
A New Way of Being
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What Really Happened in My Awakening? Legendary Physicist Federico Faggin’s View
The Power of Intention: The Commitment That Changes Your Life
This Zen Teacher's Surprising Response To my Awakening | Henry Shukman
Escape the Demon of Approval
Notes on Being Nothing - A Conversation on Awakening
Overthinking is a sign we are avoiding our feelings

I've recently seen 3 coaching clients 'wake up' by doing this
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-callSubstack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pattern Underneath The Manosphere (It's Not What You Think)
bonusThis 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-callYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieSubstack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simonFor more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Self-Inquiry Questions That Can Stop The Mind
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.When Am I? A Self-Inquiry QuestionWhy self-inquiry questions confuse the mindWhere am I? the experiential InquiryWhy we feel located in the headIntention in Self-InquiryHow Self-Inquiry Can lead to AwakeningFree 15 minute coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieSubstack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simonFor more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Stop overthinking (5 Things That Actually Help)
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-callTools I mention:Shakti Mat: https://www.shaktimat.co.uk/collections/allWeighted blanket: https://snoozetherapy.co.uk/collections/shop-allThe relaxator breath trainer: https://breathandbalance.uk/products/the-relaxator-breath-trainerAyurvedic Abhyanga massage oil: https://naissance.com/collections/massage-oils-1Other links:My book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieSubstack: https://substack.com/@simonmundie?utm_source=user-menuFor energy work with Alex: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why People Pleasing Happens (And How To Stop)
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real Reason You're Still Searching
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Spiritual Awakening - Relationships Are Still Triggering (5 Month Update + Retreat News)
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-callWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnHCpGupiasFollow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexandrawilby/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After My Awakening I Felt lonely (And Why That's Not A Problem)
Click here to explore 1:1 coaching with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callWhy awakening feels lonely - and what that loneliness reveals about love, approval, and the end of push-pull dynamics00:00 Awakening can feel lonely02:03 Approval is not love03:00 Push Pull in relationships05:50 Losing relationships06:55 Loneliness isn't a problem07:20 Waking up is not Growing up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Anger Problem Isn't Anger Itself (Awakening Insight)
Everything is either an expression of love, or a call for love - including anger.Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WoVaVRMd4oBook a free 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callTime Stamps00:00 Anger isn't the problem00:47 The feeling of anger in the body02:30 Welcoming anger03:51 How to recognise a Loving action04:13 Healthy anger versus unhealthy anger04:53 Spiritual Bypassing06:00 What to do when you feel the energy of anger07:30 Don't shame anger08:30 Love is the answer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Can't Say No Without Explaining? Here's Why
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-callYou can watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HZpyxkwHVsFor a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simonFor more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Inventor of the Microprocessor on Consciousness and Awakening | Federico Faggin
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:Federico’s background in physics and computing, and how his inner life didn’t match his outer successWhy professional achievement alone didn’t bring fulfilmentFederico’s spontaneous awakening experience in 1990 and how it changed everythingThe importance of direct experience over concepts or beliefsWhy love is not something we find outside ourselvesHow Federico developed his model of reality after his awakeningQuantum physics explained in clear, simple termsA practical analogy for understanding the collapse of the wave functionThe limitations of materialism and the flaws of “scientism”Free will, the separate self, and what it really means to chooseThe deeper purpose of the human experienceHow suffering, war, and evil can be understood through this lensSimon’s own kenshō experience and what followedThe difference between talking about awakening and living itWhy responsibility and honesty are essential for real awakeningThe post-awakening “dark night” and integrationWhy this moment in history feels pivotalThe relationship between fear, science, and belief systemsWhy consciousness must be the starting pointThe spiritual quickening happening nowWhat needs to change — individually and collectivelyWhy love, ultimately, matters more than fear1:1 COACHING CONSULTATION:: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieGroup coaching enquiry (and retreats): [email protected] energy work with Alex: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Awakening Changes - And What It Doesn't
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.Why Anxiety and Nervous System Reactivity Don’t End After AwakeningWhy Emotional Triggers Still Fire After AwakeningWhy Relationships Still Feel Difficult After AwakeningWhy You Stop Rescuing People and People-PleasingWhy Overthinking Drops Away After AwakeningWhy Resistance to life Drops Away (Even When It's Uncomfortable)Why Awakening Isn’t About Escaping YourselfIf you would rather watch this episode, the video version is here: https://youtu.be/9X0lMRL35jY1:1 COACHING CONSULTATION:: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatGroup coaching enquiry (and retreats): [email protected] energy work - Reiki, Rahanni, Sound Baths - with Alex: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Subtle Self-Abandonment Actually Shows Up (A Recent Personal Example)
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#/registrationIf you can't make it - read about my coaching or book a 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatI will mention group coaching options in tonight's webinar.Hope to see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why 'New Year, New You' Misses the Point
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#/registrationRead about my coaching or book a consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatYouTube subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieSubstack subscribe: https://substack.com/@simonmundie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love or Fear - the Choice Shaping Humanity's Future: Tom Campbell
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-chatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieSubstack: https://substack.com/@simonmundieFree Course: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-courseFor info on group coaching: [email protected] a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awakening Isn't What You Think: Zen Master Henry Shukman on Kensho
