The Light Watkins Show

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with George Peterson, a Vedic meditation teacher, author, and recovery advocate, to explore his inspiring journey from addiction to teaching meditation and finding purpose. George opens up about his personal struggles with drugs and alcohol, and how years of addiction nearly destroyed his life. He shares powerful stories of hitting rock bottom, including his arrest for mult...

In this bite-sized episode of The Light Watkins Show, actor and mental health advocate Zachary Levi shares a deeply personal and powerful story about the ups and downs of his career and mental health journey. Known for his starring roles in Shazam and American Underdog, Zachary’s path to success wasn’t as smooth as it might seem. In fact, when his dreams of acting came true, his personal life hit some of its lowest points.

Zachary o...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Emily Fletcher, a former Broadway performer turned renowned meditation teacher, founder of Ziva Meditation, and host of the popular podcast Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?. Emily shares her journey from the bright lights of Broadway to becoming a leading voice in the wellness space, where she’s impacted hundreds of thousands of people with her meditation te...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins sits down with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, renowned author and host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast, to explore the deep connection between happiness, success, and what truly matters in life. Dr. Chatterjee shares his personal journey of discovering the importance of core happiness, a concept he developed and discusses in his latest book, "Happy Mind, Happy Life.&q...

In this enlightening episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Mark Groves, a human connection specialist known for his candid and practical approach to improving relationships. Mark’s journey from a successful career in pharmaceutical sales to becoming a relationship coach is a testament to his passion for helping others build healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Mark dives deep into his personal experien...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins revisits a powerful and transformative moment from a past conversation with Kyle Cease, a comedian turned transformational speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Kyle shares a pivotal plot twist in his life, where his successful career in comedy took an unexpected turn that ultimately led him to discover his true calling.

At the height of his comedy career, Kyle was pe...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Cobe Williams, a true example of transformation and redemption. Cobe’s story is one of overcoming incredible odds and breaking free from a life of violence. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Cobe followed in the footsteps of his father, a gang member, and spent years in and out of prison. But his journey didn’t end there.

After multiple incarcer...

In this special "Plot Twist" episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins revisits a pivotal moment from a past conversation with Kelly Noonan Gores, the creator and director of the acclaimed documentary HEAL. Kelly shares the inspiring story of how her deep curiosity and a life-changing discovery led her to follow her heart and pursue a dream she had been nurturing for over a decade.

In this bite-sized episo...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Peter Crone, known as the "MindArchitect," to explore the transformative power of mindset. Peter is renowned for his work with athletes, celebrities, and high performers, helping them break free from mental blocks and self-imposed limitations. But his journey to becoming a leading voice in personal development was anything but ordinary.

Peter shares ...

In this week’s Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, we revisit the story of Humble the Poet, a renowned author, rapper, and spoken word artist, to uncover the extraordinary twists and turns of his life's journey. Humble the Poet shares an inspiring and candid story about how he faced and overcame tremendous challenges, including financial ruin and personal heartbreak.

Listeners will hear about a pivotal moment when Hum...

In this solo episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins dives deep into the transformative process of getting unstuck in life. Drawing from his recent workshop titled "5 Proven Ways to Get Unstuck in Life," Light shares valuable insights and actionable techniques to help listeners move progressively toward their purpose.

Light Watkins, a renowned meditation teacher, author, and speaker, begins by discussing...

In this inspiring episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True Publishing, to explore the incredible journey that led her to discover her true calling. Tami shares the pivotal moments in her life, starting with a trip to India that took an unexpected turn and set her on a path she never could have imagined.

Tami recounts how getting sick in India forced her to return ho...

In this captivating episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins sits down with the renowned Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a neuroscientist, primatologist, and acclaimed author of "Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers" and "Determined." Known for his extensive research on baboons and their stress-related behaviors, Dr. Sapolsky dives deep into his fascinating journey from growing up as an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn to beco...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins shares a special "Plot Twist" episode from author and speaker Kute Blackson. A Plot Twist is a short clip from past episodes where guests talk about life-changing moments that took them in new directions.

In this episode, Kute Blackson tells the incredible story of moving from Ghana to America. He starts with a touching conversation with his mother, who supports...

In this week’s episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Jessica Zweig, author of The Light Work: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth and Illuminate The World. Jessica shares her incredible journey from a struggling young entrepreneur to a powerful voice in personal branding, authenticity, and spiritual growth.

Listeners are invited to delve into Jessica's upbringing in the affluent Jewis...

In this Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, we revisit Neil Pasricha's inspiring story and highlight a pivotal moment that transformed his life forever.

Neil Pasricha, the author and motivational speaker behind the popular blog 1000 Awesome Things, began his blog during a tumultuous period. After enduring a heartbreaking divorce and the tragic loss of his best friend to suicide, Neil sought a way to lift his...

In this week’s episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with bestselling author Steven Pressfield, known for his influential book The War of Art and his latest release, The Daily Pressfield. Steven shares profound insights into the creative process, discussing the ever-present struggle with resistance and the importance of showing up consistently to overcome it.

Steven offers a unique perspective on creativity, lik...

In this episode, Light Watkins brings you an inspiring and heartfelt Plot Twist featuring Seb Terry, an author and speaker known for his adventurous spirit and unique approach to life.

Seb's story begins with a devastating phone call informing him of a close friend's sudden death. This tragedy prompted him to reflect on his own life, leading to a pivotal moment where he realized he wasn't living fully. Seb was working...

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins welcomes back the dynamic poet and spoken word performer Adam Schmalholz, better known as IN-Q. Light dives into an inspiring conversation with IN-Q, exploring the extraordinary journey of one of today's most electric spoken word artists.

IN-Q opens up about his latest project, The Never Ending Now Poetry Journal, a 10-week guided journal designed to help individuals expr...