John Vervaeke and Evan Thompson continue the exploration of life, cognition, and consciousness, drawing from interdisciplinary collaboration and philosophical discourse.... more

In this episode, John Vervaeke and Harvard professor Charles Stang explore the concept of the 'daimon’', stemming from Stang's book... more

In this presentation delivered at the "Metaphysics and the Matter with Things: Thinking with Iain McGilchrist" conference—a collaborative event by... more

Kasra Mirzaie is a clinical researcher, psychotherapist, and university teacher. His work focuses on adolescents, examining the intersection of psychotherapy,... more

  Can we find meaning in a world without religion?   In this episode first released on Dissident Dialogues, Freddie... more

Nicholas Janni is a pioneer in executive development, having co-founded Olivier Mythodrama Associates, where he created leadership programs based on... more

Brendan Graham Dempsey is the director of Sky Meadow Institute and the author of the Metamodern Spirituality Series. He explores... more

Have we confined the true essence of sainthood within too narrow a boundary? In this episode of 'Voices with Vervaeke,'... more

Kasra Mirzaie is a clinical researcher, psychotherapist, and university teacher. His work focuses on adolescents, exploring the interplay between psychotherapy,... more

Paul Vander Klay is a minister at Living Stones CRC in Sacramento, CA, known for his engaging online discussions on... more

Thomas Jockin is a Fellow at the Halkyon Guild and the Founder of TypeThursday. He has taught at Pratt Institute,... more

Marc Lewis is a neuroscientist and former professor of developmental psychology, who taught at the University of Toronto and Radboud... more

Vivian Dittmar is an author, speaker, and wisdom teacher dedicated to enhancing holistic development for over two decades. Through her... more

Gregg Henriques is a professor at James Madison University, author of "A New Unified Theory of Psychology," and a leader... more

Brendan Graham Dempsey is an author and speaker specializing in metamodern spirituality, exploring the intersections of traditional faith and contemporary... more

Gregg Henriques is a clinical psychologist and professor at James Madison University. He is known for his Unified Theory of... more

Tataya Bailey is the founder and lead trainer of Prisma Leadership, combining her law degree, multiple yoga certifications, and over... more

Gregg Henriques is a clinical psychologist and professor at James Madison University. He is known for his Unified Theory of... more

Mahon McCann is a writer, award-winning playwright, philosophy doctoral researcher, martial arts coach, and podcast host who explores personal development... more

In the vast expanse of human thought, how do philosophy and spirituality intertwine to shape our understanding of the sacred?... more

Evan Thompson is a philosopher and author, specializing in the integration of cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and Asian philosophical... more

Elizabeth Oldfield is a writer, speaker, and advocate for intentional community living based in South London. Her work, including her... more

Kyle Koch is a facilitator at Evolve Move Play, where he integrates dialogical practices into natural settings to... more

In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke, alongside Terri Dentry and Aspasia Karageorge, delves into the complex interplay... more

This episode, first released on the “Into the Impossible” channel with Dr. Brian Keating, brings together the brilliant minds of... more

In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke is joined by Terri Dentry and Tim Adalin to discuss their... more

In this episode, John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques, Michael Levin, and Justin McSweeny come together to discuss the complexities of consciousness,... more

In this episode of ”Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke continues his ongoing exploration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory with... more

Dive deeper into the transformative journey with John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall as they continue their exploration into faith, meaning,... more

In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” Terri Dentry and Nate Kinch join host John Vervaeke to explore the intersection... more

In this episode, first released on the “Transfigured” YouTube channel, John Vervaeke and Sam Tideman explore the future of AI,... more

In this episode, first released on Seth Dellinger's Move with Seth YouTube channel, John Vervaeke, Ken Manheimer, and Seth Dellinger... more

In this episode, John Vervaeke, Robert Gray, and Eric Orwell explore the intricacies of Plotinus, Neo-Platonism, and pure relationality. They... more

In their second dialogue on "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke and Vivian Dittmar explore transrational thought, emotions, and transformative practices,... more

John Vervaeke and Seth Allison revisit the transformative realm of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, building on their enriching dialogues... more

