Mindset Change with Paul Sheppard, is a top ten life-transforming show for anyone struggling with anxiety, mindset issues, feeling lost, frustrated, managing stress, low confidence, motivation and self-esteem. Is it time for a newer, healthier upgraded version of you? Traditional therapy approaches failed Host Paul Sheppard when he was struggling with a debilitating anxiety disorder that was ruining his life. After nearly giving up he explored a more holistic approach, his anxiety began to heal and his mindset began to change. He created a program to help anxiety clients and never looked back. In his show, Paul blends over 30 years of experience with unique brain rewiring tools, strategies, perspectives, psychology, neurochemistry, neurobiology, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychoanalysis, meditations, hypnosis and life coaching together in a way to help you easily understand how to change your mindset and change your life. If you are ready to change your mindset and become your upgraded version of yourself, then tune into Mindset Change, I can’t wait to welcome you. Paul runs 121 online Anxiety and Mindset Coaching and Therapy sessions all over the globe from his seafront home located in Hove in the UK and can be contacted via his website: the-mindset-coach.com He is also on a 2022 public challenge to reach 10, 000, 000 streams and will be talking about the mindset involved in making this happen. Follow Paul on Instagram and TikTok @ themindsetcoachuk

Mindset Change Community LinkAnxiety is Your Wake-Up Call Book.If anxiety, stress and overthinking are taking up too much space in your life, this Anxiety & Stress Freedom Hypnosis is designed to help you feel calmer, more present and more in control of how you respond.This thirty-minute hypnosis session combines deep relaxation with powerful hypnotic suggestions to help you change your relationship with anxious thoughts, stress and familiar patterns of overthinking.Find somewhere comfortable where you won't be disturbed, close your eyes and allow yourself to fully experience the session.For the greatest benefit, listen regularly and allow the experience to deepen with repetition.Please do not listen while driving or operating machinery. This hypnosis is for relaxation and personal development and is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.About Paul Sheppard Start Your Mindset Upgrade NowMy work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok

Unlock Your Success Mindset Community LinkWhat if the opportunities for more success, wealth and abundance are already around you — but your mind simply isn't noticing them?In this episode, I'm sharing a surprisingly simple mindset exercise designed to change what you focus on, what you notice and potentially what becomes possible for you.All you need is a coin.And I'll also share something rather strange that happened to me this week while I was thinking about this exact exercise. Coincidence, neuroscience or something a little more mysterious? You can decide.Try this with me for seven days and see what happens.You might be surprised by what starts showing up.About Paul Sheppard Start Your Mindset Upgrade NowMy work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok

If your mind is constantly pushing and pulling you with overthinking, anxiety, stress, self-doubt and endless stories about what you want, or don't want, this meditation is an opportunity to step out of the struggle.Mental Freedom Meditation will guide you away from getting caught in the mind's repeating patterns and back into a natural state of calm, presence and awareness. This is a powerful place to create your happiness and success in life from.Using the breath, periods of silence and open awareness, you'll practise noticing thoughts and impulses without automatically following them — creating more space between you and the narratives of your mind.You don't need to stop thinking.You can simply learn to stop being pulled around by every thought.Take this time to slow down, become present and experience the freedom that becomes available when the mind no longer has to run the show.About Paul Sheppard Start Your Mindset Upgrade NowContact me Info@mindsetchangeuk.com - I will look forward to hearing from you.My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok

Start your mindset upgrade now, community link.Read my book Anxiety doesn't have to take over your life.In this episode, I share 3 simple steps to help you move from anxious to more calm, confident and in control, without fighting how you feel.Accept. Breathe. Choose.You'll learn how to stop making anxiety mean something is wrong, calm your nervous system through your breath, and change the way you label what you're experiencing. It really is simple and very effective.Anxiety is normal. It will pass. And you can learn to respond differently when it shows up.About Paul Sheppard Start Your Mindset Upgrade NowMy work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok

New Mindset Community HereAnxiety is Your Wake-Up Call Book.I love a simple meditation where you are guided to relax your mind and body for a calm and healing experience. Just 12 minutes to take you to a deeply relaxing state of being so you can rest.Enjoy.About Paul Sheppard Start Your Mindset Upgrade NowMy work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok

One of your favourite meditations returns to help you learn to rest, relax and recover. Let me guide you into a deep muscle relaxation with gentle breath work exercises and inner work to transform your mind.About Paul Sheppard Begin your Mindset Upgrade Now.My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok

Free Kindle Book Version LinkMindset Change Community Skool Link.Finally my book Anxiety is Your Wake-Up Call is now out on Amazon and to celebrate its release the kindle version of the book is free for today the 9th and tomorrow the 10th.I would love to know your thoughts about the book and please do leave an Amazon review, it would be deeply appreciated. I have also created a brand new Skool community where you can come for live coaching, have your questions answered, receive support, take courses and have access to exclusive access to content for members only.In this episode I read the introduction of my new book and explain why current approaches with anxiety can often let people down as they can over focus on the mind and not the bigger picture.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community

Explore, expand and raise your level of consciousness with this guided Non Sleep Deep Rest Meditation. This is one of my favourite practises to help you relax on a deeper level than before to explore what and who you are beyond the noise of your thinking mind.Let me know how this was for you.New content coming next week.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

