Biet Simkin

What does it mean to be enlightened? There are innumerable ancient and modern schools of thought around enlightenment, and Biet Simkin has developed a unique, easily comprehensible model for how to attain and sustain the enlightened state. In addition to living a wildly interesting and challenging life, Biet is a world-renowned Spiritual Teacher with clients including Russell Brand, a Best-Selling author, and musician who teaches practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. Biet has distilled, adapted, and synthesized her own model of enlightenment with practices stemming from the highly complex 4th Way teachings of Gurdjieff as well as a lifetime of spiritual study across numerous traditions. This conversation was an absolute treasure for me, Check out her latest book- Don't Just Sit There!: 44 Insights to Get Your Meditation Practice off the Cushion and into the Real World Connect with Biet Simkin Website | www.bietsimkin.com Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1aFfC7OgfvVtpx_qcJ_zxw IG | @guidedbybiet This episode is sponsored by: ONNIT  Get 10% off all Onnit Products: https://bit.ly/3LMVArK Helix Sleep save up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows by visiting HelixSleep.com/AMP MUD\WTR Visit mudwtr.com/amp and get 15% off your order by using the discount code AUBREY at checkout APOLLO NEURO Get $40 off the Apollo wearable by visiting  apolloneuro.com/aubrey To partner with the Aubrey Marcus Podcast | Connect with Aubrey | Website | http://bit.ly/2GesYqi  Instagram | http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO  Facebook | http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk  Twitter | http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd Check out "Own your Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus | http://bit.ly/2vRz4so Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus newsletter: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/email Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus podcast: iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn  Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2G8ccJt  IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3  Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh  Android | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg

Biet Simkin, a globally respected meditation guide and best-selling author, shares her profound journey through grief and addiction. She reveals how losing her mother and child catalyzed a radical transformation towards spirituality and sobriety. Biet emphasizes that suffering is a teacher, not an enemy, and discusses the healing power of music and meditation. She encourages listeners to stop seeking external validation, reclaim their inner lives, and transform pain into personal growth and awakening.