Voices of Esalen
"Voices of Esalen" is an interview podcast from the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, featuring teachers, writers and thinkers on consciousness, psychology, healing, psychedelics and the arts. With 237 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typical episodes run about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reflective long-form interviews for a thoughtful, spirituality-minded audience
- 237 episodes since 2016 give a deep archive that keeps getting listened to
- Typical episodes run about 45 minutes, enough for a full host-read segment
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 165 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, archival recording, multi-part series
- Tone
- reflective, exploratory
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Esalen Institute
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description only points to esalen.org and the Esalen Facebook and Twitter accounts, which are the show's own channels.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles reference psychedelics ("Yes, Mom Took Acid", "Modern Psychedelics") but are discussion-based; the feed is not flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soundcloud.com/voices-of-esalen |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1084621605 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:2057… |
Benchmark score: 55 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| From the Esalen Archives: Rollo May and Daniel Ellsberg in 1976, "On G | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 30 min |
| Ellen Watson: My Esalen Was A Graduate School of Universal Consciousne | 2026-09-17 | 44 min |
| Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky on Belonging, Loneliness, and the Human Advant | 2026-08-18 | 43 min |
| How We're Really Using AI, Vol. 3 | 2026-07-31 | 1 h 6 min |
| In Trees: Robert Moor on the Ethical Force of Wonder, Kinship, and the | 2026-07-17 | 41 min |
| Jet Eveleth: Sacred Clowning and the Medicine of Play | 2026-07-01 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 17 days ago, a new one about every 15 days.
"Voices of Esalen" features provocative, in-depth interviews with the dynamic leaders, teachers, and thinkers who reflect the mission of the Esalen Institute. For more about the Esalen Institute, head to esalen.org Follow Esalen on Facebook and Twitter
About Voices of Esalen
"Voices of Esalen" is an interview podcast produced by the Esalen Institute, the Big Sur retreat center. According to the show's SoundCloud feed, it features in-depth conversations with teachers, writers and thinkers on spirituality, psychology, healing, psychedelics and creative practice, with a recent focus on the Subtle Body series and AI.
The show has published 237 episodes since February 2016, currently on a roughly fortnightly cadence, with a median episode length of about 45 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.7 average rating from 165 ratings. Listener figures are not published; estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and the audience is likely to be adult and US-based.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. An estimated host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode would suit wellness, books and education brands seeking a reflective audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Voices of Esalen can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Voices of Esalen
How much does Voices of Esalen charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200. Rates are estimates; the show's own terms apply.
What is Voices of Esalen about?
It is an interview podcast from the Esalen Institute covering spirituality, psychology, healing, psychedelics and creative practice, with guests who are teachers, writers and thinkers.
How do I contact Voices of Esalen about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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