A powerful way to start your day is to enter a theta brainwave state to reprogram your mind for manifesting. This guided meditation will work with your RAS in your brain to help filter reality to look for the opportunities to help you grow and expand your success. Make this a daily practise to rewire your brain for the success and happiness you dream of."I wonder what miraculous opportunities you will notice coming your way today?"Let me know what happens for you in the comments.New meditations and hypnosis sessions coming soon.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

This guided meditation will take you deep into the quantum field to help you focus on manifesting like never before. The feedback from this meditation when it was originally released has been phenomenal which is why I wanted to share it again here.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community

Join me for a guided meditation which teaches you how to slow down and quieten an overthinking and busy mind. Find the peace, clarity and focus you are looking for.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

Give yourself the gift of a mindset reset. These are some of my favourite meditations which work deeply inside your mind to help create lasting change from within.Enjoy.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

One of the most listened to episodes ever on the show. Hypnosis is very effective for pain release and management. Let me guide you into a deep trance to help you heal.There are some new hypnosis episodes coming soon, let me know what you need help with.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

Create abundance in your life with this powerful meditation. Let me guide you into a deeply relaxing meditation where you can access success mode and become the abundant state you seek. Remember, we don't attract what we want, we attract what we are.Thank you for meditating with me as it changes the world more than you can know.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

A simple meditation for inner peace. I truly believe that we can create powerful lives from a peaceful and present state of mind. Let me guide you into experiencing a deep relaxing state of being to help you discover the truth of who you are.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

NSDR Meditation: Letting Go Without EffortA guided non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) meditation for deep relaxation, stress relief, and letting go — from Paul Sheppard on the Ultimate Mindset Change podcast.In this guided meditation, you'll do something a little different: instead of trying to relax, you'll discover the body already knows how to release what it's holding. You only need to observe.Beginning with the breath, this full body scan moves from the crown of your head down to your feet, letting tension soften without effort. Along the way, Paul invites you to notice the part of you that's straining to make something happen — and to let that part rest. When the controlling mind quietens, your true self has space to rise.You'll also sit with a question worth carrying into your day: what is here right now, when there are no problems to solve?This NSDR session is ideal for: afternoon rest and recovery, calming an overactive mind, releasing anxiety and tension, and anyone new to non-sleep deep rest.Pairs beautifully with the Letting Go and Be Free challenge, also on the Ultimate Mindset Change podcast.Find a comfortable position, soften your gaze, and let your eyes close like curtains at the end of the day.Please don't listen while driving or operating machinery.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community

No meditation experience needed. Lie back and listen, I will do the rest.A gentle 15-minute NSDR meditation (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) to heal and relax your whole mind and body — and open the door to a higher level of consciousness you can carry into the rest of your day.Paul Sheppard guides you through a golden healing light visualisation, beginning with a simple two-part breath: drawing warm light into the belly and chest, pausing, then exhaling slowly through the mouth to release anything heavy you've been carrying. In the stillness at the end of each breath, you'll meet your natural state — quiet, spacious and always available.From the crown of your head down to your toes, the golden light moves through the body, softening the scalp, smoothing the forehead, loosening the jaw, releasing the shoulders and settling the spine vertebra by vertebra, supporting your body's innate healing ability along the way.Midway through, you'll bring someone you love to mind — a person or a pet — and rest in a loving-kindness affirmation: I am resting deeply within myself, feeling loved.The session closes with a simple but powerful inquiry — I wonder what my next thought will be — a practice that reveals the gap between you and your thinking, and reminds you that you are not your thoughts, not your mind, not your feelings. You are the awareness that observes them all.In this episode:The two-part golden light breath for deep relaxationExtended exhales to release tension and quiet the mindA full-body healing light scan, crown to feetGratitude and loving-kindness to shift your energyThe affirmation: I am resting deeply within myself, feeling lovedThe "next thought" inquiry for glimpsing pure awarenessHow to tap into stillness in small pauses throughout your dayWhether you lie down or sit upright, this is an ideal reset for stressful days, an afternoon energy dip, or winding down before sleep. Just 15 minutes to soften, let go, and come home to yourself.Please don't listen while driving or operating machinery.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

No meditation skills required. Lie back, listen, and let go. In this guided NSDR meditation (Non-Sleep Deep Rest), Paul Sheppard walks you through one of the simplest and most powerful ways to meditate — no experience needed, no effort required.You'll begin with a peripheral vision technique that quietens the default mode network, the part of the brain responsible for self-talk, rumination and mental time-travel into the past and future. It's a tool you can use anywhere, in seconds, to drop instantly into the present moment.From there, Paul guides you through a heart-centred gratitude practice and a full-body relaxation scan — releasing tension from scalp to toes — before working with the breath and the natural pause at the end of each exhale to stimulate the vagus nerve, reduce inflammation and settle the nervous system into deep calm.The session closes with a gentle self-inquiry practice: looking inward for the part of you that's trying, and discovering what remains when that effort dissolves — pure awareness, the you beneath the noise of the mind.In this episode:The peripheral vision technique for instant presenceHow the default mode network drives ego, worry and overthinkingA gratitude practice to shift your energy in momentsFull-body progressive relaxation and tension releaseBreath pauses, the vagus nerve and the relaxation responseSelf-inquiry: dissolving the part of you that's tryingResting as awareness — your natural state of beingPerfect for anxiety and stress relief, an afternoon reset, winding down before sleep, or recovering from burnout. Find a comfortable place to lie down, press play, and simply let it happen.Please don't listen while driving or operating machinery.About Paul Sheppard My work began with my own experience of anxiety. When traditional approaches failed to provide the change I needed, I trained in new methods and developed a process that transformed my life. Since then, I've coached hundreds of clients to feel less anxious, more empowered and more in control.Today, I help professionals become calmer, more confident and better equipped to perform at their best. My neuroscience-backed approach is designed to create meaningful change that lasts.My coaching goes beyond surface-level mindset work. It helps you recognise the fear-based patterns of the ego, reconnect with who you really are and create meaningful change from within.Life is too short to let old patterns hold you back.ON THIS CHANNELYou'll find podcast conversations, guided breath work, meditations and practical insights to support inner transformation.EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS• Over 20 years' experience• ICF-certified coach• GHR-registered therapist• Host of the top ten Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast (143 Countries)• Trained with Patrick McKeown's Oxygen Advantage® team• Author of Anxiety Is Your Wake-Up CallContact me Mindset Change Updates NewsletterInstagram @MindsetchangeukFacebook Tik Tok Community Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

