Love Is The Author

Love Is The Author

By Jaymee Carpenter

Love is the Author is a heart-centered podcast that explores the power of love, human connection, and authenticity in shaping our lives. Hosted by Jaymee Carpenter, a seasoned mental health professional and spiritual mentor, this podcast invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation, interviewing a wide range of multidisciplinary artists and spiritual teachers from around the world.
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Episode 147 - Rani Singh on Harry Smith

Love Is The Author May 09, 2026
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Episode 152 - Ruthanna Halprin Hopper

Episode 152 - Ruthanna Halprin Hopper

Ruthanna Halprin Hopper is an American artist known for blending visual arts, dance, and somatic psychology. She is the daughter of actor Dennis Hopper and dancer Daria Halprin, and the granddaughter of renowned environmental designer Lawrence Halprin and dance pioneer Anna Halprin, creators of the world renown Halprin Method. Jaymee and Ruthanna discuss shadow work, synchronicities, collective soul being born in group settings, transparency about her father's mastery of reinvention, and more. “In an archetypal sense, it’s taken me a long time to come home”. 






LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, mixed, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter






COVER PHOTO: Ekaterina Izmestieva






OPENING SONG: Gangstalean by JJ RAM (Jaymee)




CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




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Jun 15, 202601:41:14
Episode 151 - Robert Ryan & Devendra Banhart

Episode 151 - Robert Ryan & Devendra Banhart

Robert Ryan is known for being one of the best tattoo artists on the planet, also a member of the band Soma (kirtan), whose new album Songs Of The Lotus Born is out June 11 on Centripetal Force Records. Devendra Banhart is a Venezuelan-American singer songwriter and visual artist, whose new book of poems Four Nose Jobs A Day is out now on Unnamed Press. The three friends jam on Lord Padmasambhava, Jesus Christ, AI, and so much more. 





LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter





SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: Tripura Sundari by Earthtones Music and Sheela Bringi




CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,

or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship 




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Jun 05, 202601:34:01
Episode 150 - Dory Bavarsky

Episode 150 - Dory Bavarsky

Dory Bavarsky is a composer and music producer known for his music for television and film and his record label Full Color Sound Records. Recently, musician Devendra Banhart introduced Jaymee to Dory at a Buddhist gathering, and in the weeks that followed the two new friends entered into a mutual admiration society of each others work. On a recent trip to the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Dory wrote an incredible song titled 'A Zen Master' which instantly became a favorite song of Jaymee's (you'll hear a live performance of the song to begin the episode). This conversation is truly a vibe, a thick atmosphere of playful contemplation about life and what's behind it all, emotionally, physically and spiritually.





LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter





SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: A Zen Master by Dory Bavarsky




CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




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May 28, 202601:35:33
Episode 149 - Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

Episode 149 - Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

Jaymee welcomes Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche of Pristine Mind Foundation for an in depth discussion on the merits of being a good natured rebel on the path, how one's inner motivation speaks louder than words or actions, and the principles behind his new book The Tibetan Book of Success out now on Shambhala Publications





LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter





SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: Gangstalean by JJ RAM (Jaymee Carpenter)




CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




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May 18, 202647:53
Episode 148 - RamDev Dale Borglum

Episode 148 - RamDev Dale Borglum

Jaymee welcomes back RamDev Dale Borglum of the Living/Dying Project for a highly contemplative, hilarious and deeply meaningful  conversation surrounding his upcoming book How To Live So You Can Die Without Fear. Drawing from decades of work accompanying people through death, grief, and spiritual transformation, RamDev shares the hard-earned wisdom that comes from sitting intimately beside impermanence. You'll hear many engaging stories of being in the midst of the great Indian saint Neem Karoli Baba aka Maharaj-ji, a near death experience Dale had with Krishna Das in India, starting the conscious dying movement with Ram Dass and Stephen Levine in the 1970's, and the most meaningful healing experience he had with his father just prior to his passing. 






LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter





SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: Tripura Sundari by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




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INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠




THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor  / @unconventionalgardener


May 15, 202601:44:14
Episode 147 - Rani Singh on Harry Smith

Episode 147 - Rani Singh on Harry Smith

In this fascinating episode of Love Is The Author, Jaymee sits down with Rani Singh of the Harry Smith Archives for a deep dive into the mythic life and enduring legacy of visionary artist, anthropologist, filmmaker, occult explorer, and collector Harry Smith. Best known to many for compiling the legendary Anthology of American Folk Music, Harry Smith’s influence quietly shaped generations of artists, musicians, filmmakers, and seekers—from the Beat movement to the psychedelic underground and beyond. Rani shares intimate stories from years spent preserving and stewarding Smith’s sprawling body of work, offering insight into the mind of a man who seemed to live somewhere between genius, mystic, archivist, and holy fool. Together, Jaymee and Rani explore Harry’s obsession with symbolism across cultures, the strange spiritual electricity that continues to surround his work decades after his passing, and the role of the cultural archivist as both protector and translator of forgotten worlds. A mind-expanding dialogue about one of America’s most enigmatic creative visionaries—and the invisible threads connecting music, spirit, and the collective imagination. 




Cover photo credit: Harry Smith Archives





LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter





SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




CLOSING SONG: Gangstalean by JJ RAM (Jaymee Carpenter)




Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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May 09, 202601:15:55
Episode 146 - STREET MONK (2)

Episode 146 - STREET MONK (2)

Street Monk 2 is the second in a series of spontaneous dharma talks of Jaymee's, this episode recorded outdoors at the park, as he shares teachings and contemplations with the support of nature and a choir of wind, birds and insects.




LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter





SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




CLOSING SONG: Tripura Sundari by Earthtones Music & Sheela Bringi




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INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠




THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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Apr 30, 202653:32
Episode 145 - STREET MONK (Q+A w/ Jaymee)
Apr 22, 202655:56
Episode 144 - Ali & Quinn Johnes

Episode 144 - Ali & Quinn Johnes

Ali Johnes is an American film producer (Holy HellFridaThe Witch) and the former co-head of Time Magazine's documentary division. Quinn Johnes is her incredible 9 year old son whose father, the legendary Gerry Gilhool passed away in a surfing accident on the 5th year anniversary of Quinn's conception, while Ali had in the middle of her battle with breast cancer. This is the incredible story of how all three of their lives magically intertwined, how the intelligence of the Universe solidified these souls beyond the realm of permanence, demonstrating a depth of love rarely shown in the wake of tragedy. Stick around for a special one on one interview with Quinn at the end. 



LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter



SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller



OPENING SONG: Tripura Sundari by Earthtones Music.



CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music.



Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship 



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INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠



THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.com




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Apr 16, 202601:36:12
Episode 143 - Julio The Carpenter

Episode 143 - Julio The Carpenter

Julio The Carpenter is a beloved handyman and craftsman of the Turtle Conservancy, The Hotel El Roblar and Twin Peaks Ranch in Ojai. Originally from the state of Jalisco, Mexico, Julio journeyed to America in search of greater opportunities, and eventually had a chance meeting with Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride, the filmmaking team behind Goode Films (creators of The Tiger King and Chimp Crazy documentaries). This has led to an invaluable working relationship and friendship between them.  Julio's backstory is one of the peaceful warrior, a beautifully recounted tale of having conviction without faith, and how you can make the most out of heartbreaking choices. 


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter




SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: Tripura Sundari by Earthtones Music.




CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music.




Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship 



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TOTALLY BLOWN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠




THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.com




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Apr 01, 202601:44:05
Episode 142 - Born I

Episode 142 - Born I

Born I (Ofosu Jones-Quartey) is a DC-based rapper, Buddhist practitioner, meditation teacher, and householder. He brings his signature blend of insight, humor, and lived experience in conversation with Jaymee as the two explore the realm beyond individuality, how OCD helped him hone his craft as a lyricist, how Wu-Tang Clan was an aspirational sangha, the mix tape that changed his life, suffering as a sacred doorway of liberation, and how music can act as both mirror and medicine. 




LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter




SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: “Ganstaleen” by JJ RAM (Jaymee)




CLOSING SONG: Tripura Sundari by Earthtones Music.




Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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TOTALLY BLOWN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠




THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.com




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Mar 26, 202602:06:59
Episode 141 - Fences

Episode 141 - Fences

Jaymee sits down with Christopher Mansfield (Fences) and Jonah Marc Levine, his producer, for a chat about their new album "Now She's Long Gone Sun Squint." They discuss the process of making a record, ordinary everyday magic, the high probability of being pranked by creative geniuses, formulas for artistic manifestation, and Fences performs a new song from their record with Jaymee sitting in singing harmonies. 



LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter




SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller





OPENING SONG: “Ganstaleen” by JJ RAM (Jaymee)





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TOTALLY BLOWN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠




THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.com


ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor  / @unconventionalgardener


Mar 16, 202601:50:59
Episode 140 - Brandon Boyd

Episode 140 - Brandon Boyd

Jaymee hosts Brandon Boyd—frontman of the iconic band Incubus, painter, surfer, lifelong spiritual explorer and new father —for a playful and thoughtful conversation about creative morality and the toll of success after decades in the spotlight. Brandon reflects on the strange miracle of a band of friends from California growing into one of the most beloved rock groups of their generation, while somehow managing to keep their sense of humor, experimentation, and inner life intact. Jaymee and Brandon explore the process of songwriting while driving, the sacrifice the muse asks of its receiver, the divine paradox hidden within truths, forging your own spiritual path, the wisdom we earn through what we wouldn’t wish upon ourselves, and the ideal beauty of being a new father at 50. 




LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. 



RECORDED ON LOCATION: Topa Institute in Ojai 



SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller


OPENING SONG: “Ganstaleen” by JJ RAM (Jaymee)


CLOSING SONG: “Ocean Of Beauty” by Earthtones Music. 


COVER PHOTO: Devin J. Dilmore


Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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TOTALLY BLOWN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠



THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor  / @brandonboyd / @unconventionalgardener

Mar 06, 202601:25:52
Episode 139 - Dakota Wint

Episode 139 - Dakota Wint

Jaymee is thrilled to share this two-hour conversation with YouTuber Dakota Wint. With his channel Dakota of Earth nearing the one-million subscriber mark, Dakota reflects on his unlikely entry into the spiritual path—from once being an argumentative atheist encouraged by the writings of Christopher Hitchens, to becoming a devout man of God enthusiastically exploring the sacredness of a multitude of spiritual traditions  the sacred to the profane. 


He speaks openly about the Krishna devotee who mentored him before tragically taking his own life, what it was like being stranded in Peru for three months at the onset of the pandemic at an ayahuasca retreat, and the deeper reckonings that followed. Throughout the conversation, Dakota offers moments of honest self-reflection that remind us the screen is just another mirror.


One of Jaymee’s favorite conversations to date—with a fascinating, seemingly fearless spiritual journalist reporting from the front lines of the incomprehensible.




LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. 



SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller



OPENING MUSIC: 'Tripura Sundari' by EARTHTONES MUSIC


CLOSING MUSIC: 'Gangstaleen' by JJ RAM



Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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OPENING SONG: “Ocean Of Beauty” by Earthtones Music. 

CLOSING SONG: “Ganstaleen” by JJ RAM 



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THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: 

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Feb 24, 202602:03:18
Episode 138 - Jesus Christ / (no first name) Aurora

Episode 138 - Jesus Christ / (no first name) Aurora

In this expansive double-issue episode, Jaymee welcomes back the wandering mystic known as Jesus Christ, or "Jesus Eveningstar Aurum Aquarian" from his time in the spiritual cult The Source Family. What unfolds is a hilarious, reality-bending exploration of mysticism, spiritual experimentation, communal living in the heart of 1970s spiritual counterculture, and the long arc of awakening in the subtler initiations of everyday life.

