A New Way of Being

Ed Jackson is a bloody inspiration. He was a professional rugby player before his career was cut short when he dived into a swimming pool and broke his neck. He nearly died and was told he would not walk again. But Ed worked his butt off and confounded the critics, going on to make a remarkable recovery - and has since developed something of a penchant for climbing mountains. And now, a movie has been made about his remarkable story, called The Mountain Within Me. It's currently in UK cinemas, and I can't recommend going to see it enough. This is a rerelease of the first conversation Ed and I had a few years ago, and I am chuffed that his epic story continues to develop in such impactful ways.Movie Trailer: https://releasing.dogwoof.com/the-mountain-within-meYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success By Losing Yourself challenges our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and LASTING fulfilment are actually to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/**Working with me 1-1"I have to say that in the days following our call 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 seemed to be so much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure.Through our conversations I have learnt a lot not only about non-duality and Simon’s use of his own experiences are really helpful in grasping the ideas behind it all. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack"What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-inquiry. I did the inquiry and freedom was revealed. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon as he brings a lightness, fun and focus." - Kate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being sedentary is a killer. Our ancestors walked 15 plus miles a day most days of the week. Not for its health benefits, but because it was weaved into their day naturally. The problem now is that our lives are designed to be sedentary - think cars, desks and sofas - and so we have to be very conscious about fitting in regular lower level exercise like walking THROUGHOUT the day. Just going to the gym after work won't cut it - in fact it may be counterproductive. Here's what we talk about in this episodeThe five key personality traits negatively impacted by being sedentary The sedentary component for depressionWhich TYPES of anxiety are ameliorated by reducing a sedentary lifestyleMobility and its effect on inflammationThe relationship between movement and cortisolThe negative impact of being sedentary and then working out in the gym in a one-hour burstYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success By Losing Yourself challenges our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and LASTING fulfilment are actually to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/**Working with me 1-1 : Testimonials“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure.Through our conversations I have learnt a lot not only about non-duality and Simon’s use of his own experiences are really helpful in grasping the ideas behind it all. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack"I have to say that in the days following our call 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 seemed to be so much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry"What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-inquiry. I did the inquiry and freedom was revealed. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon as he brings a lightness, fun and focus to non-duality." - Kate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you seek the Nike Olympics advert- asking 'Am I a bad person - because I want to win?' It got a few people talking before the Games, but once they started it didn't resonate. Because this Olympics, more than any other, exhibited beautiful examples of vulnerability, gratitude, humility, transcending tribalism, and mental-health wisdom. Nike were beind the curve.One person (and organisation) who is most certainly ahead of the curve is Sam Parfitt, founder of the true Athlete Project, who do remarkable things to harness the power of sport to create a more compassionate world.https://www.thetrueathleteproject.org/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success By Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/**Working with me 1-1 : Testimonials“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure.Through our conversations I have learnt a lot not only about non-duality and Simon’s use of his own experiences are really helpful in grasping the ideas behind it all. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack"I have to say that in the days following our call 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 seemed to be so much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry"What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-inquiry. I did the inquiry and freedom was revealed. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon as he brings a lightness, fun and focus to non-duality." - Kate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humans are the worst sleepers in the animal kindom. We are also sleeping fewer hours, and less restoratively than our Grandparents and older ancestors. Sleep is know to be the greatest performance enhancer. A deep 8 hour sleep leaves you feeling like a million dollars - but it is increasingly elusive. I have recorded an episode about insomnia specifically, link below, but this bitesize episode features a world renowned neuroscientist sharing his top tips for sleeping well - the last one may surprise you.Insomnia FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success By Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/**Working with me 1-1 : Testimonials“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure.Through our conversations I have learnt a lot not only about non-duality and Simon’s use of his own experiences are really helpful in grasping the ideas behind it all. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack"I have to say that in the days following our call 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 seemed to be so much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry"What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-inquiry. I did the inquiry and freedom was revealed. