The Spirituality Mixtape Vol. 3 - A musical tribute to Joanna Macy, who passed away since recording the last episode.
The Spiritual Dimension
Past Episodes
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 17
Aired: Monday, July 28, 2025
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 16
Aired: Monday, July 21, 2025
In this episode, we celebrate the life and teachings of Joanna Macy, who was on hospice during its recording. After two pieces of spiritual jazz, we listen to Macy's talk entitled, "The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age." We end with the ambient music of Koen Holtkamp and the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, with Macy reading her own translations.
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 15
Aired: Monday, July 14, 2025
In this episode, we start with a selection of spiritual hip-hop, followed by Part 2 of Thich Nhat Hanh's dharma talk on love, suffering, and understanding. We end with some time for meditation to ambient music from Billow Observatory.
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 14
Aired: Monday, July 7, 2025
On this episode, we begin with an eclectic mix of spiritual music, followed by Part 1 of a talk from Thich Nhat Hanh, renowned Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Teacher. We end with some time for meditation to the music of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma & Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. Peace and Love!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 13
Aired: Monday, June 30, 2025
The Spirituality Mixtape Volume II - A full hour of spiritual music in a wide variety of genres, from folk to reggae to pop. Enjoy!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 12
Aired: Monday, June 23, 2025
In this episode, we begin with another selection of music featuring indigenous musicians, followed by Part 2 of Sherri Mitchell's talk from 2018 on her book "Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change." We end with some time for meditation to a track that includes excerpts from Ram Dass. Peace!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 11
Aired: Monday, June 16, 2025
On this episode, we listen to Part 1 of a talk by Sherri Mitchell given in 2018 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, ME. Sherri Mitchell - Weh'na Ha'mu Kwasset - is a Penobscot lawyer, author, teacher and activist from Maine. Mitchell is the author of Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change. We kick things off with three selections of music featuring indigenous artists of various styles and backgrounds, and we end with the ambient music of Chihei Hatakeyama. Peace!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 10
Aired: Monday, June 9, 2025
On this episode, we listen to a talk given in 2023 by Dr. Lyla June Johnston, an indigenous artist, scholar, and activist. The show begins with a selection of music featuring indigenous artists of various styles and backgrounds, and it ends with time for meditation to the music of Tony Duncan. Enjoy!
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 9
Aired: Monday, June 2, 2025
Native Wisdom and Teachings on "Civilization," or "What does it mean to be a human being?": Part 1
On this episode, we explore some of the teachings of American Indian activist, poet, and truth-teller, John Trudell and what it really means to be "civilized." Featuring indigenous artists and music.
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The Spiritual Dimension - Episode 8
Aired: Monday, May 26, 2025
Spirituality Mixtape Vol. 1 - If you associate "spiritual music" with religious music or New Age, this mixtape is designed to expand that definition much further to include Pop, R&B, Rock 'N Roll, Jazz, Experimental, and Folk. Enjoy!