The Inner Well Podcast

The Truth About Alzheimer's: A Genetic Certainty? Not With The Inner Well!

The Inner Well — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Find yourself to be yourself is a good theme for this episode with world-renowned neuroscientist Alarik Arenander. In this episode, Alarik talks with Emily about one of the most challenging brain degeneration diseases in our society today: Alzheimer's disease. Alarik goes into the details of the aging process and about how it has much less to do with your genes and what they do to us than it does with what we do to them.

In this episode:

How does TM make the brain more orderly and coherent?
What needs to change in our daily activity in order to change our brain?
Is it true that you are what you eat?
How many millions of americans are suffering with alzheimers and why?
Is brain degeneration really all about your genes?
Or is it what you do to your genes?
Outward flow versus inner stillness and its impact on our brain?
How does our digital landscape eat away at who we are?
What is our education system really fostering?
How is every system trying to make the human an addict?
What makes an orderly brain a happy brain?
What is the glemphatic system?
Why are the first 90minutes of sleep so important for the brain?
How does TM flush the glemphatic system and optimize the brain?
Aging is disconnect starting at age 30
Why do people have such a hard time making progress?
Where is happiness and how do we find it?
You can only give to the world what you are.

Alarik Arenander Bio, neuroscientist, educator, lecturer & researcher

Over the past 55 years, his work has helped establish the field of neuroscience as science’s leading area for exploring human potentiality.
Dr. Arenander has conducted pioneering research at University of California at Los Angeles, Penn State University at Hershey, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, IA and Maharishi European Research University in Switzerland.
Dr. Arenander helped conduct the first research documenting the sustained, high levels of EEG coherence, a primary marker of a four major state of consciousness in 1974-75, and subsequently the first research documenting the EEG criteria of enlightenment published in 2005 with Dr. Fred Travis.
Dr. Alarik and his wife Cynthia have travel globally teaching and presenting to governments, military, education and medical institutions in South America Africa, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
In the past 25 years Dr. Arenander has focused on programs to enhance human potential, and to reverse and prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.

Dive in each week for real talk on meditation, meaning and modern life. And let us know what resonates with you. After all, this podcast was created with you in mind – to support the human condition by optimizing the human experience.

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Regulate and Rewire: Combat The Root Cause of Addiction

The Inner Well — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, certified trauma therapist, chemical dependency specialist and licensed EMDR therapist Lynn Turner talks to us about the neurology of the addictive paradigm and the transformative power of Transcendental Meditation. We take a deep dive into how TM can help regulate the nervous system, rewire neural pathways and support recovery from complex trauma and addictive behaviors.

What to listen for:

The addictive paradigm and its impact on neurology and psycho-emotional states
How neural pathways are built and how they can be rewired through therapy and meditation
The role of EMDR and IFS in trauma healing and neural reprocessing
The concept of prediction error in trauma and addiction
The importance of self-energy and self-regulation in recovery
How transcendental meditation helps regulate the nervous system and build resilience
The relationship between inner child work, parts work, and self-energy
The spiritual dimension of TM and its connection to inner peace and trust
The prediction error model in trauma and attachment wounds
Practical tools for healing from addiction and trauma, including TM, EMDR, and parts work

Lynn Bio:

Lynn has almost 30 years of experience in the mental health field working in a range of settings from residential treatment centers, schools and detention centers, and for the last 16 years in private practice with adults, teens and youth. She earned her Master of Arts degree from Saint Edward's University in Austin, TX in 1997 and became trained in EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization) in 1999. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor as well as a Certified EMDR Therapist. She specializes in working with people with PTSD, CPTSD, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Dissociative Disorders, Grief and Loss as well as Self-Esteem issues. Lynn also utilizes IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Ego State Therapy. Her website is LibertyHillCounseling.com and can be reached through email at lynnturnerlpc@gmail.com.

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Debra Poneman: Plant Seeds of Success (Effortlessly) With TM

The Inner Well — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Dive into this informative and guidance-rich episode on brain health, anti-aging, nervous system regulation and physiological optimization with Yes to Success coach, author and international motivational speaker Debra Poneman. Debra has been an international pioneer in helping others manifest a life of joy, with TM being the foundational pillar when it comes to manifesting a genuinely successful, enjoyable and impactful existence.

In this episode:

How does your foundation in silence and peace manifest as a line on water?
What is meant by “Your Word is Your Wand?”
What frequency are you vibrating at and how does that influence what you attract?
Does what you plant in your mind really grow in your life?
What is cortical thickness?
And how does the average cortical thickness of a 40-50 year old meditator compare to a 20-30 year old non-meditator?
What part of our brain is responsible for high-order thinking, memory, attention and many other aspects of our perception?
How did Debra achieve international success almost right away?
How can we push back any decline in cognitive functioning that would impact our quality of life?
What is CRH and how does it impact your brain?
How does TM reduce brain cell retraction?
How can you release the impressions in the nervous system?
How does TM deliver the result Mindfulness is wanting to achieve?
How to reverse, stop and slow the aging of the brain?

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

The Ultimate Anxiety Hack: “From Barely Functioning to Dancing Around My Living Room”

The Inner Well — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

For those of us that suffer with anxiety, we understand what a debilitating experience it can be. And this contraction bleeds into all your other relationships – including your relationship with yourself. What if there was a way to sustain a level of space and expansion in your life even when you feel completely overshadowed and overwhelmed. Join us in this week’s episode as full-time film film worker, artist and nature enthusiast Mia Turner takes us through her healing journey from anxiety, grief and the darkest parts of the human experience to calm, acceptance and dancing around her living room.

In this episode:

Healing and creativity through TM
How can grief condemn the human experience without help?
Just how debilitating can anxiety be?
How can our lowest points serve to transform and inspire us?
How does TM support the healing journey through anxiety?
How can TM help with grief and the darkest moments of the human experience?
What does it feel like to finally get expansion after such a long period of contraction?
What is the journey of the empath?
How does TM support you in supporting others?
Where does creativity come from?

