mentors people in sharing their authentic creative and healing offerings, as well as open up to full bodied orgasm. She is the founder of Body Temple Church, a trauma informed community of dancers, singers and energy healers exploring embodiment through God, sex and death and the Power of Love School—a home for all things yoga, mantra, meditation, ritual and relationship. She is the creative an...

Apr 10, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Stop Pursuing the Past - with Sah D'Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast about pursuing the past. Every moment you spend chasing the past, you’re missing out on your present. When you’re not present in the present, living on autopilot, you create conditions over which you’ll ruminate in the future. It’s a vicious cycle! Come learn how to break free, live in the moment, and leave the past where it belongs.In this episode, Sah discusses...The theory of InterbeingLooking at your past as a sign post of how you’ve changed and grownWhat...

Apr 03, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Mystical Moments And Dark Nights Of The Soul - with Torrey DeVitto

This week, Sah welcomes conscious actress, advocate, philanthropist, and producer Torrey Joël DeVitto, who recently wrapped her incredible six season run on the NBC drama, “Chicago Med.” While she may be best known for her roles in the CW’s, “Vampire Diaries” and “One Tree Hill” as well as ABC Family’s hit show, “Pretty Little Liars,” she is currently making an impact off screen as well. As an advocate for women's safety, health and rights, she is working on the board of directors with SafeBae, ...

Mar 27, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Community Care: The Antidote To Compassion Burnout - with Sah D'Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast on compassion burnout. No one wakes up happy and full of compassion every day, honey. It’s what we do once we identify our crunchiness that matters. Come learn how to turn your frown upside down without sliding into self-sabotage by digging deeper into connection, rather than self-isolation.In this episode, Sah discusses...Being an empath and feeling compassion burnoutWhat to do when we are getting overwhelmed by the suffering of othersUnderstanding empathic ...

Mar 20, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Three Months In Silence - with Moun D'Simone

This week, Sah welcomes Moun D’Simone. Moun is a spiritual teacher, mentor, and meditation guide. She is everyone's Spiritual Godmother, known for her big sister's warmth and real-talk style. Deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, contemplative psychotherapy, and Hatha Yoga, Moun’s tangible and no-BS methods remind us our stories matter, and we are all innately compassionate badass people.Find Moun on Instagram @MounDSimone and at moundsimone.com.MODERN DAKINI 2.0 special course: do at your own pace...

Mar 13, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 58

What Are Spiritual Contracts And What To Do With Them? - with Sah D'Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast about spiritual contracts. What contracts have you made unknowingly, and how can you break them? Stagnation is a real sore spot for so many, especially after the last 2 years. Come examine what contracts you’ve unknowingly entered into, do a ruthless audit of what serves you and what’s holding you back, and restructure things to support your flight, not keep you tethered to the ground.In this episode, Sah discusses...What are spiritual contracts?Recognizing s...

Mar 06, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 57

​​Modern Magik and Activating Your Inner Witch - with Mia Magik

This week, Sah welcomes Mia Magik. Mia is an ambassador for Modern Magik and bringing the ancient ways to the modern-day. A Spiritual Coach, Wizarding World Aficionado and “Witch School” Headmistress, whose purpose and mission is supporting people in reclaiming their innate power, wisdom & IntuWitchin to clear the painful programming that keeps us from our most magnificent selves and remembering that magik IS indeed real and alive all around us.miamagik.com/courses@miamagikIn this episode, S...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Transforming Our Fire Into Wisdom And Becoming Agents Of Change - with Marianne Williamson

This week, Sah welcomes Marianne Williamson, a bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader.For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. A quote from the mega best seller A Return to Love, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” is considered an anthem for a contempor...

Feb 20, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Becoming A Rebellious Saint - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast on Mahasiddhas. “Mahasiddha” (Sanskrit: maha - great, siddha - achiever) is a name used to describe a collection of rebellious saints who attained spiritual awakening by disregarding convention, living by the guidance of their hearts, and penetrating to the core of life.In this episode, Sah discusses...The unexpected and unconventional roles that Mahasiddhas playHow we think a radical saint looks and acts vs. realityHow we can awaken our Mahasiddha qualities ...

Feb 13, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Connected Fates, Separate Destinies - with Marine Sélenée

This week, Sah welcomes Marine Sélenée. Marine is a New York/Miami based Family Constellations therapist, author, and speaker. She offers in-person and virtual private sessions and workshops. She also speaks on panel discussions and at conferences delivering motivational speeches. Her clients are able to get to the root of their pain, in order to not only heal themselves, but the generations before and after them. Her greatest passion is sharing the transformative power of Family Constellations....

Feb 06, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Learning To Dance With Your Triggers - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah discusses triggers. Constantly feel triggered, or avoid certain situations because they trigger you? What if triggers were an opportunity for you to learn something new? What if you saw them as opportunities to discover how your mind works and get closer to your heart?This podcast was recorded live on Quilt app.https://app.wearequilt.com/sahdsimone*Quilt is currently only available in the U.S. iOS App Store, but we are building an Android version and are going to open up to differ...

Jan 30, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Demystifying Tantra - with Chandresh Bhardwaj

This week, Sah welcomes Chandresh Bhardwaj, an author, spiritual advisor, and speaker.The Leela Gurukul School: https://www.leelagurukul.com/programThe Leela Gurukul Podcast: https://www.leelagurukul.com/leela-gurukul-podcast#podcast@cbmeditatesIn this episode, Sah and Chandresh discuss...Chandresh’s journey from Wall Street to following in the footsteps of his lineage of 7 generations of spiritual leadersMaa Kali, the tantric deity who transform the darkness of the world into lightThe purpose o...

