The Little Peace of Mind Podcast

Who are we really? Pretty much nothing that we believe ourselves to be. But if we are not who we think we are, what's left? And what on earth is the relevance of that to anxiety? Only everything. That's what Clare and I discuss today on today's podcast as we discuss her new book: Real - The Inside-Out Guide to Being Yourself. Warning: Bring your tissues.

Does insomnia cause anxiety? Does anxiety cause insomnia? I don't care....I just want to SLEEEEEEP! This session started out with Jen sharing her experience of years of insomnia and taking medications and how that all shifted for her. We ended up with Jen coaching me around this very topic and a huge insight for me as a result that I hope will serve as a catalyst for a few of your own. After the session we decided to create two follow-up podcast episodes so this is just the first part of the series.

Maryse used to experience symptoms of dizziness and extreme early morning anxiety. She would get better then fall back into her symptoms. Over and over again. Today she shares her doubts along the journey, the insights she received and how this understanding has put solid ground under her feet and expanded her comfort zone without her having to do a thing. Enjoy!

In today's episode I am so pleased to be joined by Shannon Cooper. Shannon was our Head Coach for a large part of last year and returns again to join us again to help deliver some of our coaching programs. She has a wonderful and profound way of describing the principles that lie behind this understanding in a way that just makes sense. We talked about her new book, True Nature, floating, having a head full of sea, the 'what do I do when....?' questions and her own personal journey through anxiety. Enjoy - I just know you will.

Susan Wheeler-Hall lives with a progressive physical disability and chronic pain. Circumstances you think would mean we'd have to live a miserable life. Susan's story demonstrates how our peace of mind and wellbeing are not dependant on our external circumstances - ever.

Wyn Morgan had what looked like a wonderful life on the outside, but inside he was completely miserable. He shares his story of what he saw that shifted his depression from the darkest of depths to a life where he's at peace with the ebb and flow of the human experience. Such a story of hope and a way of describing how we all operate as humans that I'm sure will be helpful to you all.

Ian Watson spent years exploring various techniques and strategies to try and uncover the source of wellbeing before discovering the Principles that lie behind the work that I do, and he does. In this episode we explore how he sees that understanding that thought creates experience is helpful, but not enough. What else do we need to know? Listen and find out!

This week's podcast has a slightly controversial title but Jacquie's passion is to help people become more human and in this episode we explore what it is that makes us all the same. Here's who this episode is designed for: People who self-harm – that might include cutting, pulling out your hair, eating disorders, drinking too much wine, over-eating etc etc. You see? We're all the same. People who love people who self-harm – what can we do when those we love are clearly indulging in unhealthy behaviours People who listen to all the Little Peace of Mind podcasts because they just know there's something new to learn in each one, whoever you are and whatever you're up to So, just about everyone then :)

Rudi Kennard is this week's guest on the podcast as we talk about those 'difficult people' that seem to show up in our lives from time to time. We talk about how experiencing a change in our relationship with anyone can be a one-way affair - we needn't actually get them involved, and we don't need to find clever ways to get them to change their behaviour. Sound too good to be true - have a listen - I really enjoyed creating this episode for you.

Damian Mark Smyth, an author and facilitator who overcame severe OCD, shares his transformative journey from crippling anxiety to newfound freedom. He discusses how a pivotal conference insight helped him see 'thought as thinking,' stripping away the power of compulsions. Damian emphasizes the importance of understanding fundamental principles like thought and consciousness to alleviate symptoms. His approach includes practical guidance and the power of deep listening, offering hope to those grappling with repetitive thoughts.