![]() ![]() I think, for me, I wanna be thought of, remembered, and identified as an actor and an artist because that's what I am. I've never been asked that question before. What a great way to start the conversation. Rainn Wilsonīut before we dig in, I'm actually curious to ask you a question about identity, which is that I suspect many people think of you, first and foremost, as, you know, the man who played Dwight from "The Office", but how do you prefer to be known and to be remembered? Rainn Wilson I've been checking out your book "Soul Boom", which is incredible, and also listen to an episode of your podcast "Metaphysical Milkshake", which, by the way, I love the name, I think it's fascinating, and I've just got a lot to ask you about. I've been really thrilled to be having this conversation and gleefully preparing for weeks, yay! (Vivek chuckles) Dr. Thanks so much for joining me on House Calls. It's the love at the core of spirituality which binds us with compassion and prompts us to act in service of one another. As Rainn says, "Meaning in life is found on the journey, not at the destination.” It's found in the loving bonds that rise up when you are in a connected community. He calls on all of us to address our spiritual imbalances and to explore how spirituality can help us create solutions in an increasingly challenging world. His openness about the depths of this time in his life and the spiritual exploration that followed had brought Rainn to a place where he beautifully and genuinely talks about the power of love, connection, happiness, and community. As a young man, he experienced anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental health challenges. Rainn's most recent book, "Soul Boom" is a cry for a spiritual revolution in the face of planet-wide issues such as climate change, racism, sexism, and the mental health crisis. As an actor, Rainn is well-known for the role of Dwight on the hit TV series "The Office", but I asked him to come on "House Calls" to talk about another subject he's been discussing lately, spirituality. (bright jazz music ends) My guest today is Rainn Wilson, an actor and storyteller who has played dozens of roles on the stage, television, and in film. ![]() Today, we'll be talking about spirituality as a path to making a sometimes lonely and challenging world a better place. (bright jazz music) I'd like to introduce you to Rainn Wilson, an actor and an artist. I'm Vivek Murthy and I have the honor of serving as U.S. We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note at with your feedback & ideas. Rainn is looking for what he calls a “spiritual revolution”, in which we all give back to humanity with “loving kindness.” Join us as we talk about what that looks like and how we can all help make our world a more meaningfully connected place. As well-known as Rainn is on the screen and stage, particularly for playing Dwight on the TV series “The Office,” we invited him on House Calls to talk about spirituality – specifically how spirituality can help us change the world for the better, from addressing global challenges like climate change, to creating more connection and community in our daily lives. Rainn Wilson describes himself as an actor and an artist, who writes some books about spirituality on the side. Note: This episode was recorded in June 2023, prior to the SAG-AFTRA union declaring a strike. ![]()
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