Subscribe to Marianne's Substack, TRANSFORM: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com REFLECTIONS ON AFGHANISTAN: Having lived there originally in the 1970’s, Tom Freston was excited to go back again after the fall of the Taliban, this time as a successful American media executive who would play a major role in establishing Afghanistan’s first television and radio stations. Freston talks with Marianne about his time spent living and working in Afghanistan, and what he sees for the future of the country a...
Sep 06, 2021•33 min
Williamson in discussion with Zainab Salbi. Salbi is founder of Women for Women International, a humanitarian organization that invests in rebuilding the lives of female victims of war. Subscribe to Marianne's Substack, TRANSFORM: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com Learn more about Zainab: http://zainabsalbi.com/ Learn more about Women For Women International: https://www.womenforwomen.org Follow Marianne on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/marwilliamson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Sep 04, 2021•53 min
Williamson and Chayes discuss Chayes' article “The Ides of August,” about her experiences working as a reporter and special counsellor to the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the war in Afghanistan. Subscribe to Marianne's Substack, TRANSFORM: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/6rPjZBNBPrY Learn more about Sarah: https://www.sarahchayes.org/ Read "The Ides of August" https://www.sarahchayes.org/post/the-ides-of-august...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Williamson and Joseph discuss the economic and social systems prevailing in the world today and what is needed to heal society. Subscribe to Marianne's Substack, TRANSFORM: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com Learn more about Peter Joseph: https://www.peterjoseph.info Read Peter's Book: The New Human Rights Movement: Reinventing the Economy to End Oppression https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781942952657...
Sep 03, 2021•49 min
Economist and Professor Richard Wolff analyzes the deficiencies of modern capitalism, articulating the benefits of a socialist system and the road to a more equitable society. He promotes not a radical shift in economic system, but a gradual transformation involving a shift in consciousness from profits before people to people above all else. Listen to the full TRANSFORMING Capitalism Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3BjzGai Subscribe to Marianne's Substack, TRANSFORM: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com F...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This is Part One of our exploration of modern American capitalism. Our current economic model serves a small group of people at the expense of the economic security of the vast majority of Americans. Why is that true and how can we change it? Our podcast presents a rundown of how the United States has historically attempted to balance public and private interests, and how we have arrived in our current moment of wealth inequality and rampant economic injustice. The voices you hear in this episod...
Aug 23, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
John Adams said that he hoped that every July 4th, Americans would revisit its first principles. Those principles are found in the Declaration of Independence and today we celebrate the 245th anniversary of its signing. I sat down with author and progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann, to discuss those first principles, how our democracy is being threatened and the steps needed to save it… Let this year’s July 4th celebration be mindful rather than mindless. What should we celebrate, and what sho...
Jul 04, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
For Pride month, Marianne chose to highlight the issues transgender people face. Too many Americans don’t know someone who is trans…their journey, their experience, and the issues that they face. Very valuable insight comes from hearing their stories. Meet two fantastic transgender women, plus a mother now dealing with a child who is currently transitioning. Much to be aware of, and much to celebrate! Subscribe to The Marianne Williamson Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36qnqH4 Spotify: ...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 29
A giant in the fields of alternative medicine and spirituality, my friend of three decades, Deepak Chopra, joins me on today’s podcast. We dive into the state of the world today, the miracle of human existence, and how aging has led us both to reevaluate the way we approach our lives. After the interview I take listener questions. Deepak’s Website: https://www.deepakchopra.com Follow Deepak on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deepakchopra Follow Deepak on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Deepa...
Jun 12, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has caused deep questioning and soul-searching. I sat down with JStreet’s Josh Lockman and Democracy for the Arab World Now’s (DAWN) Raed Jarrar to discuss how peace can be accomplished, and how changes in US policy can contribute to fundamental change. JStreet DAWN Follow Marianne on Social Media @MarWilliamson on Twitter Marianne's Facebook Page @MarWilliamson on Instagram Marianne Williamson's YouTube Channel...