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/@IAmSimonMundieFor a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry's app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simonFor more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Truth About AI (From Someone Who Actually Knows)
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Ways to Reduce Overwhelm and Burnout (My Recent NHS Talk)
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-chatFor speaking enquiries email [email protected] 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.”— VirginiaSpeaking 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Love Yourself (Even When There’s No Self)
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Spiritual Awakening (Kensho): What Happened and How Things Have Changed
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=33sCoaching: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-Obsession: Why You Suffer (And How to Stop)
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 HighlightedSelf-Obsession & Identity: How our suffering arises from clinging to a sense of self that’s always under threat.The Trap of Identification: Why tying our worth to external roles or internal narratives makes us vulnerable.East Meets West: Blending psychology’s tools with spiritual insight for a more complete approach to healing.Tom’s Personal Story: From anxiety and burnout as a medic to insight and clarity through inquiry and presence.Meditation & Self-Inquiry: Practices that help dissolve the illusion of a separate, fixed self.Impermanence & Clinging: Why resisting change and chasing stability only deepens suffering.Beyond Self-Improvement: The trap of always trying to fix ourselves — and the freedom of radical acceptance.Non-Dual Awareness: Realising our essence as awareness itself — not a separate self, but Being.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Paths Up the Mountain: Meditation & Self-Inquiry – Ben Smith & Simon Mundie
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/@IAmSimonMundieBen's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bensmithreal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Husband Had a Spiritual Awakening - Here's What It Was Like For Me
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 [email protected] consider following my wife on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexandrawilby/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secret to Speaking with Presence: Caroline Goyder
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=a2MR5XbJtXUIf you want to work on living in presence with me book a consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Power of Tapping: Sarah Tobin
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-chatWork with Sarah: https://www.tappingwithsarahtobin.com/My other links:YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Life Sentence to Liberation: Eldra Jackson on Inner Transformation
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-jwcBook a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Self-Inquiry Change Your Life? (Only If You Do This) - with Sunny Sharma
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-chatYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookSunny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@selfinquiryschool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guided Self-Inquiry: How To Recognise Your Fundamental Nature of Awareness
🧘♂️ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Nothing Is Really Wrong (Ayahuasca & Interconnectedness)
bonusDr 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.To book a coaching consultation with me click this link: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why ‘Going All In’ Changes Everything: Damon Hill BITESIZE
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Manage the Voice in Your Head – Dr Ethan Kross
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-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ayurveda & Learning to Listen to Your Body – with Kate Siraj
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:What Ayurveda is and how it differs from Western medicineUnderstanding the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, KaphaHow to spot early signs of imbalanceWhy tuning in to hunger and digestion mattersPractical tools for self-regulation and nervous system balanceTips for Vata types: grounding, routine, nourishmentWhy self-compassion is central to true wellbeingKate's Ayurveda quiz: https://theayurvedaacademy.com/dosha-quiz/Website: https://ayurvedapractice.com/Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond Thought: A Journey into Consciousness
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=5sAngelo's website: https://simplyalwaysawake.com/about/Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRE: The Practice That’s Helped Me Calm My Nervous System
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=11sSUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie1:1 COACHING free intro session BOOK HERE: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Focus, Flow & Brain Hacks for High Performers (with Dr Josephine Perry)
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 a sports psychologist & author: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/Topics: ADHD traits in sport, perfectionism, sleep rhythms, managing distraction, ACT & mindfulness strategiesBook a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhythm of Rest: Get Better Sleep
bonusDiscover 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-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond Biohacking: The Spiritual Freedom and Forgiveness Journey – Dave Asprey
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 fearIf 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-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biohacking Your Intuition: Dave Asprey
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-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond Thought: A Journey from Prison to Presence - Matt Tenney
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 itThis 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-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freeing the Mind: Happiness as Your Natural State
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-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Are Not Your Thoughts – Freedom Starts There
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-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Nick’s website - https://www.nickhall.coach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to unwind anxiety - using a paradoxical but powerful approach: Dr Guy Meadows
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/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**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 SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/**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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Spiritual Awakening Actually Looks Like — with Lisa Cairns
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 messThis 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-chatAnd my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-courseMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Lisa Cairns website: https://www.lisacairns.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Gut Health and Kefir Help Reduce Anxiety | Tim Spector
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-chatAnd my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-courseMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.