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An exploratory journey into what it means to be a human. When existing in a dynamic society becomes humdrum, the notion of marching among the living seems like an expedition far away. Open up the window to your soul and let the breeze in while asking yourself: what does it mean to live a fulfilling life? What does this all mean?
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1Mike and Jeremy Gilley recount Jeremy’s journey to discovering his truth. How he met the Dali Lama. How he achieved what some said was an impossible idea in making International Peace Day a reality. How this day has impacted tens of millions of people across the globe, and what it means for believing in eventual world peace.
How do you bring "impossible" ideas to life? Mike Posner and Ken Kragen discuss the journey of making an impact - from the Hands Across America to We Are the World to Ken's Rule of Three and why it works.
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like behind the lens of fame? Or what it takes to have long-term success? Mike Posner and Alex Banayan speak candidly about Mike’s journey, the ups and downs, and how to maintain longevity. Mike describes how he handles negative comments, maintaining relationships, and the non-negotiable daily practices that help maintain his mental and physical health. Mike recounts the lessons he has learned along the way - from touring with Justin Bieber, making music in between, and wake up calls along the way.
Alex Banayan speaks to Amor Fati Music Academy attendees on the art of risk-taking. He recounts the first time he truly listened to his intuition, the rollercoaster that was his journey to secure one of his top interviews for “The Third Door,” and how it almost didn’t happen.
‘Tear Drops and Balloons’ is the audiobook to Mike Posner’s first book of poetry scored by Mike himself. By holding nothing back and showing no mercy in his words, Mike has created a body of work that showcases his ability to open his own wounds and show us what lies within. “The swan doesn’t beg for attention and the sun doesn’t shine to be seen. It’s all in the way of things.”
In the summer of 2016, The Legendary Mike Posner Band played 66 shows in three months, on three continents. While on tour, Mike performed a new poem each night. The Legendary Mike Posner Band had never heard these poems until they were on stage. In other words, they were totally unrehearsed. ‘The Soldier & The Boy’ is a moving story that touches on the difference perception has on reality.
In the summer of 2016, The Legendary Mike Posner Band played 66 shows in three months, on three continents. While on tour, Mike performed a new poem each night. The Legendary Mike Posner Band had never heard these poems until they were on stage. In other words, they were totally unrehearsed. ‘Dear Mom’ is a tribute to Mike’s mother.
In the summer of 2016, The Legendary Mike Posner Band played 66 shows in three months, on three continents. While on tour, Mike performed a new poem each night. The Legendary Mike Posner Band had never heard these poems until they were on stage. In other words, they were totally unrehearsed. ‘I Believe’ is one of Mike’s favorite poems from that summer. “I don’t believe life happens to you, I believe life happens for you.”
Mike welcomes his listeners into the new year and shares tools to help recalibrate your life direction. Through quick and fun exercises, Mike challenges you to find new daily routines that will help bring your goals to fruition.
Mike shares his thoughts on self-identification and community building in the wake of his experience at Burning Man. By stripping himself of his social identity, Mike walks his listeners through his re-discovery of why he makes music, the experience of gifting versus bartering, and reclaiming who you are in a near-utopian city. Through sharing personal stories and confronting stereotypes surrounding Black Rock City, Mike invites you to attend Burning Man and ask -- What Does This All Mean? Music by Stefan Mac.
Mike sits down with legendary music manager, Shep Gordon, at his home in Maui. Shep shares stories with Mike about cooking for the Dalai Lama, his dynamic outlook on death, the art of managing superstar artists, and how he learned to be comfortable in his own skin. Shep Gordon is an illustrated music manager who has managed the likes of Alice Cooper, Blondie, Luther Vandross, Rick James, and countless others. He has produced and financed several films such as Ridley Scott’s first film The Duellists, which went on to win the Cannes Film Festival when Shep was only 30 years old. Today, Shep keeps an open-door policy at his Maui home, allowing for celebrities to escape their sometimes stressful lives and careers on the mainland to relax, rejuvenate, and eat.
Mike has the privilege of speaking with African American Studies and Duke professor, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal. They speak on race in America, music in America, white guilt and advice he has for 18 to 30 year-olds looking for their purpose in life. Mike also recalls the experiences he had with Dr. Neal when he took his Hip Hop 101 course when he was a student at Duke.
Mike Posner and Alex Banayan share a passionate conversation about the deaths of their fathers with Hospice Chaplain, Kevin Deegan. Alex Banayan is a Forbes ‘30 under 30’ member and at the age of 19 became the youngest venture capitalist ever. He is accompanied by Chaplain Kevin Deegan, a hospice chaplain who was assigned to take care of Alex's father at the hospice leading up to his passing.
Sharon Salzberg leads Mike and his listeners through a Loving Kindness Guided Meditation that focuses on the quality of connecting with yourself.
New York Times Bestselling author, Sharon Salzberg, joins Mike and speaks on her experiences as a Buddhist meditation teacher in the west. As a former student who has now evolved into a teacher, she discusses meeting the Dalai Lama, her meditation practices and answers questions from Mike and his audience.
Dr. Deepak Chopra asks listeners to turn their attention to that which is listening and seeing as he leads a Direct Meditation with Mike.
Mike welcomes Deepak Chopra as his first ever guest on his podcast series. Having pioneered the Meditation movement and collaborated with Oprah, Dr. Chopra and Mike speak about the path to enlightenment at the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California.
Mike starts the third chapter in his life by attending the Advanced Landmark forum in Portland, Oregon. After initially thinking the forum was a cult that was too good to be true, he realizes it's true value and leaves transformed. Editing and Music by Forest Gray. Co-produced by Forrest Gray.
Mike travels to the Tara Mandala Buddhist Monastery in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to spend one week in isolation. Nestled in a one-room cabin with no electricity, running water or human contact, Mike documents his thoughts into a daily journal and soon realizes that doing nothing is much harder than he anticipated.
Mike attends the Landmark Forum in Culver City, CA. After spending three days with 120 other people, he describes the time he spent there as "tricking his mind into seeing itself". Letting go of the decisions you made in your past is the first step into dictating the outcome of your life. Editing and Music by Forrest Gray. Co-produced by Forrest Gray.
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Nice one
"Haven't told my mom that I'm proud of her." Made me cry, go and hug her and tell her that I'm sooo proud of her. Thank you Mike
this is so beautiful..
I'm an army guy I'm used to criticism thank you for the honesty and I appreciate it God bless you and when you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving God bless
please have a mansionz podcast that would be amazing maybe when mansionz 2 comes out????
Mike, have my baby! Paused on 38th minute just to tell you this. Transforming stuff
Good talk. I had a difficult time hearing due to the guest speaker not speaking directly into the microphone around 1.30.
Excellent topic and guest. From the sound and inflection of the hosts voice, to the blase tone of enthusiasm, or lack there of in your overall demeanor makes listening to your podcast painful. Keep the subject matter, find a new presenter. Stick to music, continue this platform, please find a new host.
Yeah rilly interesting I would love to see more
This was very interesting, I never knew this stuff, you have come a long way
"Behind the dark mood, the mood is not who you are, it is simply a cloud of scaring the light, and the piculiar thing is, the acknoledgement that its only a cloud, that the sun has not transformed into a cloud, no, the sun is still there, the joy is still there, the acknoledgement that this is simply an obstacle in the way, often makes the obstacle dissapear, puts the obstacle in perspective But when you least expect it, that thing is gonna peak through A sunny day always follows, every single time Remember that This period of dispair is tied to your next uphoria And that behind the clouds, the sun is always shining" words for life
I love this, saw your instagram post about your podcasts, about to listen to them all