Mia Turner Bio:

Mia Turner is a full-time film worker, artist and nature enthusiast who came to TM to help her deal with the immense grief of losing her brother to suicide. Her capacity to heal after such a challenging and overshadowing loss is a true testament to the power of TM and the resiliency of the human spirit.

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The Dopamine Disaster Vs. The Inner Well: “I Want” Vs. “I Have”

The Inner Well — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In today’s dopamine addicted society, pleasure and reward seeking indulgence has become a nervous system dysregulator that has now reached a critical mass. What’s worse? The lack of satisfaction from that which we seek outside of ourselves has now diminished the satisfaction that used to come from the “little things” in life. In short, the human condition is suffering and the technology companies are taking advantage of it. So, how can we combat it and pull ourselves out of that reward-seeking loop? Dive in to find out!

In this episode:

What is the dopamine disaster really? The reward or the chase?
How are technology companies exploiting our addictive tendencies with this?
How does it show up in real life examples of this seek-to-reward addiction?
How can we combat this addictive tendency with access to our own inner well?
What are techniques we can employ to redirect our focus inward in a way that naturally and consciously breaks the loop?
How does this show up for your hosts in their own personal lives?
What do they do to combat the dopamine drive?
What does freedom from that addictive loop look and feel like?

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Kyle Ellison: Hope, Healing & The Human Experience

The Inner Well — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

When it comes to addiction, recovery and the profundity of the healing journey, Kyle Ellison’s story is one of inspiration, hope and a true testament to the resiliency of the human spirit. Tune in this week as Kyle and Meghan talk all things about the human struggle and how hope appears out of some of our darkest moments. And, of course, how meditation supports this transformation.

In this episode:

Kyle's journey through grief and recovery
The role of music as catharsis and self-expression
The impact of Transcendental Meditation on healing
Experiences of deep meditation and visions
The significance of nature and self-love in recovery
The story behind the band Night Glitter
Kyle's personal healing journey post-brother's death
The importance of hope and community in recovery

Kyle Ellison Bio:

Kyle is a musician and producer living deep within the fabric of the local Austin music scene. He’s played with several notable bands including Pariah, Meat Puppets, Butthole Surfers and Roky Erickson. He finds his peace in nature, taking care of his elderly rock star mom and meditating regularly to experience the deeper, more expanded expressions of himself. You can follow Kyle on Instagram at @blizard-of-oz.

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An Unshakeable Foundation For Life: Recovery + The Inner Well

The Inner Well — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Brandon Weinstock found sobriety and then found Transcendental Meditation. And his experience of both has been nothing short of life changing. Brandon talks about his journey and not only how the 12 steps led him down a path of physical and emotional sobriety, but also how his own Inner Well provides the unshakeable foundation of support for it.

In this Episode:

Brandon's personal journey with TM and recovery
Physical versus emotional sobriety
The physiological effects of TM on the nervous system
The role of meditation in addiction recovery
The connection between TM and spiritual consciousness
Stress reduction and emotional resilience through TM
The importance of consistent meditation practice
The ocean analogy for understanding meditation's impact
The integration of TM into 12-step programs
Overcoming mental chatter and achieving stillness
The concept of the inner well and divine consciousness

Brandon Weinstock Bio:

Brandon Weinstock is an LA native who spent a decade in commercial real estate before moving to Israel in 2008, where he earned a BA and MA in Political Science from Reichman University (formerly IDC Herzliya). He came home twelve and a half years later and started his own communications firm, Allison Lane, in 2022. He has been meditating for over 20 years, mostly various forms of mindfulness before finding TM in December 2023. He's single, has no kids yet, keeps a home in Colorado, and can usually be found at Dodger Stadium.

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

A Life of Conscious Contact: AA Co-Founder Bill W’s Journey Through Consciousness

The Inner Well — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Show Notes:

Every so often, a story comes along that inspires the masses. This is true to the story and life of AA Co-founder Bill Wilson. Having struggled with addiction for a large part of his life, it took one conscious moment to flip the script and rewrite his narrative. Dive into this episode to hear Bill W Conscious Contact producer Jay Stinnett describe the life of Bill W, his evolution through consciousness and what part TM played in the later years of his life.

In this episode:

Who is Bill W and what is his story?
What was the conscious moment that changed his life forever?
What role did TM play in his healing journey?
How did meditation and self awareness support his journey through sobriety?
What’s the difference between a spiritual awakening and a spiritual experience?
And why does it matter?
Why is meditation the 11th step?
How did TM support Bill W’s understanding of the 11th step?
What inspired Bill to write the 12 steps?
Why does conscious contact play such a pivotal role in sobriety?

*NOTE* This episode includes a story that mentions an hour long TM practice. Please note, this was a special circumstance and Transcendental Meditation is only practiced for 20 minutes twice a day.

Bio: Jay Stinnett is an independent scholar, biographer, and author. His book award-winning book, "Bill W. Conscious Contact: The Award-Winning Film on Paper," is the culmination of over three decades of writing and presenting on Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) history, offering groundbreaking new perspectives on Bill Wilson's spiritual evolution. An expert on the Oxford Group, Bill Wilson, and Carl Jung, Stinnett has spent years working with the major archives of A.A. history, delving into Dr. Bob and Bill Wilson's mystical practices, and has conducted pioneering research into Wilson's role investigating psychedelics.

An engaging keynote speaker, Jay has lectured and led retreats in 18 countries, gaining insights into A.A.'s effectiveness across nations, cultures, and religions. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the Stepping Stones Foundation® — the Historic Home of Bill and Lois Wilson® in Katonah, N.Y. — and was instrumental in creating its digital archive. He is also the author of "Loving Sober: A Field Guide to Spiritual Intimacy" and a longtime member of Initiatives of Change. Jay is a meditation enthusiast living in the "4th Dimension" in Sedona, Arizona.

