Show Notes
Bob Roth—legendary teacher, author, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and one of the most influential figures in the Transcendental Meditation movement—takes the host’s chair to explore the life and journey of Jaymee Carpenter. Over the past five decades, Bob has introduced meditation to everyone from Martin Scorsese, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, and Jonah Hill to hundreds of thousands of students around the world. Through his longtime collaboration with filmmaker David Lynch, Bob has helped bring Transcendental Meditation to more than 500,000 underserved youth across 35 countries.
A longtime supporter of Jaymee’s work, Bob has expressed a desire for years to sit down and uncover the story behind the storyteller. In this special and deeply personal episode, Jaymee opens up about his life, spiritual path, struggles, inspirations, and the experiences that shaped Love Is The Author. A true role reversal—and a profound honor for your host.
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