Podcasts about self inquiry

This week's meditation begins with noticing the tendency to hold on. It sharpens to a more specific inquiry: “I need to hold onto the wrongs done to me and the wrongs I've done to others.” Is that true? The group digs deeper beneath that enticing story that can just seem so factual, like common sense. “Of course I need to hold on! Otherwise how will I make amends? Or get the apologies I deserve?” But what is life like when we hold on to the wrongs we've done and had done to us? And even more fascinating – what would our experience be like if we didn't believe we needed to? There's a powerful shift that takes place with the questioning of these stories in this group. Feel free to join in on your own!

This week's deep inquiry begins with a simple invitation: to notice what arises within you when you allow yourself to consciously experience being open to any and all possibilities in life. In this group meditation, what comes up in response to Tom's prompt is fear. It feels terrifying to open to all possibilities when those possibilities include things we think we very much would not like to experience; things we think we wouldn't be able to handle. Going back to last week's episode theme, we are convinced that something truly terrible can happen. This episode expands on that conversation with the idea that we could do something unforgivable. Something beyond forgiveness. We could go somewhere that love cannot reach us.But is that true? If it's a friendly Universe, how could something we call ‘unforgivable' be a good and beautiful thing? If you're up for it, there's a profound inquiry available this week – one that points to a profound experience of life waiting on the other side of unforgivable.

Continuing their illuminating conversation, Lisa Bilyeu and Dr. Andrew Huberman return in Part 2 to unravel even more of the mysteries behind male behavior, relationships, and the neuroscience that underpins it all. Picking up where Part 1 left off, this episode transitions into the hot-button topics of jealousy, male self-worth, and the unique pressures that men face today. Andrew breaks down the pitfalls of toxic jealousy, the motivation behind “more money, more muscle” mindsets, and why so many men struggle with overwhelm and self-destructive coping strategies—including the often-taboo subject of porn. The duo also tackles emotionally charged terrain like shame, vulnerability, and why crying means something so different for men than it does for women. Through honest stories and raw admissions, Andrew shares what helps men build resilience, manage emotional pain, and ultimately open up to healing in partnership. Lisa and Andrew don't shy away from the cultural shifts facing both men and women, unpacking the future of relationships, marriage, and what it takes to foster genuine intimacy. If you want the real story on male mental health, the role of partnership as a catalyst for growth, and practical advice for creating safer, more compassionate connections—this part is a must-listen. SHOWNOTES 26:33 - Jealousy: Growth vs. Destruction in Men 29:52 - Struggling with Overwhelm: Addiction, Porn, and Escapism 33:58 - The Trap of Pornography: Dopamine & Motivation Gone Wrong 38:41 - Why Women (and Lisa) Love True Crime: The Evolutionary Perspective 41:18 - The Ultimate Fears: Men Fear Shame, Women Fear for Safety 44:55 - The Pressure of Perfection on Men & Changing Gender Dynamics 49:39 - Navigating Career, Motherhood, and Social Judgement as Women 53:09 - The Need for Reflection: Mentors, Elders, and Self-Inquiry 56:59 - What Men Really Want in Partnership: Challenge vs. Comfort 59:28 - Emotional Catharsis: Purging Shame and Vulnerability Safely 1:03:00 - Healing the Divide: Compassion, Understanding, and Moving Forward FOLLOW ANDREW HUBERMAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠⁠ BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off ⁠⁠https://bioptimizers.com/impact⁠⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠⁠ Macy's: Upgrade your glam at ⁠⁠https://macys.com⁠⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The mind wonders if there's even any point in questioning a thought like, “Something terrible can happen.” It seems so obviously true. “Of course something terrible can happen! I could lose my job, my partner/child/parent/friend could die, I could get sick … and that's not even counting all the terrible things already happening like wars and starvation.” Yes. That is true. All of those things could happen and are happening. But in this powerful inquiry on some sensitive subjects, Tom asks question two of The Work: “Can you absolutely know it's true?” Can you absolutely, positively-for-sure know it's true that something terrible can happen? Or could it be possible that the words of mystic St. Catherine of Siena are applicable to this story, that the absolute innocence of all within creation takes awhile to understand. Either way, we have the freedom to check in for ourselves and question painful stories. We have the freedom to notice whether believing this thought helps us show up in the world as truly helpful, happy beings – or not.