Regulate Without Reaching Out: TM + Addiction & Recovery

The Inner Well — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Addiction is one of the most challenging human experiences to move through largely because it can be so unbelievably overshadowing. It creates a perceived lack of control at the baseline of your human experience and this can be extremely anxiety provoking. So, what can a technique like TM offer to those on this journey? Being able to sustain space, choice point and nervous system regulation amidst the challenges that life throws our way can be a pivotal experience when it comes to regulating without reaching for something outside of yourself.

In this episode, your hosts discuss:

The root cause of addiction
Their own personal struggles with addiction in all forms
What are the different types of addiction out there?
Why is distraction itself a human tendency?
What does sustaining expansion amidst contraction offer for the addictive paradigm?
How does a technique like TM help you sustain the choice point necessary to regulate without reaching out?
Why is looking outside of ourselves a natural tendency ingrained in the human experience?
What are some tools we can use to regulate our nervous system so we don’t have to reach out?
How has TM supported your hosts on their own personal struggles with addiction?
How does expanding your container flip the script on addictive tendencies?

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We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

The Conscious Thread: A Father-Daughter Story on TM

The Inner Well — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

As our world continues to evolve, kids are now facing challenges that can be seemingly unrelatable to their adult parents. And as our collective stressors change from generation to generation, so do our nervous systems. What if there was a common thread that could connect families from a level of nourishment and support that only serves to strengthen the entire family system? Dive into this week’s episode to learn how Transcendental Meditation can support the nervous systems of all generations, allowing for a baseline of regulation, self awareness and inner peace that promotes an experience of receptive relationality. Greg and Isabella Russo take us through their father-daughter journey from being at their own individual desperation points to sharing a technique that brought them both back to themselves, and ultimately each other.

In this episode:

How does TM show up to support the family system?
What does it look like to lead by example for your child in the realm of consciousness?
What’s a successful path to introducing your child to TM?
How can the same technique support two people going through two completely different journeys?
How does a technique that regulates the nervous system benefit the entire family unit?
What is body dysmorphia and how can this technique enable a more embodied experience of self?
What does anxiety look like as an undercurrent in the family system?
How can TM regulate and calm the choppy waters of that undercurrent?
How can you encourage your children to meditate?
What are successful strategies for supporting their journey?
How can the same technique be so life changing for two people on completely different paths?
How can our children benefit from this practice?
How does this practice make you a better parent?
What does it look like when you have family members who support your practice?
What are the benefits of bringing TM into the family system?

Bios:

Isabella Russo is a high school student and high achiever whose journey with Transcendental Meditation began, somewhat reluctantly, during a challenging period in adolescence. What began as something she wasn’t entirely convinced she wanted to try became a practice that would quietly open new possibilities in her life, deepening her sense of self, expanding her experiences, and awakening a growing desire to be of service to others.

Her father, Greg, came to Transcendental Meditation through challenges of his own. As he experienced the profound effect of the practice in his life, he recognized that it might offer his daughter something he could not simply give her himself.

Today, meditation is something they share, and Isabella’s journey has become a beautiful example of what can happen when a young person is given a simple practice and the space to discover its value for herself. What began as a remedy during a difficult season has become an inner resource from which so much else continues to well, a growing sense of possibility, purpose, and perhaps most importantly, a desire to turn what she has discovered within herself outward in service to the world around her.

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Inner Stillness: I Never Understood "How" Until I Learned TM

The Inner Well — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tamara Julien had the experience that many others have had when it comes to meditation. She read the books, listened to the podcasts, attempted to employ the recommended spiritual practices but still never understood the “how.” And then she learned TM. A seasoned educator in the stressful environment of the inner city school districts, Tamara saw first hand just how valuable this technique can be for not only her own inner peace and resiliency but for her students and the families she supports as well.

In this episode:

How did a desperate prayer enliven Tamara’s TM practice?
And what was the unexpected outcome that officially stabalized it?
How did things become more clear for Tamara as a result of her practice?
And what kind of support did she receive in her life outside of meditation as a result of it?
How did she implement the practice of inner stillness for her students?
And what were the results?
Every time inconsistency showed up with her practice, what would follow?
What did meditation look like for her before she learned TM?
How did her practice support her struggle with anxiety and depression?
What did it feel like for Tamara to be “looking for the anxiety” only to find that it wasn’t there?
What is creative intelligence?
How do we tap into it?
What is the “how” of successful meditation and how did Tamara find it with TM?

Tamara's Bio:

Tamara Julien is an educator, wellness advocate, and longtime practitioner of Transcendental Meditation. She has more than 25 years of experience in education and currently supports adult learners with New York City Public Schools. Tamara is also completing a master’s degree in Consciousness and Human Potential at Maharishi International University. Her experience with TM has deepened her appreciation for its ability to reduce stress, create inner stability, and support personal growth.

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

The Neuroscience of an Anxious Generation

The Inner Well — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Surgeon General recently labeled the youth mental health disaster as the defining public health crisis of our lifetime. Dr. Bill Stixrud and Dr. Christine Abrahams came together to discuss the defining disaster of our generation and how Transcendental Meditation can be the solution so many concerned parents and educators have been seeking.

In this episode:

Why is young adult mental health now twice as bad as adolescence?
What does sleep deprivation have to do with this?
What does chronic stress do to a developing brain?
Does childhood anxiety automatically lead to a risk of recurrence in adulthood?
What does youth anxiety/depression do to the pleasure scale?
Why are so many kids so afraid of launching that they purposely sabotage their academic momentum?
How are parents responding?
The lack of play + adult versus child-led play
What are the catalysts to this mental health crisis?
What are the primary emotions experienced in school?
What is intrinsic motivation and how does it impact neurocircuitry?
What is a self-driven child and how do they show up?
A sense of control is key to mental health
How does TM support this mental health crisis?
How does TM support “the most nervous person you’ve ever met?”
How does this adolescent stress impact the parents?
How is calm contagious?

