Stay Calm with Bob Roth

Peak PerformanceThe future is a fog for many of us right now, and it can be confusing how to move forward. In this final episode of the season, Bob encourages us to utilize the practical health tips we've learned from this series to develop a “core course for peak performance.” In this way, Bob assures us (and science confirms), we are the road to becoming happier and more productive than we ever thought was possible.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trust your gut. We humans have been doing it for ages, as Bob explains today, in his mini-master class on how intuition is hardwired in our brains—and how making the right decision can be as simple as listening to your own inner voice.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meditation is a key part of Hugh Jackman’s life. He meditated before hosting the Academy Awards, he meditates before he goes on stage and during a lunch break in the middle of a film shoot. Bob tells the story of teaching Hugh to meditate nine years ago and how the practice keeps him centered and down-to-earth—and gives him the energy to do good in the world.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know how you feel when you do something nice for someone—without an expectation of even a "thank you?” It feels nice, right? Well it’s not all in your head. Research shows it’s also in your brain and body. Today, Bob explains the power of kindness for your health—and happiness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob tells the story of Adora Iris Lee, civil rights pioneer in the 1970s, leader of the fight against HIV AIDS in the 1980s, a public health specialist, and community organizer who is now working with a team of experts to bring meditation to families in the high-crime neighborhoods of Ward 8 in Washington, DC. Adora hopes to use their work as a model for communities around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one is immune to stress. Especially not children and teens. Today, in Part 2 from his discussion from clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bill Stixrud, Bob shares insights of how to help a whole younger generation deal with the very real pandemic of stress and anxiety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s better than to feel deep gratitude for the special people and places and things we love. Today, Bob shares the wise words of inspiring figures like Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the Persian poet Hafez, Khalil Gibran, among others—followed by one minute of quiet to give you the time to feel grateful for your own life. What a wonderful way to start our day on the right path.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now is the time to take it slow. Today, find a few minutes of peace as Bob reads wise words on tranquility from some of the world’s greatest minds, like Pico Iyer, Laozi, and Goethe. They will help carry you through your day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist, Sharon Isbin, performed at Ground Zero in honor of those lost on September 11, she proved that music is a powerful healing tool. A 40-year meditator, Sharon brings audiences to transcendence through the universality of her music.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey was a middle schooler with a tough reputation as the class bully. When Transcendental Meditation lessons were offered in his inner-city school, Joey started to change. The trauma that caused him to lash out began to heal, his hyper-reactivity quieted down. Bob explains the science behind meditation that can help all of us, Joey included, stay calm amidst the storms of life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teens and young adults are currently experiencing more stress and anxiety today than any generation before them. Today, Bob shares wisdom from clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bill Stixrud who urges parents to schedule “radical downtime” for young people—a few minutes of unfocused time each day to recharge their brains and reinvigorate their lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob gets into the science of stress. Why do small annoyances set us off? Is a good night’s sleep really key to combating anxiety? You’ll learn about this and so much more as Bob instructs us on how meditation can help you stay calm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey is a veteran who, like many others with his experience, had a difficult time making the transition back into civilian life. It wasn’t until he met Dr. Gordon, a specialist who works with veterans who have PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, that he began to truly heal through Transcendental Meditation. Listen to Corey’s story to learn TM “resurrected” him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even in normal times, nursing is a stressful profession. But now, during the Covid-19 pandemic, stress and trauma have reached epidemic levels. Amy always wanted to be a nurse and she followed her dream into a deeply satisfying 40-year career. Bob recounts Amy's story and how she used meditation to overcome her own traumas and how she is now working to share this resource with nurses everywhere so they can continue to care for those in need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might be surprised that we can learn a lot from the CEO of Tupperware Brands about meditation. Rick Goings has proven himself a great leader, not just of an international company, but as a force for good in the world. Listen to hear how he is dedicated to uplifting others by spreading Transcendental Meditation to at-risk youth and veterans who could be saved by it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yolanda is a pediatrician in Washington’s Ward 8 and deals with life and death every day. A difficult childhood filled with trauma, as an adult she turned to Transcendental Meditation to help her cope. It gave her courage to be true to herself and even sparked creativity and success in her career. Like Yolanda, you can use meditation as a way out of a bad circumstance.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we embrace the benefits of being alone. Bob tells the story of Jessie, a single mom who found that meditation helps her connect to herself and appreciate true solitude despite the quarantine. Jessie’s story reveals what we can all do to gain the most from simply being with ourselves.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You think jet lag throws off your biological clock—makes you feel dazed and confused? Well, living under the constant disruption of a quarantine can be even worse. If you want to stay truly calm, you need to align your sleep and waking cycles with the circadian rhythms of nature. Bob offers simple tips on how to do this so you can feel healthier and happier during these strange and uncertain times. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might not expect the Vatican to sponsor a medical conference on innovative health solutions for the 21st century that would include a presentation by Bob and Katy Perry on Transcendental Meditation for children’s health. They did—and it was super well received. Bob talks about the dangers faced by kids under stress and his appreciation for Katy’s global work to support young girls at risk.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s normal to feel lonely during these turbulent times—but sometimes it can be frightening, too. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you feel better about isolating. Transcendental Meditation can be a big help because it reconnects you to your steady, calm, inner self. But there are other tips that can make a big difference—as you will hear from Bob in his timely message for all of us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob picks up the story of Dusty’s life after finding Transcendental Meditation. Hear how Dusty dedicated his life to helping other veterans with Post Traumatic Growth, which can teach us an important lesson on how to support others. It also teaches us about finding support through any healing process. