Changeable Podcast

There seems to be an innate intelligence that guides us when we deeply feel what is present. An intelligence emerges from simply being in what is without resistance. This intelligence is often less about firm conclusions and more about doing what feels most right right now. It’s less about security in a vision for the future and more about sensing immediate right action right now.Feeling reveals what there is to see. It contains pure possibility and potential. Thought can only negotiate based on the past, operating in what is already known. That’s the opposite of potential and possibility. ***Join me for a live, free, 2-hour class: The Silence at the Heart of Everything: Rediscovering What Never Changes on Monday, November 10thIn the class I’ll talk about the silence and stillness at the center of all things as well as several common benefits of prolonged time in silence. I’ll also tell you a bit about my upcoming Silent Retreats and answer your questions. Then we’ll have a quick break and an optional 30 minute guided-meditation-turned-silent-sitting together to give you a tiny taste of what’s possible. Register for the live class at dramyjohnson.com/silenceclassThe post EP379: The Intelligence in feeling appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

There is a lot of talk about prevention in the physical health world. It makes sense to prevent physical health problems when possible. Does this extend to emotional health?Can we prevent emotional discomfort? Does it make sense to try? Or is it safe to “wear your heart on your sleeve”, even when the world may be warning you against that?***Join me for a live, free, 2-hour class: The Silence at the Heart of Everything: Rediscovering What Never Changes on Monday, November 10thIn the class I’ll talk about the silence and stillness at the center of all things as well as several common benefits of prolonged time in silence. I’ll also tell you a bit about my upcoming Silent Retreats and answer your questions. Then we’ll have a quick break and an optional 30 minute guided-meditation-turned-silent-sitting together to give you a tiny taste of what’s possible. Register for the live class at dramyjohnson.com/silenceclassThe post EP378: Prevention appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

How – and why – communicate how you’re feeling with someone else? Dropping into the inner landscape and opening to what’s there…the thoughts, sensations, emotions, and beliefs that are present…and then expressing those to another person feels infinitely helpful.And it feels like something we often shy away from for any number of reasons. We’ll explore some of the reasons we shy away and also the enormous benefits of expressing experience  in this episode. ***Join me for a live, free, 2-hour class: The Silence at the Heart of Everything: Rediscovering What Never Changes on Monday, November 10thIn the class I’ll talk about the silence and stillness at the center of all things as well as several common benefits of prolonged time in silence. I’ll also tell you a bit about my upcoming Silent Retreats and answer your questions. Then we’ll have a quick break and an optional 30 minute guided-meditation-turned-silent-sitting together to give you a tiny taste of what’s possible. Register for the live class at dramyjohnson.com/silenceclassThe post EP377: Communicating feelings in a helpful way appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode I speak to a listener’s question about how she can be less reactive and more patient with her mom. We explore how she can watch the reactive patterns that arise with a sense of objectivity, curious about what’s showing up rather than judgmental of it and trying to change it. We also explore the nature of the resentment she feels and look at why that’s so important to explore.***I will be leading two Silent Retreats in 2026.The primary retreat (hosted and facilitated by me) will be in Taos, New Mexico, February 22-27. The second retreat (facilitated by me) will be in Hendersonville, North Carolina, February 1-6.Both retreats will provide a supportive space for you to steep in your essential being. You’ll immerse in what’s always here, unchanging, beyond the pull of thoughts, feelings and identities, in the absence of everyday distractions and conditioning.The retreats will be small, so space is limited. You can check out all the details at https://dramyjohnson.com/silent-retreats-2026/The post EP376: How can I stop being so reactive toward my mom? A question from a listener. appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

This week’s episode is a portion of a call with Kat Adamson.  Kat talks about how awareness is the essence of all things. Mostly, she talks about love. She shares her experience of the death of her partner and she discusses unconditional love and compatibility.I hope you are as impacted by this conversation as we were being part of it live. The post EP375: Awareness and Love with Kat Adamson appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

An inch deep and a mile wide typically describes a person with superficial knowledge of many things, but without deep knowledge of anything. A generalist, broad but shallow. Is experience an inch deep and a mile wide? In this episode, we use this phrase to explore the depths and dimensions of the felt sense, thought, emotion, and even the sense of self. ***I will be leading two Silent Retreats in 2026.The primary retreat (hosted and facilitated by me) will be in Taos, New Mexico, February 22-27. The second retreat (facilitated by me) will be in Hendersonville, North Carolina, February 1-6.Both retreats will provide a supportive space for you to steep in your essential being. You’ll immerse in what’s always here, unchanging, beyond the pull of thoughts, feelings and identities, in the absence of everyday distractions and conditioning.The retreats will be small, so space is limited. You can check out all the details at https://dramyjohnson.com/silent-retreats-2026/ The post EP374: An inch deep and a mile wide appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Discover the intriguing distinctions between what thought says and what it actually does. Thoughts often weave elaborate narratives that overshadow direct experiences. Explore the compelling notion that past events exist mainly as stories in our minds. Learn how thought frames perceptions of identity and reality, which can limit our potential. Moreover, gain insights into how releasing these frames can diminish anxiety. Dive into the practical aspects of observing thought's operations to enhance perspective and experience the freedom of being.

When someone says they are distracted, they are expressing an agenda or expectation for where attention should be. They are essentially saying “I’d like attention to be on this project or on my breath or on the person in front of me, but it’s somewhere else”.What would it be like to simply watch attention shift without those expectations? In that way, it’s not “distraction” which implies a problem. It’s a simple shift in attention. In this way, everything gets to be exactly what it is with no problem.***I will be leading two Silent Retreats in 2026.The primary retreat (hosted and facilitated by me) will be in Taos, New Mexico, February 22-27. The second retreat (facilitated by me) will be in Hendersonville, North Carolina, February 1-6. Both retreats will provide a supportive space for you to steep in your essential being. You’ll immerse in what’s always here, unchanging, beyond the pull of thoughts, feelings and identities, in the absence of everyday distractions and conditioning.The retreats will be small, so space is limited. You can check out all the details at dramyjohnson.com/silentretreats2026The post EP372: Distraction appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Mary is struggling with guilt over something that happened in her relationship a few years ago.  Listen in as we explore our responsibility for feelings, societal ideas of right and wrong, honesty, and much more. The post EP371: How can I let go of guilt? A question from a listener  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Discover the intricate relationship between chronic pain and mental health. Explore how perceptions can amplify suffering and the importance of tailored coaching strategies. Learn how flexible approaches can merge emotional understanding with practical pain management. This conversation sheds new light on finding peace amidst persistent discomfort.