A New Way of Being

Simon Mundie, author of Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself, explores finding fulfillment through being present in the state of flow, overcoming imposter syndrome and extreme anxiety, avoiding burnout and embracing boredom, and redefining success through inspiring stories of individuals who have turned their lives around.

Piers Thurston explores the process of self-enquiry and our fundamental identity before psychology. They discuss topics such as separating content from the mind's capacity, the relationship between aperture and world perception, and the power of self-enquiry and letting go of resistance.

Why resisting and battling uncomfortable thoughts and feelings doesn't work, but acceptance and self-compassion does.Dr. Russ Harris is the world's best-know teacher of Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)Experiencing emotions like anxiety is entirely normal. It is part of the human experience. If you DIDN'T experience them, then there may be a problem.However, it is not unusual to believe we shouldn't experience uncomfortable feelings and thoughts, and so we are prone to resisting them, or distracting ourself from them..Dr. Russ Harris explains that there is another - better - way. It is a paradoxical intervention - in that we are taught to lean towards the discomfort, not away from it.My debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself is out next thursday 18 Jan. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme.Order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookWebsite: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is ADHD? How does it manifest and display in people? Is it time to stop calling it a disorder?Dr Tony Lloyd is chief executive of the ADHD Foundation, which I am delighted and honoured to have become a patron of. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year, and it had a big impact on me. So much of my life, looking back, now makes more sense. And so i wanted to really dig deep into the topic with Tony, who is a fountain of neurodiverse knowledge. In this episode we discuss:ADHD scepticismWhat ADHD is and how it presentsThe key traits of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivityWhy leading organisations like Tesla are actively recruiting neurodiverse people seeking a 21st century advantageWhy the way we educate children needs a similar upgradeADHD and relationshipsRejection Sensitivity DysphoriaADHD comorbidities, including anxiety and autismExecutive functioningSelf-care and managing ADHDADHD and shameThe challenge people can have getting a diagnosisTreating neurodiverse people the same as other diverse groupsThe ADHD Foundation: https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/The Rethinking ADHD podcast: https://podfollow.com/rethinking-adhdQbtech Objective ADHD tests: https://www.qbtech.com/My debut book - Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.Pre-Order Now: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to produce work of value - and improve your mental health at the same time. Professor Cal Newport argues that our ability to do deep work, which is where we perform undistracted work on something cognitively demanding, is a vital skill to train. However, the ability to perform deep work is increasingly rare - not least because of the impact of smartphones and social media. So what can we do about it? Allow Professor Newport to explain...My debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available to buy from January 18. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme.Pre-order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookWebsite: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former England striker turned broadcasting behemoth, Gary Lineker, discusses embracing pressure, their approach to fitness and aging, pushing limits, authenticity and camaraderie in broadcasting, and redefining success and finding happiness in this entertaining podcast.

"Why do you always have to be better than yesterday? If it's because you feel like you're not enough as you are - let's talk about that"In this episode, Psychologist Katie Warriner questions the whole narrative of what success is – and why achievement in and of itself isn’t impressive, it’s asking yourself – what are you motivated by? And how are you going to use that to contribute to the wellbeing of others and the world?My debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available to buy from January 18. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme.Pre-order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookWebsite: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Katherine Grainger, Britain’s most decorated female Olympian and greatest ever female rower, relives her Olympic journey and shares lessons on perseverance and resilience. Topics include her triumphs, setbacks, finding passion, developing discipline, embracing change, and the power of sport in teaching important life lessons.

Caitlyn Jenner, the 1976 Olympic Decathlon Champion, shares stories about dyslexia, gender dysphoria, and the challenges of success. She reflects on the aftermath of winning gold, navigating gender dysphoria in the entertainment industry, and life after deciding not to transition. Jenner also discusses lessons from the Olympics and her desire to leave a positive impact on society.

Staying committed to your path, even when you feel you are missing out. Josh Warrington is a two-time boxing World Champion, who made history in 2018 when he became the first male boxer from Leeds to win a major world title. Early in Josh's career, he was juggling boxing with working as a dental technician and studying at Leeds University, which didn't leave much time to spend with his friends. He felt as if he was missing out on occasion, until one of his pals set him straightMy debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available to buy from January 18. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme.Pre-order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookWebsite: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.