A New Way of Being

An intense journey through self-inquiry, childhood terrors, and the fear of awakening. The conversation explores what happens when the search for truth feels existential, how intention can shape the process, and the surrender that follows a heartfelt request for gentleness. It also examines the collapse of the separate self and whether fear might be part of the path.

A candid exploration of self-abandonment, hidden sensitivity, and the search for approval. The journey moves through setting boundaries with parents, speaking honestly in a relationship, and asking the radical question, “Who am I?” Along the way, painful experiences become doorways to awakening, deeper self-acceptance, and a surprising gratitude for suffering.

Why isn’t awareness alone enough for lasting change? This conversation explores emotional contractions, childhood abandonment, and the journey from overthinking back into the body. It examines how feelings can reveal unmet needs, when inner work calls for boundaries or forgiveness, and what happens when we stop abandoning ourselves and meet experience more fully.

In this episode, I explore why seeing yourself as “awareness” may not end suffering—and why awakening and embodiment are different parts of the journey. For me, the practical work is noticing where I abandon myself, meeting experience with loving presence, and letting that recognition shape how I relate, set boundaries, and show up in everyday life.👉 Free Course: https://www.simonmundie.com/courses👉 March 2027 Shift Happens retreat with Alex - Early Bird: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/👉 Work with Me 1:1 - free 15 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie👉 My Book 'Champion Thinking': https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/champion-thinking-9781526626486/👉 My Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overthinking may be a signal that something in the body needs attention—or that the mind hasn’t had enough space to slow down. In this episode, I share a compassionate way to meet the feelings beneath the thoughts, plus a simple practice that helps me settle during a restless night.👉 Free Course: https://www.simonmundie.com/courses👉 March 2027 Shift Happens retreat with Alex - Early Bird: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/👉 Work with Me 1:1 - free 15 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie👉 My Book 'Champion Thinking': https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/champion-thinking-9781526626486/👉 My Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A summer dream awakens grief tied to a painful teenage betrayal. Rather than hide behind distraction, Simon explores meeting sorrow, fear, anger, and shame directly. He reflects on why awakening does not end pain, how everyday triggers can become shadow work, and the ways emotional integration can deepen presence, wholeness, and ease.

A candid exploration of vulnerability, shame, and the courage to be truly seen. Personal stories reveal the difference between intentional openness and oversharing, how emotional safety deepens intimacy, and why feeling grief, fear, and sadness can transform relationships. The conversation also examines healing through compassionate witnessing, modeling emotional honesty for children, and awakening through connection.

A year after a kundalini awakening, Simon revisits the fear of losing his mind, the strange emptiness of life without his familiar identity, and energy so intense that sleep became elusive. He explores returning home, navigating family life, finding grounding in nature, and discovering whether ordinary work was still possible. A raw reflection on love, grief, selfhood, and living with a thinner sense of identity.

Simon and Alex explore self-abandonment: saying yes when you mean no, ignoring bodily signals, and chasing approval. They discuss childhood conditioning, emotional avoidance, boundaries, guilt, and the relief that follows self-honoring choices. The conversation also connects self-acceptance with spiritual awakening, oneness, and learning to meet inner experiences with compassion.

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