Bios:

Dr. Bill Stixrud

William R. Stixrud, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group, a lifespan neuropsychology practice. For four decades, he was also a faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Stixrud has authored numerous articles and book chapters on topics related to the adolescent brain, stress and sleep deprivation, and Transcendental Meditation. Furthermore, he is the co-author, with Ned Johnson, of the nationally best-selling book, The Self-Driven Child. He and Mr. Johnson have also co-authored an acclaimed second book, What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home, as well as a new third book, The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child – A Workbook. He is also a long-time practitioner and proponent of Transcendental Meditation, and he plays and sings in the Maryland-based rock band Close Enough.

Dr Christine Abrahams

Christine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who provides individual counseling to adolescents and adults for over 20 years. She also coaches parents and adolescents nationally. In addition, she is a certified Transcendental Meditation Teacher, a certified Havening Techniques practitioner and a SPACE (Supporting Parents of Anxious Childhood Emotions) provider, and a certified Consciousness Advisor professional, offering Technologies of Consciousness to help clients reach their next level of evolution.

Christine learned TM in 2019 and became a TM teacher and now is the director of the Cape Coral TM center in Southwest Florida. She loves teaching and bringing such relief to her students. For more information, please go to wholelifehealing.net, inspireinstitute.net and https://us.tm.org/centers/cape-coral.

The Overstimulation Epidemic + Curiosity Vs. Fear

The Inner Well — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Back to school season is upon us and this is the time of year when we hear many people asking more radical questions like “are we really learning the right things in school?” In this episode, your hosts dive into a conversation about overstimulation, burnout, the unrealistic expectations placed on our children these days and what consciousness-based education looks like both in and out of the classroom. If knowledge of the self is so powerful, why is it missing in our classrooms?

In this episode:

What are the grim statistics around teacher/student burnout?
At what age does burnout start?
Why is anxiety so prevalent starting at such a young age?
What are the classrooms missing when it comes to knowledge of the knower?
What is consciousness-based education?
How does it promote curiosity versus fear?
What does the journey look like having been in a consciousness-based school?
Compared to a standard school system without knowledge of the knower?
How can TM help solve the stress and burnout epidemic on a holistic level?
How can we protect our children and preserve their youth?
What does the TM journey look like for kids?

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Chris Layton: Follow Your Bliss + Discerning Engagement

The Inner Well — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

American drummer Chris Layton found his bliss at a young age and continued to follow it relentlessly down a very successful career path that led him towards some of his most memorable and rewarding experiences – eventually landing him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Having found TM later in life after already such an amazing journey, how did the technique improve his relationship with himself and others? And how did it pave the way for more discerning engagement with less anxiety and more clarity? Dive in this week to hear the details on all this and more!

In this episode:

How can staying on your path expand your potential?
What does discernment do for your relationship with others and yourself?
How does TM support your quest for more clarity and discernment?
How does choice point naturally improve your relationship with self and others?
What does doing what you love for a living look like and how do you sustain your passion for it?
How does TM lessen general anxiety?
What is witnessing consciousness and what does it look and feel like?
What synchronicities brought Chris Layton to TM?
What was the inner knowing that guided him to learn… 5 decades later?
What should you NEVER do if you love cooking for passion?

Chris Layton Bio:

Chris "Whipper" Layton is an American drummer born on November 16, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He gained fame as a founding member of the blues rock band Double Trouble, which was led by Stevie Ray Vaughan, and has continued to perform with various artists, including the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Dr. Tony Nader: The Power of Caring + Experience Beyond Belief

The Inner Well — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

There comes a moment in everyone’s life when they just know. For world-renowned neuroscientist and leader of the Transcendental Meditation organization Tony Nader, this moment came in phases and as a bit of a complete surprise. Following both his teacher and his inner knowing, it lead him on a journey that few souls have the privilege to experience. Tune in this week to hear his unbelievably inspiring story as well as get a behind-the-scenes look at the motivation behind his new book: The Power of Caring.

In this episode:

What is the true meaning of know thyself?
What does fullness of being look like throughout the different philosophies and dogmas?
What was his TM journey that started on bliss street?
What’s the one thing that remains stable in our ever-transient existence of being?
How did one week turn into a lifetime?
What was Maharishi like and what did it feel like to be in his presence?
What are the vedas and how are they ever present in our own physiological blueprint?
How do epigenetics play into our experience of mind body connection?
How did Dr. Nader's scientific training become a baseline for his understanding of consciousness?
What are the laws of nature and how do they manifest?
Training yourself to think in the way nature thinks
What is the connection between the dynamics of consciousness and the dynamics of our physiology?
Consciousness is all there is!

Tony Nader Bio:

Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., is a medical doctor trained at Harvard and MIT, and a globally respected neuroscientist and Vedic scholar. Appointed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to lead the international Transcendental Meditation organization, he champions the development of Consciousness to awaken higher values, resolve societal conflicts, and help individuals unlock their full potential.

Pre-Order The Power of Caring: https://www.thepowerofcaringbook.com/

More info on Dr. Tony Nader: https://drtonynader.com/

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Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Better Together: Ayurveda + TM for Health, Wholeness & Deeper Relationships

The Inner Well — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Donielle talks with her student Mary Goines about her journey through health and wholeness with Ayurveda – another pillar of wellness from the same tradition as Transcendental Meditation. Mary speaks in detail about her benefits from TM as it relates to anxiety, creativity and peak performance. She also talks about how her practice has served as a source of nourishment for her relationship with both her husband (who was struggling with the stress of the entrepreneurial lifestyle) and her mother (who had been challenged with her journey through grief and loss). Dive in for details on all this as well as a sneak peek into the basics of Ayurveda and the creative uplevel Mary received from her practice.

