Gravity

200. A Milestone Moment: Reflecting on 200 Conversations That Matter

In this very special 200th episode, host Brett Kaufman takes a heartfelt pause to reflect on the journey of the Gravity Podcast. What started as a simple idea for recording meaningful coffee conversations has turned into a five-year archive of deep, vulnerable, and inspiring stories. With no roadmap in hand, the podcast became a space to explore the human experience and build a conscious community around authenticity and connection.To celebrate the milestone, Brett revisits standout moments from some of his most impactful guests: people who have shaped the Gravity conversation and helped listeners feel a little more seen in their own lives.Today on Gravity: Chet Scott reminds us why real, connected community is essential to human survival and resilience.Jenny Britton of Jeni’s Ice Cream shares a deeply personal turning point and how her body, not her brain, guided her back to alignment.John Kim (The Angry Therapist) opens up about authenticity, healing, and the importance of embodied experiences.James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, talks about designing your life as a creative act—and how living intentionally is itself a form of art.Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, reflects on his decades-long journey with Transcendental Meditation and making the practice accessible without the fluff.Lewis Howes shares his path through trauma and adversity, and how he transformed pain into purpose.Maggie Smith, poet and bestselling author, gets real about heartbreak, motherhood, and the creative process of turning personal pain into art that heals others.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and SpotifyLEARN MORE ABOUT GRAVITY:The Gravity ProjectGravity on InstagramLEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOST:Brett KaufmanBrett Kaufman on Instagram

199. A Tribute to David Lynch - Revisiting a Conversation with Bob Roth: The Power of Stillness in a Chaotic World

In this re-released episode in tribute to the great David Lynch, Brett Kaufman welcomes Bob Roth, one of the most experienced meditation teachers in the US and author of the New York Times bestseller “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.” With nearly 50 years of experience, Bob has introduced thousands to the practice of Transcendental Meditation. As the CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, he has championed the cause of teaching meditation to over a million at-risk individuals across 35 countries. Bob shares his transformative journey, from witnessing Robert Kennedy's impactful speech and aspiring to be a Senator to his life-altering introduction to TM at the University of California, Berkeley. He delves into his early life, his father's wartime trauma, and the family's move to Marin County. Bob underscores the universality of trauma and the profound role of TM in calming the brain's amygdala, fostering resilience, and promoting overall well-being.Today on Gravity:Bob Roth's childhood, influences, and experiencing Berkeley in the '60sBob’s personal journey with Transcendental MeditationScience and benefits of TMAddressing trauma through TM and its societal impactDavid Lynch's influence and the expansion of TM in ColumbusLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and SpotifyLEARN MORE ABOUT GRAVITY:The Gravity ProjectGravity on InstagramLEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOST:Brett KaufmanBrett Kaufman on Instagram

198. The Power of Meditation in Reaching Your Potential with Cary Davis

“As a human being you look at a situation and say the intuition, I have there's potential within myself that hasn't come out yet and I want to enliven that I want to live life in a way that I'm doing my best and enjoying and meditation is the field for that.” – Cary DavisToday on Gravity:Cary’s childhood and growing up in West VirginiaCary’s early adulthood in the service and discovering meditationStudying Transcendental Meditation and becoming a certified teacherThe science behind meditation and proven health benefitsMeditation as a tool for living a healthier & more fulfilled lifeConnect with Cary Davis:Website: tm.org/columbusLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and SpotifyLEARN MORE ABOUT GRAVITY:The Gravity ProjectGravity on InstagramLEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOST:Brett KaufmanBrett Kaufman on Instagram

197. Healing Through Breathwork & Building Lasting Health Habits with Joshua Steckel

"That's where the growth is. It's not about all the tricks, it's just about the consistency, creating that new pattern. And then once you create that new pattern, you can start to be the architect of the life that you want." – Joshua SteckelToday on Gravity:Joshua’s childhood and being homeschooledJoshua’s weight loss journey in adolescence and developing lasting habitsHow Joshua uses his faith to guide him in becoming the best version of himselfJoshua discovered breathwork practice while recovering from serious injuries in his 20sBreathwork as part of the GRO Transformational Wellness Program at the Green|House communityBuilding lasting health habits Connect with Joshua Steckel:Instagram: @j_smooth_movement, @prismperformancecenterWebsite: prism-performance-center.comLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and SpotifyLEARN MORE ABOUT GRAVITY:Website: gravityproject.comInstagram: @gravitycolumbusLEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOST:Website: brettkaufman.comInstagram: @brettkaufman

196. Becoming the Author of Your Own Life with Chet Scott

"You don't have to publish, you don't have to be a writer in terms of writing a book, but you've just got to, you've got to write to author a great life." – Chet ScottToday on Gravity:Reframing self-talk and learning to speak into yourself Running on fear versus running on loveOvercoming adversity and finding gratitudeThe power of journaling and authoring your own lifeConnect with Chet Scott:LinkedIn: Chet ScottWebsite: builttolead.comLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:The Gravity Podcast - Available on Apple and SpotifyLEARN MORE ABOUT GRAVITY:The Gravity ProjectGravity on InstagramLEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOST:Brett KaufmanBrett Kaufman on Instagram