This week's episode explores the thought, “I need to be valued.” This thought can become so insidious with its underlying beliefs – for example, believing our support, our existence depends on being liked by others. There can be a laundry list of things we think we need to be valued for: our time, our presence, our various roles, and most often just … ourselves. But what happens when we believe this? What becomes of our sense of freedom? As Tom often puts it, does it give us a big, fat ‘Yes!' to life? Or does this thought become a prison shackle that we try to accommodate by contorting ourselves in order to be valued by others, and resenting them when they don't come through with that validation? If you're somewhere on your own freedom journey, we invite you to join this conversation and facilitation guided by Tom.

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageWhat if your thoughts, emotions, and identity are just looping prediction patterns? What if true awakening means seeing through the ego's hidden payoffs and collapsing them at the source?In this episode of Awakening Now, I sit down with trauma therapist and awakening teacher Charmain Berry—an ex-psychotherapist who now guides others into the true nature of mind, beyond trauma and ego.Together, we explore the Liberty Code, a powerful framework for uncovering hidden desires, breaking repetitive cycles, and finding real freedom.

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageHow to recognise the truth about awakening, when there are so many people talking about it in various ways? Reach out to me for a guided session. https://bit.ly/4ozXGzjIn Part 2 of this heartfelt Deep Looking event, we go even deeper into meeting emotions head-on, dismantling old patterns, and uncovering the unshakable safety that's always here.You'll witness real, raw moments where fear, embarrassment, and self-judgment rise to the surface and see how, with gentle awareness, these energies can be met, held, and transformed. This is an invitation to stop waiting for life to be “perfect” before allowing yourself to feel whole.If you've ever felt “almost there” but not quite free, this conversation will bring fresh insight and deep reassurance.Websiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

One of the main aspects of The Work is identifying a thought to question. Part of identifying it can be allowing ourselves to really feel it. So in preparation for this week's episode, we invite you to look at the people surrounding you in life and really, deeply, as-best-you-can, feel the thought “I'm responsible for their happiness.” What does it feel like in the body? Is there someone in particular who especially triggers this belief most of us pick up so young? If you notice the thought feels constrictive and limiting and stressful, but also somehow like the “right” thing, well…you're not alone. Follow along with your own inquiry into this thought, and notice what your experience might be like without it.

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageAwakening Isn't the End of Suffering. It's an opening, a new beginning. If you need some help, book a session here. https://bit.ly/4mD9HlLEven after a deep spiritual awakening, many still ask: "If I know who I truly am, why am I still suffering?"This heartfelt video explores why emotions, pain, and life's challenges don't simply disappear after initial awakening and why that's okay. You'll hear real stories, raw vulnerability, and guidance on how to meet emotions fully without resistance, finding the underlying safety and presence that's always here.Whether you're a seasoned seeker or just starting your journey, this conversation offers comfort, clarity, and a reminder: there is no “done” — there's only life unfolding.Websiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

This is number 18 of a 30-part meditation series inspired by Adyashanti. This episode invites you to take a leap into the realm beyond description, a leap of love, born of your care for yourself, others, and the planet. We let go of who we imagine ourselves to be in order to experience who we really are.Theses practices build on each other, so you can listen consecutively, but if there is one in particular that speaks to you, feel free to stick with it. Based on the teachings of Adyashanti, they can be used alone or as a companion to his audio series, The 30-Day Wake Up Challenge, or his book, The Direct Way: 30 Practices to Evoke Awakening. This meditation correlates to Day 18. In some cases, the meditations are also loosely inspired by the teachings of Andrew Holecek, Pema Chodron, and Eckhart Tolle.  I hope you enjoy.Audio by the stupendous Eric Fischer. Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music (unless otherwise noted above): Christopher Lloyd ClarkAudio Editing: Eric Fischer By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

 Welcome to A Change Question — a special mini-series from The Inner Game of Change. In each short, solo episode, I bring you one question worth sitting with — the kind that can spark both personal and professional shifts. We start with a deceptively simple one: What am I tolerating that I no longer have room for?From George Eliot's idea of the unhistoric acts that shape our days, to Seneca's warning about the quiet waste of possibility, this episode explores how the small things we put up with, in our work, our habits, our relationships, can drain more than just our energy. I will share a practical way to name, assess, and act on them, and why framing it as a question opens the door to change.If you have been feeling the slow weight of things you have outgrown, this one is for you.Send us a textAli Juma @The Inner Game of Change podcast Follow me on LinkedIn

In this week's short but sweet episode, we look at wanting attention and the high that seems to come when we get it. Tom points out that the high is really just a moment of experiencing what it's like to let go of the need for attention. Could it be that what we're really seeking is the experience of letting go? Often Tom will ask, in response to different desires (“I want people to love/like me, I want to matter, I want security…”), what do you want that for? Usually the answer is some variant of peace, relaxing, letting go, feeling okay, just being, etc. If there's something you notice you want in this moment, the invitation is to notice what you want it for. Maybe, like this episode's guest, it isn't finally getting that thing that will give you the experience you're looking for. Maybe it's the letting go of wanting.

