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<div>For the past 50 years I've derived much joy from practicing and teaching meditation, yoga, creative thinking and personal transformation to people all over the world. Two years ago, a battle with severe depression triggered by chemotherapy gave me a new, deeper understanding of the silent suffering so many carry — and the conviction that <strong>until we address the global epidemic of anxiety, loneliness and depression, our human creative potential stays blocked.</strong>
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<div>This is what inspired The Monk Dude Podcast.
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<div><strong>Our goal is simple: help people live with greater clarity, resilience, purpose, compassion and happiness.</strong>
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<div>With the help of brilliant guests from around the world — among them
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<li><strong>a Stanford neuroscience professor and close friend of the Dalai Lama, </strong>
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<li><strong>a Salesforce EVP on ethical leadership</strong>
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<li><strong>Google's Chief AI Strategist </strong>
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<div>We'll share;
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<li>honest conversations
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<li>practical wisdom
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<li>original music
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<li>and a healthy dose of humor
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<div>around human potential, mental health and positive social change. This is our way to bring hope to the world and help everyone release their creative power to solve all kinds of problems!
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<div><strong>To bring this to a global audience, we need $35,000</strong>:
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<li>35% for filming and production
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<li>25% for editing
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<li>40% for marketing and distribution
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<div>For example, $800 covers editing and social media marketing for one full episode.
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<div>We can only make this possible with your support! Since we're fundraising through our Path of Bliss 501(c)(3), <strong>every US donation is tax-deductible</strong> — and every dollar helps bring inspiration and wisdom to the people who need it most.
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<div>No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.
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<div>Thank you for joining us on this journey.
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<div>With Warmth and Gratitude
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<div>Dada Nabhaniilananda
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<div><strong>Special thanks:</strong> I want to express my gratitude for my amazing therapist, my many dear friends and for the practices I've taught for decades, for bringing happiness back into my life.
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<div><strong>Confirmed Guests and Episodes:</strong>
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<div><strong>My Psychologist and Me </strong>- Giuliana Leite - Brazil - psychologist to The Monk Dude, interviews The Monk Dude.
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<div><strong>Magic Shop</strong> - Dr Jim Doty (RIP). USA. Stanford neuroscience professor, best selling author, compassion researcher, best buddies with the Dalai Lama.
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<div><strong>Chanting Works</strong> - Gemma Perry Phd, Australia. leads pioneering research into the mental health benefits of mantra chanting
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<div><strong>AI Demystified </strong>- Reevana Balmahoon PhD Research Sth Africa. lead in AI policy. International leader for Women in Tech.
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<div><strong>Spiritual Psychology </strong>- Dr Sid Jordan, USA. Senior meditation instructor. Clinical Psychologist. Founder of the Prama Institute, a progressive education facility and retreat center.
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<div><strong>Subtle Yoga</strong> - Kristine Webeer USA. Uses yoga postures as a tool for mental wellness.
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<div><strong>Google Made Human </strong>- Gopi Kallayil USA Chief Business Strategist, AI, Google. Founder of a widespread the yoga and meditation movement within Google.
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<div><strong>Meditation for Leadership </strong>- Savinay Berry. USA EVP, Salesforce on the importance of ethics and authenticity in leadership.
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<div><strong>Taming Terminator</strong> - Patrick Bangert Phd. USA, Chief of AI at Oxy. Ethics and policy for AI. AI is not your therapist.
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<div><strong>Stars of the Stars </strong>- Rachel Lange USA, Astrology demystified.
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<div><strong>Direct Knowing</strong> - Asta Raami Phd. Finland. Introduced Intuition into the Finland education system.
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<div><strong>Writing Spiritual Stuff </strong>- Devashish Acosta. Puerto Rico. Author of many spiritual novels, biographies and yoga philosophy texts.
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<div><strong>Egoless Performance</strong> - Nils Einar Vijnor Sukha Deva - Norway. "Plays the most beautiful guitar music in Norway.”
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<div><strong>We're All Doing Time </strong>- Brian Foley - USA Convicted murderer found redemption through meditation in prison leading to his early release.
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<div><strong>Longevity Secrets</strong> - Ramesh Bjonnes - USA Yoga and ayurveda juice detox expert and yoga history authority.
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<div><strong>Twice as Good</strong> - David Burwen. USA Impact philanthropist who transformed the lives of villagers in Nepal and students in San Jose.
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<div><strong>After Capitalism</strong> - Dada Maheshvarananda -USA Yoga monk activist and author, founder of the Prout Research Institute.
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<div><strong>Serious Futurism</strong> - Sohail Inayatullah Phd. Australia. UNESCO chair for Future Studies, advisor to governments and global organizations.
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<div><strong>Community Circles</strong> - Dharma Demeter Russafov. Dominican Republic. Raised thousands from poverty to self-sufficiency in Haiti.
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