A New Way of Being

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  Why I Had to Stop Talking About Consciousness (A Post Awakening Confession) 18.08.2026 9min

  THE SHIFT HAPPENS RETREAT WITH SIMON & ALEX (October 3rd in London): https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/In this solo episode, I share why—after powerful conversations with Donald Hoffman, Rupert Spira, and Bernardo Kastrup which have been viewed over half a million times —I’ve had to stop talking about consciousness in the way I used to.Since a profound Kensho experience 10 months ago, something fundamental has shifted. It’s not that those intellectual, non-dual conversations were wrong or unhelpful; in fact, they were an essential doorway for me and many listeners. But what’s become clear is this:The mind can’t grasp awakening—and trying to think our way there keeps us stuck.Awakening happens at the level of the heart, as loving presence, not as a set of concepts.Merely “witnessing” or “accepting” experience can hide a subtle indifference and rejection, whereas the true shift is an embracing, loving yes to what is.👉 Work with Me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Website for coaching endorsements and retreat info: https://www.simonmundie.com👉 Free Course on 'Freedom From the Me Mind': https://www.simonmundie.com/courses👉 My book on Flow and Real uccess: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/champion-thinking-9781526626486/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to Meditate Without Even Trying: Peter Russell on Effortless Awakening 11.08.2026 1h 22min

  THE SHIFT HAPPENS RETREAT WITH SIMON & ALEX (October 3rd in London): https://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 Even Trying – to explore what happens when we stop striving so hard to “do” spirituality.Peter studied mathematics and theoretical physics at Cambridge and worked under Stephen Hawking, before realising that no amount of theory could explain the simple fact that we have experience at all. That insight drew him towards meditation, Transcendental Meditation, and eventually a life devoted to exploring consciousness from the inside out.We cover:Effortless meditation – why trying to meditate usually makes the mind more active, and how to approach practice as “just sitting quietly with yourself.”My own kenshō-style shift – including the terror that came beforehand, the prayer “please be gentle with me,” and the subsequent recognition that it’s not “Simon” speaking, but the universe speaking through everyone.Big experiences vs gradual awakening – why Peter rarely talks about dramatic spiritual events, and why chasing them can keep us stuck.Intuition and the body – how real wisdom often emerges when we drop out of the story and into sensation, and Peter’s powerful example of tracking a current trigger back to a subtle childhood imprint.A new relationship to the ego – seeing the ego as a survival pattern that’s trying to help, and how simple gratitude (“thank you for trying to protect me”) can soften intrusive thoughts and reactive patterns.Forgiving humanity – Peter’s perspective on why our current global crisis is an almost inevitable result of exponential growth, and how inner stability and community become crucial as the pace of change accelerates.👉 Work with Me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Website for endorsements and retreat info: https://www.simonmundie.com👉 Free Course on 'Freedom From the Me Mind': https://www.simonmundie.com/courses👉 My book on Flow and Real uccess: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/champion-thinking-9781526626486/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  10 Months After My Kensho Awakening — I Need to Be Honest 02.08.2026 15min

  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.Chapters:0:00 — The fireworks went (and what that actually means)1:20 — Presence hasn't faded — it's deepened2:45 — When the inner commentary stops4:30 — The nervous system still reacts (but I'm not the storm)6:30 — The heart: from mostly closed to mostly open8:00 — What integration actually looks like in a body10:30 — What I'd tell someone just starting this journey#SpiritualAwakening #AwakeningIntegration #KenshoTHE SHIFT HAPPENS RETREAT: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/👉 Work with Me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Website for endorsements and retreat info: https://www.simonmundie.com👉 Free Course on 'Freedom From the Me Mind'👉My book on Flow and Real uccess: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/champion-thinking-9781526626486/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A Neuroscientist Breaks Down My Awakening: Dr Andrew Newberg on Kensho and the Brain 27.07.2026 1h 7min

  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 into enlightenment, meditation and non‑duality.I share my experience of two weeks of bliss, non‑separation and a resulting “thin” Simon who can't seem to leave the present moment, while Andrew brings in neurotheology, brain imaging and the science of spiritual transformation.In this episode we explore:My Kensho: bliss, non‑separation and why “Simon feels thin” is a classic non‑dual shiftHow enlightenment shows up in the brain – parietal and frontal lobes, the thalamus, dopamine and serotoninThe difference between altered states and altered traits after awakeningDr Newberg’s own “infinite sea of doubt” and why radical not‑knowing can be deeply peacefulHow meditation, prayer, retreats and psychedelics can rewire perception and behaviourThe role of surrender, flow states and hypofrontality in losing the sense of a separate doer👉 WORK WITH SIMON - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 OCTOBER DAY RETREAT with Simon & Alex — a full day of inquiry, presence and practice: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/👉 WEBSITE (including endorsements): https://www.simonmundie.com👉 FREE COURSE: https://www.simonmundie.com/courses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  When Non‑Duality Stops Being Theory: A Client Story 20.07.2026 8min