Self-inquiry is the most powerful spiritual tool you have. It reveals hidden emotional blocks, dissolves false beliefs, and frees you from egoic illusions—the key to true inner freedom.   In this episode, new paradigm shaman Bonnie Serratore shares how radical self-reflection cuts through ego and reconnects you to your pure essence. It's not about shame—it's about soul liberation. Ready to experience your own breakthrough?    Download your free 7-Day Mirror Work Journal: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/5oOQzckPsauXLzv8lDAk/media/687eb113117afd610428083c.pdf

What if the life you thought you had to live was never actually yours to begin with?In today's episode of That's So Rich, I'm joined by my cousin Erin Dawson-Coltman, a yoga teacher, retreat host, and Human Design reader currently based in Portugal, for a heartfelt conversation on breaking free from societal expectations and reconnecting with your soul's unique path.Through her personal journey of self-discovery, yoga, traveling the world, embracing Human Design, and cultivating a life that actually feels like hers, Erin shares what it really means to live a soul-led life... one rooted in truth, freedom, and alignment.If you've ever felt like you're living a life that was handed to you, rather than one you chose, this episode will inspire you to start peeling back the layers and reclaiming the life that's meant for you.On today's podcast episode, we explore:Erin's journey of breaking free from societal expectationsThe role Human Design played in helping her understand her energy and truthHow yoga, self-inquiry, and travel became tools for deep self-remembranceWhy living in alignment isn't always easy, but it's always worth itPermission to let go of “shoulds” and create a life that actually feels goodThe beauty of choosing your own path, even when it looks different from others✨ Connect with Erin ✨

Join us this week as we inquire into the idea of screwing it up. For most of us, it was at a young age that we internalized the idea that we could make a mistake. Thus was born the fear of being a screw-up. But is that even a thing? Is screwing up even possible? Perhaps it is when we believe it is – or maybe not even then. But either way, we're curious about what's on the other side of this belief. What would it be like to step into the next moment of life without it?

In this episode of The Being Herd Podcast Angela and Nica return to discuss the potent layers of change in relation to business and becoming. Their new venture of supporting heart lead entrepreneurs come into alignment with who they are so that they can be more effective in their work is very inspiring to me. In this episode we touch on different aspects of life as they pertain to developing from the inside out:A few themes discussed in this episode:- Who are we, now?- Who are we becoming? - Business as a reflection.- Wearing skins which don't fit.- How to step into a life where passion pays the bills.I hope you find inspiration and encouragement from this episode, to connect with yourself and life around you (including the horses) from a deep, rich perspective. Thank you for listening!Connect with Angela and Nica:Embodied Business Practical PlaygroundIn the Business of Becoming PodcastInstagramAs individuals:Angela Saieva Website / Instagram Nica Quinn Website / Instagram

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageIf you are a seeker and want to find out about how I can help you, click here https://bit.ly/4lWOhQoThe truth about awakening is this: You are NOT broken. Feeling intense emotions, disorientation, confusion, and doubt is part of the process.In this raw, unscripted guided conversation, we explore why awakening often feels confusing, painful, or like we're doing it “wrong.”Through grounded insight and compassionate reflection, this episode guides you through the illusion of “lack,” and into the truth that what you're feeling, fear, tightness, or uncertainty is not a mistake.You'll hear about:• The trap of thinking something's missing• Why discomfort is not a sign you're failing• Emotional contraction vs presence• Allowing what's already here even if it's not “bliss”This is for those ready to stop searching and start remembering who they really are.Websiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

As highly sensitive people, we often struggle with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries. In this episode of All About Soul, I welcome Todd Smith, creator of the popular podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. We explore what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP), how to manage overwhelm, use people-pleasing behavior as a tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth, and much more!

As highly sensitive people, we often struggle with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries. In this episode of All About Soul, I welcome Todd Smith, creator of the popular podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. We explore what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP), how to manage overwhelm, use people-pleasing behavior as a tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth, and much more!

