Black Beryl

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salguero@psu.edu

blackberyl@substack.com

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4.5 Meta-Theory, with Brendan Graham Dempsey

October 01, 2026

Today I sit down with Brendan Graham Dempsey, Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Metatheory, where he thinks about human meaning-making systems. It’s rare that I have someone on the pod who doesn’t specialize in Asian traditions, but I thought a conversation with Brendan might help crystalize some of the ideas we’ve been discussing so far this season. We talk about what kind of spirituality is possible after postmodernism, the advantages of an integrative worldview, and how to d...

4.4 Korean Shamanic Healing, with Helena Choi Soholm

September 01, 2026

Today I sit down with Helena Choi Soholm, PhD. A Korean American who grew up in a Protestant family, in 2018, Dr Soholm was initiated into becoming both a transpersonal psychologist and a Korean shaman (or mudang). Our conversation focuses on her experience navigating the intersections of archetypal energies, trance states, and possession by ancestral spirits. Along the way, we talk about her initiation in Korea, the centrality of music in shamanic ceremonies, how Korean adoptees reestablish...

4.3 Integrative Medical Taiji and Qigong, with Peter Wayne

August 01, 2026

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Peter Wayne, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital. A prolific researcher of the science of body-mind practices, Peter is the author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi (2013) and over 200 scientific papers. But he has also been a practitioner and instructor of taiji and qigong for over 45 years, and is the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center outside of Boston. Together...

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Black Beryl is hosted by Pierce Salguero. Its publicly listed emails are salguero@psu.edu and blackberyl@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Black Beryl?

The publicly listed emails for Black Beryl: salguero@psu.edu and blackberyl@substack.com.

How many listeners does Black Beryl have?

Podseeker estimates Black Beryl reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Black Beryl?

Black Beryl typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published scholars, researchers, authors, clinicians, and experienced practitioners with substantive expertise in Buddhism, Asian medicine, integrative health, mysticism, spirituality, or related religious and healing traditions. Strong candidates typically have university affiliations, significant research or clinical experience, authored books or papers, or recognized practical expertise. Common among recent guests: Authored books or scholarly publications; University research or teaching appointments; Leadership of integrative-health or research institutions. Recent guests include Helena Choi Soholm, Peter Wayne, and Linda Ceriello.

How hard is it to get booked on Black Beryl?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Black Beryl cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Buddhism, Asian Medicine, Mysticism, and Spirituality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.