Peter Matthew Bauer
Musician best known as a member of The Walkmen and a solo artist; discusses growing up in an ashram/meditation community and performs songs featured in the episode.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 57min
Nest Sessions: Peter Matthew Bauer on Growing up in a Meditation Cult
Peter Matthew Bauer, musician from The Walkmen and solo artist, recalls growing up inside a meditation ashram and how that shaped his life. He describes life in the community, power struggles and abuse, and the ashram’s later decline. He also discusses learning astrology, creative responses to chaotic energy, and performs several songs live.