In the second half of this special, Jaymee is joined by his extraterrestrial friend "(no first name) Aurora", who describes her experience of inhabiting a 27 year old human form formerly known as Debbie. Aurora shares her teachings on energetic sovereignty: a practice she calls the Flying Rainbow Lasagne— which is a dance designed to help individuals navigate and protect themselves from the harms and dangers of an increasingly unorganic, technological world.

Provocative, unusual, and undeniably sincere, this double feature explores the edges of belief while returning again and again to the same question: What does it mean to live from love, no matter the story we inhabit?



LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. 


SOUND MIXED: Austin Lee Goza


OPENING SONG: “Ocean Of Beauty” by Earthtones Music. 

CLOSING SONG: “Ganstaleen” by JJ RAM (J. Carpenter)



Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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Feb 21, 202602:39:23
Episode 137 - Mary Wright

Episode 137 - Mary Wright

Mary Wright is an American painter and founder of the Wright Way Organic Resource Center in the Santa Monica Mountains, sacred land where her and her late husband, organic architect Eric Lloyd Wright lived, stewarded and offered to the public for ceremonial and teaching purposes for over 4 decades. Jaymee co-facilitated weekly sweat lodge ceremonies with shaman Miguel Rivera at Wright Way from 2014-2017, and this interview with Mary, recorded on Valentine's Day was a sort of homecoming for Jaymee, who views Mary as a saint. Recently her husband Eric passed away, and the home they shared was destroyed in the 2025 Malibu Fires. This conversation is a meditation on non-attachment, heartfelt resilience, the importance and truth of nature, and the abundant attitude of gratitude. 




Mary's Art At Tara's Gallery: https://shorturl.at/O4DXm





LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. 


SOUND MIXED: Austin Lee Goza


OPENING SONG: “Ocean Of Beauty” by Earthtones Music. 

CLOSING SONG: “Gangstaleen” by JJ RAM (J. Carpenter) 





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Feb 16, 202638:28
Episode 136 - Kim Krans 5th
Feb 05, 202601:08:16
Episode 135 - Doug Bihlmaier
Jan 26, 202601:03:44
Episode 134 - TEN TIMERS CLUB: Samuel Bercholz
Jan 20, 202601:31:28
Episode 133 - Ganesh Das

Episode 133 - Ganesh Das

In this episode of Love Is The Author, Jaymee welcomes Ganesh Das—host and producer of Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield on the Be Here Now Network— as well as a kirtan walla, artist and gnarly goofy footed skateboarder. Ganesh Das is also a big fan of Love Is The Author, and this past year, entered into weekly Spiritual Mentorship sessions with Jaymee to process core wounds and develop new spiritual practices designed to meet his emotional needs. In this episode, they share all the gory details of "feeling grief", healing wounds, and the miracle of blessing what's broken. Plus tons of sugar and hilarity to help the plant medicine go down. 


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and music by Jaymee Carpenter. 


SOUND MIX: Chris Faller


OPENING SONG: "Tripura Sundari" by Earthtones Music. 



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Jan 16, 202601:16:35
Episode 132 - Gregory Rogove
Jan 11, 202601:33:43
Episode 131 - YAWN AND LOKO SUPREME
Jan 08, 202601:55:58
Episode 130 - Elena Brower

Episode 130 - Elena Brower

Elena Brower is a bestselling author, international yoga and meditation teacher and the host of the acclaimed Practice You podcast. Her new book, Hold Nothing published by Shambhala Publications in late 2025 has been incredibly successful, celebrated generously by the spiritual elite, iconic authors and lay practitioners alike. Jaymee and Elena meet for the first time and sparks fly discussing the link between Elliott Smith and Frank Ocean, the non-substantiality of praise and blame, the root causes and conditions of addiction, how to cultivate true joy without aggression, and the psychedelic dimension of Zen.


ELENA BROWER WEB: www.elenabrower.com


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and music by Jaymee Carpenter. 


