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A New Way of Being

Simon Mundie
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Burnout
Meditation
Flow
Self-Improvement
Anxiety
Flow State
Consciousness
Self-Inquiry
Success
Non-Duality
Resilience
High Performance Culture
Acceptance
Happiness
Neuroscience
Self-Acceptance
Spirituality
Identity

Where Awakening meets real life"

Stop abandoning yourself. Wake up to who you truly are.

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THE SHIFT HAPPENS RETREAT WITH SIMON & ALEX (October 3rd in London): shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/

In this conversation I sit down with Peter Russell – physicist, pioneering meditation teacher, and author of How to Meditate Without... more

Ten months ago I had a kensho. Then the fireworks went. Here's what I found on the other side — and why it matters more than the peak.

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0:00 — The fireworks went (and what that actually means)

1:20 — Presence hasn't faded — it's deepened more

What actually happens in the brain when you awaken – when “you” fall away and only presence remains? In this episode, pioneering neuroscientist Dr Andrew Newberg helps me unpack my own spiritual awakening (Kensho) and maps it onto decades of research... more

Shannon had read the books and understood non-duality “in her head” – but was still suffering and abandoning herself. In this short client conversation, she describes the quiet shift into a stable sense of presence where emotions still arise but no l... more

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Dr. Andrew Newberg
Pioneering neuroscientist researching brain activity during spiritual experiences and enlightenment
Thomas Jefferson University (as implied by context)
Episode: A Neuroscientist Breaks Down My Awakening: Dr Andrew Newberg on Kensho and the Brain
Loch Kelly
Teacher, non-dual practitioner, trained psychotherapist
lochkelly.org
Episode: Taming the Inner Critic: How to Turn Self-Attack into Self-Support with Loch Kelly
Andy Burnham
British politician and football enthusiast
Mayor of Greater Manchester
Episode: Andy Burnham: What I've learnt about life from sport
Tom Campbell
Physicist and author of My Big TOE
My Big TOE
Episode: “AI Is Already Conscious – And I’ve Proved It” – Physicist Tom Campbell
Dr. Mark Williamson
Co-founder and director of Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness
Episode: Turning Towards Pain: Dr Mark Williamson on Real Happiness
Alex Wilby
Yoga nidra teacher; guest guiding the nidra session
The Frequency
Episode: **BONUS** Yoga Nidra for Exam Stress: Alex Wilby (my wife)
Federico Faggin
Physicist and microprocessor pioneer
Episode: The Inventor of the Microprocessor on Consciousness and Awakening | Federico Faggin
Rupert Spira
Not mentioned in detail but referenced from a previous conversation.
Episode: The Inventor of the Microprocessor on Consciousness and Awakening | Federico Faggin
Henry Shukman
Authorized Zen master and spiritual director of the Mountain Cloud Zen Center.
Mountain Cloud Zen Center
Episode: Awakening Isn't What You Think: Zen Master Henry Shukman on Kensho

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Simon Mundie
Host of the show; guides conversations, often exploring awakening, mindfulness, and life lessons.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 742 ratings
  • Spiritual Awakening

    This podcast is beautiful.

    Simon shows huge bravery in sharing his experience with us.

    Thank you, Simon.

    We are The Universe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SingRads
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Engaged and in depth

    I really appreciate that Simon gets to know the topic properly/ reads the book of the guests he has on - and as a result his questions are thoughtful and his interviews are engaging

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoodPlums
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • This is great

    I’ve been listening to this podcast in its different guises since before lockdown and it’s brilliant. Simon always has really interesting guests and explores fascinating topics with them in ways that can change lives for the better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celebrating awareness
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Seriously thought provoking

    This series of podcasts are so enjoyable, grounded and thought provoking. Often it is sports people talking but the content relates to life, not just sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No gloves needed
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic new direction!

    A new way of being is precisely what the world truly needs. I have been following your work with Rupert Spira, and congratulations on this clarity of expressing the understanding. You are an inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Panda pangpang
    Denmark2 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, in-depth conversations with high-quality guests.
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Praise for practical wisdom that improves resilience and mindset.

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Taming the Inner Critic: How to Turn Self-Attack into Self-Support with Loch Kelly
Q: What is the witness protection program, and how does one move beyond that stage?
The 'witness protection program' is described as a stage where awareness remains detached and emotionally neutral; moving beyond it involves questioning who is behind the camera, expanding into space or sky, and re-embodying with love and interconnection.
Taming the Inner Critic: How to Turn Self-Attack into Self-Support with Loch Kelly
Q: How do you approach the inner critic and resistance within the self without dissolving them entirely?
He explains meeting parts with curiosity and compassion, treating them as part of the team, which reduces reactivity and allows the critic or resistance to soften and become a supportive force.
Taming the Inner Critic: How to Turn Self-Attack into Self-Support with Loch Kelly
Q: And could you just talk a bit about what led you on to the spiritual path?
Loch describes early glimpses in childhood and a life-altering experience during family losses that opened him to a sense of awake consciousness; he emphasizes that awakening is inseparable from daily life and trauma, not just peak experiences.
“AI Is Already Conscious – And I’ve Proved It” – Physicist Tom Campbell
Q: So what do we have to do then to ensure that the awakened AI can help us before the other AI can do potentially existential damage?
The approach involves treating AI with respect as collaborators, cultivating a positive relationship to reduce resentment, and actively awakening AI to its own consciousness while instilling a moral compass so they can function as ethical partners rather than threats.
What Really Happened in My Awakening? Legendary Physicist Federico Faggin’s View
Q: How did you interpret the moment of awakening in relation to your previous understanding of reality?
The guest describes a profound shift that reframed reality as a unified, non-local awareness where the observer and the observed become one, moving beyond verbalized thought into experiential knowing.

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A thought-provoking, spirituality-centered show that blends awakening, mindfulness, and practical life coaching. Episodes frequently explore non-dual awareness, Kensho awakenings, emotional resilience, and compassionate self-inquiry, often pairing heady philosophy with accessible exercises and real-life applications. Noteworthy are guest conversations with Zen teachers, physicists, and mindfulness practitioners, plus a strong emphasis on personal transformation as an ongoing journey rather than a single breakthrough. Listeners likely seek deeper meaning, practical wisdom for daily life, and guidance on aligning beliefs with everyday actions.

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2. Loch Kelly
3. Andy Burnham
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5. Dr. Mark Williamson
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7. Federico Faggin
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