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.
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!
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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.
Exploring the Daimonic Realm: Patrick Harpur on Myth, Magic, and the Mysteries of Consciousness
In this profound conversation, Andrew interviews Patrick Harpur about "daimonic reality," exploring a rich, alternative understanding of existence beyond conventional rational thinking. Harpur describes daimons as liminal, shape-shifting entities that exist between...
Christopher (Hareesh) Wallis on the Role of the Wisdom Traditions in the Modern World
Join Andrew and Sanskrit scholar Christopher (Hareesh) Wallis on a deep dive into the heart of non-dual Shaiva Tantra, the nature of mind and reality, and the role of the wisdom traditions in the modern world. Christopher Wallis is a rare blend of...
Filmmakers Laurie Polisky and Courtney Sheehan in a Futuristic Exploration of the Dream World
In filmmakers Laurie Polisky and Courtney Sheehan's research and interviews for their docu-series, "Anybody’s Dream", these intrepid oneironauts have gathered a remarkable group of scientists, shamans, artists, anthropologists, psychologists and startup founders to...
Philosopher Zak Stein in an Eye-Opening and Heartfelt Look at COVID-19 and How it is Changing the World.
The virus has stopped economic growth dead in its tracks, and the liminal space we are now in provides an unprecedented opportunity to start afresh. Growth is good, but growth without direction is cancer. As chaos theory (and dissipative structures) has shown,...
Ben Williams Offers a Dazzling Overview of the Main Schools of Hinduism
See why Professor Ben Williams is a brilliant light in the yogic and intellectual traditions. Join Andrew and Ben Williams for a dazzling overview of the main schools of Hinduism, emphasizing Advaita Vedanta, Saiva Tantra and Kashmir Saivism. Discover where the...
Jeff Warren with a Warm-Hearted and Personal Tour of Meditation, Lucid Dreaming, and Consciousness
This discussion with meditation instructor and journalist Jeff Warren begins with a look at Jeff’s book The Head Trip, and his personal experiences related to research for the book. Jeff talks about “the silo brain,” and how beliefs prematurely foreclose our...
Lama Surya Das on Mind and Reality from a Tibetan Buddhist View
Lama Surya Das takes you on a tour of mind and reality from a Tibetan Buddhist point of view, delivered by a senior figure of this noble tradition in the west. Join Andrew and Lama Surya Das for a truly delightful romp through a torrent of topics. This is a tour of...
Zvi Ish-Shalom on the Role of Dreams in Judaism and How Dreams Continue to Affect his Practice and Study
Zvi explains how the path is more perceptual than actual, and how this narrative ties into the lucidity principle. Join Andrew and Zvi Ish-Shalom for a look at the role of dreams in Judaism. Zvi shares his personal story of how dreams continue to affect his...
Author Jennifer Dumpert on Liminal Dreaming, the Zone of Consciousness Between Waking and Dreaming
Join Andrew in this interview with Jennifer Dumpert, a lively discussion about Liminal Dreaming, that twilight zone of consciousness between waking and dreaming. Also known as the hypnogogic-hypnopompic state, liminal dreaming is a fascinating state where the...
Clare Johnson PhD on the Promise and Peril of Fear and How to Work with It in Lucidity
The promise and peril of fear, how to work with it, and how to use it for growth and more. In this interview with Clare Johnson PhD, reknowned lucid dream author and researcher, Andrew and Clare explore a deep dive into the world of lucidity. This wide-ranging...