What to look for:

How does TM support Ayurveda as a system of health and wellness?
What is Ayurveda?
How can both of these practices together nourish the mind and body?
How has Mary’s TM practice sparked her creativity?
In what ways has it nourished her relationship with her husband?
How has it helped them both with peak performance in business?
How does TM support the journey through grief and loss?
What makes Ayurveda such a powerful discipline for life?

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Mary Goines Bio

Mary Marie is a Lifestyle Architect, private Ayurvedic chef, educator, and co-founder of Nashville Ayurveda & Vedaville (a global online wellness community). After reversing her autoimmune diagnosis through Ayurveda, she dedicated her life to studying the world’s oldest system of natural medicine.

She holds a master’s degree in Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine and completed advanced clinical training at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Hospital in Kerala, India. Blending ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science, Mary helps people look better, feel better, and live better through personalized nutrition, lifestyle design, and holistic wellness. Her mission is to make authentic Ayurveda approachable and empower others to create vibrant health that lasts.

Clarity, Confidence and Stylized Consciousness: Payton Dale’s Inner Well

The Inner Well — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tune in this week as Donielle talks fullness, fashion and fate with world renowned stylist Payton Dale. A Beatle’s nerd at heart with a flare for fashion and a genuine desire to help her clients embody their most confident and attuned experience of self, Payton serves as a soul-level fashion guru for the human experience. According to her, fashion is an energetic expression of consciousness and TM helps her sustain the bandwidth she needs to support others in their most coveted expression of themselves. She possesses a genuine understanding of the human experience and how life presents when the well runs dry. Dive in this week to hear her story and how daily access to her inner well has supported her in her journey.

In this episode:

From depleted to abundant: Payton’s Inner Well journey
How does consciousness support her on a daily basis?
What does having access to TIW mean for her and her clients?
How does she become a better version of herself with access to TIW?
What did life look like before she fully embodies her self expression?
What is her origin story?
What makes her passionate about the human experience?
Why does she refer to TM as her “spiritual smoke break?”
Who inspired her to learn TM?
How does her daily meditation practice help her be better and do better for her clients?

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Sacred Boundaries & The Unshakeable Self

The Inner Well — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Heathere Evans is an accomplished coach, writer and CEO with a 50+ year TM practice and a genuine understanding of the human experience. She will be the first to say that after having accomplished so many of the standard success markers for “happiness,” she still found herself in a space in her journey where she just didn’t feel happy. Her TM practice became a pivotal tool for her experience of fullness, happiness and joy, as well as a catalyst for establishing consciousness as one of the pillars of success for her coaching sessions with her clients (and herself).

In this episode:

What are sacred boundaries?
How do they support the unshakeable self?
What is the unshakeable self?
Life happening for you versus to you.
Why is consciousness so important for our happiness?
What does successful self care look like?
What is 200% of life?
Why is the inner experience of self so necessary to support the outer for a true experience of happiness?
How has Heathere’s TM practice supported her success and why does she see it as a non-negotiable in her life?

Heathere Evans Professional Bio:

Certified professional coach Heathere Evans is a 50+ year practitioner of the Transcendental Meditation technique and is the author of The Success Mindset: 12 Strategies to Unlock Your Full Potential for Life and Leadership, a new book to help executives, entrepreneurs, and other leaders live and lead from strength and wisdom. Heathere began her career as a reporter, was an award-winning communications consultant (including Washington PR Woman of the Year), and is now the CEO of the Los Angeles-based executive coaching firm Pivot, Inc. She is a member of Harvard’s Institute of Coaching, a speaker and workshop leader on human development, habit change, and adaptive leadership, and a guest lecturer at leading academic institutions.

Check out Heathere’s book The Success Mindset here!

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We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

The Ultimate Energy Source For Creative Expression

The Inner Well — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Is it really possible to recapture the possibility, promise and creativity of our youth? In a word: Yes! Within your inner well lies an infinite reservoir of creativity, innocence, awe and wonderment… the same qualities that made our youth filled with so much promise and opportunity. Being able to tap into that space as an adult brings with it endless possibility. Not only does it support you with creative intelligence, resourceful problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking, according to Dave, it also serves as a catalyst for an infinite supply of energy that enables you to accomplish all the things you have the desire to with a level of presence and engagement that seemed unavailable without access to the well.

In this episode:

Where does creative intelligence come from?
How does seemingly limitless energy support the entrepreneurial spirit?
What does it feel like to reconnect with that youthful part of ourselves?
Is that youthful energetic innocence still there after we become an adult?
How can the Inner Well facilitate healing on a holistic level?
Why is creativity so important to our quality of life?
How does TM provide access to that childlike wonderment where creativity sparks from?
How does a regular TM practice help you accomplish all the things you desire to AND provide the idea engine for consistent momentum?
What does life look like before and after TM for the creative, entrepreneurial spirit?

Connect with Dave:

Dave Escamilla is an avid practicer of TM who resides in Austin, TX. Dave plays in the band Rippleberry, hosts the holistic health channel Rapid Regeneration, and is co-founder of Texas Fruit Festival.

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Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Our Most Pivotal Relationship: The Self

The Inner Well — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

How is it possible that in a day and age where connection is the most effortless it’s ever been, we can still feel so disconnected? So much so, in fact, the Surgeon General officially diagnosed loneliness as an epidemic in 2023. So, how is this possible and (more importantly) what do we do about it? Could it be as simple as a collective disconnect from the most pivotal relationship we have… the one with ourselves? Dive in to this week’s episode as we discuss this and so much more revolving around relationship with self and others.

In this episode:

What is the loneliness epidemic and why is it so concerning?
Why is relationship with self our most pivotal relationship?
Why is relationship with self not enough?
What is attachment theory and where do your hosts fall on its spectrum?
How does your attachment style influence your relationships?
Why is presence such a crucial component for healthy relationships?
How does TM support relationship with self?
How does TM help you nourish and sustain relationships with others?
Why does safety play such an important role in relationships?
How does TM help facilitate an experience of safety with self and others?

