
Changeable Podcast
Join psychologist, life coach and author Dr. Amy Johnson for Changeable, a podcast about a new paradigm in psychology that reveals the ironic way change really works. It’s easier than you think.
Latest episodes

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Jan 8, 2024 • 0sec
EP284: Thought isn’t needed
Explore the biased nature of thoughts and why we don't need to rely on them. Question the purpose of holding onto thoughts and beliefs. Delve into the illusion of thought and how it shapes our perception of reality. Discover the impact of being mind-identified and the benefits of quieting the mind.

Jan 1, 2024 • 0sec
EP283: Meeting what arises with love and compassion with Bill DeKramer
Change Coach Bill DeKramer and I talk allll about feeling in this episode! Bill shares a metaphor that came to him in his work with clients about waking a sleeping dog and how that relates to how we are with the emotions that arise.We discuss triggers, how every feeling is absolutely perfect, saying YES to
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Dec 25, 2023 • 0sec
EP282: Coaching and the Illusion of the Separate Self
Today’s episode is the replay of a webinar I recently held with Rohini Ross on how the way we work with people and the way we mentor others to work with people is rooted in awakening from the illusion of the separate self rather than bettering things for who we take ourselves to be. I
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Dec 18, 2023 • 0sec
EP281: Inauthenticity and self-hatred
Do you ever feel like you hate yourself? And do you sense the stigma around that feeling? When people share with me that they hate themselves, they often lower their voice and look around as if they are about to be hauled away. But who is this self that’s hated and who is the hater? What if
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Dec 11, 2023 • 0sec
EP280: Nothing is hidden
It seems that much of our experience is based on unquestioned assumptions. For example, it “seems like” we’re a separate self carrying ourselves through time and space. It “seems like” we have insecurity issues, or a history of addiction, or that conversation we just had didn’t go well.But what makes it “seem like” that? What
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Dec 4, 2023 • 0sec
EP279: Feeling your way through life
The podcast explores a shift from thinking to feeling in life. The speaker discusses the impact of living from the body and the irrelevance of most thoughts. They explore the energy of life and embracing sensations without the need for a solution. The power of feeling over thinking is emphasized, highlighting the importance of quieting the mind.

Nov 27, 2023 • 0sec
EP278: A coaching session on restlessness, aimlessness, and simply being
In this episode, Betty returns for a coaching session to explore her aimlessness and restlessness without constant movement. The conversation reveals that Betty is trying to avoid feeling a certain emotion. The host discusses the importance of embracing the present moment and letting go of old identities. They also tackle body image, doubts about medical advice, and the discomfort of breaking old patterns. The podcast emphasizes the need to be present with feelings of restlessness and aimlessness without constantly seeking a solution or purpose.

Nov 20, 2023 • 20min
EP277: Perspective
Today’s episode of Changeable is a portion of the last LSBC call in this fall’s 6-week course. In this call, I talk about the difference between reality and imagination. Every “reality” is a point of perspective, and I share how the explorations they’ve been doing as part of this course has simply opened up more
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Nov 13, 2023 • 58min
EP276: Grounded Relationships with Chiara McHale
In this episode, Change Coach Chiara McHale shares some of the insights she’s had in her romantic relationship, and how the things she’s seen have led to a completely different relationship than she had in the past. This is a fascinating conversation about how a relationship can look when one or both people have a
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Nov 6, 2023 • 24min
EP275: Where’s the problem when everything is always changing?
This podcast explores the nature of problems and their existence within thoughts. It discusses the tendency to hold onto problems despite everything changing. The concept of looking at things without preconceived notions and labels is also explored, emphasizing curiosity of the unknown. Mindfulness and its impact on changing thought patterns is discussed. The multifaceted nature of anxiety and the power of being present are also examined.