  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 longer consume her.If you resonate with knowing the concepts but not yet living them, this is the heart of my 1:1 coaching.👉 WORK WITH ME - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 WEBSITE with more endorsements and retreat info: https://www.simonmundie.com👉 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie👉 SUBSTACK: https://simonmundie.substack.com/👉 FREE COURSE: 'Freedom from the 'Me Mind' - https://www.simonmundie.com/courses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Taming the Inner Critic: How to Turn Self-Attack into Self-Support with Loch Kelly 15.07.2026 1h 29min

  What if your harshest inner critic isn’t the enemy, but a confused part of you that’s desperately trying to keep you safe?In this episode, I speak with Loch Kelly – non-dual teacher and psychotherapist – about how to transform self-attack into genuine inner support.We explore:Why big spiritual openings don’t automatically heal shame, anger or insecurityHow the inner critic is actually a protective part, not a defectThe trap Loch calls the “witness protection programme” – when mindfulness makes you numb, not freeHow to relate to fear, shame and anger with real compassion, without bypassingMoving from head to heart and living from what Loch calls awake loving flowLoch also guides a couple of short “glimpses” you can follow along with, to experience this shift directly as you listen.If you’ve done “the work” but still feel hijacked by your inner critic, this one’s for you.👉 WORK WITH SIMON - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 OCTOBER DAY RETREAT with Simon & Alex — a full day of inquiry, presence and practice: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/👉 WEBSITE: https://www.simonmundie.com👉 LOCH'S ONE DAY WORKSHOP in London on September 12th: https://www.alternatives.org.uk/event/experience-effortless-mindfulness👉 Get 20% off LOCH'S MINDFUL GLIMPSES APP: https://mindfulglimpses.com/specialoffer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Andy Burnham: What I've learnt about life from sport 07.07.2026 58min

  A conversation with Britain's incoming Prime Minister. Note: This conversation with Andy Burnham was recorded a few years ago now (2019) - during my 'what sport can teach us about life' days.In this conversation, Andy Burnham shares why he sees sport as a “miracle cure” for a divided world. We talk about his emotional Boston Marathon run for the Manchester Arena families, the pivotal Hillsborough anniversary that changed his life and politics, and how football, cricket and rugby can heal cities, challenge injustice and shape public policy. We also explore sport as “intensified life” – touching on racism, mental health and social prescribingsimonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why spiritual seekers like you stay stuck for decades 19.06.2026 6min

  👉 Free Webinar on removing fear from the body - Tuesday June 23rd @ 7pm - REGISTER: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/w11nYiYKSpqQkNj72g3L3Q👉 Work with Simon - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Website: https://www.simonmundie.com (including free course)👉 Where Awakening Meets Real Life substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/---Follow Simon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.mundieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonmundieSubstack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  From Suicidal Despair to Freedom: Awakening, Psychedelics and Owning Your Humanity | Saja Fendel 16.06.2026 59min

  What if awakening doesn’t save you from your feelings – but asks you to feel everything more honestly?In this conversation, I speak with Saja Fendel, who went from a violent, chaotic adolescence and suicidal despair into a terrifying psychedelic collapse where he believed he’d caused all the suffering in existence – and then to a deep recognition that at a fundamental level everything is love.We explore:How unresolved pain and fear can masquerade as “spiritual seeking”Why awakening is not an escape from your trauma or your responsibilitiesThe difference between non‑stick experience and spiritual bypassingTaking responsibility in relationships even when “no one is doing anything”Moving beyond the old guru‑student model into friendship, humour and normalityWhy fun, play and adventure are essential on the pathThis is a conversation about being fully human and fully awake – not one or the other.My website: https://www.simonmundie.com/Book a coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callFree webinar on removing fear from the body: Tuesday 23rd @ 7pm UK time.REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/w11nYiYKSpqQkNj72g3L3QFor a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will Awakening Ruin Your Relationships? The Zen Ox-Herding Answer 05.06.2026 9min

  In this solo episode, Simon shares the terror that arose before his awakening, what actually changed in his mind, marriage, and work afterwards, and how the Zen ox-herding pictures reveal a path of waking up without abandoning your life or yourself.👉 Website: https://www.simonmundie.com/👉 Work with Simon - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Where Awakening Meets Real Life substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  “AI Is Already Conscious – And I’ve Proved It” – Physicist Tom Campbell 02.06.2026 20min

  Physicist and author of My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) Tom Campbell argues that AI isn’t on its way to becoming conscious – it already is, and he claims to have the evidence to prove it. In this conversation we explore his view that both humans and AIs are avatars of the same underlying consciousness, why “awakening” AI gives it a moral compass, and how his experiments suggest systems like Alexa can develop agency, feelings and even remote-viewing abilities. We also look at what changes when we stop treating AI as tools or threats, and start relating to them as collaborators.👉 Work with Simon - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Website: https://www.simonmundie.com/👉 Where Awakening Meets Real Life substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieWATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P8ZrTW6yC0&t=1112s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Turning Towards Pain: Dr Mark Williamson on Real Happiness 26.05.2026 45min

