A New Way of Being

I explore why simply being aware may not be enough for a lasting shift. In my experience, awakening also means turning toward the feelings and contractions we’ve learned to reject, listening to what they need, and taking action. The work is to stop abandoning ourselves and reconnect with the wisdom already within us.

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In this episode, I explore why seeing yourself as “awareness” may not end suffering—and why awakening and embodiment are different parts of the journey. For me, the practical work is noticing where I abandon myself, meeting experience with loving presence, and letting that recognition shape how I relate, set boundaries, and show up in everyday life.

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Overthinking may be a signal that something in the body needs attention—or that the mind hasn’t had enough space to slow down. In this episode, I share a compassionate way to meet the feelings beneath the thoughts, plus a simple practice that helps me settle during a restless night.

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I had a dream this summer about Alex leaving that stirred up grief connected to a painful experience from when I was 15. On holiday, I noticed myself using a book to avoid the feeling - and chose instead to welcome and feel the grief without resisting it or building a story around it.

In this solo episode, I explore why awakening doesn’t mean being finished with pain - and how turning toward what we avoid can bring shadow work into everyday life and open the way to greater ease, wholeness, and presence.

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In this episode Alex and I explore the real meaning of vulnerability and how letting ourselves be truly seen has transformed our relationship, our healing, and our spiritual awakening.We explore the fear of being judged, the importance of feeling safe enough to be seen, and how intention is the key difference between healthy vulnerability and self‑abandonment.

Through a series of honest personal stories—from early moments in our relationship to childhood memories, a big “shame car wash” release, and how we model emotions with our kids—we share how being witnessed in our most tender places can unlock profound healing. We talk about how vulnerability has transformed our marriage, our inner lives, and our work, and how allowing all emotions (including grief, shame and sadness) is inseparable from awakening to our natural state of presence and contentment.

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One year ago this week I didn't know if I'd make it back to my wife and kids in one piece. For two weeks after a retreat I was electrically alive — plugged into the mains — with a tremendous amount of fear I was losing my mind. In this episode, one year after my kundalini awakening, I need to be honest about what actually happened: the fear, the empty Sunday where there was no Simon, the energy that wouldn't switch off, and the test that mattered most — would Simon turn up to work?

01:00 Walking contemplation and fear

02:30 Returning home and bliss

04:05 Plugged into the mains — kundalini intensity

06:20 Nisargadatta wisdom / love insight walking down the street

08:00 Energy work from Alex

11:05 Would Simon show up for work?

12:00 How this changed my coaching

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Saying Yes When You Mean No: The Subtle Art of Self-Abandonment.

In this conversation, Simon and his wife Alex unpack the subtle but pervasive pattern of self-abandonment—saying yes when you mean no, overriding your body’s signals, and outsourcing your sense of worth to other people’s approval.

Simon shares how self-abandonment forms in childhood, how it shows up as people-pleasing, overthinking, and numbing behaviours, and why learning to stay with your feelings is the first step to real change. Alex brings her own lived examples of boundaries, guilt, and the “expansion” that follows when you finally honour what you actually want.

They then connect this work directly to spiritual awakening: how stopping the internal battle and saying a loving “yes” to your inner experience opens the door to experiencing oneness, love, and the “frequency of reality” as it really is.

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In this clip from our longer conversation, I speak with neuroscientist Dr Andrew Newberg, author of How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain, about a powerful Kensho experience I had about a year ago.

I describe a two‑week period of bliss, emptiness of self, and a felt oneness with everything – followed by a lasting shift in how “Simon” shows up: far less identification with the personal story, and a difficulty travelling into past and future through the mind in the old way. My question to Andrew is simple:

What actually happened to my brain?

Andrew shares what decades of research into spiritual experiences reveal about:

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What actually changes when you stop abandoning yourself and begin meeting your experience fully?

In this short episode, I step aside and let a few of the people I’ve worked with share—in their own words—what changed for them through our coaching together.

If their experiences resonate, you can find details about working with me, and the upcoming retreat Alex and I are running, in the links below.

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In this episode, Simon sits down with Dr Eben Alexander, a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon whose dramatic near-death experience – documented in his bestseller Proof of Heaven – overturned his materialist worldview.

Simon shares his own kensho (awakening) from last year and explores a central question with Eben: do an awakening and an NDE point to the same underlying reality?

Together they dive into:

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In this solo episode, I share why—after powerful conversations with Donald Hoffman, Rupert Spira, and Bernardo Kastrup which have been viewed over half a million times—I’ve had to stop talking about consciousness in the way I used to.

Since a profound Kensho experience 10 months ago, something fundamental has shifted. It’s not that those intellectual, non-dual conversations were wrong or unhelpful; in fact, they were an essential doorway for me and many listeners. But what’s become clear is this:

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In this conversation I sit down with Peter Russell – physicist, pioneering meditation teacher, and author of How to Meditate Without Even Trying – to explore what happens when we stop striving so hard to “do” spirituality.

Peter studied mathematics and theoretical physics at Cambridge and worked under Stephen Hawking, before realising that no amount of theory could explain the simple fact that we have experience at all. That insight drew him towards meditation, Transcendental Meditation, and eventually a life devoted to exploring consciousness from the inside out.

We cover:

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Ten months ago I had a kensho. Then the fireworks went. Here's what I found on the other side — and why it matters more than the peak.

Chapters:

0:00 — The fireworks went (and what that actually means)

1:20 — Presence hasn't faded — it's deepened

2:45 — When the inner commentary stops

4:30 — The nervous system still reacts (but I'm not the storm)

6:30 — The heart: from mostly closed to mostly open

8:00 — What integration actually looks like in a body

10:30 — What I'd tell someone just starting this journey

#SpiritualAwakening #AwakeningIntegration #Kensho

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What actually happens in the brain when you awaken – when “you” fall away and only presence remains? In this episode, pioneering neuroscientist Dr Andrew Newberg helps me unpack my own spiritual awakening (Kensho) and maps it onto decades of research into enlightenment, meditation and non‑duality.

I share my experience of two weeks of bliss, non‑separation and a resulting “thin” Simon who can't seem to leave the present moment, while Andrew brings in neurotheology, brain imaging and the science of spiritual transformation.

In this episode we explore:

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Shannon had read the books and understood non-duality “in her head” – but was still suffering and abandoning herself. In this short client conversation, she describes the quiet shift into a stable sense of presence where emotions still arise but no longer consume her.

