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Living with Reality with Dr. Robert Svoboda

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Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of over a dozen books and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. You can find out more about his work at www.drsvoboda.com and follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

Latest episodes

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Ep. 56 – Ancestors

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From the genetic and cultural forces that shape us to Hindu remembrance rituals, Dr. Svoboda explores what it means to live in relationship with our ancestors. Join Dr.

Sep 18
31 min

Ep. 55 – Are You Really Having a Kundalini Awakening?

Dr. Robert Svoboda explores genuine Kundalini awakening, spiritual delusion, and why regularly returning to the basics of spiritual practice is essential. Join Dr. Svobo

Aug 18
34 min

Ep. 54 – Nāgas & Kundalini: Ancient Serpent Wisdom

From subterranean spirits to the awakening of Kundalini, Dr. Svoboda explores the hidden currents connecting the worlds of nature, spirit, and consciousness. Join Dr. Sv

Jul 20
36 min

Ep. 53 – A.I. in the Age of Kali Yuga: A Warning for Humanity

Discussing behavioral manipulation and ideological engineering, Dr. Svoboda outlines our human vulnerability to the real dangers of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). This

Jan 29
32 min

Ep. 52 – The Life of a Saint: Jnaneshwara

Through a retelling of classical Indian stories, Dr. Robert Svoboda pays homage to the most beloved saint of Maharashtra, Jnaneshwara. This week on Living with Reality,

Nov 13 2025
32 min

Ep. 51 – Rahu World

Dr. Svoboda explains our tumultuous world through the lens of Rahu, an Indian shadow planet that influences our world. This week on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda sha

Jul 17 2025
33 min

Ep. 50 – Bhuta Agni with Paula Crossfield

Using an Ayurvedic lens, Paula Crossfield and Dr. Svoboda discuss the element of fire and the concept of Bhuta Agni. This episode was originally published on Paula Cross

Jul 11 2024
1 h 00 min

Ep. 49 – The Chain of Being with Robert Thurman

Robert Thurman joins Dr. Svoboda once again for a vast discussion on his lineage, karma, and the chain of being. Get a free 50-page ebook, Analyzing Karma: Fate or Free

Apr 19 2024
1 h 08 min

Ep. 48 – Friendships and Runanubandh

Focusing on the value of relationships, Robert Svoboda discusses genuine friendship and the concept of Runanubandh. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to rec

Mar 8 2024
34 min

Ep. 47 – Lessons from Vimalananda with Dr. Fred Smith & Paula Crossfield

Dr. Svoboda is joined by Dr. Fred Smith & Paula Crossfield to share the many cosmic lessons learned from Vimalananda. This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svobod

Jan 8 2024
1 h 22 min

Ep. 46 – Ayurveda and The Microbiome with Dr. Scott Blossom

Looking at the Microbiome from the perspective of Ayurveda, Dr. Scott Blossom and Dr. Robert Svoboda discuss a sustainable path to human health. Check out Dr. Svoboda’s 

Nov 22 2023
31 min

Ep. 45 - The Goddess Kali

Explaining the Hindu goddess Kali, Dr. Svoboda lectures on disrupting structure in order to see supreme reality. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receiv

Oct 16 2023
33 min

Ep. 44 – Honoring Your Ancestors with Paula Crossfield

With the Ancestor Fortnight on the way, Dr. Robert Svoboda and Paula Crossfield discuss the importance that honoring your ancestors can have for creating harmony in your

Sep 27 2023
48 min

Ep. 43 – Ganesha Storytime

Explaining the origin and evolution of Ganesha, Dr. Robert Svoboda dissects numerous ancient stories about the remover of obstacles. This podcast is sponsored by BetterH

Sep 6 2023
57 min

Ep. 42 – The Past and Future of Ayurvedic Medicine with Dr. Ramkumar Kutty

Dr. Svoboda sits down with Dr. Ramkumar Kutty for an eye-opening conversation about the past and future of Aryuvedic medicine. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. C

Aug 5 2023
34 min

Ep. 41 – Working with Saturn feat. Paula Crossfield

Dr. Robert Svoboda and Paula Crossfield discuss how we can honor and work with Saturn to lessen its negative effects on our lives. This episode is a re-airing of a discu

Jun 23 2023
52 min

Ep. 40 - Prana, Pranayama & Hanuman

Describing the conjuncture of the material and immaterial, Dr. Robert Svoboda teaches us how to work with Prana through Pranayama and the wisdom of Hanuman. This podcast

May 18 2023
31 min

Ep. 39 – Karmic Debt

Dr. Svoboda offers an illuminating talk on honoring and working with our Rnanubandhanas, our karmic debts, in this lifetime and others. Discover Dr. Svoboda’s online cou

Apr 25 2023
32 min

Ep. 38 – Esoteric Ramayana

Illuminating the stories of Rama and Sita, Dr. Robert Svoboda offers a thorough explanation of the esoteric Ramayana. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to r

Mar 3 2023
32 min

Ep. 37 – Hanuman Story Time

In this special Hanuman story time, Dr. Svoboda shares illuminating and heart opening stories of the service-oriented Hindu monkey deity, Sri Hanuman-ji. Learn more and

Dec 22 2022
1 h 19 min

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