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The Latest Episode of the What Matters Most Podcast

Colette Lafia #1189

Colette Lafia #1189

What Matters Most host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with poet and spiritual director Colette Lafia about her new book, Leaving the Shore: Experiencing Poetry as Prayer.

Recent Episodes of the What Matters Most Podcast

Aaron Poochigian #1186

Aaron Poochigian #1186

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman sits down with poet Aaron Poochigian to talk about his new translation of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations.

Ann Tashi Slater #1185

Ann Tashi Slater #1185

Host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with Ann Tashi Slater, author of Traveling in Bardo, on the Buddhist concept of impermanence.

Jack El-Hai #1184

Jack El-Hai #1184

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with author Jack El-Hai, whose book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist was adapted as the film Nuremberg.

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Dana Sachs #1144

Dana Sachs #1144

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks to author Dana Sachs on the migrant aid crisis.

Jared Yates Sexton #1143

Jared Yates Sexton #1143

Author, podcaster, and academic Jared Yates Sexton speaks to Paul Samuel Dolman on authoritarianism on the What Matters Most podcast.

Ron James #1142

Ron James #1142

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with filmmaker and MUFON Director of Media Relations Ron James.

Louie Schwartzberg #1139

Louie Schwartzberg #1139

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with documentary filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg.

Anuradha Dayal-Gulati #1139

Anuradha Dayal-Gulati #1139

Energy worker and author Anuradha Dayal-Gulati joins What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman to discuss her new book.

Sarah Klein #1138

Sarah Klein #1138

Paul Samuel Dolman, host of the What Matters Most podcast, welcomes sexual abuse attorney Sarah Klein to the show.

Dr. Jim O’Connell #1137

Dr. Jim O’Connell #1137

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with Dr. Jim O’Connell on homelessness and medicine.

Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. #1136

Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. #1136

An encore presentation of a previous appearance by Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. on the What Matters Most podcast with Paul Samuel Dolman.

Heidi Campbell #1135

Heidi Campbell #1135

Heidi Campbell returns to the What Matters Most podcast with Paul Samuel Dolman to discuss her run for mayor of Nashville, Tennessee.

Marianne Williamson #1134

Marianne Williamson #1134

Marianne Williamson returns to speak about her 2024 run for president on the What Matters Most podcast with host Paul Samuel Dolman.

Clint Smith #1133

Clint Smith #1133

Paul Samuel Dolman revisits a conversation with poet and author Clint Smith on the What Matters Most podcast.

Susan Verde #1132

Susan Verde #1132

Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with children’s book author Susan Verde on the What Matters Most podcast.

Michael Schnabel #1131

Michael Schnabel #1131

Author Michael Schnabel speaks with What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman about the memoir Daddy’s Girl, dealing with the author’s daughter’s triumph over cancer.

Eboni Banks  #1130

Eboni Banks #1130

What Matters Most podcast host podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with wellness authority and clairtangency practitioner Eboni Banks.

Dan Millman  #1128

Dan Millman #1128

Paul Samuel Dolman’s conversation with author Dan Millman on the What Matters Most podcast.

Kute Blackson #1127

Kute Blackson #1127

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with transformational leader and author Kute Blackson.

Mike Dooley  #1126

Mike Dooley #1126

Paul Samuel Dolman speaks to author and spiritual leader Mike Dooley in this encore presentation.

Kanchan Bhaskar #1125

Kanchan Bhaskar #1125

Paul Samuel Dolman welcomes author, life coach, and domestic abuse survivor Kanchan Bhaskar to the What Matters Most podcast.

Jack Canfield #1124

Jack Canfield #1124

Author Jack Canfield on the What Matters Most podcast with Paul Samuel Dolman.

Dr. Francesca T. Royster #1123

Dr. Francesca T. Royster #1123

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speak with Dr. Francesca T. Royster on the release of her new memoir and other works.

Dr. Raj Sundar #1122

Dr. Raj Sundar #1122

Paul Samuel Dolman welcomes Dr. Raj Sundar, host of the Healthcare for Humans podcast, to the What Matters Most podcast.

Martin Tye #1121

Martin Tye #1121

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with environmentalist Martin Tye on population growth and sustainability.

Dr. DaMaris B. Hill #1120

Dr. DaMaris B. Hill #1120

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman welcomes DaMaris B. Hill, author of Breath Better Spent: Living Black Girlhood.

Dr. Tony Nader #1119

Dr. Tony Nader #1119

What Matters most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman welcomes author and head of Transcendental Meditation Dr. Tony Nader to discuss his latest work.

Isa Watson #1118

Isa Watson #1118

Author and Squad social network founder Isa Watson returns to speak with Paul Samuel Dolman on the What Matters Most podcast.

Elaine Whitney #1117

Elaine Whitney #1117

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with One Generation Away co-founder Elaine Whitney.

Djaffar Shalchi #1116

Djaffar Shalchi #1116

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with philanthropist Djaffar Shalchi about Humanity Act.

Jovanka Ciares #1115

Jovanka Ciares #1115

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with herbalist and author Jovanka Ciares in this encore presentation.

Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa #1114

Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa #1114

The What Matters Most podcast featuring leadership expert Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa speaking with host Paul Samuel Dolman.

Meik Wiking #1113

Meik Wiking #1113

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with world-wide happiness expert Meik Wiking.

Allan Kozinn #1110

Allan Kozinn #1110

Paul Samuel Dolman, host of the What Matters Most podcast, speaks with music critic Allan Kozinn on his new book about Paul McCartney.

Dr. Vandana Shiva #1109

Dr. Vandana Shiva #1109

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with the sustainability and agriculture expert Dr. Vandana Shiva.

David Lee Csicsko #1108

David Lee Csicsko #1108

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with artist and graphic designer David Lee Csicsko about his works and life.

Leesa Evans #1107

Leesa Evans #1107

Paul Samuel Dolman is joined by costume designer and fashion entrepreneur Leesa Evans on the What Matters Most podcast.

Richard McCarthy #1106

Richard McCarthy #1106

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman speaks with urban sustainability expert and author Richard McCarthy.

Steven Washington #1105

Steven Washington #1105

What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman welcomes back dancer, author, fitness and recovery expert Steven Washington.

Amy Buetens #1104

Amy Buetens #1104

Author, illustrator, and thanatologist Amy Buetens joins What Matters Most host Paul Samuel Dolman to talk about Ram Dass.

Paul de Gelder #1103

Paul de Gelder #1103

Paul Samuel Dolman welcomes inspirational speaker and shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder to the What Matters Most podcast.