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Welcome to a virtual gathering that will kindle your curiosity and soothe your soul! Join Martha Beck for the podcast edition of her weekly Facebook event, and listen in as she touches on a spirituality or personal growth topic that’s on her mind. 

You’ll also hear the lively conversation that follows as Martha opens the floor to questions from the live viewers. With topics ranging from courage to creativity, purpose to intuition, these discussions will engage and support you on your journey to self-knowledge. 

Ready to connect with a community of like-minded seekers? Welcome to The Gathering Room Podcast.

Latest Episodes

Image for The Gathering Pod A Martha Beck Podcast Episode #72 The Gift of Embarrassment

This week on the Gathering Room, Martha takes on embarrassment, which ensues when we reveal truths the ego would rather hide. We can react by hiding more (increasing shame) or watching our embarrassment calmly. Try the second option, and [...]

Episode #71

Slow is Fast

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In this week’s Gathering Room, Martha talks about a concept that seems paradoxical in the context of our speed-obsessed culture. Look at that thing you think you need to do. Look at the time you’re estimating it will take [...]

Image for The Gathering Pod A Martha Beck Podcast Episode #70 What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

Martha had an unexpected encounter with a wild animal this past week, and it gave her some insight about what to do when you’re freaking out. Listen in to learn the significance of “pulling over,” the role of co-regulation [...]

Image for The Gathering Pod A Martha Beck Podcast Episode #69 How to Have a Wild Inventure

Martha is joined this week by Rowan Mangan (https://www.instagram.com/rowan_mangan/) to talk about Ro’s concept of “Wild Inventures,” the idea of reframing our lives according to what is true within us instead of borrowing dreams from the culture.

Have a laugh [...]

Episode #68

Grit Magic

Image for The Gathering Pod A Martha Beck Podcast Episode #68 Grit Magic

We hear a lot about flow and ease, and these things are WONDERFUL. Yet part of what makes our human experience worth having is grit. Doing whatever we can to achieve something that our soul craves.

Enter GRIT MAGIC.

Start it [...]

Image for The Gathering Pod A Martha Beck Podcast Episode #67 The Planless Plan For the Year Ahead

In this week’s episode, Martha talks about living life the way an improv comedian works on stage. There is no set script, just as there is no set of absolute conditions that we’ll encounter through the coming year. Instead, [...]

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