Beginning with a meditation on noticing where we hold back, morphing into a couple powerful solo back-and-forth inquiries, and morphing ultimately into a profound group popcorn-style session, this week's episode dives into themes like wanting to be special and craving attention. In Tom's usual style of deeper exploration, though, it also eventually uncovers the extremely intense fear of emotional and even physical pain. It traces that initial prompt of holding back to its real fears, and questions them all, leaving no stone unturned and not holding back in this episode of Love Is The Power, ironically titled: Holding Back.

Shame is one of the most complex and difficult human emotions to experience and process.  This week, we're refreshing a meditation from Dr. Patricia Rockman, who offers a practice to meet shame with courage, tenderness, and curiosity. The more we can sit with these difficult emotions, the more we build resilience, self-knowledge, and self-trust—which are the most powerful natural antidotes to shame. Patricia Rockman, MD, CCFP, FCFP is a family physician with a focused practice in mental health. She is the senior director of Education and Clinical Services at the Centre for Mindfulness Studies, Toronto. Rockman is also an associate professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Family Medicine, cross appointed to Psychiatry. She has extensive experience practicing individual psychotherapy, leading therapy groups, and training healthcare providers in mindfulness-based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and change management for stress reduction. She is a freelance writer, yoga teacher, and meditation practitioner. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter:  mindful.org/signup Show Notes Find more from Dr. Patricia Rockman here. Go Deeper Shame is a universal and challenging human experience. If you'd like to learn more about where it comes from and how mindfulness can help heal the wounds of shame, these three articles can help: Feeling Lonely? 4 Ways to Release Shame and Build Healthy Relationships Tame Your Money Shame The Downward Spiral of Shame For more practice, here is another Meditation for Working with Shame. And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageIf you are a seeker looking for awakening and can not get there no matter what you do, I invite you to participate in a new project. Click this link. This is an unedited recording of a group zoom meeting that happened on the first Sunday in July. This was a very powerful and emotional meeting, and if you want to follow along for your maximum benefit, give yourself some quiet time and space to be able to reflect deeply. Websiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

Who's ready to question a collection of some of our favourite fears? In this episode, Tom brings up the thought, “There are certain experiences I need to be afraid of.” What follows is a popcorn inquiry of a mish-mash of terrifying situations, including: being burned alive, drowning, being judged, being rejected, losing support, hurting other people, and many more. Choose your own adventure: Fear Edition. What the belief in fear boils down to, we notice, is just not wanting to suffer. But as Tom points out, would you consider being constantly terrified of an endless list of possibilities suffering? Is it really intelligent to hold onto suffering in the form of fear in order to avoid future suffering? If you're getting the sense it might not be, join us in questioning the thought, “I need my fear.”

This episode is brought to you by Pique Teas, Caldera Lab, Timeline Nutrition and Joi & Blokes. Today is about self-discovery and personal transformation during pivotal life transitions, particularly in your 20s and 30s. Through candid personal anecdotes, guest Krista Williams from Almost 30 explores the challenge of living a life dictated by societal expectations and the importance of embracing change to uncover one's true path and identity. She discusses the role of self-awareness, spirituality, and tools like personality assessments in understanding personal gifts and strengths. The conversation extends to the impact of personal growth on relationships, the liberating journey of redefining spirituality outside traditional religious constraints, and the courage required to maintain intimacy and vulnerability within relationships. Additionally, Krista highlights the significance of accepting oneself and partners as they are, fostering deeper connections and a more authentic, fulfilling life. Follow Krista @itskrista Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... (00:00) Navigating Life Transitions and Self-Discovery (06:53) Discovering Your True Self (13:02) Navigating Personal Growth and Relationships (28:23) Discovering True Identity and Purpose (34:45) Reclaiming Soul Outside Religious Constraints (39:48) Language and Spirit (44:11) Exploring Stillness and Soul Connection (56:30) Embracing Personal Growth and Authenticity (01:01:55) What Are Spiritual Awakenings? (01:05:09) Navigating Intimacy and Self-Acceptance ----- Episode resources: Save 20% for life on Pique Teas Save 20% on Caldera Lab men's skincare with code EVERFORWARD  Get FREE MitoPure gummies from Timeline Save 10% on any labs from Joi & Blokes with code CHASE Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more about Krista at Almost30.com

