In this episode, I share three examples of people who were suffering, to varying degrees, because they were carrying the past around without realizing it.  You’ll hear about someone who was positive that lockdown created the anxiety he feels today.You’ll hear about someone who wanted to know how The Little School of Big Change might The post EP175: How you’re Living in the Past and Not Realizing It appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

What if the concepts we call ‘choice’ and ‘regret’ have nothing to do with what actually happens in life? What if life lives us, and thought arises talking about intention, control, and a “you” who has intention and control…and that’s what’s happening when we say we made a choice?Likewise, what if regret is simply a The post EP173: Choice and Regret appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Jenny Roberts has been working with parents and their children (but really just the parents) for decades. Jenny lives in Australia and worked with parents who were feeling completely overwhelmed and hopeless throughout Australia and all over the world. She’d move in with families who were at the end of their rope, dealing with children The post EP172: Jenny Roberts: Less is Unbelievably More in Parenting appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode, I share a practice I’ve been playing with. It’s a deep investigation into the actual experience of thought. It’s me asking “what is this thought thing, really?”It’s me walking right up to a thought and looking at it. Feeling it. Moving closer. Are there images, sounds, or other sensory reflections I find? Are The post EP171: Deeply Exploring the Nature of Thought appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode, my friend and coach colleague Piers Thurston and I discuss what it’s been like for our coaching to move from a focus on psychology to a focus on something closer to spirituality or nonduality. We talk about how life looks far simpler than it used to, and why, even given that, we The post EP170: A Conversation About Our Apparent Shift From Psychology to Spirituality appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Minds love dramatic, sensational statements. And if you don’t know better, you might be very tempted to take them seriously. They’ll say things like: “I can’t handle this”.“I don’t know how I’ll make it through.”“I’m lost. I don’t know what to do next.”“I’m barely keeping my head above water.”.But here’s the thing: Your mind saying these The post EP169: I Can’t Handle It! appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Siobhan came to the new paradigm a couple different times in the past few years. The first was to find freedom around some habits. She talks about going through The Little School of Big Change a few years ago, solidly focused on her behavior (which is NOT how I recommend doing it!). Even while tracking The post EP168: Siobhan’s Change Story: When Change Doesn’t Look How You Imagined appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

The podcast discusses how our minds tend to exaggerate and be dramatic in their perceptions of reality, exploring the concept of minds dramatizing. It delves into the dramatic narratives our minds create and the importance of recognizing this process. The speaker reflects on mundane daily life and shares Elizabeth Gilbert's perspective on the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also explores how our minds add drama to situations like sleep and physical pain, and addresses the transformative potential of quieting the mind and embracing change.

This podcast explores the concept of never feeling good enough and the constant pressure to improve. It discusses how our minds create an identity based on external factors, which perpetuates dissatisfaction. It also explores the detrimental effects of seeking external validation and the liberation that comes from questioning the mind's constant chatter. The podcast features a journey of transformation and finding fulfillment in simple activities, as well as the power of shifting focus away from the desire for more. Exciting book launch party announcement with prizes.

The podcast explores how minds create and solve problems. They discuss the seductive nature of problem-solving and the mind's tendency to engage in repetitive patterns. The speaker also mentions an upcoming book launch party and a chance to win free seats in a book club.