My guest today is author and teacher of the method of self-inquiry known as THE WORK, Byron Katie. This is an interview I have wanted to do for several years because Katie is someone who has personally taught me and my family so much. I admit that trying to contain her and the work program into a linear conversation is pretty funny.

Having a version of her own awakening close to 40 years ago, Katie shared that four questions kept coming to her:

1. Is it true?

2. Can you absolutely know it's true?

3. How do you react? What happens when you believe that thought?

4. Who would you be without that thought?

I wouldn't even begin to try to simplify the profound impact that Katie's four questions have had on my own internal dialogue and the stories that I tell myself. She shares in her belief that our human suffering happens within the mind, and that her desire to help us be free from suffering is a big part of her mission. Being able to liberate ourselves from the memories of the past and the anxious anticipation of the future, even if just for moments, can have a profound impact on our lives and relationships. Enjoy.

Sponsors:

Vionicshoes.com and use code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order

Ritual.com/GABBY - Ritual is offering my listeners 30% off during your first month

shopify.com/gabbyreece - sign up for a $1 per month trial period

Babbel.com/GABBY for 55% off

Qualia Mind

Connect with Byron Katie:

Books:

Loving What Is

Question Your Thinking, Change The World

A Thousand Names for Joy

A Mind at Home with Itself

Website: www.thework.com

Instagram: @byron.katie

Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree

For the full show notes visit gabriellereece.com/podcast

The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Trauma Rewires Desire (Katie Simon)

Hard Knox with Amanda Knox

Views on Psychedelics for Trauma Treatment

The AI-powered Podcast Player