This week on the Being Herd Podcast we have two guests with us! Zoha Jung and Carina Maiwald. Zoha is the founder of The Backwater Sanctuary, a non-profit rehabilitation and rescue sanctuary based in Kabini, India. Zoha's drive and passion for equine / animal welfare is an inspiration. Her commitment to creating a safe space for animals to be who they are, and to ultimately thrive is a testament to her core values and belief in the possibility and magic of healing. She is also my cousin so I feel very grateful to have a member of my family on the pod!Carina is a multi award winning Equine Photographer, healer, and inspiration as well. To me she embodies truth, courage, intuition, and presence in one of the most profound ways I have seen to date. Her passion for sharing the truth of the horses she is photographing instills a sense of deep magic into the framework of her purpose. She is also passionate about capturing and sharing the beauty of the journey horses go through in their healing. Together Zoha and Carina are forces of nature. In this episode we hear them give their perspectives on what it is like to share the stories of equines who are healing to an audience who primarily values pleasing aesthetics. We also discuss equine sensitivity and the magical, synchronistic healing journey of Hector who Carina recently worked with at the Sanctuary.You can find Carina's incredible photographs and Zoha's powerful, informative words here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ /?hl=enWebsite: https://www.thebackwatersanctuary.com/Connect with Carina directly here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinamaiwald/?hl=enWebsite: https://carinamaiwald.com/Thank you for listening! 

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageWork with me to end seeking and find lasting inner peace.https://bit.ly/4l7NLPtOften, we get lost in looking for awakening as we are looking outside of ourselves. What if the shift is as simple as what my guest is sharing today? If you can not stop seeking and are obsessively looking for the next thing, this video is for you. BIO: COLBY WILK, INTUITIVE WAYFINDERColby Wilk isn't typical. With sharp intuition and a no-nonsense approach, he cuts through the noise to get you aligned with your soul's true path—fast. Blending deep energy work with real-world results, Colby helps you find your path forward. Whether you're stuck, seeking, or ready to soar, he'll guide you to a life that feels richer, freer, and more you than ever before.While a counsellor and coach, Colby recognized that there was a power beyond traditional therapeutic methods that could shift what seemed unchangeable — the very core of a person.With compassion and humor, Colby guides podcast audiences to their own internal wisdom. Listeners emerge from the podcast more confident and equipped to live fully.What Colby offers is not a miracle, although at times it is miraculous.To learn more about Colby and the work he gets to do: www.ColbyWilk.com FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERSThe First Step to Finding Your Way – a short, powerful practice to help people reconnect with their truth and move forward with clarity.https://colbywilk.com/the-first-secret-to-finding-your-way/FOLLOW COLBY WILKYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColbyWilkPersonel Facebook: facebook.com/colby.wilkBusiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Colby-Wilk-Wayfinder-100063704523871/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbyswilk/Subscribe to my Newsletter to receive info about free monthly meetings on Zoom https://ilonaciunaite.com/subscribe/Music by Valdi Sabev, Visit his channel for more calm and relaxed music https://www.youtube.com/c/ValdiSabev/featuredWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

Can you think of something you wanted your parents to give you? Comfort, safety, honesty, love, consistency, a calm presence, equality, permission to be yourself… Something you wanted from them that, for whatever reason, they were unable to give. This week's episode delves into what it's like to be waiting to be given our heart's desires from our parents. Whether we're angry with them for how they treated us, or suspect that they were right and we were the problem, could it be time to take care of the little one inside who feels so abandoned? Could it be time to turn it around and give ourselves what we thought only our parents (or partners, children, and friends) could give us? Join in the group inquiry to notice for yourself.

Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of the bestselling book “Yoga Anatomy” and creator of YogaAnatomy.net, is a yoga educator and internationally recognized specialist with over four decades' experience in the fields of yoga, breath anatomy and bodywork. His approach to teaching combines intellectual rigor, spontaneity and humor, and is always evolving.Link to Leslie's Instagram. Support the show

In this week's episode we're exploring the thought, “I am not beautiful.” Can you absolutely know that it's true that who you are, what you are, is not beautiful? Do you? For many of us, life can become veiled in layers of this thought. Believing ourselves to be unbeautiful brings with it a feeling of being undeserving of good things, so we try to become the best. The best in our career, achievements, relationships, finances… and you know, everything else. But how much of the way we treat ourselves comes from an underlying sense of not being truly, exquisitely, amazingly beautiful in every way? Join the inquiry this week that explores what life is like believing this thought, and conversely, what life becomes without it.

