Episodes
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Most people are stuck in their heads - overthinking, trying to do everything perfectly, beating themselves up - and then wondering why they’re exhausted.
This solo episode is about what I call the art of inner alignment — the shift from overthinking to calm, grounded knowing. You’ll hear:
Why burnout isn’t just too much work — it’s inner misalignment
How the thinking mind constantly creates stories (that we mistake for truth)
How to reconnect with your intuitive knowing — and why it's important
Plus a few personal stories, including one from my 103-year-old gran (who still lives on her own), and a cracking split-brain experiment that shows how unreliable our thoughts really are.
If this resonates, I offer a free 1:1 session so you can experience this work for yourself: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat
And my free online course on moving from burnout to flow is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
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In this episode, I speak with Brian Cunningham, a leadership expert with over 45 years of experience exploring consciousness, human potential, and what it really means to lead. We unpack Brian’s idea of the Awareness Quotient—a practical framework for understanding how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
This is a conversation about leadership as a developmental journey—not a fixed set of skills, but a process of growing through different stages of awareness. We explore how connecting head and heart, being clear on intent, and staying present can transform how we show up—in our work, our relationships, and our lives.
Brian's website: https://awarenessquotientleadership.com/
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Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
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In this bitesize episode, I speak to neuroscientist and Waking Up app creator Sam Harris about the real purpose of meditation — not just calming the mind, but seeing through the illusion that we are the mind.
We talk about why people struggle with their thoughts, how we get tangled in them, and what it means to see thoughts for what they really are — fleeting appearances in awareness.
As I often say: you are not your thoughts — you’re aware of them. This shift changes everything.
Full episode with Sam Harris: https://pod.fo/e/16ff62
Other relevant episodes:
Rupert Spira: https://pod.fo/e/16ff5c
Awe - with Dacher Keltner: https://pod.fo/e/1803a7
My links:
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Website: simonmundie.com
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Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
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Work with me 1:1 for personalised mentoring grounded in non-dual understanding, designed to reduce psychological suffering and guide you toward A New Way of Being. Visit simonmundie.com to learn more and take the first step.
"Following our session I felt as though there had been a profound shift. The days that followed were some of the best days I have had in many years as there was much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry
“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack
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You Are Not Your Thoughts: A Conversation with Wyn Morgan - coach and speaker of the Three Principles
Drawing from Wyn’s personal journey through chronic depression and insomnia, this episode dives into the nature of thought, consciousness, and emotional well-being. Wyn shares how he went from feeling like a “tortured soul” to discovering a profound sense of peace and freedom — not by changing his circumstances, but by seeing through the illusions of the mind.
Together, we explore:
Why our thoughts are not who we are
How emotions are created — and why they're temporary
The suffering that comes from resisting our feelings
The innate wisdom and peace that emerge when we understand the nature of thought
The miracle of simply being a conscious human
Your thoughts are not permanent truths — they’re temporary experiences.
All feelings pass, no matter how intense they seem.
You don’t need external validation or circumstances to feel whole.
Resistance to feelings creates suffering — non-resistance dissolves it.
The mind is a storyteller, but you don’t have to believe every story\
Check out Wyn's work: https://www.wynning.co.uk/who-we-are
đ To go deeper, check out my free mini-course on burnout and flow at â simonmundie.com
My links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
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Rest is not a luxury — it's a biological and emotional necessity. But modern life has normalised exhaustion, which is why so many of us feel guilty when we slow down, and how chronic stress patterns keep us stuck in survival mode without even realising it.
We also talk about:
The link between rest, resilience and recovery
Why true healing requires time, patience, and space
How to reconnect with the body’s natural signals
Practical ways to bring more convalescence and self-compassion into daily life
If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on embracing balance and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
Or get in touch about 1:1 conversations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
Other links:
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
Website: simonmundie.com
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In this episode, I sit down with Rupert Spira and Don Hoffman — two people at the leading edge of exploring consciousness and reality — to unpack some of the biggest questions we can ask.
We talk about why space-time might not be fundamental, whether matter is even “real,” and how consciousness could be the ground of everything.
This conversation explores where science, philosophy and spirituality meet — and asks whether modern physics is finally catching up with what the great contemplative traditions have pointed to all along.
Highlights include:
Why space and time might be illusions
The limits of trying to explain consciousness through the brain
What maths might reveal about the nature of reality
Whether our senses are showing us the world as it really is — or not at all
Guests:
Rupert Spira – Philosopher and spiritual teacher
Don Hoffman – Cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality
This one goes deep — but it’s well worth the ride.
If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on embracing balance and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
Or get in touch about 1:1 conversations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
Website: simonmundie.com
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If you’re someone who struggles to charge what you’re worth — this one’s for you.
In this clip from our conversation, Dr John DeMartini shares powerful stories and strategies for shifting your mindset around pricing, delegation, and self-worth. He explains how your income often reflects how much you truly value yourself — and what to do if you know you’re undercharging.
