Episode 60 - Devendra Banhart Interviews Jaymee

This is a deeply meaningful conversation between Jaymee and his Step-Father, David "DZ" Zweifel: a legendary artist, surfer, outdoorsman and land steward who helped raise Jaymee and remains one of his life's largest influences. They discuss the cultivation of the artistic spirit, learning to surf in Waikiki in 1967, the evolution of fatherhood, and the events that led up to 17 year old Jaymee running away from home and dropping out of high school. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected]  INSTAGRAM: @daviddzzweifel / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: [email protected]

Jaymee's Dharma brother Devendra Banhart returns as guest host of this episode to interview Jaymee on the subject of spiritual practice and unconditional love. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected]  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: [email protected]

David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon and Krishna Das's tasteful guitarist for over 30 years, returns to the podcast to deep dive Tibetan Buddhism with Jaymee, and chuckle heartily at some of the absurd scenarios produced within the modern day spiritual unfoldment of a householder. On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, Duncan Trussell will join David for a FREE live online event exploring the profound practices of mindfulness and the journey of becoming a meditation teacher. Click here for more info and to reserve your spot. [https://bit.ly/3UrWktn] They will also discuss the Dharma Moon Meditation Teacher Training beginning in June 2024. Click here for more info about the Dharma Moon 100 Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training. [https://bit.ly/3QdCcZu] LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  MIXED BY: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @david_nichtern @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected]  CONTACT: [email protected]

Tulku Orgyen P'huntsok Rinpoche is a Vajrayana Buddhist teacher originally from a place called Pemaköd in Tibet, known as the secret land of rainbows. His now lives and teaches in Santa Barbara, CA, and is one of Jaymee's root guru's within the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an expansive discussion on the nature of emptiness, the fundamentals of Buddhism, how to generate selfless service and the secret recipe to having a healthy debate without aggression. TULKU WEB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.odiyanainstitute.org/tulku-orgyen-phuntsok LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected]  CONTACT: [email protected]

Bob Roth is the CEO of The David Lynch Foundation who has been a teacher of Transcendental Meditation for over 50 years. He's taught some of the worlds greatest entertainers and artists including Martin Scorcese, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey, and he genuinely wants to teach and you next. BOB ROTH WEB: ⁠www.meditationbob.com DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION: www.davidlynchfoundation.org LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @meditationbob / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected]  CONTACT: [email protected]

This is a conversation between Jaymee and his spiritual teacher, Vajrayana Buddhist master Lama Lhanang Rinpoche. Recorded in person in Jaymee and Lacee's bedroom in front of an audience of spiritual friends gathered for a blessing ceremony in their home on April 4, 2024. LAMA LHANANG ONLINE: www.buddhistsandiego.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected] CONTACT: [email protected]

Daren Thomas Magee is a multidisciplinary artist and the creative force behind the lifestyle brand Real Fun, Wow! Jaymee and Daren are former co-hosts of a weekly podcast titled Mystical/Cynical based on their friendship, which produced 60 episodes over two seasons and created a loyal fanbase around the world. This is Daren and Jaymee's first recorded conversation together since the show ended in 2022. SHOP REAL FUN WOW!: www.realfunwow.com DAREN'S PODCAST: https://shorturl.at/mAKL0 MYSTICAL/CYNICAL: https://shorturl.at/pvIR1 LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @realfunwow + @loveistheauthor + @mysticalcynical BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE!  email: [email protected] CONTACT: [email protected]

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee Dilmore share the intimate details of their truly unique relationship, and the spiritual practices they rely on to sustain their love and sanity. Recorded on the afternoon of Lacee's 39th birthday (March 18 2024). LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor + @unconventionalgardener BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE or LACEE!  email: [email protected] CONTACT: [email protected]

Jaymee and Krishna Das have an uncommon conversation about music, devotion, surrender, cynicism, and silence. KRISHNA DAS WEB: www.krishnadas.com LARRY BRILLIANT BOOK: www.larrybrilliant.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @krishnadasmusic / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected]  CONTACT: [email protected]

Kim Krans (creator of THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT series) makes her second appearance on the podcast. Sarah Hyland is a comedic actress and former cast member of MTV’s Punk'd and Fox's Mad TV. Kim and Sarah did not know each other prior to the recording of this episode, a social experiment Jaymee curated which led to one of the most unique and hilarious discussions this podcast has ever hosted. KIM KRANS WEB: https://kimkrans.com/ SARAH HYLAND WEB: https://sarahhylandisfunny.com/bio LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @kim_krans / @sarahhylandrosenstein MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: [email protected]  CONTACT: [email protected]