My goal with the podcast is to have conversations that matter. And as part of that process, I want to push and challenge myself, and by doing so, hopefully do the same for you. Today’s guest is someone who entirely fits the bill. It is the one and only Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Deepak is a medical doctor, a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, and Time magazine has described him as ‘one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century’. He recently published his 91^st book called ‘Total Meditation’, which offers an exploration of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits that a practice of meditation can bring.

In our conversation today, we touch on a whole variety of different subjects, including the problem of instant gratification. We delve into how much of what we do and think is influenced by those around us. Many of us, as we get older or even in response to challenging life circumstances, whether it be grief, loss, or heartache, are grappling with the eternal existential questions – Who am I? And Why am I here? Deepak provides some really practical tools to help us answer these questions for ourselves. And he also shares some tried and tested techniques to help us get started with meditation.

Deepak believes that most of us sleepwalk through life and are not in control of our thoughts and feelings. The underlying theme throughout this conversation is how we can wake up to our full potential by accessing new levels of awareness that will ultimately cultivate a clear vision and help us rediscover who we really are. I found this conversation stimulating and felt my mind very much expanded afterward. I hope it does the same for you.

Watch the video version of this interview – click below.