100% of the clients who come to me with anxiety and stress are doing one thing that makes it worse. Most people listening are doing it right now — and have no idea.In this episode I share the moment at the lowest point of my life that changed everything, and the shocking thing I found out about my own breathing that had been quietly feeding my anxiety disorder for years.You'll learn the top 3 problems mouth breathing causes: why it puts your nervous system into survival mode, why it's behind your afternoon brain fog, and the surprising reason it's waking you at 2am. Then the top 3 benefits of nasal breathing for calm, clarity and confidence — plus the free "wonder drug" your body makes that you only get if you keep your mouth shut.I've just come back from training with world-leading breathing expert Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage, and what I learned means I'm rebuilding my own practice from the ground up. Patrick joins me this autumn.Simple steps to make the switch. One piece of homework. Start today.In this episode: mouth breathing and survival mode · the carbon dioxide myth · why you're waking in the night · nitric oxide · how to become a nasal breather · nasal strips and mouth taping (and who shouldn't) · free 5 and 10 minute breathwork sessionsEducational content, not medical advice. Speak to a clinician before changing your breathing practice if you have a diagnosed respiratory, cardiac or sleep condition.Books: The Oxygen Advantage - Patrick MckeownBreath - James Nestor Breath work 5 minutes Breath work 10 Minutes Myotape for mouthsAbout me.I am Paul Sheppard, I help stressed business owners lead with calm, clarity and confidence. I provide neuroscience-backed transformational coaching for meaningful change and lasting success. Author, Podcast Host, Therapist and Coach with over 20 years experience. If you need help please book a call here. I will look forward to hearing from you.Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm CoachingInstagram @mindsetchangeuk Email info@mindsetchangeuk.com I'm looking for 10 entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches established in the fitness or well-being space who are looking to make more of an impact in their world but want less anxiety and stress in 90 days. DM: Ego and I'll send you the details.

No meditating required. Just get comfortable and explore with eyes open or closed. Check out the 5 minute version for a short impactful session.When life feels overwhelming and your mind won't switch off, this deeper 10-minute breath work practice will guide you all the way back to calm. Using slow, low nasal breathing, you'll gently shift out of survival mode, quieten a racing mind, and drop into a state of deep stillness and clarity—whether it's first thing in the morning, the end of a demanding day, or the middle of a sleepless night.This is a slower, more spacious practice than a quick reset. As well as regulating your breath, you'll be guided into a gentle space to explore—turning your attention inward to notice where you're holding tension, meet whatever emotions are present, and let each exhale carry you a little deeper. Press play, place one hand on your belly and one on your chest, and give yourself these ten minutes to come home to calm.In this episode you'll experience how deep nasal breathing can:Melt away stress and anxiety by activating your parasympathetic "rest and digest" nervous systemQuieten a racing mind and create more space and stillness between your thoughtsPrepare you for deep, restful sleep—ideal for bedtime or waking in the nightRelease stored tension in your body and help you process emotions gently and safelyBuild lasting resilience so you can return to calm and clarity whenever you need itMake this a daily ritual to train your nervous system toward calm—one slow, deep breath at a time.About MeI help self aware professionals upgrade their mindsets to operate from a higher level in life. If you would like help to get out of your head, be present and create the success and happiness you can have then please do contact me.Contact, newsletter, community.Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

No meditation required. Sit back, relax and explore with eyes open or closed.Feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in your head? In this short guided breath work practice, you'll use slow, low nasal breathing to shift out of survival mode and into calm. In just 5 minutes you'll learn a simple, science-backed technique to regulate your nervous system—one you can use anywhere: at your desk, in a stressful moment, or in bed when your mind won't switch off.By breathing gently into the belly and extending your exhale, you activate your parasympathetic nervous system—your body's natural "rest and digest" state—signalling to your brain that you are safe. Press play and let's reset together.In this episode you'll discover how nasal breathing can:Calm anxiety and stress by switching on your parasympathetic nervous system in minutesSharpen focus and mental clarity by getting you out of your head and into your bodyImprove sleep and help you drift off faster—perfect for racing thoughts at bedtimeLower your heart rate and release tension held in your face, jaw, neck, and shouldersBuild resilience so you can return to calm faster whenever life feels overwhelmingI encourage you to make this your non negotiable breathing practise everyday for maximum impact. Please do check out the 10 minute version for a deeper level of rest and recovery.I help self aware professionals upgrade their mindsets to operate from a higher level in life. If you would like help to get out of your head, be present and create the success and happiness you can have then please do contact me.Contact, newsletter, community.Mentioned in this episode:Ego Algorithm Coaching Details.Instagram @mindsetchangeuk Email: Info@mindsetchangeuk.com I hope you got to enjoy that meditation. It's incredible what's available to you with regular practice. And here's something that I wanted to draw your attention to. If you're a coach or you're a business owner who's in the fitness and wellbeing space, and you want to have more impact but less anxiety, less stress, and self-doubt in 90 days, then please direct message me on Instagram the word ego or use the contact link below in the show notes. I look forward to hearing from you