Jan 23, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Exploring Karma: A Map To Personal Growth - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast talk about karma. Tired of repeating the same patterns over and over? Once you understand your personal karma, you can break free from the negative cycles in your life and expand into a more awakened future.This podcast was recorded live on Quilt app.https://app.wearequilt.com/sahdsimone*Quilt is currently only available in the U.S. iOS App Store, but we are building an Android version and are going to open up to different countries soon. Sign up to know the ...

Jan 16, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Dancing With The Divine - with Julia Cameron

This week, Sah welcomes Julia Cameron. Hailed by the New York Times as "The Queen of Change," Julia Cameron is credited with starting a movement in 1992 that has brought creativity into the mainstream conversation— in the arts, in business, and in everyday life. She is the best-selling author of more than forty books, fiction and nonfiction; a poet, songwriter, filmmaker and playwright. Commonly referred to as "The Godmother" or "High Priestess" of creativity, her tools are based in practice, no...

Jan 09, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Purify Negative Karma With This Tantric Practice - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah leads you through a Vajrasattva Purification practice. Get ready to learn one of the most revered purification practices in Tantric Buddhism. Known as “the great purifier.” This practice is like chicken soup for your mind, body, and heart... a loving remedy that can treat many spiritual ailments.Get your Mala Beads if you have them. The mantra is: Om Vajrasattva Hum.This podcast was recorded live on Quilt app.https://app.wearequilt.com/sahdsimoneIn this episode, Sah discusses...Va...

Jan 02, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Your Unconscious is Showing - with Dr. Courtney Tracy

This week, Sah welcomes Dr. Courtney Tracy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Doctor of Clinical Psychology who has become one of the most recognizable names on social media regarding mental health.https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/@the.truth.doctorIn this episode, Sah and Dr. Tracy discuss...Becoming the Truth DoctorOverly identifying with labels of mental healthDealing with suicidal ideations and what they meanWhat is shame and how to get out of a shame spiralHolding onto your trauma identity...

Dec 26, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Redefining Self-Care - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast talk about Redefining Self-Care. Honey, it’s time you learned to stop rationalizing unwholesome indulgences under the guise of “self-care.” Let’s actualize your awakening by engaging in healthier habits that will sustain your wellbeing. That’s the true meaning of self-care!This podcast was recorded live on Quilt app.https://app.wearequilt.com/sahdsimone*Quilt is currently only available in the U.S. iOS App Store, but we are building an Android version and are...

Dec 19, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Love, Rage, and The Root of Hurt - with Lama Rod Owens

This week, Sah welcomes Lama Rod Owens. Lama Rod is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor and authorized Lama, or Buddhist teacher, in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism and is considered one of the leaders of his generation of Buddhist teachers.He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School and is a co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation. Owens is the co-founder of Bhumisparsha, a Buddhist tantric practice and stu...

Dec 12, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Anandamayi Ma, The Female Saint - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast talk about Anandamayi Ma. Sri Anandamayi Ma (1896-1982) was one of the great Hindu saints of the 20th Century. She was born in present-day Bangladesh. As a person of remarkable piety, sanctity, and wisdom, she came to the notice of both simple people and famous figures of India. She did not have an outer guru, and emphasized the importance of detachment from the world and religious devotion, encouraging her devotees to serve others. An ecstatic child of ecsta...

Dec 05, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Demystifying Shadow Work & Soul-plasticity - with Dr. Miles Neale

This week, Sah welcomes Dr. Miles Neale, PsyD, a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice and founder of the online Contemplative Studies Program. Author of Gradual Awakening (Sounds True, 2018) and co-editor of Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy (Routledge, 2017), Miles is a faculty member of Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College. With more than twenty years integrating the mind science and meditative practices of Tibetan Buddhism with psychotherapy, trauma research and ne...

Nov 28, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Self-Discovery: The Most Dangerous Thing of All - with Holly Whitaker

This week, Sah welcomes Holly Whitaker. Holly is the founder of Tempest, and author of the bestselling book, Quit Like a Woman. She founded Tempest in 2014 after she couldn't find support that worked for her. Tempest is now the top digital alcohol treatment program. You can use it anywhere, anytime to create an alcohol-free life you love—get expert-led lessons, a supportive community, and the lifelong tools you need.JoinTempest.com@holly@jointempestIn this episode, Sah and Holly discuss...Holly’...

Nov 21, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Showing Up Daily To Feed The Muse - with Light Watkins

This week, Sah welcomes Light Watkins. Since 2007, Light has been teaching people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice. He’s taught thousands through his in-person trainings and retreats, and many more through his bestselling books and online courses.https://www.lightwatkins.com/communityhttps://www.lightwatkins.com/knowingIn this episode, Sah and Light discuss...Light’s spiritual journeyTaking radical and full responsibilityLight gives a new perspective on forgiveness...

Nov 14, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 41

There Is Nothing Wrong With You: A Talk on Sobriety - with Sah D’Simone

This week, Sah brings you a solocast talk on sobriety. Is your relationship with drugs and alcohol supporting your mental health and spiritual growth? Being sober is not the path for everyone, but those who want to experience the deepest nectar of a clear mind can start by being sober-curious.This podcast was recorded live on Quilt app.https://app.wearequilt.com/sahdsimone*Quilt is currently only available in the U.S. iOS App Store, but we are building an Android version and are going to open up...

Nov 07, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 40
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