We also discuss:
Why burnout isn’t always caused by the work itself
The real reason people hesitate to delegate
How to build confidence in your value
Why the world mirrors your internal sense of worth
If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
Other links:
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
Website: simonmundie.com
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In his superb book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is catching up to Buddhism Chris Niebauer explains how the left side of the brain — brilliant at language and problem-solving — also creates constant mental chatter. It labels, judges, compares, and spins stories, including the biggest story of all — the idea of a solid identity or self-concept.
But this overthinking isn’t who we are — it’s just a habit of the left brain doing what it does.
In this conversation, Chris shares how recognising this can free us from getting caught in endless thought loops, helping us drop back into the present moment where clarity, ease, and creativity naturally arise.
Key Insights:
The left brain is responsible for language, categorization, and creating a narrative of who we are
Our thinking mind is not our true self, but a survival mechanism that generates constant stories
Suffering often leads people to spiritual exploration and understanding consciousness
The right brain represents intuition, playfulness, and immediate experience
Consciousness is fundamental, not an emergent property of the brain
Meditation and self-inquiry can help us recognize the space between thoughts
Themes Explored:
The illusion of self
Limitations of psychology and materialism
Flow states and intuition
The role of suffering in personal growth
Potential of AI and consciousness
If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
Other links:
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
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Success is not synonymous with happiness and wellbeing. So many high performers reach the top of the proverbial Everest only to discover that it did not provide the lasting satisfaction that it seemed to promise. One such person is Caitlyn Jenner, who won gold in the Olympic decathlon in 1976. However, the issues that were bubbling away under the surface were free to reassert themselves once the Games were over.
If you would like to explore more you can sign up for our free mini-course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
Other links:
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
Website: simonmundie.com
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Philosopher and consciousness researcher Bernardo Kastrup argues that reality isn’t made of matter — it’s made of mind. And that insight, if true, changes everything: how we relate to each other, how we handle grief, how we understand mental illness, and even how we live day to day.
In this conversation, Simon and Bernardo explore what it means to live from a worldview that sees all of life as interconnected. They go deep into fear, death, empathy, identity, and the consequences of seeing through the illusion of separation — not as a spiritual ideal, but as an existential truth.
They discuss:
Why Bernardo fears death — and what it might mean to merge with all suffering
The lived consequences of seeing others as yourself
How this view affects grief, kindness, and the way we consume
Where materialism breaks down — and what might replace it
Why moments of flow, play, and stillness matter more than we realise
The role of madness and suffering in our evolution as a species
Bernardo's book Analytic Idealism in a nutshell: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Analytic-Idealism-Nutshell-straightforward-metaphysics/dp/1803416696
You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8yTY3Fw1Ns&t=233s
If you would like to explore more you can sign up for our free mini-course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
Or get in touch about 1:1 explorations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
Website: simonmundie.com
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“How you do anything is how you do everything.” That’s the core of Ryan Holiday’s message in this bitesize episode.
The bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way shares why Stoicism — which he calls “the most practical of all philosophies” — is ultimately about action. Every moment is a chance to show up fully, to do our best, and to live in alignment with our values. We won’t always succeed — but we can always try.
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We’ve all said it — “there just aren’t enough hours in the day.” But Jasmin Paris proves otherwise.
In 2019, she won the gruelling 268-mile Spine Race — not only becoming the first woman to win it, but beating the men’s course record by 12 hours.
Alongside being an elite ultrarunner, Jasmin is a mum, a vet, and lives a full family life. She’s a brilliant example of what it looks like to prioritise what truly matters.
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Why do so many of us feel anxious, disconnected, or low — even when, on the surface, life looks fine?
Psychologist and author Dr Margaret Paul believes the answer lies in self-abandonment — the subtle but powerful ways we disconnect from our feelings, judge ourselves, and hand responsibility for our emotional lives to others.
In this episode, Simon is joined by the creator of the Inner Bonding process, a six-step pathway to healing that’s helped tens of thousands of people reconnect to themselves. This conversation is particularly personal — as Margaret’s work had a big impact on Simon’s life over a decade ago, and continues to inform his own work around burnout, flow and self-leadership today.
What we explore:
The four core ways people abandon themselves
How digital distraction keeps us emotionally disconnected
What it means to develop a “loving adult” inner voice
Practices for tuning into your feelings with compassion
How this work can transform relationships, leadership and wellbeing
https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
My links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
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Dr Emma Seppälä — psychologist, author of Sovereign, and faculty at Yale and Stanford — explains why you can’t think your way out of anxiety, and how the breath, body and nervous system hold the key to deep emotional healing.
https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
My links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
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‘I am the master of my stress mechanisms’
Wim Hof – aka the Iceman – says that our obsession with comfot comes at a great cost. What’s the answer? To go consciously into stressful situations, to change our relationship to it.
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https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
My links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
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Burnout isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a creeping, physiological and psychological disconnection that’s become all too common in high-achieving cultures. And often, the people most affected are the ones least likely to see it.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Clare Ashley — author of A Burnout Doctor and former NHS medic — who knows this terrain from the inside. After her own collapse early in her medical career, Clare began to explore burnout not just as a condition, but as a message.