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Catching Big Fish: TM, Creativity & Authentic Living with Criss Cain

The Inner Well — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Donielle sits down with Criss Cain — tour photographer, videographer, podcast host, and right-hand person to rock legend Ann Wilson of Heart — to talk about how Transcendental Meditation found its way into his life and what's unfolded since.

The conversation covers creative breakthroughs, the courage it takes to be authentic in a buttoned-up industry, and what it's like to warm up a sold-out arena crowd with stand-up comedy — all by staying effortlessly in the moment.

The David Lynch thread Lynch's influence runs throughout the episode — from his MasterClass metaphor about fishing for ideas at different depths, to his famous quote: "Meditation makes you more and more you." Criss reflects on what that has meant in practice: more space, slower speech, more self-trust, and a low tolerance for inauthenticity in an industry full of it.

In this episode you'll find:

How a chance meeting over David Lynch sparked Criss's TM journey
The morning routine (yes, it involves dancing to Britney Spears) that changed how he creates
How TM directly fueled the launch of his podcast After Dinner Thinks with Ann Wilson
The story of cold-emailing Ann Wilson's manager and nine years later walking her on and off stage every night
What it's like to do stand-up comedy in arenas with 15 minutes of prep — and why TM was his secret weapon
What the mantra actually is (and why it having no meaning is the whole point)
David Lynch's "ideas are like fish" metaphor and why it still resonates

"If there's love, it's fine. Always." — Criss Cain

Connect with Criss:

Podcast: After Dinner Thinks with Ann Wilson — Spotify & YouTube
Instagram: @thecrisscain

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Already Genius: Tapping The Creative Intelligence Within

The Inner Well — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

How have some of the most brilliant minds in the world tapped into their creativity and is there a way to sustain access to it? We’ve all heard of the flow state – the most coveted expression of inner and outer alignment that comes in many different forms. It’s a form of creative intelligence that manifests through spontaneous right action, frictionless flow and the undeniably effective, creatively inspired problem solving to life’s every-day challenges. In this episode, the three hosts discuss creative intelligence in both its manifest and unmanifest forms – not only the inner well it manifests from inside of you, but also how it moves through each individual nervous system in its own individualized creative expression. Dive in!

In this episode:

What is Creative Intelligence?
How have some of the most brilliant minds attempted to access it in the past?
What does it have to do with the flow state?
How does it manifest differently for every individual?
Is there a way to sustain access to it?
How does TM help you access your own creative intelligence?
How is problem solving a form of creativity?
How does creative intelligence help facilitate mind-body connection?
Can creative expression be integrated for consistent availability?
Why does being in flow with your own creative intelligence feel so good?

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

Up-Armoring the Mind: Jonny Mize on TM and the Resilient Warrior Program

The Inner Well — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Everyone comes to TM for different reasons and on a different journey. Some come for peak performance… others for mental health, spiritual evolution, stress management, etc. And every once in a while, someone comes along from an undeniably tumultuous path that not only benefits from the technique but also has the heartfelt desire to learn how to facilitate it for others based solely on the fact that it made such a pivotal difference in their healing journey. Our guest this week fits this description perfectly. Jonny Mize is a childhood trauma survivor, military veteran, impassioned musician and Transcendental Meditation teacher who has seen the profound impact of this technique ripple throughout his life and the lives of those he teaches as well. This is his story.

Jonny learned TM after returning home from his Army combat deployment in Afghanistan where he served as a welder up-armoring vehicles for Special Operations command. After experiencing how easy and effective TM is at removing stress and anxiety while bringing himself back to balance and peace, he realized he had to become a Certified TM teacher and share this technique with his fellow warrior community. Today, Jonny is honored and grateful to be serving the Warrior community once again with the Resilient Warrior Program, up-armoring the mental and emotional health of our San Diego community.

In this episode:

How does childhood trauma motivate the healing journey?
The power of music as therapy
Can TM be a support for those prone to social anxiety and self isolation?
What does it feel like to bring calm with you into the storms of life?
How can this technique help you go from external to internal regulation?
How did this technique give Jonny his life back?
How can TM help with trauma-induced anxiety and PTSD?
What profound results has Jonny seen in his students?
What sets this technique apart from other meditations?
What made him want to become a teacher?
How does this technique continue to change his life?

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

David Lynch Foundation Veteran Programs: https://www.resilient-warriors.org/

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

Healing the Healers: Who Takes Care of the Caretakers?

The Inner Well — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week we continue our dive into the powerful work that the David Lynch Foundation is doing with Kelly Malloy, Director of Heal the Healers Now initiative in New York City.

Kelly Malloy learned TM as a child, and after rediscovering TM in college and completing teacher training in 2015, she moved to New York to teach with the David Lynch Foundation. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she pivoted to serve healthcare workers — and hasn't stopped since. In this conversation, Kelly shares what that work looks like, why it matters, and what she's witnessed on hospital floors across the country.

In this episode:

How the Heal the Healers Now initiative was born during the 2020 pandemic and has grown to 100+ hospitals across 17 states
The very real toll of burnout, compassion fatigue, and chronic stress on nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers
Stories of transformation — including a night-shift nurse who used TM to ease the transition between work and home life
Why hospitals are starting to invest in TM
Research from Duke, Harvard, and Georgetown documenting TM's impact on burnout, anxiety, depression, and insomnia
Why meditating isn't selfish — especially for caregivers who give everything to others at work and at home
The case for ancient practices in modern life, and why the need for stillness is greater than ever

David Lynch Foundation:

davidlynchfoundation.org

Heal the Healers Now:

healthehealersnow.com

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

Can You Really Meditate In A Fire Truck?