This week on the Being Herd Podcast we are joined by twins Erika and Jessica. Both healers and animal listeners in their own right Erika and Jessica have come together to create The Twinergy Method - a selection based holistic approach to healing which focusses on the animal's ability to heal themselves.Erika and Jessica each have their own magic which they bring to the Twinergy approach including sound therapy, reiki, mindfulness, the trust technique, plant medicine, LITL, and more. Jessica also offers specific support with animals processing grief. In this episode we discuss Erika and Jessie's individual journeys, the art of listening, what presence really means from their perspective, and how the animals encourage us to listen deeply at every turn on the path.Enjoy & thank you for listening!  Connect with Erika and Jessica:Jessica O'Neill: www.orchardbrookfarm.comErika Vansteensburg: www.erikavansteensburg.comThe Twinergy Method website: www.twinergymethod.com

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageI help spiritual seekers to end seeking so that they can enjoy a life of freedom.https://bit.ly/3T0JYqJ If you've been seeking awakening for years and feel like you're almost there, but something keeps holding you back - you're caught in the seeker's ultimate trap: the very act of seeking is what's keeping you from recognising what you already are.You could spend another decade chasing the next breakthrough, the next teacher, the next method, growing more spiritually exhausted and further from the freedom you crave.But what if I told you there's one question that exposes a hidden pattern from childhood so clearly that the entire seeking game collapses in an instant? What if the freedom you've been desperately searching for has been waiting for something that you can give to yourself? There's something your mind doesn't want you to discover about why you started seeking in the first place. Once you see it, everything changes.Subscribe to my Newsletter to receive info about free monthly meetings on Zoom https://ilonaciunaite.com/subscribe/Music by Valdi Sabev, Visit his channel for more calm and relaxed music https://www.youtube.com/c/ValdiSabev/featuredWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

Sometimes, we need to use a different word in order to let Grace in. In this meditation, I explore 'presence' as another name for Self, Oneness, and Reality—so we can deepen our somatic experience of the undivided now. Whether you're seeking peace, clarity, healing, or a sense of belonging, this inquiry invites you to rediscover Wholeness - not as something to achieve, but as something that we already ARE. Even pain becomes a doorway back into inclusion when we realize what holds it is inherently complete and loving. I don't want to add more words to our conceptual understandings, but challenge the assumptions we often make on this path, which can become what limits us from a deeper homecoming. Much love and gratitude for listening today. SezSupport the show✨ If you'd like to explore more of my work, whilst deepening your connection to the truth of who you are, you can find weekly, unpublished poems & audio essays on my Substack, and find supportive courses on my website and Insight Timer. I'd love to walk beside you. ✨

Joe Hudson is the founder of The Art of Accomplishment and has worked with many top leaders in Silicon Valley, including Sam Altman and executives from Apple, Google, the NBA, and more. He coaches the research and compute teams at OpenAI and works with all the major AI companies. With a background in international stock lending and venture capital, and now a reknowned executive coach, Joe brings a unique perspective on business and the world. In this conversation, he shares many of the principles he uses to help top leaders adopt to maximize impact and achievement. (00:00) Intro (00:36) The Journey of Self-Inquiry (02:30) Impact of Self-Reflection on Coaching (03:50) Defining the Role of a Coach (07:23) Emotional Clarity vs. Emotional Intelligence (11:22) Achieving Emotional Clarity in Leadership (15:20) The Art of Accomplishment (18:33) Time Horizons and Incremental Improvements (21:18) Common Challenges for High Achievers (27:21) Self-Reliance and Team Dynamics (31:10) Coaching in the AI World (34:51) Reflections on AI and World War II (37:07) Skepticism and Trust in AI (42:30) Embracing Change and Transformation (50:04) The Importance of Experimentation in Business (57:45) Self-Awareness and Leadership (01:02:14) Practical Steps for Personal and Organizational Growth

What is it like walking around all day, wanting safety and security from the world? That is this week's exploration; looking into the true effect of living that way, as if the thought “I need safety in the world” is true. We notice not being able to relax (because that would be dumb and irresponsible), feeling irritable, and being hyper-vigilant all the time. On guard for any danger that might be around the corner. And one of the biggest effects we saw is how it becomes so important what other people think of us. We believe we need approval from other people so that we can have safety. But do we actually need either of those things from the world around us? Let's check it out.