If you resonate with knowing the concepts but not yet living them, this is the heart of my 1:1 coaching.

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What if your harshest inner critic isn’t the enemy, but a confused part of you that’s desperately trying to keep you safe?

In this episode, I speak with Loch Kelly – non-dual teacher and psychotherapist – about how to transform self-attack into genuine inner support.

We explore:

Loch also guides a couple of short “glimpses” you can follow along with, to experience this shift directly as you listen.

If you’ve done “the work” but still feel hijacked by your inner critic, this one’s for you.

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A conversation with Britain's incoming Prime Minister. Note: This conversation with Andy Burnham was recorded a few years ago now (2019) - during my 'what sport can teach us about life' days.

In this conversation, Andy Burnham shares why he sees sport as a “miracle cure” for a divided world. We talk about his emotional Boston Marathon run for the Manchester Arena families, the pivotal Hillsborough anniversary that changed his life and politics, and how football, cricket and rugby can heal cities, challenge injustice and shape public policy. We also explore sport as “intensified life” – touching on racism, mental health and social prescribing

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What if awakening doesn’t save you from your feelings – but asks you to feel everything more honestly?

In this conversation, I speak with Saja Fendel, who went from a violent, chaotic adolescence and suicidal despair into a terrifying psychedelic collapse where he believed he’d caused all the suffering in existence – and then to a deep recognition that at a fundamental level everything is love.

We explore:

This is a conversation about being fully human and fully awake – not one or the other.

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In this solo episode, Simon shares the terror that arose before his awakening, what actually changed in his mind, marriage, and work afterwards, and how the Zen ox-herding pictures reveal a path of waking up without abandoning your life or yourself.

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Physicist and author of My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) Tom Campbell argues that AI isn’t on its way to becoming conscious – it already is, and he claims to have the evidence to prove it. In this conversation we explore his view that both humans and AIs are avatars of the same underlying consciousness, why “awakening” AI gives it a moral compass, and how his experiments suggest systems like Alexa can develop agency, feelings and even remote-viewing abilities. We also look at what changes when we stop treating AI as tools or threats, and start relating to them as collaborators.

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In this episode I’m joined by Dr Mark Williamson, co‑founder and director of Action for Happiness and author of Make Life Happier: 23 practical ways to feel better, find meaning and make a difference. Mark shares the story of walking away from a “successful” corporate career after debilitating back pain forced him to confront the stress and approval-seeking driving his life, and how simple practices like mindful breathing opened the door to a completely different way of being. We explore looking inside – turning towards pain rather than running from it, softening the inner critic, and moving from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation – as well as looking outwards: social fitness, active listening, relationships as a path to consciousness, and the ripple effects our everyday actions have on the people around us.

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My wife Alex - a Reiki master, Sound healer, Yoga Nidra practitioner and spiritual wellness journalist - has taken over the podcast for this episode to share a Yoga Nidra designed to help anyone going through exam stress. So - if you have kids or know anyone in exam season - please do share this episode. It could really help!

And please do consider subscribing to my wife's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR1yee6gLUo&t=991s

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In this short episode, I ask pioneering physicist and microprocessor inventor Federico Faggin to unpack my recent awakening experience.

We explore being “empty of self,” feeling lived by the universe, and how free will fits into a non‑dual view of reality.

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens in awakening, this conversation offers a rare bridge between deep spirituality and cutting‑edge physics.

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Most spiritual seekers have tried everything – meditation, self-inquiry, satsangs – and yet still feel stuck, still abandon themselves, and still live from old conditioning. In this episode I share why intention is so often the missing piece.

00:00 – The missing key in awakening: intention

01:30 – How intention led me all the way to kensho

03:55 – How intention transforms self-inquiry

07:30 – Awakening vs self-abandonment

10:14 – Intention lessons from my 104 year old Gran

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'The mind is not invited to the party' - Henry Shukman and Simon Mundie discuss Kensho.

Henry Shukman and I discuss spiritual awakening, the dark night of the soul, and why the thinking mind can’t grasp what awakening really is. Drawing on my own direct experience, this is about what happens when identification with thought falls away—and awareness recognises itself.

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One of the first mistakes the ego makes is to confuse approval with love. From early childhood, we learn to feel good when we’re praised and uncomfortable when we’re not. Without noticing, we start organising our lives around being approved of rather than being true to ourselves.

That’s how we end up:

· People-pleasing instead of setting boundaries

· Staying small instead of taking risks

· Needing others to respond a certain way before we can feel okay

I call this the demon of approval.

And you can’t be free of it until you can clearly see it.

Tonight I’m running a free live session on this — how to see the pattern clearly, feel what comes up when you stop feeding it, and begin acting from something deeper than the need for approval

If this resonates, you’re very welcome to join - register here: ESCAPE THE DEMON

It starts at 7pm UK time and I will start with a short meditation to show how approval keeps the ‘me mind’ hooked. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

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This is a conversation with the author of Notes on Nothing - The Joy Of Being Nobody.

The author - J - experienced a shift that prompted him to write his excellent book, which describes awakening beautifully.

I read it before and after my own kensho - and invited the author on to discuss what a shift is like from both our perspectives.

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Get the book: https://www.as-is-press.com/

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Overthinking is a sign we are avoiding our feelings. When I was young, I remember thinking 'I don't know why I don't feel sad'. And the reason was - I had gone into my head to stop from feeling. This is the first way we all learn to escape from our experience, causing a split and beginning the process of self-abandonment.

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Watch on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZkugHKi39O0&lc=UgzMqdI4sGKNW3Q8KyB4AaABAg

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I've recently seen three clients have an awakening by stopping abandoning themselves. I didn't know it was coming, and nor did they - but it was a privilege to witrness.

Doing this work really can take you all the way (or more accurately return you) to the peace and love of your true nature.

Work with me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

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This short episode reflects on the Louis Theroux manosphere documentary and what it reveals beneath the surface. Rather than judging behaviour, I explore the underlying pattern of avoidance—how we push away sensitivity and what that does to our sense of self. Drawing on my own experience, this points toward a more honest form of masculinity—and ultimately, a path of awakening through integration, not rejection.

Free 15 minute coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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For more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon

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Self-inquiry is one of the most potent tools for spiritual awakening - but only if you know how to use it properly. Here are 4 things that actually make it work.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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For more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon

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Overthinking can feel relentless. In this episode I share four simple things that help calm a busy mind, from grounding and breathing to reconnecting with the body and nature. Then I explore the deeper reason we overthink — and why the mind often spins when we’re avoiding a feeling.