The Inner Well — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

When it comes to our first responders, few of us truly understand the toll it can take on not only their physical health, but their mental health and quality of life as well. Having to consistently respond to that level of disaster is a big ask for any nervous system. James Colford is no different. Having been born into a family of first responders, the job seemed like second skin to him at first. His journey through the recovery and recalibration of that level of chronic stress management is worthy of admiration and Transcendental Meditation has been foundational in his journey.

James Colford is a former Fire Lieutenant and Paramedic with 16 years of service in the fire service. As a Transcendental Meditation practitioner, he experienced firsthand the impact the practice can have on the stress, trauma, and cumulative toll associated with first responder work. That experience evolved into action, leading him to partner with the David Lynch Foundation to help bring Transcendental Meditation programs to fire departments and public safety agencies across California.

In this episode:

What does chronic stress look like for first responders and their families?
Why mental health was long considered taboo in first responder culture.
The mind-body connection — and how TM supports it on the job
Does TM work even if you're a skeptic?
Is there a noticeable difference on the days you do meditate versus the days you don’t?
How can TM strengthen connection in first responder families?
Fight-or-flight vs. parasympathetic state — and why it matters.
How does TM compare to other meditations for chronic stress management?
What does it look like to be able to meditate effortlessly and anywhere? And how can that support your day-to-day life in the first responder world?
Meditating effortlessly, anywhere — even in the truck on the way back from a call
How TM can help with anxiety, sleep, and communication under pressure
Why James believes every firefighter and first responder should learn TM

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

Inner Stillness for Outer Strength: Inside the David Lynch Foundation's Mission

The Inner Well — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The David Lynch Foundation is one of the most proactive organizations when it comes to supporting some of the most high-stress, underserved population, and the work they do is truly inspiring. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Vice President of West Coast, First Responder, and Veteran Programs, Vin DeCrescenzo. Vin talks in detail with Emily about some of his most inspiring experiences working with the David Lynch Foundation, as well as what created the catalyst in his life to learn the technique and bring it to so many in need.

In this episode:

What is the David Lynch Foundation and who do they serve?
How does TM support those suffering with PTSD?
Does the technique work even if you’re skeptical?
What makes TM a catalyst tool for your life toolkit?
What is the Heal the Healers program?
How can you learn TM through the David Lynch Foundation?
What makes this technique so beneficial for those suffering with chronic stress?

Vin DeCrescenzo is the Vice President of West Coast, First Responder, and Veterans Programs at the David Lynch Foundation (DLF), where he leads initiatives bringing Transcendental Meditation to high-stress populations. He oversees programs for veterans, New York Police Dpt /Fire Dpt of NY, and disaster relief and has been involved with expanding the foundation’s partnerships and outreach since 2016

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

Learn more about the David Lynch Foundation:

www.thedavidlynchfoundation.org

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

The Quiet Revolution: Bob Roth on How TM Transforms the Mind From Within

The Inner Well — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Infinite creativity. Infinite intelligence. Infinite love. Infinite happiness. Just a few things on the table today.

Host Emily sits down with world-renowned TM teacher Bob Roth to explore his personal journey to Transcendental Meditation, how it transformed his life (much to his own surprise), and how he's brought the practice to everyone from the most privileged to the most stressed populations.

Bob Roth is a renowned Transcendental Meditation (TM) teacher, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and author of the bestseller Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation. With 50 years of experience, he has taught meditation to thousands, including celebrities, veterans, and at-risk youth.

In this episode:

What's behind 90% of disease and illness — and how TM addresses the root cause
How the Beatles put TM on the map
Inner peace vs. the "gotta gotta gotta" mind
The vertical dimension of the human mind — and how to access it
Why restful alertness goes deeper than relaxation
Manipulation vs. transformation in meditation
TM for the incredibly stressed, and for autism and neurodivergent conditions
How TM unlocks the brain's full creative potential
How Tom Hanks found TM through Jerry Seinfeld
Is there any philosophy behind TM?

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

From Averse to All-In: How TM Became Non-Negotiable

The Inner Well — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week, Donielle sits down for a conversation with one of her Transcendental Meditation students in Nashville. Luke Ford brings over 20 years of experience in the beverage industry and currently serves as Market Specialist for Diageo's non-alcoholic portfolio in Tennessee and Missouri — a role that feels like a natural extension of his own sobriety journey. Beyond his career, Luke is a fun uncle, world traveler, animal lover, actor, musician, and loyal friend.

Episode Overview

TM found Luke at a pivotal moment in his life. Though it took time to stabilize the practice, what emerged on the other side has been nothing short of remarkable — a story shaped by synchronicity, serendipity, and genuine discipline.

In This Episode

How TM supported Luke before and after sobriety
The synchronistic chain of events that led him to learn TM
How those synchronicities have only deepened as his practice has grown
Why two weeks may be the sweet spot for making meditation non-negotiable
How someone who was once averse to meditation found his way in
Spirituality without shame — what that looks like coming from a religious background
Life beyond the monkey mind
The boundless peace that emerges when life becomes a moving meditation

Connect & Learn More

Dive in each week for real talk on meditation, meaning, and modern life. This podcast exists for you — to support the human condition by optimizing the human experience. We'd love to hear what resonates.

Watch, listen & connect: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast
Email us: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com
Find your local TM teacher: tm.org
Original music by Jessica Sharman Bennett

Dr. Fred Travis - Part 2: Your Brain Is A River Not A Rock

The Inner Well — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Every experience changes our brain. This we know based on what science has shown us. It’s a river, not a rock, and this capacity for flow is what ultimately allows for integration. So how does deep inner silence experienced on a daily basis change your brain… for the better? And how does that impact and improve your life outside of meditation? Dive into this episode of The Inner Well to find out!

In this episode:

How do the brainwave patterns shift and optimize with regular practice of TM?
How can you take your inner silence with you into the activity of daily life?
When life brings us lemons, how can we integrate the lemonade stand?
How is Transcendental Meditation different from Vipassana?
How is Transcendental Meditation different from Mindfulness?
How does consciousness integrate?
How long do we have to meditate before seeing actual results?