In this episode of LaidOPEN Podcast, I have an insightful conversation with activist and author Dean Spade about his extensive work in movements for queer and trans liberation, anti-militarism, and the abolition of police and prisons.  Dean and I discuss his new book titled 'Love in a Fucked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together,' covering topics such as mindful practices for managing stress, the evolution of his book over nine years, and personal growth in relationships.  We also delve into the romance myth, decentralizing romantic relationships, and the importance of community support. Dean shares valuable insights and practices for generating internal safety and the importance of collective care in social movements.  This episode is an enriching dialogue aimed at anyone interested in social justice, personal growth, and transformative community practices.   Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction and Course Announcement 00:55 Introducing Dean Spade 02:01 Dean Spade's Book Journey 02:28 Healing Modalities and Personal Growth 03:05 Non-Monogamous Relationships 03:34 Challenges in Writing the Book 05:15 Self-Help Literature Critique 06:45 Emotional Awareness in Movements 15:27 Decentralizing Romantic Relationships 23:49 Self-Generated Safety and Belonging 31:40 Therapy Misconceptions and Realities 32:38 The Overuse of Pathologizing Language 33:23 Forgiveness and Self-Inquiry in Relationships 36:05 The Impact of Alcoholism on Relationships 37:28 The Process of Forgiveness and Healing 41:34 Sexual Trauma and Cultural Narratives 44:18 Transformative Justice and Community Response 49:52 Decentralizing Romantic Relationships You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel, just search LaidOPEN. Plus, I have free guided visualizations and a host of other tools and resources available to you there and on my website at CharnaCassell.com.

Welcome ✨Hey beauties. In this episode, I'm continuing our journey with the power of questions as portals for light and transformation. Last time, we explored how asking “Why am I doing it?” can help us move through limitations. Today, I want to share another question that has become a guiding light for me, and I'll take you through the story of how it first arrived in my life.Episode Summary

According to Byron Katie, the order of creation is this: think, feel, act, have. And as Tom points out in this episode, we think according to whatever concept we're holding to be true. That thinking then becomes our feelings, and we act from the feelings, creating the life we're living. So it stands to reason that if we're not liking what we're living, we could go back to the stressful concepts that direct our thinking and question them. This week's stressful concept is a subtle conclusion that permeates most of our waking hours: So many things could go wrong. Join in and follow along in the inquiry to glimpse your own insights, or simply listen to the insights shared in this episode.

Nica Quinn - horsewoman, artist, and channel - returns to the Being Herd podcast! This time the conversation flows in a slightly different direction as Nica shares with us where she is on her journey of website creation and how she sees the building of worlds to be a contributing factor to shifting the equine industry into a more healing and harmonious place. We discuss the power of sharing our unique gifts with the world, the importance of leaning into sensitivity and how the internet in general is a reflection and bridge within layers of our human consciousness, in a similar way to how the horses hold space for us to 'come online' to who we are. Enjoy and thank you for listening!Connect with Nica Quinn:Website: https://nicadrawsnature.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nica_draws_nature/?hl=en

Welcome ✨Hello beauties and welcome. This week I found myself circling back to a powerful theme in my private sessions and group conversations. It kept showing up so clearly that I knew I needed to bring it here to you on the podcast. Today I am sharing two simple yet profound questions that have guided me through some of the most crucial moments of my journey answering the calling of my soul again and again.Episode Summary

Do you ever notice living with the thought, “There's something better than this”? Something better than here, better than now, better than what I'm living… It can become like a white noise machine – on in the background until we forget what silence feels like or that it's even running at all. In this episode, we explore that silence in the form of being without this thought. And there are some pretty beautiful findings in the experience. One way we notice reacting when we believe there's something better than what we're living, is we see mistakes everywhere. We blame our past selves for actions that we believe resulted in us being in a place we don't want to be in now. But who would we be – even for a moment – without these concepts. How might we see our lives?

In this solocast episode I dive into a more vulnerable share around what life has been presenting to me over the past few months, and how allowing space to access the infinite presence within me was the game changer!I would love to hear your thoughts, feelings, perspectives on this episode.Please feel free to DM or email me to let me know whether this episode brought anything up for you on a personal note!Connect with Dilara:Website: https://dilarapataudi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dilarapataudi/?hl=en

In this mind-bending episode of Free Agent, Meg Schmitz sits down with leadership strategist Ted Santos to explore the hidden beliefs sabotaging our potential—and our portfolios. From unresolved childhood loops to unconscious limitations, Ted reveals how self-inquiry and intentional disruption are the real keys to personal growth and wealth creation. If you've been operating on autopilot, this is your wake-up call.