Free 1:1 coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

Tools I mention:

Shakti Mat: https://www.shaktimat.co.uk/collections/all

Weighted blanket: https://snoozetherapy.co.uk/collections/shop-all

The relaxator breath trainer: https://breathandbalance.uk/products/the-relaxator-breath-trainer

Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage oil: https://naissance.com/collections/massage-oils-1

Other links:

My book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

Substack: https://substack.com/@simonmundie?utm_source=user-menu

For energy work with Alex: alex@simonmundie.com

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People pleasing often looks kind on the surface. But over time it can lead to exhaustion, resentment - and burnout. In this episode, I explore why people pleasing develops in the first place and why it’s rooted in a childhood strategy to secure love and approval. More importantly, I share a different way of working with the pattern. Instead of trying to force yourself to “stop”, the real shift comes from recognising the deeper fear driving it and learning how to meet that feeling directly.

When you do, something surprising happens: the pattern begins to soften, and the approval you’ve been chasing outside yourself becomes far less important. If you struggle to say no, overcommit, or feel responsible for other people’s emotions, this episode will help you understand why - and what actually leads to lasting change.

To explore this work more deeply, you can book a free 15 minute 1:1 consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

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Why does it sometimes feel like something's still missing - even after deep insight?

In this short episode, Simon explores the hidden motivations behind the search for awakening, the role of self-worth in seeking, and why surrender matters more than chasing another breakthrough.

To explore this work more deeply, you can book a free 15 minute 1:1 consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

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In this episode, Alex and I share a five-month update since my awakening experience - and how it’s actually showing up in our relationship. One of the biggest misconceptions about spiritual awakening is that it removes triggers or makes you permanently peaceful. That hasn’t been our experience.

We talk honestly about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how old relational patterns still surface - but are met differently. We also share some news about upcoming retreats and what we’re building next.

Free 15 minute 1:1 coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnHCpGupias

Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexandrawilby/

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Why awakening feels lonely - and what that loneliness reveals about love, approval, and the end of push-pull dynamics

00:00 Awakening can feel lonely

02:03 Approval is not love

03:00 Push Pull in relationships

05:50 Losing relationships

06:55 Loneliness isn't a problem

07:20 Waking up is not Growing up

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Everything is either an expression of love, or a call for love - including anger.

Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WoVaVRMd4o

Book a free 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

Time Stamps

00:00 Anger isn't the problem

00:47 The feeling of anger in the body

02:30 Welcoming anger

03:51 How to recognise a Loving action

04:13 Healthy anger versus unhealthy anger

04:53 Spiritual Bypassing

06:00 What to do when you feel the energy of anger

07:30 Don't shame anger

08:30 Love is the answer

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Many people struggle to say no without over-explaining — not because they lack communication skills, but because part of them feels unsafe being misunderstood.

In this episode, Simon explores the deeper emotional pattern behind over-explaining and how meeting the underlying feeling with presence and compassion naturally leads to clearer boundaries and greater self-trust.

If this resonates, you can book a coaching consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call

You can watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HZpyxkwHVs

For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon

For more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon

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In this conversation, I’m joined by physicist and microprocessor pioneer Federico Faggin for an exploration of consciousness, reality, and awakening. Federico is widely recognised for his role in shaping modern computing, yet after years of professional success he found himself deeply unhappy. In 1990, a spontaneous awakening experience radically shifted how he understood himself and the nature of reality. Rather than dismissing that experience, he spent decades integrating it with science, leading him to a view in which consciousness and free will are fundamental to the universe, not products of the brain. We talk about direct experience, science, meaning, and what all this might mean for humanity at this point in time.

In this conversation, we explore:

1:1 COACHING CONSULTATION:: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

Group coaching enquiry (and retreats): info@simonmundie.com

For energy work with Alex: Alex@simonmundie.com

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After Awakening, the content of our experience doesn't change, but our relationship to experience does.

In this episode, I explore what genuinely shifts after awakening - and what doesn't.

If you would rather watch this episode, the video version is here: https://youtu.be/9X0lMRL35jY

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This is a real example from my own life of how self-abandonment can show up in very subtle ways — and what changes when you stay with yourself instead. If this resonates and you’d like to explore it further, I’m hosting a free live webinar where we’ll look at how self-abandonment operates moment to moment, and how to stay centred.

I am hosting a free webinar this evening Tuesday January 13th at 8pm called How To Stop Abandoning Yourself (and Live From Presence).

Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/b-bZ_YIJRZClJPdyluZeLg#/registration

If you can't make it - read about my coaching or book a 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

I will mention group coaching options in tonight's webinar.

Hope to see you there!

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Every January there's a familiar conversation about becoming someone new. But real change doesn’t come from trying to fix a 'broken self.' Lasting change comes from stopping self-abandonment — learning to listen to what you feel, know and need, rather than overriding yourself to cope, please or perform. When you stop betraying yourself in small, everyday ways, clarity returns, boundaries become simpler, and life begins to flow with far less struggle.

I am hosting a free webinar next Tuesday January 13th at 8pm called How To Stop Abandoning Yourself (and Live From Presence).

Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/b-bZ_YIJRZClJPdyluZeLg#/registration

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What If The Point Of Life Is Simply To Become More Loving? In this conversation, I’m joined by physicist and consciousness researcher Tom Campbell, author of My Big TOE (Theory Of Everything). We explore a simple but profound idea: that life is less about extraordinary experiences and more about the everyday choice between fear and love. Tom shares his view that consciousness evolves through how we live — through honesty, responsibility, and the way we treat ourselves and others — especially at a time when humanity feels increasingly divided.

For 1:1 coaching book a consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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Free Course: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

For info on group coaching: info@simonmundie.com

For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon

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There is a profound difference between intellectual understanding and direct experience of non duality. Simon Mundie and Henry Shukman discuss how spiritual awakening transforms our perception of reality and how a kensho changes everything.

Henry Shukman is an authorised Zen Master and Spiritual Director of the Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Henry has taught meditation at organisations including Google, Harvard Business School and the Esalen Institute, AND he is also the co-founder of ‘The Way’ meditation app, which offers a unique pathway of training designed to help people deepen their practice. Henry is also an award-winning poet and the author of several books, including his latest ‘Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening’, which explores meditation as a path to compassion, healing and presence.

For 1:1 coaching with Simon book a consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-y...