We explore:
Why denial is often a hallmark of burnout
The subtle early signs we tend to ignore
How purpose, community and autonomy act as protective forces
Why 20% of meaningful work can shift everything
How burnout recovery ties in with self-awareness, flow and intention
This is a vital conversation — especially if you’ve been pushing through, wondering why you’re so tired, or feel like something’s been missing.
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Feeling anxious? One of the best ways to address anxiety can be through improving the health of your gut microbiome - which produces serotonin (think SSRI antidepressants) and GABA (think Valium).
Improving gut health is something I am passionate about - and I’m delighted @tim.spector could join me on A New Way of Being
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“It’s not about being fully present in every moment, but how quickly you can come back.”
I’m delighted to be joined by Danny Donachie — a coach, speaker and former athlete whose work bridges presence, self-inquiry, and performance.
Danny has worked with top athletes and football clubs, but his path has also taken him deep into meditation, yoga, and spiritual practice. After a powerful awakening experience in Amsterdam, his focus and experience shifted.
We talk about getting out of your own way, the role of breath and body, energy centres, attention, Sadhguru, Rupert Sheldrake, Novak Djokovic’s approach to recovery and mental strength and what it means to get out of your own way.
KEY TOPICS
Awakening through presence: Danny’s experience in Amsterdam and the energetic aspect of awareness
Mental strength is a practice: Quick recovery and soft focus are more important than perfection
Digital distraction vs. deep attention
The body as a gateway: Subtle sensations are the key to a deeper awareness
Meditation redefined: It’s not about never drifting — it’s about how gently and quickly you return
Letting go in sport and life
Consciousness beyond the brain: Intuition, connection, and non-local awareness
The power of intention
The miracle of now: Ordinary moments become extraordinary when we’re awake
To explore these ideas more deeply, you can sign up for my free mini-course on beating burnout and finding flow — or get in touch about 1:1 or group coaching.
https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course
https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching
My links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
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Have you ever considered the difference between pain and suffering? Pain is inevitable, but suffering doesn't have to be. It's psychological and caused by our propensity to get confused about our fundamental identity. We are NOT who we think we are. My guest is Peter Crone.
If you're ready to transcend the thinking mind and uncover the flow state that's available to all of us, check out my free online course on beating burnout and finding flow. And to go deeper and work with me get in touch.
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Ever feel like your health is treated as a checklist of symptoms rather than a complete picture? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Erica Matluck to explore what it really means to heal the whole person – body, mind, heart, and spirit. Dr. Matluck shares her Four Quadrants model of health and explains why true wellness means looking beyond the physical. We discuss how ancient wisdom (like Ayurveda’s focus on balance) meets modern life, and why your consciousness and spiritual well-being are just as crucial as your diet and exercise. (Spoiler: even hardcore materialists have their own “beliefs” they might not realize.)
Dr. Matluck also reveals the often-overlooked power of community and human connection in healing. She guides us through ways to regulate our nervous systems and truly embody wellness, so we’re not just thinking about health – we’re feeling it. We even dive into the impact of technology on our attention and well-being, and how to find balance in a hyper-connected world.
Topics Covered
The Four Quadrants of Health – Understanding Dr. Matluck’s holistic model addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being (and why each one matters).
Ayurvedic Balance – How ancient Ayurveda influences Dr. Matluck’s view on finding balance in our bodies and minds, and what we can learn from this time-tested approach.
Consciousness & Spirituality – The role of meaning, purpose, and spiritual well-being in healing, and why spirituality isn’t as “silly” or “woo-woo” as skeptics might think (hint: materialism is a belief system, too!).
Connection & Community – Why healing isn’t a solo journey. We talk about the importance of connection, community support, and relationships in achieving and maintaining health.
Nervous System & Embodiment – Tips on regulating your nervous system and practicing embodiment, so you can calm stress responses and fully inhabit your body for deeper healing.
Tech & Well-Being – The impact of our tech-driven lifestyles on attention and mental health. Dr. Matluck offers insight on navigating smartphones and social media mindfully to protect your well-being.
About Dr. Erica Matluck
Dr. Erica Matluck is a licensed naturopathic doctor and nurse practitioner with training in Reiki energy healing, yoga, and massage therapy, bringing over two decades of experience bridging Western medicine with ancient wisdom. Dr. Matluck created the Four Quadrants of Health framework as part of her Holistic Intelligence method to help people achieve true wellness by addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. She is the founder of Seven Sensescand has guided thousands of individuals through transformational health journeys. Featured in outlets like Vogue, Well+Good, and MindBodyGreen, Dr. Matluck is known for helping people uncover the root causes of illness, find meaning in their health challenges, and reclaim a vibrant, balanced life.
Her website: https://www.experiencesevensenses.com/meet-dr-erica-matluck
Substack: https://drericamatluck.substack.com/
đ Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
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