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Ep 225 One World in a New World with Paul Joseph Rovelli

What happens when creativity, spirituality, philosophy, and lived experience collide in a single life? In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Paul Joseph Rovelli—author, musician, philosopher, and founder of the Gnostic Church of Light—for a wide-ranging conversation on genius, sovereignty, consciousness, and the lifelong journey of becoming ful...

Ep 224 One World in a New World with Leon Kammer

What happens when leadership, spirituality, and lived experience converge into a single inquiry? In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with transformative coach and Kabbalah student Leon Kammer for a wide-ranging conversation on consciousness, vulnerability, fear, and the deeper forces shaping our inner and outer worlds. From corporate leadership to a...

What does leadership look like when it’s guided by wisdom instead of control, coherence instead of command, and service instead of ego?

In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel is joined by Bob Zinga—cybersecurity executive, U.S. Navy Commander, servant leader, and global citizen—to explore fear, leadership, technology, consciousness, and the future of humanity. From ancestral wisdom in Central Africa to cyber warfa...

Ep 222 One World in a New World with Jaclyn Orent

What happens when culture is no longer driven by force or ideology, but by frequency, listening, and coherence?

In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits with Jaclyn Orent for a deeply attuned conversation about inner listening, resonance, surrender, and the subtle mechanics of cultural change.

This is not a discussion about fixing the world.

It’s an inq...

Ep 221 - One World in a New World with Steven Puri

What does it mean to live—and work—in flow?

In this thought-provoking episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Steven Puri—former studio executive at 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks, and now founder & CEO of Sukha, a company dedicated to helping people focus, finish faster, and feel healthier.

Steven shares his journey from leaving high school e...

Ep 220 One World in a New World with Darren Jewell

❓ What if everything you were told about your limitations… was wrong?

In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Darren Jewell, whose life began with a devastating fall at 15 months old—a traumatic brain injury that left doctors certain he would never live a normal life. They predicted he would be unable to learn, unable to work, an...

Ep 219 One World in a New World with John Milor

❓ Episode Questions

Are biblical “angels” and “demons” actually multidimensional beings or extraterrestrials?

Is humanity preparing for open contact — and are we ready for it?

How do personal spiritual encounters shape our understanding of God and reality?

What is the real meaning behind the “new world order” and Revelation symbolism?

Are we evolving toward unity co...

Ep 218 One World in a New World with Christina Olsen

❓ Guiding Questions:

How can hypnosis and mindset work help rewire limiting beliefs?

Why does self-love feel so difficult, yet so essential to awakening?

Join Zen Benefiel and Christina M. Olsen, Hypnosis Expert, Mindset Coach, and Host of Remembering You Podcast, for a profound and liberating conversation about awakening to freedom, authenticity, and love.

Christina share...

Ep 217 - One World in a New World with Lee Carlson

❓ Guiding Questions:

How can meditation help us rediscover our authentic self after deep loss or trauma?

What happens when we let go of control and embrace awareness?

How can quieting the mind expand our connection to others — and to life itself?

Join Zen Benefiel and author Lee Carlson, a journalist, Zen practitioner, and survivor of a traumatic brain injury, as they explore th...

Ep 216 One World in a New World with Dr. Anton Grosz

Questions This Episode Might Answer

Can we truly return to a state of peace regardless of our circumstances?

What does a medium learn after years of contact with the “other side”?

How can we reframe death, competition, and identity through a spiritual lens?

What is the experience of dissolving into the One?

What happens when a funeral director and professional mediu...

Ep 215 One World in a New World with Samuel Shen Chong🚀

What if everything you believed about time, death, and the cosmos was only a sliver of the truth?

Can meditation unlock universal knowledge and prepare us for our next evolutionary leap?

Is there scientific support for reincarnation and extraterrestrial intervention?

Welcome to a mind-opening conversation with Sam Shen Chong, a lawyer, mindfulness coach, translator, and ...

Ep 214 - One World in a New World with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys

How can living neurons redefine the future of AI and energy consumption?

What does neuroscience teach us about our capacity to navigate rapid technological change?

Step into the mind of a scientist blazing trails in the frontier of bio-inspired computing.

In this illuminating episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist a...

Ep 213 - One World in a New World with Gill Tiney - Collaboration Catalyst

What does conscious collaboration really look like in practice?

In this empowering episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes the effervescent and purpose-driven Gill Tiney—founder of Collaboration Global and host of Tribe Builders.

Gill brings decades of business wisdom, heart-centered leadership, and collaborative energy into a co...

Ep 212 - One World a New World with John Bunzl, Founder and Trustee

❓ Why can’t nations solve global problems alone?

❓ What is destructive global competition, and how do we overcome it?

❓ How does inner consciousness connect to political change?

❓ What role can citizens play in global cooperation?

Step into a transformative dialogue where politics, consciousness, and cooperation converge. In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen...

Ep 211 - One World in a New World with Dr. Suzanne Harper

❓ How can the energy of your home affect your well-being and life choices?

❓ What role does intuition play in navigating our physical and metaphysical worlds?

A home for your soul begins with energy. In this fascinating and deeply heartfelt episode, we welcome Dr. Suzanne Harper—a gifted Feng Shui consultant, medium, and energetic space healer whose life’s work is to harmonize ...

Ep 210 One World in a New World with Sunny Dawn Johnston

❓Episode QuestionsWhat does it mean to follow your inner voice even when others don’t understand?

How can we move through trauma and rejection to uncover our life’s true purpose?

Why are silence and breath key to spiritual awareness?

In this heart-centered, soul-expanding episode, Zen Benefiel reunites with long-time friend and spiritual teacher Sunny Dawn Johnston to dive into a...

Ep 209 One World in a New World with Janice Edwards🕊️ What happens when a seasoned journalist brings her whole soul to the conversation?In this heart-centered episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Janice Edwards—Emmy-nominated host, executive producer, speaker, and CEO of Edwards Unlimited—to explore the often-overlooked space between what we do and who we are. Known for her brilliance in broadcast media...

Ep 208 One World in a New World with Matt Hampton🧩 What if your search for truth wasn’t about finding answers—but asking better questions?In this deeply reflective and often humorous episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel speaks with Matt Hampton, tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and relentless questioner.

Known for his natural curiosity, sharp mind, and willingness to dance on the edge of belief and skepticism, Matt b...

Ep 207 One World in a New World with Eyra Moon and Mathieu Iking

Sound, Silence, and the Space Between🌌

What if music isn’t just sound—but memory, medicine, and multidimensional guidance?In this transcendent episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Eyra Moon and Mathieu Iking, the soul-connected duo behind The Halo Experience, an immersive sound and energy field designed to return people to their truest fr...