SOUND MIX: Chris Faller


'STREET MONK' - a docu-series on Jaymee's life as a spiritual practitioner, is now available on YouTube: ⁠www.youtu.be/ss6XCuODqow⁠


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Dec 29, 202501:20:37
Episode 129 - Wayne Carpenter

Episode 129 - Wayne Carpenter

Wayne Carpenter is Jaymee's father, a New York born singer/songwriter who lived and breathed music from his earliest life. Wayne developed himself as a performer and writer while attending prestigious music colleges before chasing his dreams on the West Coast in the early 1970's pursuing a record deal with his band (which included Jaymee's mother). But a twist of fate and a mouth to feed (Jaymee's birth) redirected Wayne's life into a new career, as an executive of the biggest record store chain in America (The Wherehouse) during the Southern California record store explosion of the late 1970's & 80's. This podcast features a highly entertaining journalistic behind the scenes account of both the golden age of the recording industry and the birth of record store culture, as well as an uncommon conversation between a Jaymee and his father, who makes his first guest appearance on the podcast.


'STREET MONK' - a docu-series on Jaymee's life as a spiritual practitioner, is now available on YouTube: ⁠www.youtu.be/ss6XCuODqow⁠


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


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Dec 15, 202501:22:31
Episode 128 - Da Snake Mon
Dec 05, 202501:19:03
Episode 127 - Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche
Nov 12, 202501:30:20
Episode 126 - Chuck Testa
Nov 09, 202501:18:27
Episode 125 - Jamie Kilstein
Nov 05, 202501:38:23
Episode 124 - Daren Thomas Magee

Episode 124 - Daren Thomas Magee

Daren Thomas Magee is the prolific visionary artist behind the wildly popular design-meets-humor lifestyle brand known as Real Fun, Wow! For nearly 5 years he co-hosted a podcast with Jaymee titled Mystical/Cynical, a hilarious show about radical empathy which generated three seasons worth of episodes and a loyal fanbase around the world. Mystical/Cynical came to a close this past September, and this is their first long-form conversation since. Conversations about laying it all on the line for your art, the subtle and pronounced effects of micro-dosing mushrooms, integrating home grown spiritual realizations, the importance of humility, and the bewilderment of Love are all topics covered, plus Jaymee invites Daren to lead his first guided meditation at the end of the episode, so make sure to grab your Real Fun, Wow! cushion and stay a while.


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and music by Jaymee Carpenter. 


COVER PHOTO: Daren Thomas Magee (www.realfunwow.com)


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ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @realfunwow / @unconventionalgardener

Oct 30, 202501:43:09
Episode 123 - The Ballad of YAWN & LOKO
Oct 23, 202501:44:55
Episode 122 - Bonezeye
Oct 18, 202501:35:22
Episode 121 - Coulter Jacobs (CJLA)
Oct 09, 202501:44:40
Episode 120 - Spencer King

Episode 120 - Spencer King

Spencer King is an American Filmmaker, who is the son of director Amy Berg and musician David King of the band Mary's Danish. His new film 'The Wilderness' starring Hunter Doohan (in theaters October 17th) tackles the complicated subject of teen behavioral modification wilderness programs in America.


THE WILDERNESS official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_IEFPnFGAc


LITA PODCAST: hosted, producedand edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


MUSIC BY: J. Carpenter


Special thanks to Matt and Jess Meyer for hosting this recording at their beautiful home, and Matt Meyer for the episode cover photo.


Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

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FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.com


ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @thewildernessmovie / @spencerking / @unconventionalgardener


Oct 01, 202557:22
Episode 119 - Amy Berg

Episode 119 - Amy Berg

Amy Berg is an Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker known for her groundbreaking storytelling in films like 'Deliver Us From Evil', 'West Of Memphis', and the new Jeff Buckley documentary 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley'. In her most revealing interview to date, Amy and Jaymee discuss loss and forgiveness, limitless empathy for the underdogs, what it was like being a rising star and a single mother in the golden age of documentary filmmaking, her unknown LA punk rock roots, the sainthood of Jeff Buckley, and the making of her next documentary on the life of Chris Cornell


Recorded in the ballroom of The El Roblar Hotel in Ojai, CA. Special thanks to Jeremy and Eric, and David Berger at the Ojai Playhouse.


