Author Interview Series: A Conversation with Hunter Mobley on Letting Go, Finding You
At Closer Than Breath, our Author Series invites spiritual teachers and writers whose work bridges contemplation and transformation—those who remind us that awakening is less about self-improvement and more about surrender. In this interview we’re honored to feature Hunter Mobley, a beloved Enneagram teacher, retreat leader, and author of Letting Go, Finding You: Discovering the […]
The Buddhist Enneagram: A Conversation with Susan Piver
What happens when the ancient map of the Enneagram meets the Buddhist path of compassion and wakeful presence? In The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship, bestselling author and teacher Susan Piver brings these two streams of wisdom together with clarity, humor, and a deep respect for the human journey. In this conversation for Closer […]
The Enneagram and the Contemplative Path — An Interview with Russ Hudson Part One
At Closer Than Breath, we believe the Enneagram is more than a personality map, it’s a path of presence and transformation. Few voices have shaped this understanding more deeply than Russ Hudson, one of the foremost Enneagram teachers of our time. In this two-part conversation, Russ shares how contemplation and the Enneagram weave together, why […]
The Enneagram and the Contemplative Path — An Interview with Russ Hudson Part Two
In Part One of our conversation with Russ Hudson, we explored how contemplation and the Enneagram weave together. Here, we dive deeper into Russ’s personal journey, his research into the roots of the Enneagram, and the resources he offers for students of this path. The Enneagram is a guide to psychological and spiritual growth. How […]
Author Interview Series:
Abi Robins
We are THRILLED to share this email interview with Enneagram teacher and Yoga therapist Abi Robins (they/them), author of The Conscious Enneagram: How to Move from Typology to Transformation.In it, Abi invites us beyond the personality descriptions and into a living, breathing practice of embodiment, deconstruction, and emergence. Drawing from their training with The Narrative […]
Living Into Yes: A Conversation with Mary Dwyer on Contemplative Practice
Logan Jones sat down with Mary Dwyer to explore her four-decade journey with contemplative practice and her close work with both Thomas Keating and Mary Mrozowski. The conversation revealed profound insights about practice, transformation, and the courage to say “yes” to life as it unfolds. The Journey Begins When asked about her introduction to Centering […]
Author Interview Series:
Nhien Vuong
I am THRILLED to share this email interview with Unity minister and contemplative retreat leader Rev. Nhien Vuong, J.D., M.Div. In it, Nhien explores heart-centered spirituality, love as Reality, and how to approach Centering Prayer with more effortlessness. Specializing in spiritually mentoring individuals from diverse wisdom traditions around the world, Rev. Nhien is the founder […]
Author Interview Series:
Tammy Sollenberger
We’re thrilled to share a new Author Interview with Tammy Sollenberger, author of The One Inside: 30 Days To Your Authentic Self. Enjoy the email interview below! IFS, Enneagram, and Centering Prayer The Challenge of Staying Centered Imagine this: a part of you wants to do a meditation, to do Centering prayer, and a part […]
Author Interview Series:
Carl McColman
I’m very happy to share a new Author Interview with Carl McColman, author of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism: An Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality. Enjoy the email interview below! Question 1 Why does Christian mysticism matter? Let’s begin with a brief word about what Christian mysticism is. The concept of mysticism is […]
Author Interview Series:
The Spirituality of Dreaming
I’m very happy to share a new Author Interview with Dr. Kelly Bulkeley, author of The Spirituality of Dreaming, Unlocking the Wisdom of Our Sleeping Selves. Enjoy the 5 question email interview below. Question 1 How do dreams and spirituality fit together? Dreams are actually one of the most important sources of religious experience throughout […]
