03/09/2026
In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast, I speak with neuroscientist, physician, and global leader of the Transcendental Meditation® movement, Dr. Tony Nader. We discuss the power of caring, which sounds remarkably similar to my concept of Ruthless Compassion.
Available wherever you listen:
https://pod.co/ruthless-compassion-with-dr-marcia-sirota/217-the-power-of-caring-with-dr-tony-nader
Dr. Tony Nader is a Harvard- and MIT-trained neuroscientist, physician, and internationally recognized expert in consciousness, human development, and mind-body health. He serves as the global leader of the Transcendental Meditation® organizations, guiding their educational, health, and humanitarian initiatives in more than 100 countries worldwide. Dr. Nader earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, completed advanced clinical and research training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, and received a Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research has explored neuroscience, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, stress physiology, consciousness, and human potential. A New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Nader writes and speaks on the relationship between consciousness, health, emotional well-being, resilience, and human flourishing. His work bridges modern science with deeper questions about awareness, connection, and the full development of human potential. His latest book, The Power of Caring, explores why so many people today feel emotionally exhausted despite their desire to remain compassionate, connected, and engaged—and offers a science-based framework for cultivating resilience, deep rest, emotional balance, and sustainable caring in an increasingly overwhelmed world.
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