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


MUSIC BY: J. Carpenter


'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley':  ⁠⁠www.magpictures.com/jeffbuckley⁠⁠


Ojai Playhouse: ⁠⁠www.ojaiplayhouse.com⁠⁠


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FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.com


ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @amy_berg / @unconventionalgardener


Sep 23, 202501:22:10
Episode 118 - Rob Bell

Episode 118 - Rob Bell

Rob Bell is an American author, speaker, and former pastor known for his books challenging traditional Christian views. He’s a New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books, including the bestseller 'Love Wins'. Rob and Jaymee meet for the first time and sparks fly, which set the stage for a highly engaging (and hilarious) conversation on the nature of God, the mechanism of belief, the subversive nature of joy, making friends with fear, the utility of nostalgia and what inspires him today. 


ROB BELL: www.robbell.com


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and music by Jaymee Carpenter. 


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YERBA MADRE (www.guayaki.com)

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Special thanks to Matt and Jess Meyer for hosting this recording at their beautiful home, and Matt for the episode cover photo.


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FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.com


ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @realrobbell / @@unconventionalgardener

Sep 18, 202501:44:60
Episode 117 - Adam Goldberg

Episode 117 - Adam Goldberg

What do Dazed And Confused, Saving Private Ryan, A Beautiful Mind, Zodiac and the sitcom Friends have in common? Adam Goldberg, who’s been a working actor in Hollywood now for over three decades contributing memorable roles (and catch phrases) to some of the most iconic films in cinema history. In this 2 1/2 hour conversation with Jaymee, Adam shares his gratitude as well as some of the pitfalls of working in the industry, everything from the highs of being hand selected by legendary directors like Stephen Speilberg and Richard Linklater, to the lows of developing an anxiety disorder from playing some of his most important roles, and the creative straightjacket of being typecast. He may have even (inadvertently) pissed off Quentin Tarantino somewhere along the way. Get ready for a real look behind the curtain of the Hollywood dream, which may not be quite what you thought it was.


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


MIXED BY: CHRIS FALLER


MUSIC BY: JAYMEE CARPENTER


Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee?

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ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @theadamgoldberg / @unconventionalgardener

Sep 12, 202502:32:43
Episode 116 - Christopher Mansfield
Sep 05, 202501:57:45
Episode 115 - Lama Lhanang Rinpoche

Episode 115 - Lama Lhanang Rinpoche

Jaymee sits down with his spiritual teacher and guru, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, for a deep conversation on how every word and thought functions as prayer, the difference between ordinary love and unconditional love in Buddhism, and how to approach impermanence, karma, and even daily interruptions with mindfulness. Rinpoche also explains the paradox of being both disciplined and relaxed in practice, the power of devotion, and how to hold compassion for those who cause harm. You'll learn details about the upcoming San Diego Celebration of Awakening: World Peace Through Inner Peace Festival (September 20th, 2025), a day of interfaith dialogue, meditation, music, and cultural performance designed to cultivate peace from within. Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtu.be/HtK5FJHJGUE?si=0I67dpZ1Q1BMCLjg


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


San Diego Celebration of Awakening: World Peace Through Inner Peace Festival: www.buddhistsandiego.com


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ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @sdcelebrationofawakening2025 / @unconventionalgardener

Aug 26, 202501:07:25
Episode 114 - TuesdayNightSwim

Episode 114 - TuesdayNightSwim

Atlanta based music artist TuesdayNightSwim is a content creator and the host of The Highly Emotional Podcast, a show focused on cultivating emotional intelligence and healing through spiritual awakening. This episode is a powerful conversation about God, overcoming generational trauma and transcending racism and violence through self-knowledge and compassion. 