Most of us live convinced we are our thoughts — every worry, judgment, and story on repeat, mistaken for the self. This guided meditation offers a different way in: two simple but profound self-inquiry questions that take you beneath the noise of the thinking mind and into direct experience of your own presence.Using breath as an anchor and body awareness as the doorway, this practice moves you out of your head and into embodied stillness. Along the way, you'll be guided through a powerful technique — silently asking "I wonder what my next thought will be?" — and discover what actually happens when you go looking for it. For many people, the mind simply stops. A gap opens. And in that gap is something quieter, steadier, and more truly you than any thought has ever been.Whether you're new to meditation or a long-time practitioner, this episode is a gentle but potent reminder: you are not your thoughts, your feelings, or your beliefs. You are the awareness in which they arise — and that awareness is available to you right now, without effort, without changing a thing.In this episode:How to move attention out of the thinking mind and into embodied presenceA guided breath-based anchor for grounding in the here and nowThe self-inquiry question "I wonder what my next thought will be?" and why it quiets the mindThe deeper question "Who am I before a thought tries to tell me who I am?"Why a peaceful, present mind is the foundation of a powerful lifeWhy your thoughts are not who you are — and what lies beneath themKeywords: self-inquiry meditation, guided meditation, who am I, present moment awareness, embodied wisdom, mindfulness practice, ego and identity, stillness meditation, true self, consciousness, overthinking relief, anxiety and meditation, presence practice, spiritual awakening, non-dual awareness--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I help self aware professionals upgrade their mindsets to operate from a higher level in life. If you would like help to get out of your head, be present and create the success and happiness you can have then please do contact me. Contact, newsletter, community.

Suggested Meditations Are Available On Your Chosen Podcast PlatformPeaceful and Present MindBreak Free From Negative Thoughts 5 Minute MeditationWe spend nearly half our waking day lost in thought — not present with what we're actually doing, or who we're doing it with. A landmark Harvard study tracked this in real time across thousands of people, and the results are hard to shake: our minds wander roughly 47% of the day, and even when they wander somewhere pleasant, we're no happier for it.In this episode, we unpack what that means for how we actually live — why it's getting harder to stay present in an attention economy built to pull you away, and what the research says about the real cost of a distracted mind. Then we get practical: three simple, science-backed ways to train your attention back into the present moment, starting with something you're already doing right now — your breath.If you've ever felt busy but disconnected, present in the room but absent in your mind, or like time is slipping away even though nothing's actually changed — this episode is for you.In this episode:The 2010 Harvard study on mind-wandering and happiness (Killingsworth & Gilbert)Why daydreaming about something pleasant won't make you happierHow phones and the attention economy are rewiring our ability to focusThree practical steps to build presence: breath, mindset, and reclaiming your timeWhy presence — not time — might be the real thing we're running out ofKeywords: presence, mindfulness, mind wandering, being present, Harvard study, attention span, breathwork, embodiment, overthinking, mental health, focus, distraction, nervous system regulation, digital wellbeing, self-improvement--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I help self aware high performers break through limiting mindsets to operate from a higher level. If interested in working with me contact me via the details below.Contact, community, newsletter.

The biggest problem you are likely to face is your addiction to thinking. We all face this problem as our thoughts can feel so persistently real.Let me help you awaken your mind to begin to see through the illusions your mind creates as your reality. This is deep inner work which creates transformational change.In this deep guided silence meditation, explore what spiritual teacher Rupert Spira calls the heart of practice: "meditation is what we are, not what we do." Through breath awareness, the space between breaths, and the practice of becoming aware of being aware, you'll learn to observe your thoughts — even anxious or worrying ones — without judgment, and notice how they naturally dissolve when witnessed.This guided meditation for anxiety and overthinking moves through three stages: settling into stillness, observing the breath and its pauses, and resting in open awareness as a passive observer to thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Ideal for those exploring mindfulness, self-inquiry, presence practice, or nondual awareness teachings.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to upgrade your mindset and operate from a higher level in life then contact me to ask about working with me.Community, socials and newsletter link below too.Newsletter, contact and community link here

Can you be open to the idea that your ideal future exists as a signal that you can tune into?Even if you don't know what that ideal future is, I want to help you tune into your own embodied wisdom so you can begin to find out.Through breath awareness, presence, and resting in open awareness, you'll create space for your own inner truths, intuitions, and synchronicities to surface and guide you toward the freedom you're seeking: in finances, health, love, and purpose.This guided visualization and manifestation meditation moves through stillness, breath, and a long period of silence designed to help you connect with your ideal future and bring clarity to what's already within you. Ideal for those exploring manifestation, law of attraction, mindfulness, presence practice, or self-inquiry.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Work with me if you want to upgrade your mindset and operate from a much higher level.Newsletter, contact and community link here

