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The Spiritual Perspective
Ever wonder what the spiritual perspective is on genocide? On cheating? On getting back with your ex? On toxic people?
If so, this is your channel.
You identify as spiritual — but you’ve still got questions about how to show up in life’s messiest, most nuanced situations.
And you don’t have time for fluffy, feel-good answers that don’t hold up in the real world.
This is where you’ll find a grounded spiritual take on life’s hardest questions.
I’m Light Watkins — keynote speaker, author, and longtime meditation teacher — and every week, I share short, no-BS videos that help you zoom out, tune in, and reframe what you’re going through.
If you’re tired of surface-level advice and ready to go deeper, join me every Monday and Thursday for new episodes of The Spiritual Perspective.
Your next breakthrough might be one perspective shift away.
Episodes
300 episodes
3 Books to Boost Your Spiritual Journey This Summer
This week, I'm doing something a little different. I'm sharing 3 books that have had a big impact on my spiritual journey, and might do the same for yours.One offers direct, powerful answers to life’s biggest questions, like why things ...
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18:20
5 Ways to Fast Track Your Spiritual Growth Now!
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the inner work—reading the books, meditating, journaling—but you're still getting triggered by the same people, still stuck in overthinking, still reacting instead of responding? If that sounds familiar,...
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14:56
297: Solo Episode: Why I’m Stepping Away from the Podcast After 5 Years (And What’s Next)
After five years and nearly 300 episodes, I’m making a shift.In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I’m stepping away from the podcast in its current form—not out of burnout, but because it feels complete. The convers...
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30:37
296: How to Heal Your Nervous System and Finally Feel Like Yourself Again with Tom Cronin
What happens when success costs you your peace?Tom Cronin spent 26 years in high-stakes finance — making millions, closing international deals, and living the kind of life most people dream about. But behind the high-performance exterio...
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1:12:34
295: How Jeff Krasno Reclaimed His Energy, Lost 60 Pounds, and Transformed His Health Using Good Stress
Jeff Krasno, co-founder of Commune and Wanderlust, returns for his third appearance on the show with one of his most personal and transformative stories yet.Despite leading two of the most influential wellness platforms in the world, Jef...
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1:12:26
294: How to Know When It’s Time to Let Go: Sean Hoess on Building Wanderlust, Burning Out, and Starting Over
In this episode, Light Watkins sits down with Sean Hoess, co-founder of Wanderlust—the global wellness festival that once redefined how people experienced yoga, music, and community. Sean shares his winding journey from burnt-out New York City ...
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1:23:41
293: How to Escape Survival Mode and Rewire Your Mind and Body with Nate Ortiz
In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Light Watkins sits down with holistic health coach, author, and one-percenter Nate Ortiz. Nate’s life began in crisis—born with heroin in his system and abandoned in the ICU. What followed was years...
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1:16:16
292: Plot Twist: From MMA Fighter to Humanitarian: Justin Wren’s Unexpected Path to Purpose
In this Plot Twist episode, former MMA fighter Justin Wren shares the incredible story of how he walked away from everything he thought he wanted—and found something far more meaningful. On the surface, Justin had it all: a winning streak, lege...
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32:20
291: The Human Design Blueprint for Better Decisions and Deeper Relationships with Author & Human Design Expert, Erin Claire Jones
Before Human Design became a go-to tool for personal alignment and self-awareness, before the bestselling book and thousands of client sessions, Erin Claire Jones was a 25-year-old consultant burned out from startup life and sitting next to a s...
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1:10:44
290: Light Watkins on How to Fly Through the 5 Phases of Transformation
In this solo episode, Light Watkins breaks down the real reason most people struggle with change—it's not a lack of motivation or discipline. It's the lies we keep telling ourselves without realizing it.Drawing from over two decades of p...
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48:15
289: How 5 Everyday People Transformed Their Lives Through 7-Day Challenges, Inner Work, and a Year of Consistent Growth
In this special episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light brings together five individuals from his online coaching program, The Year of Transformation, to share what really happens when you commit to inner change — one challenge at a t...
