About Mindful Conversations, with Shamash & Calvin
Mindful Conversations is a series of conversations hosted by international bestselling author and mindfulness teacher Shamash Alidina and fellow bestselling author and storytelling expert, Calvin Niles. Together with some of their wisest friends and colleagues, they mindfully explore old and contemporary subjects to help their listeners lead richer and more meaningful lives.
Series 1 - Mindfulness, ACT and the Hero's Journey
Series 2 - Mindfulness, Wisdom, Compassion and AI
Series 3 - Emergence with Special Guest Moensch Micha (Brother Freedom)
S3 E7: Trusting the Heart’s Wisdom – A Former Plum Village Monk’s Rebirth into Everyday Life
In the final episode of Mindful Conversations Season 3, hosts Shamash and Calvin are once again joined by special guest co-host Moensch Micha — formerly known as Brother Freedom, a Plum Village monk for 14 years. Together, they reflect on a season rich with spontaneous, soulful dialogues exploring themes of mastery, mindfulness, and emergence.
Micha shares his powerful transition from monastic life to modern-day mystic, guided by dreams, an inner call, and the passing of his beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. He opens up about letting go—not just of robes, but of rigid spiritual ideals—in order to meet people more openly, whether in silence or on the dance floor!
This conversation touches on:
Listening to the quiet wisdom of the heart
The shift from “enlightenment” to “enlivenment”
Breaking free of ancestral patterns
The dance between masculine and feminine energy
And the courage it takes to live an authentic life outside of the expected path
Calvin and Shamash also reflect on their own recent transformations—each sparked by bold choices, unexpected changes, and deeper trust in life’s unfolding.
The episode closes with an open invitation to help co-create the spirit and direction of Season 4.
Learn more:
https://CalvinNiles.com
https://www.MoenschMicha.com
https://ShamashAlidina.com
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16 Apr 2025
S3 E6: The Courage to Be and Act with Dima Golyk
In this episode of Mindful Conversations, Calvin and Micha welcome musician and tech professional Dima Golyk, who shares how he rediscovered his passion for music after an early discouragement. Inspired by a life-changing retreat, Dima committed to writing and performing heartfelt songs, blending spiritual insights from meditation and mindfulness practices. He also reflects on balancing a tech career with his artistic calling, noting that modern society increasingly values authentic expression over mere stability. Dima’s music took on deeper meaning when the war in Ukraine escalated, prompting him to release songs that rallied support and hope. Throughout, he emphasizes that it’s never too late to follow one’s inner voice, reminding listeners to have “the courage to be and act.”
2 Apr 2025
S3 E5: Embracing the New Era of Transformation with Simone Overath
In this enlightening conversation, we’re joined by Simone Overath, a spiritual guide and intuitive writer whose bestselling card decks, Transformation Code, channel symbols for the new era. Simone shares her journey into higher consciousness—beginning with intuitive writing and vivid visual downloads—and how she now receives and interprets powerful symbols that help people shift their personal energy and reconnect with their core frequency.
We discuss the role of dreams in revealing deeper truths, the importance of trusting gut feelings, and why learning to relax our overactive minds is key to spiritual growth. Whether through journaling, breathwork, or simply noticing meaningful signs in daily life, Simone illustrates how each of us can engage our innate intuition. Join us for a warm, inspiring exploration of transformation, synchronicity, and the subtle frequencies guiding us toward our authentic selves.
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