Can you be open to the idea that your ideal future exists as a signal that you can tune into?Even if you don't know what that ideal future is, I want to help you tune into your own embodied wisdom so you can begin to find out.Through breath awareness, presence, and resting in open awareness, you'll create space for your own inner truths, intuitions, and synchronicities to surface and guide you toward the freedom you're seeking: in finances, health, love, and purpose.This guided visualization and manifestation meditation moves through stillness, breath, and a long period of silence designed to help you connect with your ideal future and bring clarity to what's already within you. Ideal for those exploring manifestation, law of attraction, mindfulness, presence practice, or self-inquiry.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Work with me if you want to upgrade your mindset and operate from a much higher level.Newsletter, contact and community link here

Feeling stuck or blocked?In this guided mindfulness meditation you will be gently led inward, away from the noise, the overthinking and the self doubt, to reconnect with the powerful inner resource that has always been within you. This is how you begin to unblock yourself.This is a space where the mental blocks soften, where limiting beliefs lose their grip and where your own quiet inner wisdom gets to speak.Whether you have been feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, or simply exhausted from trying so hard, this meditation will help you unblock yourself from the inside out. Creating the space to breathe, to settle and to remember who you really are beneath all the noise.In this session you will experience a deep body and breath relaxation, a guided journey inward to your own safe inner space, a reconnection with your natural inner wisdom and intuition and a gentle integration to carry that clarity back into your everyday life.You don't need to fix anything today. You just need to arrive.Press play. And begin to unblock yourself.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Newsletter, contact and community link herePaul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

Feeling blocked and stuck?In this guided mindfulness meditation you will be gently led inward, away from the noise, the overthinking and the self doubt, to reconnect with the powerful inner resource that has always been within you. This is how you begin to unblock yourself.This is a space where the mental blocks soften, where limiting beliefs lose their grip and where your own quiet inner wisdom gets to speak.Whether you have been feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, or simply exhausted from trying so hard, this meditation will help you unblock yourself from the inside out. Creating the space to breathe, to settle and to remember who you really are beneath all the noise.In this session you will experience a deep body and breath relaxation, a guided journey inward to your own safe inner space, a reconnection with your natural inner wisdom and intuition and a gentle integration to carry that clarity back into your everyday life.You don't need to fix anything today. You just need to arrive.Press play. And begin to unblock yourself.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Newsletter, contact and community link herePaul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

If your mind feels busy, overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in overthinking, this Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) meditation is for you.This is the binaural beats version. In this guided Yoga Nidra-inspired practice, you'll be gently guided into a state of deep physical relaxation while remaining awake and aware. As your body relaxes and your nervous system begins to settle, you'll be invited to move beyond mental noise and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, awareness, and inner peace.This meditation combines:✓ NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest)✓ Deep body relaxation✓ Nervous system regulation✓ Mindfulness and present-moment awareness✓ Healing through awareness✓ Quietening the mind✓ Expanded awareness and possibilityMany people report feeling calmer, clearer, more focused, and deeply restored after practising NSDR. With regular practice, you may find it easier to manage stress, reduce mental fatigue, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with the wisdom that exists beneath the noise of the mind.This meditation is ideal if you are:• Struggling with overthinking• Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed• Recovering from mental or physical fatigue• Looking to improve focus and clarity• Exploring mindfulness, meditation, or awakening• Seeking a deeper sense of trust, peace, and presenceRemember:The goal is not to stop thinking.The goal is to stop allowing thinking to dominate your life.The quieter the mind becomes, the more possibilities and potential emerge.Enjoy the practice.— Paul Sheppard--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Newsletter, contact and community link herePaul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

A peaceful and present mind lives a powerful life full of potential and possibility.This guided meditation keeps it beautifully simple, showing you that the peace and presence you are seeking is always here and can be found with little or no effort at all.Through gentle breath work and bringing your awareness into your body, your mind begins to quieten. And in that stillness you can begin to experience your own inner wisdom, guiding you toward the powerful life you are here to live.This meditation is the perfect companion to my episode to The Open Secret For A Powerful Mind & Powerful Life. This guided meditation covers topics including inner peace, mindfulness, meditation, breath work and personal development. If you are struggling with a busy mind, overthinking, anxiety, stress or self doubt then this peaceful and present mind meditation was made for you. Mindset coach Paul Sheppard guides you gently into a state of deep calm and presence using simple breath work and body awareness techniques. Topics explored include mindfulness meditation, present moment awareness, relaxation, stress relief, inner wisdom, mental health and wellbeing, self discovery and how to quieten a busy mind so you can begin to experience the peace and clarity that is always available to you.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paul Sheppard has been Mindset Coach and Therapist for over 20 years, specialising in coaching people in his office in Hove and online to move beyond their egos for transformational lasting life change. His first book Anxiety is Your Wake Up Call is due out shortly. You can contact Paul, join his community, newsletter and explore his socials and blogs via the link below. https://mindsetchangeuk.com/useful-links/

