A New Way of Being

Simon Mundie
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17 snips
Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 39min

Can Self-Inquiry Change Your Life? (Only If You Do This) - with Sunny Sharma

Sunny Sharma, the Creator of the Self-Inquiry School, shares insights on meditation and self-inquiry to transform self-perception. He discusses how spiritual practice is about staying curious rather than seeking perfection. The conversation touches on finding joy beyond achievements, the importance of spontaneity in communication, and cultivating inner peace. Sunny emphasizes integrating spirituality into daily life and personal relationships to deepen connections and foster growth, making these concepts practical and relatable.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 13min

Guided Self-Inquiry: How To Recognise Your Fundamental Nature of Awareness

Engage in a transformative journey of self-inquiry to uncover your fundamental nature. Discover how to identify awareness beyond sensory perceptions and the fluctuations of thoughts and emotions. Reflect on the essence of unchanging awareness that remains constant amidst life's noise. Embrace a non-judgmental attitude to deepen your understanding of consciousness and its subtle interplay with our experiences. This enlightening exploration encourages listeners to reconnect with their true selves.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 5min

Why Nothing Is Really Wrong (Ayahuasca & Interconnectedness)

Discover how shamanic traditions reframe setbacks as essential components of life's journey. Explore the profound impact of ayahuasca in revealing the interconnectedness of all beings. The discussion emphasizes that empathy and connection can alleviate suffering and foster collective healing. learn how a shift from control to connection can lead to compassion and greater well-being for individuals and communities alike.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 5min

Why ‘Going All In’ Changes Everything: Damon Hill BITESIZE

F1 World Champion Damon Hill shares his transformative moment of going all in and how it changed his life. He emphasizes resilience and determination as essential traits in overcoming personal and external challenges. The discussion highlights the balance between safety and risk in pursuing excellence. Hill’s journey serves as a powerful reminder that true commitment can lead to extraordinary opportunities, illuminating the path from adversity to success.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 38min

How to Manage the Voice in Your Head – Dr Ethan Kross

Ethan Kross, a world-leading expert on controlling the conscious mind and author of Chatter, dives into the turmoil of our inner voice. He shares how personal experiences sparked his research, revealing effective tools to tackle mental noise. Topics include the science behind third-person self-talk, the damaging effects of negative thoughts on performance, and the surprising power of awe in calming the mind. Kross emphasizes practical strategies to transform our internal dialogue into a constructive force for well-being.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 57min

Ayurveda & Learning to Listen to Your Body – with Kate Siraj

A few years ago, I was introduced to Ayurveda by today’s guest – Kate Siraj – and it opened up a whole new way of understanding how my body and mind actually work. Kate’s a brilliant Ayurvedic practitioner, and in this conversation we get into the basics of this ancient yet surprisingly practical system.We talk about the three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha – which represent different mind-body types. For me, it helped explain a lot: my racing thoughts, bursts of creativity, and that slightly ungrounded feeling that can pop up on occasion.Kate shares how tuning into early signs of imbalance (like poor sleep, bloating or energy dips) is key – rather than waiting until things fall apart. We also explore seasonal practices, food, movement, and why trying to follow one-size-fits-all wellness advice can actually throw us off course.Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or curious to deepen your understanding, this one’s full of gentle insights that help you come back to your own inner compass.Show Notes:What Ayurveda is and how it differs from Western medicineUnderstanding the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, KaphaHow to spot early signs of imbalanceWhy tuning in to hunger and digestion mattersPractical tools for self-regulation and nervous system balanceTips for Vata types: grounding, routine, nourishmentWhy self-compassion is central to true wellbeingKate's Ayurveda quiz: https://theayurvedaacademy.com/dosha-quiz/Website: https://ayurvedapractice.com/Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 44min

Beyond Thought: A Journey into Consciousness

Self-Inquiry, Meditation, and the End of Overthinking. I sit down with anesthesiologist and spiritual teacher Angelo shares how he moved through anxiety and began exploring the nature of consciousness. He talks about his early struggles with mental health, the big turning points that shifted his perspective, and the practical ways he learned to work with his own mind.We get into everything from Zen texts to self-inquiry, shadow work and meditation, as well as the moments in his life that forced him to question the nature of thought, suffering and awareness itself. It’s a grounded, practical conversation — touching on psychology, quantum physics, and spiritual practice — with plenty to take away whether you’re curious about meditation, personal growth, or simply making more peace with your own inner world.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7N0NS_qWm4&t=5sAngelo's website: https://simplyalwaysawake.com/about/Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 7min

TRE: The Practice That’s Helped Me Calm My Nervous System

David Berceli, an international expert in trauma intervention, introduces his innovative method, Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), aimed at helping individuals reconnect with their natural healing mechanisms. He discusses the importance of embracing our body's instinctual tremors, often seen as weaknesses, as vital for stress release. Berceli shares insights from his experiences in war zones, critiques societal norms that suppress emotional expression, and emphasizes the transformative power of stillness for mental health. This enlightening conversation redefines our understanding of trauma and resilience.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 34min

Focus, Flow & Brain Hacks for High Performers (with Dr Josephine Perry)

How do you harness your mind to perform at your best — even if you think differently?In this episode, I speak with leading sports psychologist Dr. Josephine Perry, author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. We explore how understanding your unique brain wiring — whether you have ADHD or not — can unlock better focus, sleep, and performance.Dr. Perry shares why many high achievers struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, or anxiety — and how tools like mindfulness, movement, and understanding your natural rhythms can help. We discuss practical ways to work with your mind, manage distractions, and develop habits that stick.If you’re curious about peak performance, mental health, or simply getting the best from your brain — this one’s for you.Dr. Josephine Perry is a sports psychologist & author: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/Topics: ADHD traits in sport, perfectionism, sleep rhythms, managing distraction, ACT & mindfulness strategiesBook a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 8min

Rhythm of Rest: Get Better Sleep

Discover how understanding your body's natural rhythms can transform your sleep and performance. Dr Josephine Perry and I explore practical strategies for tuning into your circadian cycle, reducing sleep anxiety, and increasing your daily energy, and she reveals simple techniques to work with your body's unique timing, not against it.Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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