Andrew Venard-Smart

Andrew is a post-qualitative researcher conducting fieldwork beyond certainty. His “contemplative dis-order” invites us to awaken from the stories, identities, and certainties of spiritual awakening. Informed by 30 years of contemplative practice, critical theory, and speculative philosophy, he speaks to those disillusioned by the commodification, certainty, and hidden hierarchies of the wellness industrial complex.

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Reviews

Cara

Jul 3, 2025

Thank you! A great talk! ✨🙏✨

Milena

Jun 29, 2021

Always soothes. Thank you!

Bodhi

Mar 30, 2020

I loved this. Think it going to be my go to meditation when I need to fully relax and feel calm

Jutta

Mar 25, 2020

Thank you! Very calming and relaxing! 🙏🏻

Lisa

Mar 24, 2020

That was wonderful, with everything going on in the world today it was just what I needed. Very relaxing and I feel it will stay with me for a while.

David

Mar 24, 2020

This left me deeply moved. It was an energetic experience unlike any I have felt before. It took me someplace with matrixes of light. I lost all track of time. Thank you!

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