Throughout history, humanity's greatest teachers all pointed toward the same ancient wisdom, one that has the power to transform your mindset and your life.This open secret has always been there. Yet somehow it's being missed, and barely anyone is talking about it.If you struggle with overthinking, self doubt, anxiety, fear of failure or self sabotage, this personal development episode was made for you.Discover what the open secret is, what it means on a deeper level, and how you can begin to apply mindfulness and inner wisdom to create a truly powerful and fulfilling life.SHOW NOTES:This episode covers topics including inner peace, mindfulness, meditation and personal development. If you are struggling with overthinking, self doubt, anxiety, fear of failure or self sabotage then this episode was made for you. Drawing on ancient wisdom from teachers including Buddha, Lao Tzu, Carl Jung and Eckhart Tolle, mindset coach Paul Sheppard reveals how a peaceful and present mind creates a powerful life full of possibility and potential. Topics explored include present moment awareness, self discovery, self improvement, mental health, spiritual growth and how to quiet a busy mind and begin trusting yourself again.Please do check out the accompanying meditation A Peaceful & Present Mind Meditation too, out very soon and subscribe so you never miss an episode.https://youtu.be/lXffT9h4Cjc?si=BPC6Ha3-r3grTkjn. 5 Minute Meditationhttps://youtu.be/Px5U8R_p-oc?si=z17yvu58nJ_A6acy 10 Minute Easy Meditation.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paul Sheppard has been Mindset Coach and Therapist for over 20 years, specialising in coaching people in his office in Hove and online to move beyond their egos for transformational lasting life change. His first book Anxiety is Your Wake Up Call is due out shortly. You can contact Paul, join his community, newsletter and explore his socials and blogs via the link below. https://mindsetchangeuk.com/useful-links/

If your mind feels busy, overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in overthinking, this Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) meditation is for you. This is the no music version. In this guided Yoga Nidra-inspired practice, you'll be gently guided into a state of deep physical relaxation while remaining awake and aware. As your body relaxes and your nervous system begins to settle, you'll be invited to move beyond mental noise and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, awareness, and inner peace. This meditation combines: ✓ NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) ✓ Deep body relaxation ✓ Nervous system regulation ✓ Mindfulness and present-moment awareness ✓ Healing through awareness ✓ Quietening the mind ✓ Expanded awareness and possibility Many people report feeling calmer, clearer, more focused, and deeply restored after practising NSDR. With regular practice, you may find it easier to manage stress, reduce mental fatigue, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with the wisdom that exists beneath the noise of the mind. This meditation is ideal if you are: • Struggling with overthinking • Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed • Recovering from mental or physical fatigue • Looking to improve focus and clarity • Exploring mindfulness, meditation, or awakening • Seeking a deeper sense of trust, peace, and presence Remember: The goal is not to stop thinking. The goal is to stop allowing thinking to dominate your life. The quieter the mind becomes, the more possibilities and potential emerge. Enjoy the practice. — Paul Sheppard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter, contact and community link here Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

Most of us go through life believing the thoughts in our head are simply true. The doubts, the fears, the stories about who we are and what we're capable of — we treat them as fact. But what if they were just a programme, running in the background, projecting a version of reality that was never really you? In this short but powerful guided meditation, therapist and mindset coach Paul Sheppard walks you through a four-step practice to help you step back from the noise of your mind, loosen the grip of limiting beliefs, and reconnect with the calm, clear part of you that has always been there beneath the surface. This is a practice you can return to again and again — whenever life feels heavy, your mind feels loud, or you simply need to come back to yourself. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter, contact and community link here Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. Paul is also the host of The Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast, where he shares powerful insights on living beyond the ego with a growing global audience.

Most of us go through life believing the thoughts in our head are simply true. The doubts, the fears, the stories about who we are and what we're capable of — we treat them as fact. But what if they were just a programme, running in the background, projecting a version of reality that was never really you? In this short but powerful guided meditation, therapist and mindset coach Paul Sheppard walks you through a simple practise to help you step back from the noise of your mind, loosen the grip of limiting beliefs, and reconnect with the calm, clear part of you that has always been there beneath the surface. This is a practice you can return to again and again — whenever life feels heavy, your mind feels loud, or you simply need to come back to yourself. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter, contact and community link here Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. Paul is also the host of The Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast, where he shares powerful insights on living beyond the ego with a growing global audience.

Fear has a way of quietly stealing our lives. Not through dramatic moments, but through hesitation, procrastination, self-doubt, and worrying about what other people might think. The fear of rejection. The fear of embarrassment. The fear of getting it wrong. Over time, these fears can stop us from pursuing our dreams, speaking our truth, starting that business, changing careers, building relationships, or becoming who we truly want to be. In this episode, I share a powerful four-step process that helped me break through my own fears and finally create content I had been avoiding for months. You'll discover: • Why fear is often an illusion created by old mental programming • How presence and self-awareness weaken fear's grip • The surprising reason your thoughts have so much power over you • A simple practice that can help you stop identifying with fear-based thinking • How to reconnect with a deeper sense of confidence, intuition, and freedom If you've ever felt held back by fear, self-doubt, or the need for other people's approval, this episode could change the way you see yourself forever. It's time to break free from fear and start living your life. 30 Minute Inner Shift Meditation 20 Minute Surrender Meditation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter, contact and community link here Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

No music version A deeply relaxing Vipassana Meditation for stress relief. This episode is a 25-minute Vipassana body scan meditation — one of the most powerful and time-honoured practices for deep stress reduction, grounding, and present-moment awareness. Rooted in the ancient Vipassana tradition, this session guides you gently through the entire body — from the crown of the head, through the face, neck, shoulders, chest, belly, and all the way down to the soles of the feet. No fixing. No forcing. Just pure, open observation. In 25 minutes you'll experience: ✦ A full head-to-toe body scan using Vipassana awareness ✦ Release of physical tension held in the face, shoulders, and back ✦ A deep settling of the nervous system ✦ Spacious, whole-body awareness — calm, grounded, and present This practice is suitable for complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. All you need is 25 minutes and a quiet place to sit or lie down. As you'll discover: when there are no problems to solve and nowhere to be — there is only peace. And that peace is always available to you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. Contact, community, newsletter, substack.

