Ep. 19 – Dark Night of the Soul with Mirabai Starr

Duncan Trussell joins Nikki for a conversation on comedy, spirituality, service, Ram Dass, confidence, being yourself, and starting where you are.Welcoming new friend, Duncan Trussell, to the New Growth podcast, Nikki shares the string of synchronicities which brought them together, before diving into Duncan's present moment experience of traversing fatherhood and fear amidst the pandemic. From there, Nikki prompts Duncan to explore his life-journey into comedy, podcasting, the Midnight Gospel, spirituality, Buddhism and Ram Dass.Wake up when you wake up: Join Nikki for a daily morning podcast dharma series: Go(o)d Mornings with Curly NikkiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nikki Walton welcomes Sharon Salzberg for a conversation around dealing with fear, the path to happiness, staying in the heart space of lovingkindness, and much more.Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. Get more about fear, happiness, and lovingkindness from Sharon on her Metta Hour Podcast, plus check out all her offerings at sharonsalzberg.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and speaker, Mirabai Starr joins Nikki for a conversation on traversing the Dark Night of the Soul, poetically receiving her name from Ram Dass, and finding love amidst loss.Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialog. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Check out her latest book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, and learn more at MirabaiStarr.com."Just be still and be beautiful. We are so conditioned to see these Dark Nights as problems to be solved, rather than as these gorgeous invitations to inhabit the radiance of what is."– Mirabai StarrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and spiritual teacher, Stephen Jay, joins Nikki to discuss the Infinite Way, Herb Fitch, Joel Goldsmith, and discovering your true identity by remembering who you are.Stephen Jay is an author and spiritual teacher whose lifework alongside his wife, Lynn Jay, is aimed at sharing the wisdom teachings of transformational 20th century mystic, Herb Fitch. Chosen to carry the Infinite Way teachings lineage started by Joel Goldsmith; Stephen, alongside Lynn, has written three volumes of the Condensed Wisdom of Herb Fitch, and continues to share the deep wisdom encased in discovering one's spiritual identity.Wake up when you wake up: Join Nikki for a daily new morning podcast dharma series: Go(o)d Mornings with Curly NikkiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Michael Beckwith joins Nikki to discuss manifestation, abundance, formlessness, receptivity to grace, cultivating spiritual faculty, and being an ambassador of the invisible.Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith is a meditation teacher, author, speaker on the Life Visioning Process, and the Founder and Spiritual Director of Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angelos. He has addressed audiences at the United Nations, TEDx, and Oprah’s SuperSoul Sessions. As co-founder and president of the Association for Global New Thought, Dr. Beckwith has hosted His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and presented to Nelson Mandela the Gandhi King Award. Check out his new book, Prosperity, Plentitude, and Infinite Possibilities, among others, like the award winning Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation. His new app, Beckwith Inspires, much like his weekly Instagram series, features essential spiritual tools, technologies, and practices to help shift perceptions and transform lives. For more info, head over to MichaelBeckwith.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Bruce Lipton joins Nikki for a conversation on replacing our negative unconscious programs of mind through mindfully reorienting to the creative love of the present moment.Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences. For more information, please visit BruceLipton.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author, Neale Donald Walsch, joins Nikki to share how to start a conversation with God—your highest intuitive faculties of wisdom, clarity, & pure love—through earnest asking & listening.Neale Donald Walsch is a modern-day spiritual messenger whose words continue to touch the world in profound ways. With an early interest in religion and a deeply felt connection to spirituality, Neale spent the majority of his life thriving professionally, yet searching for spiritual meaning before experiencing an awakening dialogue outlined in his bestselling series, Conversations with God. For info on new works, like The God Solution, and to keep up to date with his free offerings, please visit NealeDonaldWalsch.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of New Growth, Nikki Walton speaks with music artist and producer Maejor about how he’s bringing the power of intentional healing frequencies into mainstream music.Maejor is a music producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter who has worked with Justin Bieber, Trey Songz, Monica, Frank Ocean, and many more. Check out his latest video, Tell Me That You Love Me Again, right now on YouTube. Learn more about Maejor and his music at maejor.com, and be sure to follow him on Instagram.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and healing teacher, Dr. Frank J. Kinslow, joins Nikki to share Quantum Entrainment techniques for moving past the duality of fear and into Eufeeling, the blissful fullness of nothing.Dr. Frank J. Kinslow has been researching and teaching healing and happiness techniques for more than 55 years, drawing from his clinical experience as a chiropractic physician, in-depth studies into Eastern esoteric philosophies and practices, and an ardent love of relativity and quantum physics. In 2007, out of a deep personal crisis, Frank discovered the fountainhead of healing and happiness, which he came to call Eufeeling. Frank's seminars, webinars, and writings have introduced tens of thousands of people worldwide to Quantum Entrainment, a technique that quietly activates the autonomic nervous system to spontaneously and naturally create an atmosphere in which deep healing takes place. Dr. Kinslow has written several international bestsellers, which can be found among other offerings at his website www.KinslowSystem.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.