May 24, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Lana Shehadeh was on a Ph.D research trip in the West Bank when fighting broke out a couple weeks ago. No one can inform us of what’s going on in the Middle East like those who are actually living there. Lana was kind enough to take some time out of her day to share with me what life is like as a Palestinian-American mother living south of Ramallah. Follow Marianne on Social Media @MarWilliamson on Twitter @MarianneWilliamson on Instagram Marianne Williamson's Facebook page Marianne Williamson's...
May 24, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
With rates of depression and anxiety rising — skyrocketing during the pandemic — we’re all looking for a quick fix.But a quick fix doesn’t get to the root of the problem as author Johann Hari details in his book, "Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope." Suffering from depression for most of his life, Hari set out to study why so many are struggling and what he came up with, his 9 causes of depression, is spot-on. This is a topic that’s close to my heart - something I’ve spo...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 25
One of the pioneers of the human potential movement (how many people wrote a book that John Lennon described as "the best book I ever read”?), author and futurist Jean Houston joins me to discuss a much needed shift in the orientation of our inner as well as outer lives. She has extraordinary insight into what she calls the Future Human. Jean Houston’s webpage https://www.jeanhouston.com Subscribe to The Marianne Williamson Podcast YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3lEb6JT Apple Podcasts: https://...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Author Anne Applebaum has chronicled the rise of European right wing politics for more than two decades. Weaving history with current events, Anne stresses how fragile our democracy really is and the importance of staying vigilant against the threat of authoritarianism. Also she makes clear in this interview that just because Trump is out of office, that doesn’t mean the United States is in the clear. Anne's Website: https://AnneApplebaum.com Follow Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneapple...
Apr 29, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Anne Lamott is known for her insightful prose and deep spirituality. A best-selling author of more than 15 books, Anne’s advice is sought by readers worldwide. Her latest book “Dusk, Night, Dawn” doesn’t disappoint as it thoughtfully tackles issues of aging (growth), life, politics and faith. The famously progressive Annie and I go way back, and it was fun to have her join me to talk about her books, her family and how she survived the Trump years. She is as delightful and insightful as always. ...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 22
A doctor of functional medicine, Dr. Mark Hyman makes clear that healthy food choices are the best way to prevent and in many cases heal disease. But how can we make the best food choices when corporate forces too often conspire against our ability to do so? Hyman’s work dives into this topic head-on. I sat down with Mark this week to discuss the history of our food system and how current corruption is accelerating the threats of food-related chronic disease, climate change, poverty, educational...
Apr 08, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Chani Nicholas is one of the most popular astrologers today, weaving social justice and politics into her weekly horoscopes. Her combination of astrological expertise and social and psychological insight has made her a huge hit on social media and for good reason. This week, Chani and I reflect on what the world is going through today, including the astrological aspects of the United States. Follow Chani on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaninicholas Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Dr. Gabor Maté’s approach to working with patients suffering from addiction, stress and trauma has earned him worldwide praise. Maté, author of “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts,” stresses that trauma is not what happened to you, but what happens inside you and when this is acknowledged the healing process can begin. In this interview, Gabor and I discuss the larger societal issues that are causing so many stressors, generational trauma, why we develop addictions and the importance of self-compassi...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
With its current re-release in China, the film AVATAR becomes the highest grossing film of all time. That’s how much the people of the world are enchanted by the forests of Pandora, the wisdom of the Na'vi, and the drama of the Avatar. All of those emerge from the mind of writer-director James Cameron, known not only for his extraordinary record as a filmmaker (Titanic, the Terminator films, etc.) but also as a deep sea explorer. I was excited to have a chance to sit down for a deep dive convers...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Rick Doblin, Ph.D. has been working at the intersection of psychedelics, politics & spirituality for more than 30 years. His programs have been so successful they’re now in phase three trials with the FDA, the governing body that approves medication (legalization). In this conversation, Marianne and Rick discuss the role psychedelics can play in spiritual experiences, the transformative power of the substances when used safely and under the watchful eye of a medical professional, and the sur...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 17