Watch, listen, and connect here: tm.org/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

Dr. Fred Travis - Part 1: Your Brain on TM

The Inner Well — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

We all carry an internal model of how the world works. We project that model outward, test it against reality, and update it when it doesn't fit. This is a constant, self-referral loop — moving from an inner assumption to an outer experiment and back again.

Now, what if you could implement a consistent practice that keeps the bigger picture visible, reduces stress, and preserves your sense of space, choice, and autonomy at every step?

In this episode:

What does your brain look like on TM?
What does it look like to live a life where you’re not governed and burdened by could, would and should?
What are the effects of stress on the brain?
What does flow state actually mean to our neurological process?
How do we train the brain for stress?
What does nervous system regulation look like in our brain?
How does TM reset the fight or flight response?

Dive in each week for real talk on meditation, meaning and modern life. And let us know how what resonates! After all, this podcast was created with you in mind – to support the human condition by optimizing the human experience.

Watch, listen, and connect here:

https://linktr.ee/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

The Inner Well: “I Would’ve Never Thought TM Could Be So Powerful, But It Is."

The Inner Well — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Meghan interviews one of her students, Felipe Dolago – a high-scale data analyst who was suffering from the challenges that come with depression, burnout and PTSD before he came to learn TM. Felipe’s experience of finding daily joy, even amidst the struggle, has been a life-changing journey for him – and in such a short amount of time. Tune into this episode of The Well to hear what life looks like for Felipe after learning TM.

What to Expect:

How can TM help uplift depression through daily joy?
How did this meditation stack up when compared to others for felipe?
What kind of a positive impact can TM have on PTSD?
How does daily joy through your TM practice improve your relationships?
How does TM compare to psychedelics when it comes to depression relief?
What does life look like with the energy that TM provides?
Why is mental clarity a natural result from TM?
How can taking 40 minutes a day to meditate actually give you more time back?

Watch, listen, and connect here:

https://linktr.ee/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

The Ripple Effect: Real Life Student Stories

The Inner Well — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:23:22 GMT

In this episode, the three of us discuss some of our most pivotal student stories regarding how TM made an impact and continues to support the lives of some of our students. As teachers, we’re constantly finding ourselves in a space of gratitude for being able to facilitate such a positive impact for our students: some life changing and awe-inspiring, some sweet and supportive, and some synchronistic and undeniably beneficial.

In this episode:

What are some of stand-out stories from our students?
Real-life examples of how TM can benefit the physiology in states of disease and disorder.
Business-driven examples of how entrepreneurs gained the momentum they needed.
How TM became a support for and entire family connection.
What does the ripple effect look like in motion and how can this influence multiple people simultaneously?
What potential lies on the other side of getting out of your own way?

Watch, listen, and connect here:

https://linktr.ee/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

Original Music Composition by Jessica Sharman Bennett

How Did We Get Here? Meet Your Hosts

The Inner Well — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

What does it look like when TM teachers do life? You know… outside of meditation… when no mantras are involved and the eyes are wide open? The answers may surprise you! Get a behind the scenes get to know your hosts in this episode – including what life looked like before we became meditation teachers and how our own personal journeys have ignited a passion in all of us to help others access their own Inner Well.

In this episode:

Meet your hosts
Hear their origin stories
How did TM support and shape them?
What do they do for fun when they’re not teaching?
What did life look like “before meditation?”
Why are they so passionate about being teachers?
What’s their favorite thing about teaching people to access their own Inner well?

Watch, listen, and connect here:

https://linktr.ee/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

What is Transcendental Meditation, Actually?

The Inner Well — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

What is this Transcendental Meditation thing we’ve heard people talking about and how does it actually work? We’ve created a podcast episode to dive deeper into understanding Transcendental Meditation, how it can improve your quality of life, regulate your nervous system and calm your mind. Yes, the mind actually can find a space of peace and equanimity!

And the most amazing thing about this? If you access that space regularly – where the mind is settled and the body is calm – it becomes available for you as a foundation for your everyday life. How?

In this episode:

How does Transcendental Meditation help you access your own Inner Well?
How can 20 minutes twice a day change your relationship with yourself and everyone around you?
What allows you to access that part of the mind that finally feels calm?
What is Transcending and how does it work?
What makes TM different than all the other meditations out there today?
Why does brainwave activity matter during meditation?
What does it look like to learn TM?
What makes it so easy and effective?

Watch, listen, and connect here:

https://linktr.ee/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

What is The Inner Well? Dive Deeper. Live Better.

The Inner Well — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Just how deep is your Inner Well? And what potential lies within that space – just waiting for you to harness it? Find out in this episode! If you’ve ever been “in the zone” with anything, you’ve already accessed it. In this episode we discuss Transcendental Meditation, a systematic technique to access it regularly enough to improve your overall quality of life and nervous system regulation.

Topics of discussion in this episode:

What is The Inner Well and what does it mean to you?
What is the origin story of this podcast?
Who are your hosts?
What can you expect when you tune in?
How can the Inner Well provide access to a better quality of life?
How does the nervous system run on a spectrum and where do you fall?

Watch, listen, and connect here:

https://linktr.ee/theinnerwellpodcast

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Email: theinnerwellpodcast@gmail.com

Find your local TM Teacher: www.tm.org

The Inner Well Podcast - Coming 3/20

The Inner Well — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:57:25 GMT

We all contain a space within that, when enlivened and nourished, has the capacity to provide unwavering stability, sustained expansion and profound peace of mind. This is The Inner Well.

Join us each week as we dive into honest, grounded conversations about Transcendental Meditation, consciousness, growth, and what it means to live an integrated life supported by a foundation of creativity and calm.

Transcendental Meditation is a scientifically validated technique that provides access to become more ourselves. What does that look like in everyday life? Stay tuned to find out.