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dusty was a former US Army Airborne Ranger suffering from PTSD, spiraling down the path of self-destruction that takes the lives of far too many veterans. A chance encounter in a bar turned his life around. Listen how Dusty discovered meditation, a practice that literally saved his life, and find out what we can learn from his story about the need for self-regulation during these troubling times.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob takes us on a short tour of the creative networks within your brain. Find out where those nonlinear, innovative ideas come from—scientists call it the “genius lounge”—and where your ability to focus for long periods at a time comes from. Plus, get a little lesson about the upside of downtime. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob tells the story of Paul, a young man who, since being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder found that Transcendental Meditation helped him overcome the dangerous and extreme highs and lows of the disorder, while promoting his creativity and resilience. Listen to Paul’s journey to learn about how a routine changed his life. It might change yours too. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A regular meditation practice can be a powerful tool for improving your life, particularly if you are dealing with substance use disorder. Russell Brand is a great example. After Bob taught him to meditate, the former drug addict said the technique provided him with an important tool to maintain his physical and mental health. Over the years, Bob has learned a lot about what the brain goes through during addiction and recovery, and today Bob is passing on that knowledge to you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Bob has spent a few weeks presenting listeners with the benefits of meditation in general, and specifically, Transcendental Meditation, Bob takes a few minutes to talk about how it actually works. The path to learning to meditate is different for everyone, so hopefully this will be the next step in your journey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob didn’t know he would grow up to devote his life to teaching Transcendental Meditation. Today he recounts his life journey of trying to bring peace to the world, from dabbling in politics to founding the David Lynch Foundation. Listen to hear how he became inspired to help manage the world’s stress. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singing a lullaby doesn’t only help you bond with your baby. It can calm you and add stability to your child’s routine that will follow them for the rest of their life. Learn more about the science-backed benefits of singing lullabies in today’s episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob proves the power of meditation to overcome anxiety by telling a story about one of his clients, Michael J. Fox. Michael has lived with Parkinson’s for around 20 years, and it was meditation that helped ease some of the disease’s effects. Plus, Bob shares some tips on how to stay calm and healthy with a good night’s sleep. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our current crisis may have an effect on our mental health long after it is over. Meditation can help with that, like it did for Luke, a veteran who suffered from severe PTSD when he returned from Afghanistan, but got a second chance at life when he found meditation. Bob also shares ways that people can help support their family members who may be suffering through trauma, and resources that can help everyone find inner peace.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person’s practice of Transcendental Meditation can create a chain reaction of discovery. When Teddy’s mother began studying with Bob, she realized that meditation might help her son with special needs. Meditation gave Teddy a lifelong tool to deal with his mental health, and by hearing his story it may inspire you to spread this practice to others who can benefit from it. A child like Teddy who is twice exceptional (2e) has exceptional strengths coupled with exceptional weaknesses. These children are considered exceptional both because of their intellectual giftedness and because of their exceptional weaknesses/deficits: (e.g., specific learning issue, neurodevelopmental disability, anxiety, depression, etc.). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quarantines produce many challenges, but some are more difficult than others. Today, Bob reaches out to those who may be trapped in situations of domestic abuse by sharing Andrea’s story. He provides resources to help anyone in a situation like Andrea’s, and offers advice on how to stay calm throughout these traumatic events. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a baseball fan, Bob was delighted to find that San Francisco Giants pitcher, Barry Zito, credits Transcendental Meditation with saving his career. It’s proof that leading a mentally and physically healthy life is vital for success, and today Bob provides tips on how to achieve that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob tells the story of Tanya, one of the heroes working as an ER nurse on the front lines of this pandemic. Tanya overcomes the difficulties she faces every day through meditation, a vital practice that we should adopt as we all face the possibility of becoming caregivers to loved ones at this time or in the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob leads listeners through a lesson on how to practice Transcendental Meditation, sharing the same techniques he gives to clients like Oprah. Each approach gives different benefits, so use them to best serve your mental health. Then, take 30 seconds of silence to focus on gratitude. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a story about teaching meditation to Jerry Seinfeld, Bob explains how meditation helps the creative process. Then he offers advice on how to best wind down and get ready for bed, and leads us in a moment of silence.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob tells the story of the time he led a meditation workshop for inmates and guards at San Quentin prison, and how that harrowing experience became a profound one. Then he encourages listeners to find moments of transcendence with loved ones because we should take any opportunity to find connection.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob tells the story of Joseph, who became an alcoholic after suffering through the trauma of 9/11. In an inspiring turn, meditation ultimately saved Joseph. This story teaches us how to be more compassionate towards others. Take some time to reflect on that during the moment of silence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob tells the story of Joey, a teenager on the autism spectrum, to illustrate how impactful the simplest meditation practice can be. Plus, Bob recommends bringing calm into our hurried lives by finding quiet moments of rest, and then leads us in our own moment of rest.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode, Bob talks about the importance of meditation and how it can affect children’s well-being during increasingly stressful times. Plus, Bob shares a simple tip to improve sleeping habits, and concludes with a moment of gratitude.    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, the world can seem uncertain and even frightening at times. And while we may have little control over outside forces, there’s a lot we can do to control the way we think and the way we react to things.Join Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation and Transcendental Meditation teacher every weekday morning for your daily dose of calmness. Bob’s taught many thousands of people to meditate, from celebrity clients to students in inner city schools, and now he’s bringing some of his most powerful meditation stories and calming techniques straight to your ears. Tune-in starting April 20. It just might be the key to a better day, a better life—and a better you.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.