TuesdayNightSwim on IG:

 www.instagram.com/tuesdaynightswim


The Highly Emotional Podcast: https:/shorturl.at/QXp8g


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


OUTRO MUSIC: ‘WOODS’ by TuesdayNightSwim


MIXED BY: Chris Faller 


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Aug 14, 202501:00:39
Episode 113 - Kim Krans: Archetypes

Episode 113 - Kim Krans: Archetypes

Multidisciplinary artist and NYTimes bestselling author Kim Krans returns for her fourth conversation on LITA with Jaymee, this time to contemplate 7 cards from her wildly popular ARCHETYPES tarot deck from The Wild Unknown series: The Comic, The Bardo, The Creator, The Orphan, The Seed, The Poet, and Anima Mundi. Plus meditations on Bob Dylan, how Jung might be critical of Jungian Psychology, what David Lynch’s real bardo would be like, and how everything has a soul. 


You can also watch the Full Episode on YouTube: www.shorturl.at/oehx5


KIM KRANS WEB: www.kimkrans.com


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


INTRO MUSIC: ‘Tripura Sundari’ from the album Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music (feat. Sheela Bringi)


OUTRO MUSIC: ‘Gracious Means’ by Benjamin + Jaymee Carpenter


MIXED BY: Chris Faller 


Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee?

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ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @kim_krans / @unconventionalgardener


Aug 08, 202501:40:56
Episode 112 - David Nichtern

Episode 112 - David Nichtern

David Nichtern of Dharma Moon has been a meditation teacher for over 40 years, is the guitarist in Krishna Das's band and an author of many books. He was also a close student and attendee of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This is David’s third appearance on the podcast, and he and Jaymee discuss where creativity comes from, how to prepare for the unpredictability of death, the denial of extremes on the Buddhist path, first thought/best thought, and Jaymee shares three important teachings from his guru. 


DHARMA MOON EVENTS: www.dharmamoon.com


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


INTRO MUSIC: ‘Tripura Sundari’ from the album Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music (feat. Sheela Bringi)


OUTRO MUSIC: ‘Gracious Means’ by Benjamin + Jaymee Carpenter


MIXED BY: Chris Faller


Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee?

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or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship 


SPONSORS: 

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RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)

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FAN CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com


ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @david_nichtern / @unconventionalgardener

Aug 01, 202501:31:04
Episode 111 - RamDev Dale Borglum

Episode 111 - RamDev Dale Borglum

Founder/Executive Director of Living/Dying Project RamDev Dale Borglum returns for a conversation with Jaymee on utilizing the imagination in spiritual practice, working somatically with mantra, taking refuge in the full picture when agitation occurs, the power of pure motivation, conscious drinking with Chogyam Trungpa in the 1970’s and the fallout and  forgiveness he experienced with Ram Dass. RamDev is a pioneer in the conscious dying movement and has worked directly with thousands of people with life-threatening illnesses and their families for over 45 years. He has a BS from UC Berkeley and a PhD from Stanford University, and co-authored the spiritual classic Journey of Awakening: A Meditator’s Guidebook with Ram Dass.


LIVING/DYING PROJECT UPCOMING EVENTS: www.livingdying.org


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: Jaymee & Benjamin Carpenter 


Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee?

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FAN CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com


ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @livingdyingproject / @unconventionalgardener

Jul 29, 202501:15:09
Episode 110 - Susan Piver

Episode 110 - Susan Piver

Susan Piver is a Buddhist teacher and a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life and the newly released Inexplicable Joy: On The Heart Sutra. She is the founder of the Open Heart Project, an online Dharma center with over 20,000 members, and host of the new Buddhism Beyond Belief podcast. 


SUSAN / OPEN HEART PROJECT: https://openheartproject.com/about/


LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. 


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INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: Jaymee & Benjamin Carpenter 


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FAN CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com


ON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @susan.piver / @unconventionalgardener

Jul 22, 202501:31:27
Episode 109 - Raghu Markus

Episode 109 - Raghu Markus

Raghu Markus, beloved host of the Ram Dass Here & Now podcast, co-founder of Love Serve Remember Foundation and the Be Here Now Network returns to the podcast for his most vulnerable conversation with Jaymee, sharing super rare stories of Ram Dass, Krishna Das, and Neem Karoli Baba, and also to discuss the new documentary Bridge Of Grace: The Gift Of KK Sah being released through ramdass.org on Monday July 21st. 


