Edge of Mind
Candid conversations with leading edge thinkers in the fields of science, philosophy, spirituality, psychology, health care, integral studies, and the arts to explore ancient teachings and modern topics about the nature of mind and reality.
A Note from Andrew:
In my silly busy life, I wanted to say a few words about why I take the time to host these podcasts. For selfish reasons, I have the precious opportunity to talk to some of the most interesting people on the planet. But the deepest reason, one that might actually be selfless, is that these conversations keep me humble and open. It’s so easy to fall into the trap that one’s own path, or way of looking at reality, is the best or only way. That you somehow know it all. Blind spots are a serious snare. Talking to others, being corrected by others, seeing the world through the eyes of others, is the best way I know to stay honest and open. I want people to show me what I’m not seeing. And a contest of ideas is a good thing, as long as no one intends to win this contest. If I surround myself with “yes” people, syrupy sycophants, that’s the end of my learning. If I maintain a “beginner’s mind,” and have people challenge my views, my education never stops. My guests on Edge of Mind take me to my edge — and often tip me over it. I can think of no greater gift. One that I hereby share with you.
Hosted by Andrew Holecek
Andrew Holecek is an author and lecturer who presents talks, online courses, and workshops. He is the founder of Night Club, an international community offering interactive teachings on meditation, lucid dreaming, nonduality, and preparation for death from a Buddhist perspective. Edge of Mind is a podcast that started within Night Club, but evolved into this expanded new platform when so many notable guests brought up topics beyond the scope of Night Club. So welcome to the Edge of Mind!
“There is a distinctive feeling that accompanies this kind of radical learning. It is a flying-by-the-seat-of-your-
Wow, what an amazingly deep & beautiful conversation, thank you!
Wonderful discussion. Two great men talking about two great traditions. Thanks!
What a wonderful interview/discussion. So kind, respectful and on point with clear details! Thank-you both for this beautiful session.
Amazing discussion and exchange of ideas. A great walk through in the garden of spirituality.
The Impossible Made Possible: Jeffrey Kripal on Paranormal Reality and the Limits of Materialism
Join host Andrew Holecek in a thought-provoking conversation with Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University. In this engaging episode, Kripal shares insights from his book "How to Think Impossibly," offering a...
Christopher Bache – Part II of his Remarkable Twenty-Year Journey into the World of Psychedelics
Join philosopher Christopher Bache for Part II of his remarkable twenty-year journey into the world of psychedelics – and the mind of the universe. Using the narrative of the path as a journey into progressive opening, Chris shares the challenges of integrating so...
Dr. Eben Alexander on his Remarkable Near-Death Experience (NDE), and his Journey into the Science and Spirituality that Supports NDE’s.
Join best-selling author and neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander as he shares his remarkable near-death experience (NDE), and the revelatory journey he has taken into the science and spirituality that supports NDE’s. This life-changing event has removed all fear of...
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang on the Power of Dreaming and Traditional Tibetan Medicine in the Modern World.
Join Dr. Nida, a dream yoga master and Tibetan physician, for a unique tour into the power of dreaming, and the place of traditional Tibetan medicine in the modern world. Dr. Nida offers a rare look into the world of Tibetan dream interpretation, and how one can...
Christopher M. Bache on his Journey Exploring LSD as a Practice, and Entheogens as an Actual Path.
In this highly provocative podcast, Christopher Bache discusses his 40-year journey exploring LSD as a practice, and entheogens as an actual path. Twenty years taking 73 high-dose journeys into the nature of mind and reality, and twenty years digesting what he...
Swami Sarvapriyananda and the World of Advaita Vedanta
Join Swami Sarvapriyananda for a deep and vast dive into the world of Advaita Vedanta, and its relationship to Vedanta, Tibetan Buddhism, and Kashmir Shaivism. Swami-ji shares what he has learned from Buddhism, and how emptiness relates to pure consciousness. Is...
Exploring The Nature Of Mind And Reality With Neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen
Join the neuroscientist, contemplative, and poet Ruben Laukkonen on a breathtaking tour of the nature of mind and reality. Why is it so important to know the mind, and how does one do that? What is the role of deconstruction on the meditative path, and how do...
The Role of Sound on the Path of Healing and Spiritual Practice with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary
As a Western physician and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Chaudhary is uniquely situated to bridge the best of the ancient East with the modern West. This conversation focuses on the magic and power of mantra to wake us up spiritually, and to heal us physically. What...
Ken Wilber on Integral Theory, and the Importance of Waking Up, Growing Up, Cleaning Up, and Showing Up
Ken Wilber shares his personal story and then offers an overview of Integral Theory that is not to be missed. Integral Theory has unparalleled explanatory power that covers both the nocturnal and diurnal aspects. This is one reason we invited Ken to be our first interview guest, because the map he describes completely covers the territory we will be exploring.
Roger Walsh MD, PhD on a Wide Range of Provocative Topics That Circumambulate the Lucidity Principle
The shadow elements that accompany lucid dreaming, including spiritual bypassing, nihilism, cosmological dualism, and the “fundamental flaw fallacy.” In this interview with Roger Walsh MD, PhD, Andrew and Roger discuss a wide range of provocative topics that...