In this episode Deepak and I discuss the practical side of spirituality. He explains what scientific research has discovered about how a spiritual practice can significantly alter your life. Deepak also gives me a guided meditation. The meditation is in the second half of this part and includes a deconstruction of the method and why it works. Recorded in 2019 this episode, Part 2 of 2, continues to give and give. Come for the conversation, stay for the powerful meditation.
Sep 16, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s "best of" episode, part 1 of 2, Deepak and I chatted about the nature of consciousness, He unloaded his extensive knowledge of the cosmos, described what it means to be embodied, shared his understanding of what a belief in God is or means, and listed some of the reasons people suffer from existential crises. It was a wonderful exchange. Enjoy. (Originally published September, 2019)
Sep 13, 2023•54 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Best-selling author of The Tapping Solution, Nick Ortner is here! He describes the technique known as Tapping, which is a natural healing method that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. . Nick tells us the science behind Tapping (also known as Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT) and describes how it effects the brain and the body. Tapping, he says, can turn off the flight-or-flight mode, to help the body relax and heal. He has been developing and practicing this techniqu...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast A weekly interview series from Russell Brand that examines what's beneath the surface—of the people we admire, the ideas that define our time, and the history we’re told. Speaking with guests from the worlds of academia, popular culture, and the arts, Russell seeks to uncover the ulterior truth behind our constructed reality. And have a laugh. On his new podcast ‘Above the Noise’ Russell guides us all—curious beginners, spiritual skeptics, and experienced practitioners—in brief, 10-minute medita...
Apr 23, 2019•58 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Derren and I spoke about stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, how we frame suffering, relationships and...there is a great story about a parrot at the end.
Apr 20, 2019•2 hr 44 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast David Runciman is author of "How Democracy Ends" and host of the Talking Politics podcast. We spoke about what the function of democracy is, the significance of the generational divide when voting, the relationship between corporations and government, anarcho-syndacalism & the rise of populism.
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast For over 30 years Wendy Mandy has been practicing ancient shaman rituals and healing. She was bestowed all her knowledge by Indigenous Tribes in Africa and South America. We talk about how to maintain healthy relationships, the importance of ceremony and the power of plant medicine!
Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast A podcast with online creator and spiritual storyteller Jay Shetty. Lessons in daily self care, spiritual practice and positive thinking.
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Douglas understands a lot about the intersection between social media and philosophy and the way that our culture and psyche has been influenced by new technology. He’s a fascinating person and I think you’re gonna love it.
Mar 23, 2019•2 hr 38 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast What is precognition? What scientific studies are being done on the psychics, mediums and the mystical? Theresa Cheung author of the "Premonition Code" explains all.
Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast "The cold is your teacher" - our most requested guest Wim Hof graces us with his presence on today's scientific, spiritual and mind altering podcast. *please do not try any of the breathing techniques described in warm water or swimming pools*
Mar 09, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Today we discuss power, corruption, revolution and new systems. This is a proper academic episode, you’re gonna learn. Brad & Henry are brilliant thinkers and brilliant educators.
Mar 02, 2019•2 hr 44 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Today's guest is the always intriguing journalist and great storyteller Jon Ronson. Fascinating, open and honest. We talked about his investigative podcasts into the world of pornography, how he fought his way out of depression and the dark world of social media shaming! It was an authentic and emotionally very real experience with Jon.
Feb 23, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Fearne Cotton is on Under The Skin this week talking about mental health, fame and how to grow up. A very lucid, open and thoughtful conversation.
Feb 16, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Former armed robber, with two life sentences, tells his story of redemption on today's episode of Under The Skin.
Feb 09, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss ideas around body positivity, the way that we relate to food, capitalisms role in how we see ourselves and Megan's journey and recovery out of anorexia. It was a fascinating conversation.
Feb 02, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast We talk about the nature of reality, both virtual, physical and psychological and how these realms intersect and inform us. And what particularly about this time we're living in is difficult and challenging. Laurence Scott is the author of "The Four-Dimensional Human" and "Picnic Comma Lightning" and occasionally hosts the BBC Radio 3 show "Free Thinking".
Jan 26, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Is it possible to run a business consciously? What does healthy masculinity look like? Stephen & Dave aka The Happy Pear know how it's done, promoting happiness and health in every aspect of life.
Jan 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast You gotta listen to the incomparable scourge of the right and food bank gourmet Jack Monroe on Under The Skin.
Jan 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Today's podcast is with one of my own mentors and spiritual teachers - Radhanath Swami. An enlightening and pragmatic podcast questioning the role of religion, spirituality and our own place in modern society. Check it out and let us know social media what you thought of it tweet me @rustyrockets on Twitter or @trewrussellbrand on Instagram.
Jan 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Can birth be a form of feminine empowerment? Why did footballer Harry Kane receive so much backlash for praising his wife? Today we go back to the beginning and delve into all things related birth - from combatting fear, the power of language and the role men can play. A very positive and insightful episode.
Dec 29, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Do you suffer from the psychosis of whiteness? What is the politics of Blackness? These are just some of the questions Kehinde Andrews makes us think about during this episode. Honest questions, brutal truths and solutions that could potentially change the world for the better, for everyone.
Dec 22, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast An explosive conversation with controversial conservative thinker Candace Owen - a staunch advocate for the free market, capitalism and Donald Trump. Listen to some heated debates about the pros and cons of the left and the right and an attempt at negotiating what utopia might look like!
Dec 15, 2018•2 hr 4 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast From identity and mental health to James Joyce and religion, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits enlightens us on today's first live Under The Skin podcast. Recorded in Dublin, Ireland.
Dec 08, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Tony Robbins - pain, redemption and reprogramming with the incomparable Elvis/Jesus of Personal Development.
Dec 01, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Darren McGarvey is author of the award winning book "Poverty Safari", he joins us today to discuss the art of social mobility, the politics of poverty and how people from different backgrounds and perspectives can learn to understand one another.
Nov 24, 2018•2 hr 32 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Renowned author and spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson joins me on today's podcast to discuss the current disconnect between spirituality and politics, how to to navigate mental health such as depression and whether a spiritual and political revolution is on its way!
Nov 17, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Gabor Maté a renowned specialist in addiction, childhood trauma and stress joins me on the podcast today. We discuss the many forms addiction can take, how we can cope as damaged people in the world and are we being ruled by traumatised politicians? Gabor has a very loving, optimistic and benevolent worldview that you will hopefully benefit from listening to in this episode.
Nov 10, 2018•2 hr 35 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast This Deeyah Khan episode is special. She is an award winning documentary filmmaker who has met and confronted Jihadists and members of the KKK in order to understand what drives them. So much insight, bravery and practical love on difficult topics - religion/race/gender/identity. Also COINCIDENTALLY I barely speak in it.
Nov 03, 2018•2 hr 55 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I'm joined by David Rudolf - the lawyer who represented Michael Peterson in the hit Netflix series "The Staircase". We spoke about what it's like to defend a person accused of murder, if true justice really exists at all and the importance of questioning authority.
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast 