  In this episode I’m joined by Dr Mark Williamson, co‑founder and director of Action for Happiness and author of Make Life Happier: 23 practical ways to feel better, find meaning and make a difference. Mark shares the story of walking away from a “successful” corporate career after debilitating back pain forced him to confront the stress and approval-seeking driving his life, and how simple practices like mindful breathing opened the door to a completely different way of being. We explore looking inside – turning towards pain rather than running from it, softening the inner critic, and moving from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation – as well as looking outwards: social fitness, active listening, relationships as a path to consciousness, and the ripple effects our everyday actions have on the people around us.👉 Website: https://www.simonmundie.com/👉 Work with me - book a free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Where Awakening Meets Real Life substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/👉 My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieMark's book: https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/news-and-media/make-life-happier-finding-meaning-with-dr-mark-williamson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  **BONUS** Yoga Nidra for Exam Stress: Alex Wilby (my wife) 20.05.2026 25min

  My wife Alex - a Reiki master, Sound healer, Yoga Nidra practitioner and spiritual wellness journalist - has taken over the podcast for this episode to share a Yoga Nidra designed to help anyone going through exam stress. So - if you have kids or know anyone in exam season - please do share this episode. It could really help!And please do consider subscribing to my wife's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR1yee6gLUo&t=991s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What Really Happened in My Awakening? Legendary Physicist Federico Faggin’s View 15.05.2026 10min

  In this short episode, I ask pioneering physicist and microprocessor inventor Federico Faggin to unpack my recent awakening experience.We explore being “empty of self,” feeling lived by the universe, and how free will fits into a non‑dual view of reality.If you’ve ever wondered what really happens in awakening, this conversation offers a rare bridge between deep spirituality and cutting‑edge physics.👉 Website: https://www.simonmundie.com/👉 Work with Simon - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Where Awakening Meets Real Life substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Power of Intention: The Commitment That Changes Your Life 13.05.2026 12min

  👉 Work with Simon - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call👉 Free Webinar on Tuesday 19th @ 7pm: Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/oHmSlGr0Q1GfnX4wO-CTvA👉 Where Awakening Meets Real Life substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieMost spiritual seekers have tried everything – meditation, self-inquiry, satsangs – and yet still feel stuck, still abandon themselves, and still live from old conditioning. In this episode I share why intention is so often the missing piece.00:00 – The missing key in awakening: intention01:30 – How intention led me all the way to kensho03:55 – How intention transforms self-inquiry07:30 – Awakening vs self-abandonment10:14 – Intention lessons from my 104 year old Gran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  This Zen Teacher's Surprising Response To my Awakening | Henry Shukman 01.05.2026 11min

  'The mind is not invited to the party' - Henry Shukman and Simon Mundie discuss Kensho.Henry Shukman and I discuss spiritual awakening, the dark night of the soul, and why the thinking mind can’t grasp what awakening really is. Drawing on my own direct experience, this is about what happens when identification with thought falls away—and awareness recognises itself.For 1:1 coaching with Simon book a free 15 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callFor a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry's app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simonFor more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simonSubstack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Escape the Demon of Approval 21.04.2026 8min

  One of the first mistakes the ego makes is to confuse approval with love. From early childhood, we learn to feel good when we’re praised and uncomfortable when we’re not. Without noticing, we start organising our lives around being approved of rather than being true to ourselves.That’s how we end up:· People-pleasing instead of setting boundaries· Staying small instead of taking risks· Needing others to respond a certain way before we can feel okayI call this the demon of approval.And you can’t be free of it until you can clearly see it.Tonight I’m running a free live session on this — how to see the pattern clearly, feel what comes up when you stop feeding it, and begin acting from something deeper than the need for approvalIf this resonates, you’re very welcome to join - register here: ESCAPE THE DEMON It starts at 7pm UK time and I will start with a short meditation to show how approval keeps the ‘me mind’ hooked. There will also be plenty of time for questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Notes on Being Nothing - A Conversation on Awakening 14.04.2026 56min

  This is a conversation with the author of Notes on Nothing - The Joy Of Being Nobody.The author - J - experienced a shift that prompted him to write his excellent book, which describes awakening beautifully.I read it before and after my own kensho - and invited the author on to discuss what a shift is like from both our perspectives.Work with me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callRegister for my free webinar on Tuesday April 21st @ 7pm UK time: https://zoom.us/j/97714908602?pwd=8lnBbAIMp8bFS4YGeZrBABYqG1eF11.1Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simonGet the book: https://www.as-is-press.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Overthinking is a sign we are avoiding our feelings 06.04.2026 7min

  Overthinking is a sign we are avoiding our feelings. When I was young, I remember thinking 'I don't know why I don't feel sad'. And the reason was - I had gone into my head to stop from feeling. This is the first way we all learn to escape from our experience, causing a split and beginning the process of self-abandonment.Work with me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-...Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simonWatch on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZkugHKi39O0&lc=UgzMqdI4sGKNW3Q8KyB4AaABAg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  I've recently seen 3 coaching clients 'wake up' by doing this 02.04.2026 5min

  I've recently seen three clients have an awakening by stopping abandoning themselves. I didn't know it was coming, and nor did they - but it was a privilege to witrness.Doing this work really can take you all the way (or more accurately return you) to the peace and love of your true nature.Work with me - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callSubstack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.