

The Mind Mate Podcast
Tom Ahern
The Mind Mate Podcast explores the human condition at the intersection of spirituality, philosophy and psychotherapy. Hosted by counsellor, psychotherapist and writer Tom Ahern, the podcast engages deeply with questions of meaning, anxiety, freedom, identity, death, love, and what it means to live authentically in the modern world.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 2min
175: Build Infinite Sexual Energy for Creativity Passion in Relationships with Elisa Caro
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 28, 2023 • 29min
174: How To Build Unstoppable Momentum and Achieve Your Goals
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 27, 2023 • 29min
173: Key Insights To FINDING YOUR BALANCE In The Modern World
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 27, 2023 • 22min
172: Religion and Spirituality Finding Meaning in a Secular World
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 27, 2023 • 34min
171: Our Experiences with DIFFERENT DIETS
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 27, 2023 • 43min
170: Lane Taylor on Being BOLD WITH YOUR PASSION and Turning it into Purpose
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 27, 2023 • 24min
169: Grief—Why We Feel It and How to Deal With It
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 27, 2023 • 54min
168: Dr. Richard Chambers on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 27, 2023 • 30min
167: Our Experience with Meditation I How It Works and What It Can Do for You
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 26, 2023 • 29min
166: How to Develop Resilience in the Face of Setbacks
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/


