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...
Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel on “The Power of an Open Question” and the Importance of Openness and Inquiry
What are the right questions? How do we properly hold the answers, and when do we look to others or to the world altogether for confirmation? Join author Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Andrew on a tour of “the power of an open question” and the importance of openness...
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...