Changeable Podcast

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Dive into the fascinating exploration of how thoughts arise involuntarily and aren't actually yours. Discover the freedom that comes from realizing you can't control or stop these thoughts. Embrace the present moment instead of getting lost in the noise of anxiety or compulsive behaviors. Learn to recognize the nature of thought to reduce suffering and liberate yourself from the weight of perceived problems. It's an enlightening journey to accepting what truly matters in life.

Discover the power of sharing personal stories and how they help us feel validated. The discussion shifts focus from recounting events to understanding deeper feelings. A compelling metaphor illustrates the importance of addressing immediate emotions over abstract concepts, guiding us to ask ourselves where it truly hurts. Additionally, a new course promises to explore the restless feelings behind compulsive behaviors and anxiety, encouraging a journey toward self-discovery.

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This week’s episode is a portion of a Community call with guest speaker Shenan Charania. This was one of my all-time favorite guest speaker calls and several in our community said the same.Shenan and I talk about silence, presence, regret, thought, and much more. Shenan shares his past as a gang member and his experiences The post EP346: Extremely This with Shenan Charania appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In my recent silent retreat we explored the fact that nothing was happening.  All retreatants had to do was show up when the gong chimed and be quiet. Literally nothing else. Their entire day from 10am to 10pm was scheduled for them. Meals were prepared and served. Life for 6 days was unbelievably simple. And so The post EP345: Willfulness and positionality dissolve into silence appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode, I talk about how I work with common phobias.  First we look at what you’re really afraid of – It’s what you think (literally), not the thing you think you’re afraid of (flying, spiders, vomit, germs, etc.) Then, we look at the feeling aspect of the fear. The combination of imagination + feeling is The post EP344: Phobias – What are you really afraid of? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.