Changeable Podcast

Ana wrote to me saying that she began having social anxiety two years ago. She said she’s ashamed because she wishes she was strong enough to let this go. She went on to talk about how things are for her, but that first statement alone reveals a lot. She’s ashamed of something that has nothing to do with her, something she has zero control over. And she believes that if she possessed some sort of strength, she could let this go.I speak to many points in Ana’s message about social anxiety, claustrophobia, her body physically reacting to fear, and more in a very direct way, trying to point out and clarify the assumptions and misunderstandings behind her suffering. ***Beginning September 5th, I will be leading a very small group through The Little School of Big Change Guided course.You may know that I don’t lead this course anymore but because there were a number of people on the waitlist, I thought I would lead a small group through the curriculum this fall. You’ll get lifetime access to the full curriculum of video lessons, interviews, and animations, 6 live coaching calls with me, and access to our private forum for the 6 weeks.If you’ve been wanting to do the live version of this course with my support, or you know someone who has, this is the time to do it!Go to The Little School of Big Change to register.  The post EP314: Social anxiety, physical reactions, and knowing better: Questions from a listener appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Today’s episode is a conversation with Sarie Taylor and her Worldwide Wellbeing Community. When the mind is trying to hold onto some shred of perceived control, it often says something like “we have no control over what shows up, but we do have some control over what we do with it/pay attention to”.  But that’s still control, right?  I suggested that we have absolutely no control over any experience, and we had a very direct conversation front here. Sarie shared that this call created some debate from her community, some saying it was their favorite call and others saying it was frustrating and depressing. The mind is so clever!  I’m grateful to her for allowing me to share this. You can check out Sarie’s work and community at https://www.worldwidewellbeing.co.uk/The post EP313: No choice – Not even in what is given attention appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In episode 306, Bill Giruzzi shared his experience and the insights he had during a period of extreme anxiety and suicidal depression. In today’s episode, his wife Lisa shares the incredible insights she had during that same time.  In so many profound ways, Lisa deeply realized that nothing in life is really up to her. When Bill was in ICU for four weeks after a near fatal brain bleed… in the early days of Covid and she couldn’t visit him at all…it wasn’t up to her. She was forced to let go and let things unfold. For the year or so afterward as he frequently talked about planning his suicide, Lisa again saw that it wasn’t up to her. There was nothing she could do to ensure that things would go the way she wanted them to. Lisa talks about one of our greatest fears–being completely powerless in the worst of circumstances – actually being our greatest freedom. This is an amazing conversation. You can see more about Lisa here. The post EP312: It’s Not Up to Me with Lisa Giruzzi appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Last week’s episode was called It’s All Conditioning. And, also, there is no conditioning. Conditioning is an idea that depends on time. It exists only in thought, which means it has no lasting, real existence. It’s an appearance, albeit a persistent, very real-feeling one. Conditioning exists in duality, as a label for a fleeting experience. The unconditioned is nondual, not fleeting, and not an experience. ***Starting in August and running for 10 weeks, I’ll be leading a group of people through the book Liberation Is: The End of the Spiritual Path by Salvadore Poe.This book is simple and direct. It is not theoretical or conceptual. This is not a book that discusses your true nature – it’s a book designed to directly reveal your true nature.I loved it when I read it, and I think you will too. We’ll have weekly calls, including one with the offer, and a forum to share insight as we’re doing the experiments together. I would love for you to join me! Go to https://dramyjohnson.com/bookclub/ to registerThe post EP311: There is no conditioning  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

The podcast explores how all experiences are conditioned and learned, challenging the idea of a continuous 'me'. It discusses the book 'Liberation Is: The End of the Spiritual Path' as a tool to reveal true nature. The host invites listeners to join a group to engage in weekly calls and experiments together.

This episode is a guided meditation of sorts…or something like that. We’ll lean together into what’s always here, never changing. What is here between thought and no thought?What’s aware of my voice?What’s wide awake when body and mind feel tired? The post EP309: Guided meditation: What’s always here? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode, we explore one of my favorite phrases: Who cares? We’ll look at this in two ways. First, who cares, as in ‘so what?’. Second, who cares as in ‘who is the one apparently experiencing caring? Do you care about the things you’re reactive to? Do you really, or is caring a conditioned assumption that arises alongside some conditioned sensations?Can you find the one who apparently cares, is “I care” one thought?***Starting in August and running for 10 weeks, I’ll be leading a group of people through the book Liberation Is: The End of the Spiritual Path by Salvadore Poe.This book is simple and direct. It is not theoretical or conceptual. This is not a book that discusses your true nature – it’s a book designed to directly reveal your true nature.I loved it when I read it, and I think you will too. We’ll have weekly calls, including one with the offer, and a forum to share insight as we’re doing the experiments together. I would love for you to join me! Go to dramyjohnson.com/bookclub/ to register The post EP308: Who cares? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

The podcast delves into the idea of letting go of paradigms and beliefs to find true freedom and peace. It emphasizes the importance of not clinging to others' wisdom and trusting in oneself. The metaphor of belief systems as handholds in mountain climbing is used to encourage shedding limiting beliefs for personal growth.

Bill shares his journey from brain bleeds to panic attacks, realizing that thoughts are lies. He explores resilience, anxiety, and the unexpected nature of change. The conversation delves into accepting difficult emotions and shifting perspectives on anxiety.

David Bingham discusses Indian yogic philosophy focusing on our true, nondual nature. He explores the game of duality we opt into, declining invitations into dualism to recognize ourselves as effortless awareness. The concept of energy systems and conserving energy is also explored in the podcast.