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1:11:38
288: Chad Caruso on Sobriety, Self Discovery, and Skating 3,000 Miles Across America
Before Chad Caruso set a Guinness World Record for skateboarding over 3,000 miles across America, before the viral YouTube channel and the documentary, there was a broken-down car at 4 a.m., a failed breathalyzer, and a man staring down the bar...
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1:29:03
287: Dr. Steven Gundry on Reversing Disease by Healing Your Gut and Why Everything You Know About Health Might Be Wrong
In this episode, Light Watkins sits down with Dr. Steven Gundry, a world-renowned heart surgeon turned bestselling author and nutrition expert, to unpack a fascinating journey of personal health transformation and professional reinvention.<...
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1:01:45
286: Leon Logothetis on a Journey Through Pain, Purpose, and the Search for the Kindness Within
In this deeply personal episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light reconnects with Leon Logothetis—also known as "The Kindness Guy"—for their fourth conversation on the podcast. While Leon is widely known for his global adventures and bestselling...
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1:08:17
285: How to Rebuild Your Life From Scratch by Following What Feels Alive with Jonathan Fields
On the outside, Jonathan Fields had it all. He was a successful New York City lawyer pulling in six figures, wearing tailored suits, and working on billion-dollar deals. But on the inside, he was quietly falling apart. Working 100-hour weeks an...
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27:14
284: How to Turn Triggers into Growth and Protect Your Peace Without Losing Yourself with Shaman Durek
In this powerful follow-up conversation, Light Watkins reconnects with Shaman Durek, now married to Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, to explore what life looks like when love meets public scrutiny — and how to stay grounded through it all....
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1:32:42
283: How to Align Your Life with What Matters and Live a Life of Greatness with Sarah Grynberg
Most people chase success, thinking it will bring happiness. But what if the job that looks perfect on the outside is actually draining you from the inside?That’s exactly what happened to Sarah Grynberg. She had a dream job in radio—work...
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1:29:33
282: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Planet and The Real Solution to Climate Change with Paul Hawken
Most of us want to do our part to help the environment. We recycle, we conserve energy, we bring reusable bags to the grocery store. But does any of that actually make a difference?Paul Hawken, one of the world’s foremost environmentalis...
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1:20:41
281: Plot Twist: How to Survive Abuse & The First Step to Taking Your Life Back with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
In this Plot Twist episode, Dr. Neeta Bhushan shares her powerful journey of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation. On the surface, she had it all—a thriving dental practice, financial success, and a picture-perfect marriage. ...
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20:00
280: From Dream Job to Oscar Winner: My Octopus Teacher Co-Director Pippa Ehrlich on Leaving Stability, Trusting Her Instincts & Saying Yes to Life's Uncertainties
In this episode, Light Watkins sits down with Pippa Ehrlich, the co-director of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. Pippa's journey is nothing short of remarkable—she left behind a stable, dream-worthy career as a...
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1:14:40
279: How to Break Free and Live Your Fullest Life at Any Age with Greg Scheinman
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Greg Scheinman, founder of Midlife Male, for a powerful conversation about navigating and thriving in midlife. Greg, now on his second appearance, opens up about ...
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1:14:26
278: The Red Pill Take on Dating for Spiritual People: Abundance, Attraction, and Relationships with Michael Sartain
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with men's dating coach and evolutionary psychology enthusiast, Michael Sartain. If you've ever been curious about the modern dating landscape, the rise of the "manosphere," an...
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1:58:13
277: Plot Twist: Plot Twist: How an 11-Second Loss Launched Ken Nwadike Jr.’s Mission of Free Hugs, Healing and Peace
In this Plot Twist episode, Ken Nwadike Jr. shares how missing the Boston Marathon qualifying time by just 11 seconds—twice—led to a life-changing movement of peace, connection, and activism.Ken grew up in a Nigerian household with a str...
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31:59
276: How Surviving an Avalanche Taught Cory Richards That True Exploration Begins Within
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, adventure photographer and storyteller Cory Richards takes us on a journey through his extraordinary life—one filled with raw honesty, unexpected pivots, and hard-earned wisdom. From a childho...
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1:44:20
275: How to Create Lasting Impact and Legacy From the Ground Up with Trevon Jenifer, 3-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Trevon Jenifer, a three-time Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball, who embodies the essence of resilience and determination. Born without legs, Trevon’s journey to the...
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