hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 453: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Ron Brent P1 on hmTvv
Habits of a Whole Heart (hmTv)
Episode 453 – Ron “Yogi” Brent (Part 1)
Host: Arnie Herz
What happens when someone walks away from the dream life most people chase?
In Part 1 of this deeply reflective conversation, Arnie Herz sits down with longtime friend Ron “Yogi” Brent, a spiritual teacher, scholar of Eastern philosophy, and co-founder of Know Your Muse. After a profound awakening in his early twenties, Ron left behind a fast-paced lifestyle in Beverly Hills for the solitude of the mountains, beginning a lifelong exploration of meditation, consciousness, and meaning.
Together, Arnie and Ron explore what an awakening actually is, why words can barely describe it, and how experiences of stillness, awareness, and perception can completely reorder a person’s priorities. They discuss the Yoga Sutras, the nature of reality, and the idea that awareness is not a vague concept but a trainable skill, one that shapes empathy, relationships, leadership, and purpose.
The conversation also connects spirituality with real life: careers, family, crisis, and even near-death experiences. Arnie reflects on how his own health crisis changed his understanding of what truly matters, while Ron explains “awareness cultivation” and why learning to observe our own thoughts may be the most important habit a person can develop.
This episode lays the philosophical foundation for practical tools to follow in Part 2, offering listeners a thoughtful invitation to slow down, pay attention, and live with greater clarity and intention.
A powerful discussion about consciousness, values, and the everyday practice of becoming more fully human.