
Awareness Explorers
If you want to awaken peace and love in daily life, pure awareness is always available as the background of all experience. Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor explore ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.
Latest episodes

Apr 11, 2025 • 53min
184: What Makes an Ideal Human?
Delve into the intriguing qualities that define an ideal human. Explore the connection between personal awakening and traits like kindness and humor. Reflect on the subjective nature of morality through insights from historical figures. Discover the importance of self-acceptance and how flaws are part of the spiritual journey. Engage in a guided meditation to embody these ideal traits while navigating the complexities of everyday life. Join a discussion that emphasizes genuine emotional openness over prescribed spirituality.

Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 13min
183: Amy Albright and Drew Pierson, Guest Explorers
Dr. Amy Albright is a Doctor of Chinese medicine and executive coach, and Dr. Drew Pierson is a leading neurofeedback expert, both co-founders of Holon. They delve into the fascinating intersections of neurofeedback, consciousness, and well-being. Listeners can learn about innovative brain training techniques and the importance of personalizing approaches to mental health. The conversation includes practical exercises for connecting with energy and enhancing awareness, merging science and spirituality for transformative experiences.

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 19min
182: Kat Adamson, Guest Explorer
In this engaging conversation, Kat Adamson, the widow of renowned non-duality teacher Sailor Bob Adamson, shares her journey of love and loss. She discusses Bob's profound teachings, emphasizing that there is no separate self, only awareness. Kat reflects on the importance of community support in healing and the path to self-discovery. Through guided meditation, listeners are invited to experience present awareness and explore their true nature beyond mental constraints. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on grief, connection, and spiritual awakening.

Feb 28, 2025 • 47min
181: The Gift of Aging
Explore the gifts of aging beyond societal fears. Discover how life's challenges lead to profound wisdom and self-discovery. Learn to embrace acceptance and release attachment through transformative practices. Humorously navigate health issues like hearing loss, finding resilience and joy. Dive into personal growth and spirituality as key components of aging. Enjoy a guided meditation that highlights the beauty of appreciating each moment and the wisdom gained over time.

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 6min
180: Craig Hamilton, Guest Explorer
In this engaging conversation, Craig Hamilton, a spiritual teacher and author known for his 'direct awakening' meditation approach, shares profound insights on connecting with one’s true nature. He discusses the importance of integrating awakening into daily life and emphasizes radical surrender to higher principles. The episode includes a guided meditation, inviting listeners to experience vast open awareness and fully embrace the present moment. Craig also explores misconceptions about meditation and the journey from control to surrender, all while encouraging joy in spiritual self-discovery.

Jan 31, 2025 • 53min
179: Everything You Don’t Like is Your Guru
Discover how the things we dislike can be catalysts for personal growth. Embrace discomfort and negative emotions as opportunities for self-awareness and healing. Explore the importance of reframing daily frustrations and the dynamics of blame in relationships. Learn to nurture your inner child while cultivating true happiness from within. Through engaging anecdotes and a guided meditation, you’ll find that accepting both pain and peace paves the way to enlightenment and deeper understanding.

Jan 17, 2025 • 47min
178: Beyond the Mind and Into the Mystery
Dive into the world of mystery and wonder as the hosts discuss the power of questions in igniting curiosity. Explore the balance of free will and external forces, pondering profound existential quandaries. Engage with philosophy as they challenge language's limitations in grasping interconnectedness. Uncover insights through a whimsical supermarket tale that highlights deeper truths in everyday objects. Enjoy a guided meditation to reflect on personal miracles and contemplate the universe's secrets, inviting vulnerability and openness to the mysteries of existence.

Jan 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
177: Cindy Teevens, Guest Explorer
Cindy Teevens, an award-winning peace and happiness facilitator, discusses her transformative journey towards inner love and joy. She delves into challenging the belief that happiness comes from external factors, advocating for a perspective that true contentment is found within. Cindy shares insights from her profound awakening experience and introduces her 'Two Minute Technique to Inner Peace'—a guided meditation to enhance mindfulness. Listeners are encouraged to explore their internal narratives to tap into genuine happiness.

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Dec 20, 2024 • 47min
176: Favorite Movies and Books to Inspire
Dive into a treasure trove of inspiring movies and books that illuminate spiritual growth. From the transformative journeys in films like 'Peaceful Warrior' and 'Harold and Maude' to the enlightening texts such as 'The Zen Teachings of Huang Po,' the hosts discuss how storytelling shapes perspectives. They emphasize the significance of revisiting these narratives for deeper insights. Discover how art connects us and serves as a powerful tool for self-discovery, encouraging listeners to embrace uplifting media on their spiritual paths.

Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
175: Saja Fendél, Guest Explorer
Saja Fendél, founder of Thought Dojo, shares his journey toward unconditional happiness and inner contentedness. He emphasizes the power of forgiveness, viewing it as essential for personal growth and connection with divinity. Saja discusses the balance between embracing emotions and the need for action, presenting a compassionate approach to anxiety and fear. He also captures happiness as an innate quality, distinguishing it from enlightenment, and underlines the importance of community in personal development, inviting a deeper understanding of our interconnected experiences.
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