Join John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall on a thought-provoking journey into faith and meaning. Beyond mere intellectual debate, they delve... more

John Vervaeke and Rafe Kelley join forces to explore the profound connection between movement, nature, and personal growth. Kelley, a... more

Explore the complex relationship between AI and human insight in this thought-provoking episode with John Vervaeke, Ken Lowry, Jonathan Pageau,... more

In this episode of Voices with Vervaeke, philosopher and cognitive scientist Mark Miller joins John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti for... more

In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke and guest Seth Allison offer an insightful exploration into the depths... more

In Episode 6 of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti discuss with guest Massimo Pigliucci how... more

In the fifth episode of the Philosophy of Meditation series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Evan Thompson,... more

In this “Voices with Vervaeke” episode, Terri Dentry and Cameron Duffy engage with John Vervaeke to explore the synergy between... more

In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke and Guy Sengstock engage in a discussion about relationality, grief, and... more

In the third episode of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Lou Marinoff,... more

John Vervaeke and Kyle Maxwell delve into the complexities of the 'meaning crisis.' Vervaeke shares his journey and insights on... more

In the second episode of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti welcome Pierre Grimes, a... more

In Episode 13 of the "Transcendent Naturalism" series, John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques, and guest Matt Segall engage in a deep... more

In this first episode of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, Rick Repetti and John Vervaeke take listeners on an engaging... more

John Vervaeke and Christopher Mastropietro engage in a profound discussion on the concept of virtue and its role in both... more

In Episode 3 of the "Active Inference Insights" series, host Darius Parvizi-Wayne welcomes John Vervaeke for an insightful discussion bridging... more

John Vervaeke and guest Sam Tideman delve into the intricate world of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its intersection with... more

In this episode, John Vervaeke, Iain McGilchrist, and Daniel Schmachtenberger dive deep into the metacrisis, unraveling its intricate layers. They... more

Dr. John Vervaeke engages in an in-depth conversation with Sam Tideman, delving into the four kinds of knowing – procedural,... more

  Continuing the transcendent naturalism series, hosts John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques, along with guest Jordan Hall, explore the intersections... more

John Vervaeke and Seth Dellinger delve into the intricacies of embodiment and wisdom. Dellinger, a specialist in the Feldenkrais Method,... more

John Vervaeke and Vivian Dittmar discuss the integral yet overlooked role of emotions and affect in spirituality and the cultivation... more

John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall engage in a profound discussion on the nature and impact of paradigm shifts in contemporary... more

John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall dive into the intricate concept of hyperobjects, as conceptualized by philosopher Timothy Morton. The discussion... more

In this enlightening episode, Patrick Deneen joins John Vervaeke to discuss the innovative approach to teaching philosophy at Chesterton Academy.... more

Dr. John Vervaeke welcomes John Stewart for a riveting dialogue that covers the wide-ranging landscape of cognitive science, human evolution,... more

John Vervaeke explores the intricate relationship between beauty and stoicism. Vervaeke delves into the philosophical underpinnings of stoicism, focusing on... more

Dr. John Vervaeke engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tim Bishop, a versatile individual with military and entrepreneurial backgrounds. The... more

John Vervaeke explores the intricacies of predictive processing and relevance realization within cognitive frameworks. His dialogue unpacks complex concepts like... more

Dr. John Vervaeke is joined by multi-talented Ben Holden for a dialogue that delves deep into the esoteric yet compelling... more

Dr. John Vervaeke engages in an in-depth conversation with Seth Allison, a practicing psychotherapist, to discuss attachment theory, Internal Family... more

Dr. John Vervaeke and Johannes Niederhauser delve deep into the complex and intricate philosophy of Martin Heidegger. They cover a... more

John Vervaeke hosts Taylor Barratt and Ethan Kobayashi to discuss their new course “Self as Instrument Development”. They talk about... more

Dr. John Vervaeke engages in a conversation with guests Kevin Bowers and Ethan Kobayashi-Hsieh. The trio navigates the intricate interplay... more

Dr. John Vervaeke and Greg Thomas engage in a nuanced conversation that spans the realms of philosophy, music, and culture.... more