The Heather Pierson Podcast

In this episode, I reflect on my second five-day silent retreat and I do my best to convey how beautiful and important it was and is. This episode also includes an exclusive clip from my most recent Musical Meditations session at the Dragonfly Barn in Bridgton, Maine. Recorded on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

In this episode, I publicly acknowledge that there is a right way and a wrong way to chop an onion. I also riff on eagles, turkeys, and a non-dual bird universe. This episode also includes an exclusive clip from one of my live Musical Meditation sessions at Dragonfly Barn. Recorded on Monday, January 13, 2020.

In this episode, I pay tribute to a friend who passed away last month. I also talk about dancing children, my little paintings, residual anxiety, and intriguing bumper stickers. This episode also includes an exclusive clip from one of my live Musical Meditation sessions at Dragonfly Barn. Recorded on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

The lessons of laryngitis. The Charlie Brown Christmas rundown, plus the arrival of 'Lines and Spaces'. Why am I still talking? Includes an exclusive clip from one of my live Musical Meditation sessions at Dragonfly Barn. Recorded on Friday, November 22, 2019.

A rundown of the L.A. trip, plus what's coming up. What an airline agent taught me, plus a memory of the Kerrville Folk Festival. Don't worry until you have to, and try a little lovingkindness. Oh, and it's okay to ask for help! Includes an exclusive clip from one of my live Musical Meditation sessions at Dragonfly Barn. Recorded on Monday, October 21, 2019.

LA, here we come! Plus more fall show info. Saying 'bye for now' to Norway UU. An amazing gold watch of sorts, and a book recommendation. And, you never know when you'll do something for the last time. Includes an exclusive clip from one of my live Musical Meditation sessions at Dragonfly Barn. Recorded on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

Exciting news about my forthcoming CD, 'Lines and Spaces', plus info about upcoming shows! 'We're all more the same than we are different.' What is success? Includes an exclusive clip from one of my live Musical Meditation sessions at Dragonfly Barn. Recorded on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

The one year anniversary of the podcast! This episode is what happens when I have no prepared notes and have nothing to say. 'And where there is need, plant a seed.' Includes an exclusive clip from one of my live Musical Meditation sessions at Dragonfly Barn. Recorded on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

I wasn't thinking!  Actually, I was.  One by one we are opening our hearts.  Where are your feet and your hands?  Includes an exclusive clip from one of my Musical Meditation live events.  Recorded on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Reflecting on 22 years of not drinking. New Orleans camp week wrap up. A secret mission revealed. Remembering Tom Foley. 'Are they any good?' Includes an exclusive clip from one of my Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Happy summah, and I'm New Orleans bound! Thirty years of 'The Real Thing'. Snippets of things to come, including a new chant, the next rekkid title reveal, plus I riffed on a Confucius mic drop. Includes an exclusive clip from one of my Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Friday, June 21, 2019.

A summer schedule preview, plus many reasons to be grateful. Reflecting on the late great Dr. John. Thinking and revealing a taste of several projects ahead. Heart Songs T-shirts for sale! Just listen and be gentle, wise, loving, and skillful, and you'll be all set. Includes an exclusive clip from one of my Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

A few Texas tour highlights, including heavy rain, dogs, a reunion, an art lesson, and a Buddhist temple. Songs and intentions have such long legs! Getting punched in the face by a guitar. Includes an exclusive clip from one of my Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Saturday, May 25, 2019

Texas, here we come! How do Leap Year babies celebrate their birthday? I am not Charlie Parker. Am I willing to let it go? And is it personality or circumstance? Includes an exclusive clip from one of my Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Metabolizing the retreat. Happiness vs. satisfaction. Listen to the kind voices, wherever you can find them. Includes an exclusive clip from one of Heather's Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Reflections on five days on retreat, plus a little back story. And what the hell was Thich Nhat Hanh talking about, anyway? Includes an exclusive clip from one of Heather's Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Winter tour wrap-up. Impermanence in motion. What are bumper stickers really saying? Jitters about retreat. Includes an exclusive clip from one of Heather's Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

New year, new music! 43. Touring musicians are actually just professional drivers and food finders.  Love no matter what. Includes an exclusive clip from one of Heather's Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Friday, January 18, 2019.

Reflections on New Year's Eve. More back story! The river of thought. Preaching the love through music and meditation - any takers? Includes an exclusive clip from one of Heather's Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

The miracle of music creating community. Entropy is a real thing! Simple moments with friends make it all worth it. A voice full of flowers. Still calling all hospice and church choirs! Includes an exclusive clip from one of Heather's Musical Meditation live events. Recorded on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.