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Jul 16, 202559:34
Episode 108 - Interruptions Of Self

Episode 108 - Interruptions Of Self

Who are we beyond the story we tell ourselves? How can we feel safe embracing the unknown? How do I feel I'm on the right track without accomplishing something externally? Jaymee covers these topics and more on this 35 minute solo episode.


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Jul 07, 202534:32
Practitioners Guide To Living Art (compilation)

Practitioners Guide To Living Art (compilation)

A curated compilation for art/ritual practitioners: Coulter Jacobs on the mastery of self-talk, and how to navigate mental health through the practitioners lifestyle. Rain Phoenix on the danger of applause and the importance of pure motivation. Pete Holmes on why fame won't solve your problems, and why forgiveness is the most important thing in life. Mark Mahoney on being in the right place at the right time to contribute to iconic cultural moments. Jim James on the importance of sobriety and clarity, and doing the deep inner work as a path to self love. Scarlet Rivera discussing the code of ethics she demonstrated to win over Bob Dylan's confidence on her first impression. Tim Heidecker on how to navigate success and remain right sized as an artist. Marlon "Chito" Vera on the importance of a daily meditation practice, and the influence of the Tao Te Ching. Dave England on mortality and laying it all on the line for your art. Robert Ryan on tarot and the influence of iconoclasts. Lama Tashi Norbu on innovating Tibetan tattoo as a form of compassion.


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Jul 01, 202501:12:43
Episode 106 - SOMA live! (w/ Samuel Bercholz)

Episode 106 - SOMA live! (w/ Samuel Bercholz)

This episode is a live recording of Love Is The Author's debut event this past month at Light And Space Yoga in Ojai, CA featuring a one of a kind conversation with SOMA (Sacred Order Of Mystic Apogees) who were just coming off of participating in an historic countercultural event in Los Angeles: opening for Tyler Childers at the iconic Hollywood Bowl to a sold out audience. The recording begins with a touching introduction and blessing ceremony by legendary founder/editor in chief of Shambhala Publications Samuel Bercholz and his daughter Sara, followed by Jaymee's interview with the group. The episode concludes with a live ecstatic kirtan performance by SOMA recorded at a fundraiser for The Kali Mandir Ashram this past month in Laguna Beach, CA. You can watch the introduction and interview portion of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/D7owb


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LIVE SOUND: Chris Faller


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Jun 24, 202502:04:11
Episode 105 - Sam & Sara Bercholz
Jun 21, 202501:20:45
Episode 104 - Larry Charles

Episode 104 - Larry Charles

Larry Charles is a living legend of comedy who’s long awaited highly revealing memoir Comedy Samurai is out today on Grand Central Publishing wherever you buy new books. The Emmy award-winning writer of iconic Seinfeld episodes, director of Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Religilous and Bob Dylan's Masked And Anonymous sits down for a 2 hour conversation with Jaymee at Love Serve Remember Foundation headquarters in Ojai, CA, covering the entire arc of his career, his spiritual outlook, the recent loss of his home in the Palisades Fire, life lessons learned and the epic synchronicities that have consistently illuminated his path forward as a groundbreaking artist. Plus: a special walk on performance by Scarlet Rivera, iconic violinist of the Bob Dylan’s Desire album, and a Borat style prank by Dave England from Jackass. You can also watch the stunning full episode on our Love Is The Author Youtube channel: www.shorturl.at/Rm1WL


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Jun 17, 202501:58:09
Episode 103 - YAWN & LOKO

Episode 103 - YAWN & LOKO

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee return with another YAWN AND LOKO episode, sharing one of a kind relationship advice, mental and emotional health offerings, and tried and true homegrown spiritual practices. You can also watch the full video version of this episode on our 'Love Is The Author' Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/b1mLQ1RN6N0?si=-Yr-v1QlYwVt4Eh_

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Jun 11, 202501:46:08