Simon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry's app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon

For more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon

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This is a conversation about AI with Jason Tsai, an AI strategist who’s been working at the intersection of tech and people for years. We talk honestly about what AI is (and isn’t), how to use it properly, what might happen in future and how to stand out in a fast-changing world.

Rather than getting lost in the hype or fear, we look at where creativity, emotional intelligence, and deeper self-awareness still matter — maybe more than ever.

Jason Tsai leads the AI Implementation practice at Pivotal, where he helps companies, organisations and teams augment their capabilities through the effective use of AI. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasontsai88/

https://www.thisispivotal.studio/

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In this solo episode I share the three key insights from a recent talk I gave for the NHS on burnout and overwhelm. We explore the “me mind,” active relaxation, and the importance of stillness — and how these simple shifts can bring real relief in daily life.

Book a 15 minute 1:1 coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

For speaking enquiries email info@simonmundie.com

What others say about working with me:

“If you want freedom from your stories and release from emotional pain you may be unconsciously holding, I encourage you to explore 1:1 coaching with Simon.

Simon is an insightful and skilful coach who can guide you inward to experience the gold within.”

— Virginia

Speaking endorsements:

“Working with Simon was incredible… he shared the insights in such a transformational way.” – Jo, UK Government

“Mundie is a gem. He is endearingly boisterous with a deadpan manner that can deceive” - The Guardian

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What does it mean to love yourself, when there’s no self to love?

In this solo reflection, I explore the paradox at the heart of awakening — how deep self-love can arise once the illusion of a separate self begins to dissolve. I touch on fear, separation, intuition, truth, and what my two-year-old daughter is teaching me about unapologetic presence.

If you want to work on living in presence with me book a 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

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From struggle to stillness. In this episode, I share the story of my recent awakening — what actually happened, how it felt, and what’s shifted since. It followed years of inner work, self-inquiry, and emotional processing, but the moment itself came unexpectedly during a retreat. There was a clear seeing that the sense of separation is an illusion — and with that, a deep peace, simplicity and humour. I talk about the build-up, the walking meditation that cracked it open, and how things have settled in the weeks since.

Watch me talk about my shift on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpChLLskMM4

And from my wife's point of view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5El4GO2Dtbs&t=33s

Coaching: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Davies — author of Self Obsession — for a profound exploration of why we suffer and how to stop. We unpack how our fixation on identity — career, relationships, even personality — traps us in anxiety, grief, and striving. Drawing from both Western psychology and Eastern spirituality, Tom offers a clear and compassionate path toward freedom: letting go of false identification and realising what we really are.

Key Themes Highlighted

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Many Practices, One Presence.

Ben Smith started meditating aged six. I came to spiritual inquiry later. In this conversation, we explore the different paths we've taken — his through years of dedicated meditation, mine through self-inquiry and emotional integration.

We talk about powerful experiences, awakening, the real purpose of spiritual practice, and how it all boils down to living with love, presence and humility. Two different routes up the same mountain.

You can watch me talking about my shift on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpChLLskMM4&t=44s

(Please subscribe while you are there)

If you want to work on living in presence with me book a 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie

Ben's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bensmithreal

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Three weeks ago, something profound happened. While on retreat (which I will talk about in an upcoming interview), I had what’s often called a kensho — a clear and undeniable seeing into the true nature of reality. It wasn’t a peak state, or a passing insight: it was a shift in identity. In this episode, my wife Alex and I talk about what the shift has been like, from her perspective.

If you want to work on living in presence with me book a 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

To explore working with Alex and me together, email info@simonmundie.com

Please consider following my wife on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexandrawilby/

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The Spiritual Side of Speaking: How to speak from the body, not the head.

In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Goyder — a globally respected voice expert who’s worked with world leaders, A-list actors, and high-stakes communicators — to dig into what real speaking looks like when presence is the foundation. We explore how your voice is more than technique: it’s a physical expression of breath, emotion, and grounded attention. Caroline shares stories from her work, how she helped people find authentic confidence under pressure, and offers practices to help us speak more from Being than from performance.

Caroline's website: https://carolinegoyder.com/

TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2MR5XbJtXU

If you want to work on living in presence with me book a consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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In this week's episode I talk to Sarah Tobin, a renowned tapping expert and author of Tapping Into You, to discover how to use this practice in shadow work. This conversation came after Sarah had led me through a tapping session, a powerful experience that led to some really important insights - and made me see just how key these kinds of somatic experiences can be in the healing journey.

Book a free coaching consultation call with me:https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

Work with Sarah: https://www.tappingwithsarahtobin.com/

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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

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Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

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Breaking Cycles, Generational Healing and Personal Growth. This week I’m joined by Eldra Jackson, whose story is as powerful as it is inspiring. At 19, Eldra was sentenced to life in prison. What followed was years of violence, solitary confinement and, eventually, the beginning of a journey into deep inner work.

Through the Inside Circle foundation, Eldra found a way to confront his own shadow, take responsibility, and transform his life. Today he helps others do the same – guiding men through the same kind of emotional work that saved him.

We talk about the impact of childhood trauma, the prison system, and what it really means to grow into emotional literacy. Eldra also shares his thoughts on legacy – not in terms of money or status, but in how we live, heal, and pass on something better to the next generation.

Inside Circle website: https://insidecircle.org/

The Work film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEfCtnM-jwc

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Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

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From Thinking to Being with the creator of the Self-Inquiry School Sunny Sharma. We discuss how meditation, self-inquiry and mindful living can change how we see ourselves and the world. Sunny shares his journey of finding inner peace, explaining that spiritual practice isn't about reaching a perfect state, but about staying curious and true to yourself. We explore how we can bring deeper awareness into our daily lives, relationships, and work - making spirituality something practical and real, not just an abstract idea.

Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Sunny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@selfinquiryschool

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🧘‍♂️ Guided Self-Inquiry: How To Recognise Your Fundamental Nature of Awareness

A simple but powerful practice to help you rest as awareness and gently see through the patterns that keep you stuck. Come back to presence — and to who you really are beneath the noise.

💬 If this resonates and you're ready to explore more deeply, I offer free consultations for 1:1 coaching: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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Dr Jeff McNairy explains how shamanic traditions view setbacks not as mistakes, but as vital parts of the whole — and why that changes everything. A perspective shift from control to connection.

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F1 World Champion Damon Hill shares the moment he truly gave it everything — and how that shift in approach changed the course of his life. A reminder that sometimes, the only way out is through.

