To understand non-attachment, we first have to understand attachment. It’s a fundamental part of the human experience. We cling not only to what makes us feel good but also to our identities, beliefs, and expectations of how things should be. But how does attachment function in our lives? And how can bringing greater awareness to it help shift our perspective of ourselves and the world? AWAKEN Season 4 is hosted by actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini. Guests featured in this episode include Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Founder and Chief Visionary for Healthy Minds Innovations, Inc. Dr. Richie Davidson, contemplative social scientist Eve Ekman, artist and writer Jenny Odell, scholar of Tibetan Buddhism Annabella Pitkin, artist Prithvi Shrestha, teacher and meditation master in the Bon Buddhist tradition Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and writer, professor, and photographer Ocean Vuong . Tell us what you think of AWAKEN! Complete our listener survey and receive a sound meditation led by world-renowned sound therapist Sara Auster. Read a transcript, learn more about the Rubin, donate, and more .…
Scary Movie Nights is a podcast where the scares are real, but the friendships are realer. This biweekly podcast features Joan and Mariana, two friends and horror film fans, as they watch scary movies and provide some interesting movie facts and their personal, sometimes insightful, oftentimes witty, opinions.
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Watch out for that pole! 😱 This week on Scary Movie Nights, we're delving into the chilling world of family secrets and inherited horrors with Ari Aster's 2018 masterpiece, Hereditary. Join us as we dissect the film's intricate plot, explore its disturbing themes of grief, mental illness, and familial trauma, and analyze the unforgettable performan…
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They're heeeeeeeerrreeee. This week, we're turning down the lights and venturing into the terrifying world of Tobe Hooper's 1982 classic, Poltergeist. Prepare to be spooked as we explore how this film transformed the idyllic image of suburban life into a nightmare, tapping into our deepest fears about the safety of our own homes (and American imper…
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This week, we're FALLING into the unsettling world of "Oddity"! This Irish horror flick landed on Shudder recently, and we're here to dissect its eerie atmosphere, unsettling visuals, and what the heck is in that box?! Join us as we discuss twin terrors and twisted revenge, a slow burn with a shocking payoff, and the power of a suspenseful atmosphe…
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The power of Christ compels you... to listen to this week's episode of Scary Movie Nights! We're facing our demons (and projectile vomiting) with a deep dive into The Exorcist. Join us as we dive into the film's history, discuss the creepiest scenes, compare the book to the film, and try to figure out how to get the smell of pea soup out of our rec…
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Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of horror with your hosts, Joan and Mariana! In this inaugural episode, we pull back the curtain and let you get to know us. We'll share our personal journeys into the heart of horror, revealing why we're so passionate about scary movies and what keeps us coming back for more screams. Plus, we'll spill the…
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