A deeply relaxing Vipassana Meditation for stress relief. This episode is a 25-minute Vipassana body scan meditation — one of the most powerful and time-honoured practices for deep stress reduction, grounding, and present-moment awareness. Rooted in the ancient Vipassana tradition, this session guides you gently through the entire body — from the crown of the head, through the face, neck, shoulders, chest, belly, and all the way down to the soles of the feet. No fixing. No forcing. Just pure, open observation. In 25 minutes you'll experience: ✦ A full head-to-toe body scan using Vipassana awareness ✦ Release of physical tension held in the face, shoulders, and back ✦ A deep settling of the nervous system ✦ Spacious, whole-body awareness — calm, grounded, and present This practice is suitable for complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. All you need is 25 minutes and a quiet place to sit or lie down. As you'll discover: when there are no problems to solve and nowhere to be — there is only peace. And that peace is always available to you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. Contact, community, newsletter, substack.

No Music Version Instant Inner Confidence | Reprogram Your Mind — A Guided Meditation for Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs Your mind runs on an algorithm — a set of beliefs that shape every thought, feeling, and reaction you have. And some of that code is seriously out of date. Welcome to Instant Inner Confidence, the podcast that helps you rewire your mindset and step into the most energised, focused, and self-assured version of yourself. In this guided meditation, we go deep into the limiting beliefs quietly running your life: fear of failure, not feeling good enough, anxiety about the future, and the constant pull away from the present moment. These aren't facts. They're old programs — and today, you're going to start rewriting them. Using slow intentional breath work, body awareness, and a visualisation of your ideal life three years from now, this session guides you through: ✦ Surfacing the beliefs that are holding you back ✦ Sitting with them without judgment — and watching them lose their power ✦ Stepping into a confident, energised new version of yourself ✦ Reprogramming your brain's filter to spot possibility instead of fear This is a beginner-friendly session. Start with something small — you can always build up to bigger patterns over time. Ready to access your instant inner confidence? Press play.

Instant Inner Confidence | Reprogram Your Mind — A Guided Meditation for Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs Your mind runs on an algorithm — a set of beliefs that shape every thought, feeling, and reaction you have. And some of that code is seriously out of date. Welcome to Instant Inner Confidence, the podcast that helps you rewire your mindset and step into the most energised, focused, and self-assured version of yourself. In this guided meditation, we go deep into the limiting beliefs quietly running your life: fear of failure, not feeling good enough, anxiety about the future, and the constant pull away from the present moment. These aren't facts. They're old programs — and today, you're going to start rewriting them. Using slow intentional breath work, body awareness, and a visualisation of your ideal life three years from now, this session guides you through: ✦ Surfacing the beliefs that are holding you back ✦ Sitting with them without judgment — and watching them lose their power ✦ Stepping into a confident, energised new version of yourself ✦ Reprogramming your brain's filter to spot possibility instead of fear This is a beginner-friendly session. Start with something small — you can always build up to bigger patterns over time. Ready to access your instant inner confidence? Press play.

121 Coaching, Community & Newsletter Link Break Free From Negative Thoughts Meditation Free Your Mind Meditation The Real Reason You're Not as Successful as You Want to Be You've done the courses. Read the books. Tried the strategies. So why does success still feel out of reach? Most people blame themselves. Their industry. Their circumstances. Their lack of willpower. But the real reason is none of those things — and once you see it, you can't unsee it. In this episode, mindset coach and therapist Paul Sheppard — with over 20 years experience transforming the way people think — shares the hidden truth behind self-sabotage, the moment that changed everything for him, and the one simple practice that begins to set you free. This is the episode that changes how you think about thinking. In this episode: Why everything you've tried so far hasn't been enough The turning point that shifted everything Where to start if you're ready to stop holding yourself back --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. Paul is also the host of The Ultimate Mindset Change Podcast, where he shares powerful insights on living beyond the ego with a growing global audience

Work with me, connect, newsletter, community This is my go-to meditation for peace, stillness and space. The kind of stillness that quietens the mind enough to hear something deeper, your own inner wisdom, speaking from a place beneath the noise of everyday thinking. In this 30 minute session you will move gently through a breath practice, into open awareness, and finally into a receptive space where you can simply listen. You may come with an intention, something you wish to release, a question you are sitting with, a desire to feel at peace or to let your body heal. Or you may simply come to rest. Both are welcome. There will be long periods of silence. Your mind will wander. That is completely natural and nothing to worry about. Each time it does, just return to the breath and continue. What often surprises people is that the guidance or clarity they were looking for doesn't always arrive during the meditation itself, it comes later that day, quietly, when the mind is still settled. Trust what comes. If you have an intention, take a few moments to hold it in mind before you press play. Then let it go and allow the practice to do what it does. Come as you are. Sit comfortably. Something always shifts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

Work with me, connect, newsletter, community This is my go-to meditation for peace, stillness and space. The kind of stillness that quietens the mind enough to hear something deeper, your own inner wisdom, speaking from a place beneath the noise of everyday thinking. In this 30 minute session you will move gently through a breath practice, into open awareness, and finally into a receptive space where you can simply listen. You may come with an intention, something you wish to release, a question you are sitting with, a desire to feel at peace or to let your body heal. Or you may simply come to rest. Both are welcome. There will be long periods of silence. Your mind will wander. That is completely natural and nothing to worry about. Each time it does, just return to the breath and continue. What often surprises people is that the guidance or clarity they were looking for doesn't always arrive during the meditation itself, it comes later that day, quietly, when the mind is still settled. Trust what comes. If you have an intention, take a few moments to hold it in mind before you press play. Then let it go and allow the practice to do what it does. Come as you are. Sit comfortably. Something always shifts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change.