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon as he brings a lightness, fun and focus to non-duality." - Kate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are five 'practices' I enjoy doing, and recommend, that can help break your identification with thought. I have benefitted from these and continue to do so. I talk about:An ACT defusion techniqueSelf-Enquiry - my favourite questionTrauma Release Exercises (TRE) - the importance of bodyworkThe power of surrender - getting out of your own wayExploring awareness - does anything actually arise 'outside' of awareness?YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success By Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/**Working with me 1-1 : Testimonials“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure.Through our conversations I have learnt a lot not only about non-duality and Simon’s use of his own experiences are really helpful in grasping the ideas behind it all. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack"I have to say that in the days following our call 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 seemed to be so much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry"What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-inquiry. I did the inquiry and freedom was revealed. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon as he brings a lightness, fun and focus to non-duality." - Kate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the transformational power of non-duality. I speak about non-duality quite a lot on ANWOB. I want to explain how it has impacted my life - and how it can yours too. In my experience it can reduce suffering and conflict, increases your sense of uncaused joy as well as your relationships - and can make you a nicer person to be around! Also, it allows us to face and transcend limiting beliefs, conditioning and patterns.If you want to watch this episode, you can do so here on my YouTube channel.YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success By Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/**Working with me 1-1 : Testimonials“Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure. I have begun my own journey into exploring non-duality after first becoming aware of it through Simon’s podcast. Through our conversations I have learnt a lot not only about non-duality but my about my own journey and path and Simon’s use of his own experiences are really helpful in grasping the ideas behind it all. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack"I have to say that in the days following our call I felt as though there had been a profound shift. I started meditating again and felt, for the first time, the sense of the subject/object drop away. The days that followed were some of the best days I have had in many years as there seemed to be so much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry"What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-inquiry. I did the inquiry and freedom was revealed. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon as he brings a lightness, fun and focus to non-duality." - Kate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Suffering is wishing things were other than they are" - BuddhaSuffering is a part of life for the vast majority of us - but does that really need to be the case? Pain is inevitable, but psychological suffering is not. This is something I discussed with Peter Crone - aka The Mind Architect - and we talked about it stemming from a fundamental case of mistaken identity.**Website: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is and will give you tools to "succeed" in life in the truest sense of the world.' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to become an Olympic great? Michael Johnson is one of athletics' greatest ever performers. He did the 200m and 400m double at the 1996 Olympics, smashing a world record in the process. All this while wearing gold shoes - which certainly takes some confidence. I spoke to him a while back about what it took to achieve what he did, and learned some valuable lessons about dealing with nerves and 'pressure' in the process**Website: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is and will give you tools to "succeed" in life in the truest sense of the world.' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'You have to ask yourself the question 'Who am I?'. This investigation will lead in the end to the discovery of something within you which is behind the mind. Solve that great problem and you will solve all other problems' - Ramana Maharshi.Self-Inquiry is a process through which you investigate and discover what you fundamentally are - and what you are not. It is a 'technique' popularised by the Indian Sage Ramana Maharshi, in which you question your sense of 'I', and which can lead to a profound sense of peace and wellbeing.I came across Rich's work via Gary Weber - author of the outstanding book 'Happiness Beyond thought'. In it Gary details how he 'woke up' and literally stopped the endless chatter in his head that is so familiar to the vast majority of the human species. Gary then taught Rich how to do self-inquiry, and Rich 'woke up' too - leading them to record dialogues together which you can find on YouTube.In this conversation we discuss how to do self-inquiry, the importance of practice, the best questions to use to help you, as well as the potential healing power of psychedelics and in particular ayahuasca.**Website: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is and will give you tools to "succeed" in life in the truest sense of the world.' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Awe Is The Emotion Of Self-Transcendence' - Jonathan HaidtDacher Keltner has spent over 20 years studying happiness, and he thinks the secret to a good life is 'finding awe'. Awe is a state when we feel deeply connected to something bigger than ourselves, and in the process our sense of self (the idea we have about who we are) disappears, or at the very least shrinks dramatically.One of the best ways to experience awe is in nature, which Dacher and I discuss in this episode.**Website: simonmundie.comYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/My book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself draws on some of my favourite interviews over the last six years. In it, I seek to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'This book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is and will give you tools to "succeed" in life in the truest sense of the world.' GOLDIE SAYERS'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRAOrder here: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself/dp/1526626497/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.