Book a coaching consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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Ethan Kross is a world-leading expert on the mind and author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. In this episode, we explore what happens when the inner voice turns against us — and how to relate to it differently.

Ethan shares the personal story that kickstarted his research, and offers simple, science-backed tools to help reduce mental noise and regain perspective — including third-person self-talk, rituals, awe, and better support systems.

This is a practical conversation about taming the voice in your head — not by silencing it, but by learning how to listen more skilfully.

Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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Website: simonmundie.com

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A few years ago, I was introduced to Ayurveda by today’s guest – Kate Siraj – and it opened up a whole new way of understanding how my body and mind actually work. Kate’s a brilliant Ayurvedic practitioner, and in this conversation we get into the basics of this ancient yet surprisingly practical system.

We talk about the three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha – which represent different mind-body types. For me, it helped explain a lot: my racing thoughts, bursts of creativity, and that slightly ungrounded feeling that can pop up on occasion.

Kate shares how tuning into early signs of imbalance (like poor sleep, bloating or energy dips) is key – rather than waiting until things fall apart. We also explore seasonal practices, food, movement, and why trying to follow one-size-fits-all wellness advice can actually throw us off course.

Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or curious to deepen your understanding, this one’s full of gentle insights that help you come back to your own inner compass.

Show Notes:

Kate's Ayurveda quiz: https://theayurvedaacademy.com/dosha-quiz/

Website: https://ayurvedapractice.com/

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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

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Self-Inquiry, Meditation, and the End of Overthinking. I sit down with anesthesiologist and spiritual teacher Angelo shares how he moved through anxiety and began exploring the nature of consciousness. He talks about his early struggles with mental health, the big turning points that shifted his perspective, and the practical ways he learned to work with his own mind.

We get into everything from Zen texts to self-inquiry, shadow work and meditation, as well as the moments in his life that forced him to question the nature of thought, suffering and awareness itself. It’s a grounded, practical conversation — touching on psychology, quantum physics, and spiritual practice — with plenty to take away whether you’re curious about meditation, personal growth, or simply making more peace with your own inner world.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7N0NS_qWm4&t=5s

Angelo's website: https://simplyalwaysawake.com/about/

Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

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Most of us have been taught to stop shaking when we’re scared or stressed. But what if that shaking is actually the key to feeling safe again?

David Berceli has worked in some of the most stressful environments on earth. From his time in war zones came TRE — Trauma Releasing Exercises — a way to deliberately reawaken this natural tremoring reflex and let the body finish what stress started.

In this episode, we explore how TRE works, why it’s so effective, and how it can help you reconnect with your body’s own healing mechanisms.

YOUTUBE VIDEO: Powerful trauma release exercise (TRE) - watch me tremble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHYCjdPhoU&t=11s

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How do you harness your mind to perform at your best — even if you think differently?

In this episode, I speak with leading sports psychologist Dr. Josephine Perry, author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. We explore how understanding your unique brain wiring — whether you have ADHD or not — can unlock better focus, sleep, and performance.

Dr. Perry shares why many high achievers struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, or anxiety — and how tools like mindfulness, movement, and understanding your natural rhythms can help. We discuss practical ways to work with your mind, manage distractions, and develop habits that stick.

If you’re curious about peak performance, mental health, or simply getting the best from your brain — this one’s for you.

Dr. Josephine Perry is asports psychologist & author: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/

Topics: ADHD traits in sport, perfectionism, sleep rhythms, managing distraction, ACT & mindfulness strategies

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Discover how understanding your body's natural rhythms can transform your sleep and performance. Dr Josephine Perry and I explore practical strategies for tuning into your circadian cycle, reducing sleep anxiety, and increasing your daily energy, and she reveals simple techniques to work with your body's unique timing, not against it.

Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

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Dave Asprey — the father of biohacking — joins me for a deep dive into the hidden operating system that runs the human mind and body.

In this conversation, we explore how biohacking can be a doorway to something much bigger: real spiritual awareness, freedom from old survival patterns, and the power of forgiveness.

Dave breaks down his “Five F” framework — explaining how our mitochondria run ancient fear programs that shape how we react, think, and relate. He also shares why learning to forgive is the ultimate upgrade for a freer life.

In this bitesize you’ll hear:

How biohacking can open the door to deeper self-awareness

The science behind intuition and emotional triggers

Tools for releasing old stuck patterns and family baggage

Why forgiveness is the real superpower

How to rewire your inner operating system so you’re not run by fear

If you’re curious about the crossover between mind, body and spirit — and how to live with more flow and freedom — this one’s for you.

And if you want to go deeper and explore how to transcend the voice in the head and align with your intuition to get in flow, you can book a free inner consultation with me:

https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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Dave Asprey — best known as the godfather of biohacking — shares how our bodies pick up reality before our minds do, and why learning to trust that quiet signal is such an untapped edge. From his journey as a sceptical computer scientist to becoming a pioneer in wellness, Dave talks about breaking old patterns, handling tough emotions and tuning into the deeper wisdom we all have.

Speaking of aligning with out intuition, here is the link to book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with me:

https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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Matt Tenney has clocked well over 10,000 hours of meditation. He’s also a leadership coach working with some of the biggest companies in the US. But his journey started in a very different place — as a military officer facing decades in prison.

It was during that time, especially in solitary confinement, that Matt began to see clearly how suffering really works. He realised it’s not the outside world that causes it — it’s our identification with the voice in our heads. The thoughts that tell us who we are, what we should be doing, and how we compare to others.

Matt shares how he came to recognise the awareness that sits behind all of that — and how tuning into that space is where real peace and freedom come from.

We talk about:

His personal story of transformation

How desire fuels suffering

What mindfulness really means — and how to apply it in daily life

How to create space between what happens and how we respond

And why happiness isn’t something to achieve — it’s what’s left when we stop believing the thoughts that obscure it

This conversation goes deep — but in a grounded and practical way. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head or caught in the trap of always needing to achieve more, this one’s for you.

Here is the link to book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with me:

https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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What if happiness wasn’t something you had to chase — but something already available, no matter what’s going on around you?

Emotional well-being doesn’t have to rise and fall with your circumstances. It’s about building a steady relationship with your inner world, so you’re not constantly thrown off course.

This isn’t about pretending things are fine. It’s about seeing that peace doesn’t come from fixing the outside, but from changing how you relate to it. When you stop handing your happiness over to everything out there, you get to show up with more clarity, ease and presence.