Work with me, community, newsletter. In this no music episode, you're guided through a short but powerful meditation designed to help you create distance between yourself and your thoughts. Rather than being swept away by mental chatter — the planning, the worrying, the replaying of the past — you'll be invited to simply observe those thoughts as passing content in a vast open awareness, like clouds drifting across a clear sky. Through breath awareness and gentle observation, you'll begin to experience your natural state of stillness that exists beneath the noise of a busy mind. This episode closes with a reflection on what becomes possible when you stop automatically believing every thought your mind generates — and how that single shift can begin to transform your life. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. Contact him here.

Work with me, community, newsletter. In this episode, you're guided through a short but powerful meditation designed to help you create distance between yourself and your thoughts. Rather than being swept away by mental chatter — the planning, the worrying, the replaying of the past — you'll be invited to simply observe those thoughts as passing content in a vast open awareness, like clouds drifting across a clear sky. Through breath awareness and gentle observation, you'll begin to experience your natural state of stillness that exists beneath the noise of a busy mind. This episode closes with a reflection on what becomes possible when you stop automatically believing every thought your mind generates — and how that single shift can begin to transform your life. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Sheppard is a mindset coach and therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people break free from the limitations of the ego. A specialist in transformational thinking, he is known for his groundbreaking work in reframing anxiety and guiding clients toward lasting, meaningful change. Contact him here.

Work with me, community and newsletter. A wonderful meditation with no music which will take you out of your mind and into your body to simply be. In a culture which can easily push you into feeling stressed, over stimulated and heightened, it's easy to begin to feel overwhelmed, lost and stuck. I wanted to create a short meditation where you could begin to relax, let go and connect with a deeper sense of being, so you could come back home to you and feel free. This is a powerful state of mind to create a life you truly love. Let me know your thoughts and feedback as always. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Me I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living. Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind. Newsletter, contact and community link here

Work with me, community and newsletter. A wonderful meditation which will take you out of your mind and into your body to simply be. In a culture which can easily push you into feeling stressed, over stimulated and heightened, it's easy to begin to feel overwhelmed, lost and stuck. I wanted to create a short meditation where you could begin to relax, let go and connect with a deeper sense of being, so you could come back home to you and feel free. This is a powerful state of mind to create a life you truly love. Let me know your thoughts and feedback as always. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Me I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living. Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind. Newsletter, contact and community link here

Contact, community and newsletter here Reprogram your mind meditation Letting Go Meditation Here. Most people are living a life that isn't really theirs. Shaped by other people's expectations, driven by a need for validation, and stuck in patterns they can't quite explain, it's exhausting, and it feels like there should be more. There is. In this episode I introduce the two options available to every one of us. The one most people are living without realising it, running on autopilot through a life built on habit, comparison and control. And the one that's available to all of us when we're ready, a life that feels peaceful, grounded and genuinely yours. This isn't about tearing your life down. It's about waking up to what's been quietly running it, and realising you have a choice. If you've ever felt stuck, restless, or like something is missing despite doing everything right, this episode is your starting point. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Me I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living. Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind. Newsletter, contact and community link here

Contact, community & Newsletter No Music Version Your mind has been programmed. Not by you, but by years of conditioning that's kept you looping through the same scarcity stories, the same fear-based patterns, the same limitations you've mistaken for truth. In this guided meditation, we go straight to the source. Because the only place real reprogramming happens isn't in your thoughts, it's in the present moment, where the ego loses its power and your true nature begins to surface. Less ego. More freedom. Time to upgrade your programming. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Me I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living. Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind. Newsletter, contact and community link here

Contact, community & Newsletter Your mind has been programmed. Not by you, but by years of conditioning that's kept you looping through the same scarcity stories, the same fear-based patterns, the same limitations you've mistaken for truth. In this guided meditation, we go straight to the source. Because the only place real reprogramming happens isn't in your thoughts, it's in the present moment, where the ego loses its power and your true nature begins to surface. Less ego. More freedom. Time to upgrade your programming. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Me I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living. Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind. Newsletter, contact and community link here

Community, newsletter & contact This 25-minute Yoga Nidra session is designed to guide you into a state of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR): conscious, still, and deeply restorative. This somatic practice gently dissolves the residue of stress, overthinking, and accumulated tension — without requiring you to do anything at all. Yoga Nidra has been shown to reduce cortisol, improve sleep quality, and support emotional regulation by taking the nervous system out of sympathetic dominance and into the parasympathetic rest-and-digest state. When paired with binaural beats — low-frequency tones that entrain the brain into deeper, slower wave patterns — the effects are amplified. Many practitioners report the equivalent of two to four hours of sleep from a single session. Whether you're recovering from a demanding day, a hard training session, or simply feeling that quiet hum of chronic low-grade stress, this practice meets you exactly where you are. No experience with meditation is needed. All you have to do is lie down, close your eyes, and listen. What to expect: A body scan to anchor awareness in the present moment, a rotation of consciousness to release physical holding patterns, mantras to upgrade your programs in the deeper layers of the mind, and a gentle return to full wakefulness — feeling clearer, lighter, and more yourself. This is your reset. Your permission to stop. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Me I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living. Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind. Newsletter, contact and community link here