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...
An Exploration Of The Mysterious World Of The “Hidden Lands” with Ian Baker
Join anthropologist and intrepid explorer Ian Baker for an exploration of the mysterious world of the “hidden lands,” or beyul. These extraordinary places are geographical power points where mindscape and landscape merge, and where spiritual practice is...
An Exhilarating Exploration of Islamic Dream Work with Yusuf al-Hurr
Returning with us for his second interview, the scholar and practitioner Yusuf al-Hurr for an exhilarating exploration of Islamic dream work, where “dreams are realms in which God communicates to us.” Dreams are 1/40th prophecy in the Muslim tradition, and the...
Sharon Salzberg on Real Change and How We Can Avoid Spiritual Bypassing
Join the esteemed teacher Sharon Salzberg in a pointed discussion about the place of meditation and spirituality in politics and world affairs. Coming right after the mob attack on the Capital, and right before the inauguration of Joe Biden, this interview doesn’t...
Yusuf al-Hurr on the Foundations of Islamic Mysticism and the Role of Sufism in Islam
Yusuf al-Hurr transitions from the esoteric to the exoteric, and poignantly discusses the human side of this tradition as well as his own personal practice. Join the scholar-practitioner Yusuf al-Hurr for a discussion about the foundations of Islamic mysticism, and...
Fr. Francis Tiso on Wonders of the Human Body, and how it can Participate in Enlightenment
Central to this discussion is the role of light, so key to enlightenment and the genesis of reality itself. We are made of stardust, fed by starlight, and participate in a spiritual level of “photosynthesis” that can literally have the body dissolving into rainbow...
Neuroscientist Antoine Lutz in a Wide-Ranging Tour of Mind and Reality
Join neuroscientist Antoine Lutz, who belongs to the rare breed of “contemplative scientist,” in a wide-ranging tour of mind and reality. The conversation begins with a look at neurophenomenology, a term coined by the groundbreaking scientist Francisco Varela, that...
Fariba Bogzaran in a Heartwarming Exploration of the Wonders of the Nocturnal Mind
Fariba Bogzaran shares her unique clinical work with dreaming, and the importance of “unfolding” instead of interpreting our dreams. Join the artist/scientist and elite lucid dreamer Fariba Bogzaran in a rigorous and heartwarming exploration of the wonders of the...
Dustin DiPerna on Integral Theory and the Path of Waking Up and Growing Up
Dustin DiPerna unpacks the difference between states and structures of consciousness, as well the importance of understanding vantage points. Join author Dustin DiPerna for a penetrating look at the power of Integral Theory and the path of Waking Up and Growing Up....
Daniel Love and a Look at Lucid Dreaming from a Materialistic – but Open – Perspective
Daniel Love shares his view on lucid dreaming supplements, electronic gadgetry, and the importance of the “mind of the detective” in lucidity. Join Andrew and author Daniel Love for a thorough look at lucid dreaming from a materialistic – but open – perspective....