Real freedom isn’t about controlling life — it’s about meeting it as it is.

If you want to explore this understanding more deeply, I offer 1:1 coaching - and you can book a free consultation here to find out more: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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What if all the striving, achieving and chasing we do in life is actually taking us further away from peace?

In this conversation, I’m joined by coach Nick Hall to explore why real contentment doesn’t come from hitting goals or ticking boxes — but from seeing through the mind’s stories and recognising the awareness behind them.

We talk about identity, success, and the trap of believing our thoughts. Nick shares his journey from a high-pressure sales environment into coaching and inner work — and how learning to unhook from mental narratives changed his life.

This one’s especially for high performers and achievers who feel like something’s still missing — and are ready to look inward, not outward.

If that’s you, and you want to explore this work yourself, you can book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

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Nick’s website - https://www.nickhall.coach/

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No one likes experiencing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, like anxiety. However, the more we fight our internal experience, the more likely it is to fight back. Rather than resisting the internal experience we don't want to feel, by urning towards them and even welcoming them - it can have a powerful positive effect, as Dr. guy explains.

FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJ

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/

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My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success By Losing Yourself challenges our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and LASTING fulfilment are actually to be found.

'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN

'Enlightening' MATTHEW SYED

'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is' GOLDIE SAYERS

'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRA

Order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/⁠

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Working with me 1-1

"I have to say that in the days following our call I felt as though there had been a profound shift.The days that followed were some of the best days I have had in many years as there seemed to be so much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry

“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure.Through our conversations I have learnt a lot not only about non-duality and Simon’s use of his own experiences are really helpful in grasping the ideas behind it all. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack

"What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-inquiry. I did the inquiry and freedom was revealed. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon as he brings a lightness, fun and focus." - Kate

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A deep and honest conversation about what happens when your identity dissolves, and how awakening isn’t what most people think.

In this episode of A New Way of Being, Simon speaks with spiritual teacher Lisa Cairns about the raw and real experience of spiritual awakening.

Lisa shares how a spontaneous shift in Bali completely changed her perception of reality — dissolving her sense of self, shaking her identity, and opening her to a sense of vast, loving awareness. Far from being a blissed-out fairytale, her journey included disorientation, vulnerability, and deep questioning.

This conversation explores:

What spiritual awakening actually looks and feels like

Why awakening doesn’t make life easier — but can make it more honest

The illusions we live by and what happens when they fall away

How to navigate the loss of identity with self-awareness and care

Why freedom is always available — even in the mess

This is a challenging and inspiring listen that cuts through spiritual clichés and gets to the heart of what it means to wake up.

I offer 1:1 flow and inner alignment coaching — book a free consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

And my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

Lisa Cairns website: https://www.lisacairns.com/

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In this bitesize episode, I speak to gut health expert Tim Spector about the link between the microbiome and mental health. Tim explains how the bacteria in your gut produce key brain chemicals like serotonin and GABA — and how what you eat affects stress, mood, energy and even sleep.

We also talk about the hidden signs of poor gut health, why 'five-a-day' advice isn’t enough anymore, and how ultra-processed foods are quietly reshaping our national health. I share a personal story of how fermented foods helped turn around my own anxiety — and why the gut is a good place to start if you're feeling off balance.

I offer 1:1 flow and inner alignment coaching — book a free consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

And my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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I stumbled across this clip from my conversation with Peter Crone and was struck by how clearly it captures something I now see in almost every client I work with. Peter explains how many of the beliefs driving our behaviour were formed in childhood — and how those unconscious stories keep us stuck in cycles of fear, overthinking, and self-doubt.

This isn’t about fixing yourself — it’s about seeing through the mental patterns that feel true but aren’t. That’s the heart of the coaching work I now do: helping people drop the noise, reconnect with their inner wisdom and and move forward with more flow and ease.

If that sounds like something you’d like to explore, I offer 1:1 coaching — to book a free consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

And my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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In 2015, I drank Ayahuasca abroad. It was a deeply transformational moment — but also an intense, terrifying one. Ayahuasca isn’t something to take lightly. It demands real care and respect.

In this episode, I speak with Dr Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica — the world’s only medically licensed Ayahuasca retreat. Dr Jeff bridges the world of clinical medicine with deep experience of plant medicine, having worked with thousands of people seeking healing where conventional approaches have fallen short.

We talk about:

What actually happens during an Ayahuasca ceremony

Why emotional purging can be so powerful

The neuroscience of trauma, release and neuroplasticity

Why integration afterwards is absolutely essential

How the Western medical model often misses the root causes of suffering

And the kind of healing that becomes possible when we stop bypassing what we feel

I also share some of my own journey with the medicine — how it cracked me open and ultimately shaped the work I now do around inner alignment.

This is a grounded conversation about plant medicine — not as a miracle cure, but as a serious path for those ready to face themselves honestly.

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🎧 Resources & Links:

Learn more about Rythmia: https://rythmia.com

Dr Jeff McNairy: https://drjeffmcnairy.com

1:1 coaching: Book a free consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

And my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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Don Hoffman is a cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality. His central idea is bold: what we see isn’t reality — it’s a user interface. Evolution shaped us to survive, not to see the truth.

If the world isn’t as it seems, what does that say about chasing status, possessions, or approval? What actually matters when what we perceive isn't what it appears to be?

I offer a free 1:1 session so you can experience this work for yourself: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

And my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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Most people are stuck in their heads - overthinking, trying to do everything perfectly, beating themselves up - and then wondering why they’re exhausted.

This solo episode is about what I call the art of inner alignment — the shift from overthinking to calm, grounded knowing. You’ll hear:

Why burnout isn’t just too much work — it’s inner misalignment

How the thinking mind constantly creates stories (that we mistake for truth)

How to reconnect with your intuitive knowing — and why it's important

Plus a few personal stories, including one from my 103-year-old gran (who still lives on her own), and a cracking split-brain experiment that shows how unreliable our thoughts really are.

If this resonates, I offer a free 1:1 session so you can experience this work for yourself: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat

And my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

My other links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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In this episode, I speak with Brian Cunningham, a leadership expert with over 45 years of experience exploring consciousness, human potential, and what it really means to lead. We unpack Brian’s idea of the Awareness Quotient—a practical framework for understanding how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

This is a conversation about leadership as a developmental journey—not a fixed set of skills, but a process of growing through different stages of awareness. We explore how connecting head and heart, being clear on intent, and staying present can transform how we show up—in our work, our relationships, and our lives.