This week's inquiry begins by noticing all the movements of life. Relationships, jobs, houses, cars, kids, wellbeing … everyday stuff. Do you experience any resistance just hearing that list? If you do, we invite you to follow along with an inquiry on the likely cause of that stress: believing the thought, “I have to keep it all going.” Is it true? Can you absolutely know that it's true? Does this thought bring peace or stress into your life? If it's stressful, it might be worth a second look.

Hey beauties, it's Homaya. I want to start with deep gratitude for all the comments, DMs, and appreciation you've shared about the last three episodes. Your connection and presence truly mean so much to me. We've been exploring themes of healing, competition, and lack of consciousness, and today I'm continuing that journey by shining a light on another side of how we limit ourselves.Episode Summary

This immersive meditation uses the metaphor of a tree to guide us through the illusion of separation and the quiet journey back to our true nature. Through poetic reflection and direct felt experience, we explore how thought becomes identity, how suffering arises through forgetting, and how, like the tree, we can return to the peace that never left us. A powerful invitation to simplify 'enlightenment', to see clearly the dualistic nature of thought, and to remember yourself home. Please forgive my use of “it” when referring to the tree in this meditation. For the sake of clarity in the visualization, our more-than-human kin was momentarily framed as an “it”—but this is a limitation of language, not of truth. I hope it doesn't distract from the deeper message of interconnectedness and remembrance. Thank you for being present in this space and for holding these words for a moment - may they be of use to anyone suffering, lost, or unsure right now. Much Love, SezSupport the show✨ If you'd like to explore more of my work, whilst deepening your connection to the truth of who you are, you can find weekly, unpublished poems & audio essays on my Substack, and find supportive courses on my website and Insight Timer. I'd love to walk beside you. ✨

This week's episode holds space for one of the main fears that can come up when we're experimenting with inquiry and getting free: the fear of being insensitive. As Tom points out, deep down nobody wants to be insensitive to the suffering that goes on in this world. And when we reach states of openness and freedom ourselves, sometimes the fear that shows up is hurting other people by not joining them in their misery. Through a vulnerable health-related share and an exploration into the possibility that everything – everything – works out in the best way possible, that sparks the conversation about how sensitivity fits into the equation of personal liberation, we invite you to join in on The Work.

Do you notice within yourself a tendency to approach life from a place of resistance? Resistance to what you don't want to experience, resistance to what appears to oppose you, or resistance in its other form: effort. Often we hold tightly to resistance as if it's the only thing between us and utter disaster. Or just living an experience we don't like. But could it be that our resistance is the only thing between us and relaxation? And that the only thing effort truly brings into our lives is stress? As Katie says, don't believe it. Find out for yourself. Follow along in this week's episode exploring our habit of resistance.

“If I receive, I owe something in return.” This thought is drilled into us from the very beginning with the teaching of “pleases” and “thank yous,” but is it true? It can be so easy to slip into the current of belief in this thought, because that's the way the world seems to work. But might it work differently if we didn't believe that receiving and owing go hand-in-hand? And more importantly, what is it like on a personal level believing that it's true that we can't receive without owing something in return? Could it be that nature doesn't live by rules of owing and earning? Have any of us ever actually earned the incredible abundance of the sun? Or the devotion of the chair that holds us up? Maybe those are clues to the nature of life, and therefore the nature of us.

What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with wise and wonderful Sharazad Jamal to talk about finding your way back to your inner truth, using creativity, intuition, and ancient wisdom tools to navigate fear and chaos.In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you've been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen.Topics We CoverWhy artists are uniquely prepared for uncertainty and changeIrene Lyon's somatic trauma work and the freeze responseUnderstanding the four "bodies": mental, physical, emotional, soulHow to get unstuck when you feel frozen or overwhelmedThe power of imagination and emotion in shaping our futureWhy beauty and creativity are revolutionary, not indulgentUsing Byron Katie's "The Work" to unhook from unhelpful beliefsBuilding journaling and creative rituals as grounding practicesTrusting intuition even when it feels disorientingDiscerning your feelings from the collective or others' energyResources & MentionsIrene Lyon (Somatic Therapist, Vancouver)Byron Katie's "The Work"Morning Moon Jewelry (lovemorningmoon.com)