It's been more than 20 years since the movie Erin Brockovich hit the big screen. In that time, the real-life Erin Brockovich has become one of the most famous environmental activists worldwide. In today's episode, Erin and Marianne discuss finding the courage within ourselves to truly make a difference in the world, the worsening water crisis in this country and her new book, Superman's Not Coming . After the interview Marianne takes listener questions. Follow Erin Brockovich on social media Twi...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
California Democrat Ro Khanna joins Marianne this week for a wide-ranging discussion on issues facing all Americans. Congressman Khanna talks tech policy, his efforts to end US support for the war in Yemen, his confidence in the progressive movement and how the executive and legislative branches of government can work together in providing the American people what they need during and after the pandemic. After the interview, Marianne takes a listener question. Follow Congressman Khanna on Social...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this week’s podcast, Marianne sits down with mindfulness experts and husband & wife duo, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman. A pioneer in the field, Jack founded two of the most well known meditation centers in the country - Insight Meditation in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock in California. Trudy is an accomplished psychologist, teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and serving as a guiding teacher for the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Jack defines mindfulness as “loving...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Christian Picciolini was a vulnerable 14-year old when approached by a leader of a neo-Nazi group in Chicago. Christian fell in with the group and remained for eight years, becoming a leader in the white supremacist skinhead movement. Today, Picciolini is free of his white supremacist background; he is a leading de-radicalizer of those who remain within its lure. In this timely conversation with Marianne, Picciolini details his descent into hate, how he ultimately escaped, and how he's using his...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 13
As we approach MLK Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s youngest daughter, Reverend Bernice King, joins Marianne for a discussion about her father’s legacy and how we can "honor him with our lives." After the interview Marianne takes listener questions. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BerniceKing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniceaking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekingcenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheKingCenter Website: TheKingCenter.org Subscribe to The Marianne Willi...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, joins Marianne for an in-depth conversation about the 2020 election, progressive politics and what’s needed as we move forward. The co-chair of President-elect Joe Biden’s healthcare unity task force also explains why she doesn’t believe the Medicare for All bill she sponsored is ready for a floor vote. After the interview, Marianne answers a listener question. Twitter: https://twitter.com/repjayapal Inst...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 11
A cell biologist by training and a thought leader in the world of epigenetics, Dr. Bruce Lipton’s work bridges the scientific with the spiritual. In the 70’s, while working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he discovered that our environment affects our genes. These include our thoughts and beliefs, a theory he discusses in his bestselling book, "The Biology of Belief.” His career and life completely embody the transition from a 20th to a 21st century paradigm. In this episode, Marianne an...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 10
From health care to education, policy proposals that do the most to help people live better lives are often met with the question, “But how are you going to pay for it?” That’s where Stephanie Kelton - the “people’s economist” - comes in. A former Chief Economist on the Senate Budget Committee and Bernie Sanders advisor, Kelton says the money is available to us right now to do everything we need to do to change our society for the better. Why then aren’t we spending it? Because, according to Kel...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jim Doty was a self-described juvenile delinquent raised in a violent and dysfunctional home when, at the age of twelve, he wandered into a magic shop and met someone who would change his life. Promising to show him REAL magic, a woman named Ruth would teach him what he later realized were methods of Eastern mysticism and higher consciousness awareness. Applying the techniques she taught him, he would transcend his disadvantaged childhood, go to college against all odds and end up a highly succe...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Author Sue Monk Kidd is one of Marianne’s favorite contemporary novelists. In this episode, Marianne and Sue discuss Sue’s books “The Invention of Wings” and her latest, “The Book of Longings.” “The Invention of Wings” is based on the historical figures Sarah and Angelina Grimke, sisters born into a slave owning family in Charleston, South Carolina, and then converted to the anti-slavery cause. They ultimately became leading abolitionists and feminists. “The Book of Longings” is Sue’s fictional ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