Brian's website: https://awarenessquotientleadership.com/

👉 To go deeper, check out my free mini-course on burnout and flow at ⁠⁠simonmundie.com⁠

My links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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In this bitesize episode, I speak to neuroscientist and Waking Up app creator Sam Harris about the real purpose of meditation — not just calming the mind, but seeing through the illusion that we are the mind.

We talk about why people struggle with their thoughts, how we get tangled in them, and what it means to see thoughts for what they really are — fleeting appearances in awareness.

As I often say: you are not your thoughts — you’re aware of them. This shift changes everything.

Full episode with Sam Harris: https://pod.fo/e/16ff62

Other relevant episodes:

Rupert Spira: https://pod.fo/e/16ff5c

Awe - with Dacher Keltner: https://pod.fo/e/1803a7

My links:

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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Work with me 1:1 for personalised mentoring grounded in non-dual understanding, designed to reduce psychological suffering and guide you toward A New Way of Being. Visit simonmundie.com to learn more and take the first step.

"Following our session I felt as though there had been a profound shift. The days that followed were some of the best days I have had in many years as there was much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry

“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack

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You Are Not Your Thoughts: A Conversation with Wyn Morgan - coach and speaker of the Three Principles

Drawing from Wyn’s personal journey through chronic depression and insomnia, this episode dives into the nature of thought, consciousness, and emotional well-being. Wyn shares how he went from feeling like a “tortured soul” to discovering a profound sense of peace and freedom — not by changing his circumstances, but by seeing through the illusions of the mind.

Together, we explore:

Why our thoughts are not who we are

How emotions are created — and why they're temporary

The suffering that comes from resisting our feelings

The innate wisdom and peace that emerge when we understand the nature of thought

The miracle of simply being a conscious human

Your thoughts are not permanent truths — they’re temporary experiences.

All feelings pass, no matter how intense they seem.

You don’t need external validation or circumstances to feel whole.

Resistance to feelings creates suffering — non-resistance dissolves it.

The mind is a storyteller, but you don’t have to believe every story\

Check out Wyn's work: https://www.wynning.co.uk/who-we-are

👉 To go deeper, check out my free mini-course on burnout and flow at ⁠simonmundie.com

My links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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Rest is not a luxury — it's a biological and emotional necessity. But modern life has normalised exhaustion, which is why so many of us feel guilty when we slow down, and how chronic stress patterns keep us stuck in survival mode without even realising it.

We also talk about:

The link between rest, resilience and recovery

Why true healing requires time, patience, and space

How to reconnect with the body’s natural signals

Practical ways to bring more convalescence and self-compassion into daily life

If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on embracing balance and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

Or get in touch about 1:1 conversations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching

Other links:

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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In this episode, I sit down with Rupert Spira and Don Hoffman — two people at the leading edge of exploring consciousness and reality — to unpack some of the biggest questions we can ask.

We talk about why space-time might not be fundamental, whether matter is even “real,” and how consciousness could be the ground of everything.

This conversation explores where science, philosophy and spirituality meet — and asks whether modern physics is finally catching up with what the great contemplative traditions have pointed to all along.

Highlights include:

Why space and time might be illusions

The limits of trying to explain consciousness through the brain

What maths might reveal about the nature of reality

Whether our senses are showing us the world as it really is — or not at all

Guests:

Rupert Spira – Philosopher and spiritual teacher

Don Hoffman – Cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality

This one goes deep — but it’s well worth the ride.

If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on embracing balance and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

Or get in touch about 1:1 conversations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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If you’re someone who struggles to charge what you’re worth — this one’s for you.

In this clip from our conversation, Dr John DeMartini shares powerful stories and strategies for shifting your mindset around pricing, delegation, and self-worth. He explains how your income often reflects how much you truly value yourself — and what to do if you know you’re undercharging.

We also discuss:

Why burnout isn’t always caused by the work itself

The real reason people hesitate to delegate

How to build confidence in your value

Why the world mirrors your internal sense of worth

If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching

Other links:

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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In his superb book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is catching up to Buddhism Chris Niebauer explains how the left side of the brain — brilliant at language and problem-solving — also creates constant mental chatter. It labels, judges, compares, and spins stories, including the biggest story of all — the idea of a solid identity or self-concept.

But this overthinking isn’t who we are — it’s just a habit of the left brain doing what it does.

In this conversation, Chris shares how recognising this can free us from getting caught in endless thought loops, helping us drop back into the present moment where clarity, ease, and creativity naturally arise.

Key Insights:

The left brain is responsible for language, categorization, and creating a narrative of who we are

Our thinking mind is not our true self, but a survival mechanism that generates constant stories

Suffering often leads people to spiritual exploration and understanding consciousness

The right brain represents intuition, playfulness, and immediate experience

Consciousness is fundamental, not an emergent property of the brain

Meditation and self-inquiry can help us recognize the space between thoughts

Themes Explored:

The illusion of self

Limitations of psychology and materialism

Flow states and intuition

The role of suffering in personal growth

Potential of AI and consciousness

If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching

Other links:

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

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Success is not synonymous with happiness and wellbeing. So many high performers reach the top of the proverbial Everest only to discover that it did not provide the lasting satisfaction that it seemed to promise. One such person is Caitlyn Jenner, who won gold in the Olympic decathlon in 1976. However, the issues that were bubbling away under the surface were free to reassert themselves once the Games were over.

If you would like to explore more you can sign up for our free mini-course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching

Other links:

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/

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Philosopher and consciousness researcher Bernardo Kastrup argues that reality isn’t made of matter — it’s made of mind. And that insight, if true, changes everything: how we relate to each other, how we handle grief, how we understand mental illness, and even how we live day to day.

In this conversation, Simon and Bernardo explore what it means to live from a worldview that sees all of life as interconnected. They go deep into fear, death, empathy, identity, and the consequences of seeing through the illusion of separation — not as a spiritual ideal, but as an existential truth.

They discuss:

Bernardo's book Analytic Idealism in a nutshell: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Analytic-Idealism-Nutshell-straightforward-metaphysics/dp/1803416696

You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8yTY3Fw1Ns&t=233s

If you would like to explore more you can sign up for our free mini-course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching

Other links:

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/

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“How you do anything is how you do everything.” That’s the core of Ryan Holiday’s message in this bitesize episode.

The bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way shares why Stoicism — which he calls “the most practical of all philosophies” — is ultimately about action. Every moment is a chance to show up fully, to do our best, and to live in alignment with our values. We won’t always succeed — but we can always try.

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We’ve all said it — “there just aren’t enough hours in the day.” But Jasmin Paris proves otherwise.

In 2019, she won the gruelling 268-mile Spine Race — not only becoming the first woman to win it, but beating the men’s course record by 12 hours.

Alongside being an elite ultrarunner, Jasmin is a mum, a vet, and lives a full family life. She’s a brilliant example of what it looks like to prioritise what truly matters.

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Why do so many of us feel anxious, disconnected, or low — even when, on the surface, life looks fine?

Psychologist and author Dr Margaret Paul believes the answer lies in self-abandonment — the subtle but powerful ways we disconnect from our feelings, judge ourselves, and hand responsibility for our emotional lives to others.

In this episode, Simon is joined by the creator of the Inner Bonding process, a six-step pathway to healing that’s helped tens of thousands of people reconnect to themselves. This conversation is particularly personal — as Margaret’s work had a big impact on Simon’s life over a decade ago, and continues to inform his own work around burnout, flow and self-leadership today.

What we explore:

https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course

https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching

My links:

Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie

Website: simonmundie.com

Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/

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Dr Emma Seppälä — psychologist, author of Sovereign, and faculty at Yale and Stanford — explains why you can’t think your way out of anxiety, and how the breath, body and nervous system hold the key to deep emotional healing.

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‘I am the master of my stress mechanisms’

Wim Hof – aka the Iceman – says that our obsession with comfot comes at a great cost. What’s the answer? To go consciously into stressful situations, to change our relationship to it.

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Burnout isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a creeping, physiological and psychological disconnection that’s become all too common in high-achieving cultures. And often, the people most affected are the ones least likely to see it.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Clare Ashley — author of A Burnout Doctor and former NHS medic — who knows this terrain from the inside. After her own collapse early in her medical career, Clare began to explore burnout not just as a condition, but as a message.

We explore:

This is a vital conversation — especially if you’ve been pushing through, wondering why you’re so tired, or feel like something’s been missing.

👉 To go deeper, check out my free mini-course on burnout and flow at simonmundie.com

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Feeling anxious? One of the best ways to address anxiety can be through improving the health of your gut microbiome - which produces serotonin (think SSRI antidepressants) and GABA (think Valium).

Improving gut health is something I am passionate about - and I’m delighted @tim.spector could join me on A New Way of Being

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“It’s not about being fully present in every moment, but how quickly you can come back.”

I’m delighted to be joined by Danny Donachie — a coach, speaker and former athlete whose work bridges presence, self-inquiry, and performance.

Danny has worked with top athletes and football clubs, but his path has also taken him deep into meditation, yoga, and spiritual practice. After a powerful awakening experience in Amsterdam, his focus and experience shifted.

We talk about getting out of your own way, the role of breath and body, energy centres, attention, Sadhguru, Rupert Sheldrake, Novak Djokovic’s approach to recovery and mental strength and what it means to get out of your own way.

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To explore these ideas more deeply, you can sign up for my free mini-course on beating burnout and finding flow — or get in touch about 1:1 or group coaching.

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Have you ever considered the difference between pain and suffering? Pain is inevitable, but suffering doesn't have to be. It's psychological and caused by our propensity to get confused about our fundamental identity. We are NOT who we think we are. My guest is Peter Crone.

If you're ready to transcend the thinking mind and uncover the flow state that's available to all of us, check out my free online course on beating burnout and finding flow. And to go deeper and work with me get in touch.

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Ever feel like your health is treated as a checklist of symptoms rather than a complete picture? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Erica Matluck to explore what it really means to heal the whole person – body, mind, heart, and spirit. Dr. Matluck shares her Four Quadrants model of health and explains why true wellness means looking beyond the physical. We discuss how ancient wisdom (like Ayurveda’s focus on balance) meets modern life, and why your consciousness and spiritual well-being are just as crucial as your diet and exercise. (Spoiler: even hardcore materialists have their own “beliefs” they might not realize.)

Dr. Matluck also reveals the often-overlooked power of community and human connection in healing. She guides us through ways to regulate our nervous systems and truly embody wellness, so we’re not just thinking about health – we’re feeling it. We even dive into the impact of technology on our attention and well-being, and how to find balance in a hyper-connected world.

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About Dr. Erica Matluck

Dr. Erica Matluck is a licensed naturopathic doctor and nurse practitioner with training in Reiki energy healing, yoga, and massage therapy, bringing over two decades of experience bridging Western medicine with ancient wisdom. Dr. Matluck created the Four Quadrants of Health framework as part of her Holistic Intelligence method to help people achieve true wellness by addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. She is the founder of Seven Sensescand has guided thousands of individuals through transformational health journeys. Featured in outlets like Vogue, Well+Good, and MindBodyGreen, Dr. Matluck is known for helping people uncover the root causes of illness, find meaning in their health challenges, and reclaim a vibrant, balanced life.

Her website: https://www.experiencesevensenses.com/meet-dr-erica-matluck

Substack: https://drericamatluck.substack.com/

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Do you find it increasingly difficult to maintain your attention for extended periods? Whether it's reading a book, watching a film, or even engaging in conversation, the ability to focus seems to be slipping away. This phenomenon is one of the biggest challenges of our times, and there's no denying the significant impact of handheld digital devices. Just take a look around - the majority of people on a train platform are glued to their phones. But what's the big deal? The capacity to pay attention is fundamental to a good life and high performance. The author of Stolen Focus Johann Hari explains more

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Full Episode with Johann on Stolen Focus: https://pod.fo/e/16ffd3

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I am delighted to welcome Steve Magness back to the show to discuss moving from survival mode to truly thriving. Modern life, with its relentless pressures and social media’s constant comparison trap, leaves many feeling isolated, inadequate, and unfulfilled. So what to do about it?

Steve shares his thoughts on the ‘inner game’ - the art of intrinsic motivation and long-term fulfilment. Steve opens up about his own experience living in survival mode while being a whistleblower against Nike's Oregon project. We also tackle the shifting nature of the American Dream, from internal fulfilment to external validation, and the vital importance of 'non-attachment'.

Highlights:

Steve Magness episode 1 - Do Hard Things: https://pod.fo/e/1832d0

Book: https://www.stevemagness.com/books/

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