Banyen Books ~ Branches of Wisdom

Banyen Books ~ Branches of Wisdom

Banyen Books

Episodes 215
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (10)
Since Sep 2017
Latest Episode May 2026

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Intimate interviews with the world's most influential authors, wisdom teachers, wellness experts, psychologists, philosophers, creatives, cultural innovators, and activists. Banyen Books is Canada's leading bookstore in spirituality and healing for 50 years. www.banyen.com

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Victor Chan & Stephen Post ~ Science and the 7 Paths to Inner Peace

May 14, 2026 1h 1m

Dr. Stephen G. Post, bestselling author and expert on compassionate care, and Victor Chan, co‑author with the Dalai Lama and co‑founder of the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, discuss Pure…

David A. Robertson ~ How I Learned to Live with Anxiety

May 01, 2026 1h 2m

David A. Robertson, two‑time Governor General’s Literary Award winner and celebrated author, speaker, and advocate, joins Banyen Books for a deeply personal and illuminating conversation on mental…

Elena Brower and Carrie-Anne Moss ~ Hold Nothing

Apr 16, 2026 1h 3m

Elena Brower, bestselling author, podcast host and Zen practitioner, and Carrie-Anne Moss, acclaimed actor (Trinity in The Matrix series) and founder of Annapurna Living, discuss Elena’s new…

Judith Orloff, MD ~ Nurturing Young Empaths

Mar 26, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, Judith Orloff, MD—bestselling author of The Empath’s Survival Guide—returns to explore how to recognize, celebrate, and protect children’s sensitivity while nurturing resilience and…

Andrew Feldmár ~ Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Mar 12, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, pioneering psychotherapist Andrew Feldmár joins Kolin Lymworth, founder of Banyen Books, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving role of psychedelics in psychotherapy and the…

Rosemary Gladstar ~ The Generosity of Plants

Feb 26, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode, world-renowned herbalist, teacher, and author Rosemary Gladstar reflects on a lifetime of relationship with the plant world through her book The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom…

Paul Hawken ~ Carbon: The Book of Life

Feb 12, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and environmental thinker Paul Hawken explores the deeper story of carbon through his latest book, Carbon: The Book of Life. Moving beyond the…

Michael Meade ~ Mythic Imagination in a Troubled World

Jan 29, 2026 1h 12m

In this episode, mythologist and storyteller Michael Meade reflects on the ancient sources of wisdom that continue to surface amid the polarization and rapid change of modern life. Drawing on his…

Elaine Pagels ~ Miracles and Wonder

Jan 15, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, renowned scholar Elaine Pagels explores the hidden histories behind the figure of Jesus, drawing from her groundbreaking new book Miracles and Wonder. Blending rigorous historical…

Tami Simon & Julie Kramer ~ Becoming a Spiritual Healer

Dec 31, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode of Branches of Wisdom, guest host Tami Simon—founder and CEO of Sounds True—joins master shamanic healing practitioner Julie M. Kramer to explore the spiritual call to healing, which…

Mark Nepo ~ Creativity in the Second Half of Life

Dec 19, 2025 1h 3m

Beloved poet and philosopher Mark Nepo joins Joel Fotinos to discuss The Fifth Season, an inspiring reflection on the gifts and challenges of aging. Now in his seventies, Nepo explores how growing…

Stephen Jenkinson ~ Matrimony: Ritual, Culture, and the Heart's Work

Nov 27, 2025 1h 4m

Stephen Jenkinson—author of the award-winning Die Wise and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School—presents his provocative new book, Matrimony: Ritual, Culture, and the Heart’s Work. In a time of hollow…

Carol Off ~ At a Loss for Words: Conversations in an Age of Rage

Nov 14, 2025 1h 1m

Award-winning author and longtime As It Happens co-host Carol Off discusses her #1 national bestseller At a Loss for Words: Conversations in an Age of Rage, an urgent exploration of how words…

Fritjof Capra ~ The Tao of Physics

Oct 29, 2025 59m

Fritjof Capra, physicist, systems theorist, and bestselling author, speaks on the the 50th anniversary of his groundbreaking work The Tao of Physics. This influential book brought the mystical…

Dr. Steven Farmer ~ Healing Ancestral Family Patterns

Oct 16, 2025 1h 4m

Dr. Steven Farmer, best-selling author and shamanic practitioner, speaks on his new book Healing Ancestral Family Patterns: A Practical Guide to Ending the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma. Dr.…

Valarie Kaur ~ Sage Warrior

Sep 30, 2025 1h 1m

Valarie Kaur, author of See No Stranger and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, shares profound inner wisdom for courageous action. In her book, Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice…

Julia Cameron ~ The Artist's Way Toolkit

Sep 11, 2025 1h 11m

Julia Cameron shares wisdom and tools to ignite your creativity from her new book, The Artist's Way Toolkit: How to Use the Creative Practices. Julia delves into the transformative philosophy behind…

Dr. Samra Zafar ~ UNCONDITIONAL: Break Through Past Limits to Transform Your Future

Sep 04, 2025 1h 4m

Dr. Samra Zafar, bestselling author of A Good Wife and one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Inspirational Women, speaks on her book, Unconditional: Break Through Past Limits to Transform Your Future.Blending…

Susan Gillis Chapman ~ Finding Heart in the Hardest of Times

Aug 28, 2025 1h 3m

Susan Gillis Chapman shares helpful insights and wisdom from her new book, "Which Way Is Up?" She is joined in conversation with Jan Marie Martell.Drawing from her personal journey through cancer…

Cyndi Dale ~ Transforming the Legacy: The Subtle Body Approach to Honor and Heal Your Inherited Lineage

Aug 21, 2025 1h 1m

Cyndi Dale, bestselling author of the Subtle Body series, discusses her new book Transforming the Legacy and her powerful subtle body approach to healing ancestral and soul-based patterns.Cyndi Dale…

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