Podcasts about self inquiry

This week's episode is for anyone who has ever felt the paralysis of trying to make a decision while the thought “I could get it wrong” is playing on a loop in your mind. In this group inquiry, we're looking at that thought; whether it's actually true, how it affects us when we believe it, and who we would be without it. What if life isn't constantly measuring us and judging every action or inaction? What if it's like a car GPS that, when we miss an exit or take a ‘wrong' turn, simply reroutes and shows us the fastest way from where we are to where we want to be? What if the condemning is all an inside job–and inside job we could simply let go of?

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In this episode of The Being Herd Podcast we welcome Lisa Reeves Robinson. Lisa is a medical intuitive, honours degree homeopath, animal communicator and healer. Lisa and I have been working together (me and my animals as her clients) for well over a decade now so it's a pleasure and delight to welcome her to the podcast. In this conversation Lisa provides a general picture of homeopathy for us as well as diving a bit deeper into the nature of how homeopathy can support us and the animals in our lives on multiple levels. For those of you who are holistic health enthusiasts or who are interested in learning more about homeopathy, this episode is for you!Connect with lisa Reeves Robinson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaReevesRobinson

This week's episode is an inquiry into our concepts of time and space. We can be very devoted to our belief in time and space, to the point that we begin to see ourselves as dependent on it. The body may be subject to the rules of time and space, but is the body you? Or are you the awareness that the experience of the body is located in? That pure awareness, as Tom puts it, is the location for everything. An analogy for that pure awareness that we are is light; light has no texture, no substance. Objects can come into the light to be reflected and therefore experienced. We can often get caught up in identifying with the object being reflected in the light, but who we really are is the pure light – the pure awareness that has room for everything.

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageIn this episode of Awakening Now, I sit down with Angelo DiLullo to explore the myths that quietly shape how people think awakening is supposed to unfold.We look at the belief that awakening should resemble someone else's story, feel pleasant, bring special abilities, or resolve the human experience once and for all. Angelo points directly to how these expectations form without being questioned — and how they create unnecessary confusion when real experience doesn't match spiritual narratives.We also explore the myth that something has gone wrong when awakening feels difficult, and the assumption that safety or stability must be established before truth can be seen. Rather than offering new ideals, the conversation stays close to what is actually happening in the body, emotions, and daily life.This episode is for those who feel sincere in their inquiry yet unsure why things don't look the way they expected. It's an invitation to notice what may already be quietly obvious when comparison, fantasy, and self-judgment fall away.About the Guest:Angelo DiLullo, MD, is an anesthesiologist, spiritual teacher, and author. Following a profound awakening at age 24, he recognized how thoughts shape perception and that suffering is not inherent to life. Since then, he has guided others toward the recognition of natural, non-separate awareness.Music by Valdi Sabev, Visit his channel for more calm and relaxed music https://www.youtube.com/c/ValdiSabev/featuredSupport the showWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

One beautiful aspect of working in a group setting like the Love Is The Power meditation calls is that one person's brave and vulnerable share can create a whole ripple effect of profound awareness for everyone. That's exactly what happens in this week's episode when one inquirer's childhood comes up to the surface and exposes the universal experience of wanting to be wanted. Whether by a parent, sibling, lover, boss, teacher, or anyone else the mind can come up with, that desire to be wanted is one that most of us can really struggle with. We all know that one specific way we imagine being wanted–how it would look and feel. In this episode Tom asks: Could you want yourself in exactly that way? If that feels hard to imagine, the invitation is to listen to this episode and follow along. Even if it feels easy to picture, this episode is rich with deep awareness for anyone wanting to step into a lighter experience of themselves.

A simple, practical introduction to self-inquiry. Learn how to explore ego, awareness, and the sense of self through direct experience and everyday life. Self-inquiry is the practice of turning attention inward and asking questions like: Who am I? or, WHAT am I? What is it that's aware of this moment? What is this “me” that feels like it's deciding, choosing, and controlling life? When you look for this “me,” something interesting happens. You'll find that the "me" you are looking for is the one doing the looking. And then, resting as the "one doing the looking" you realize that looking is just whats happening. No one is doing it. That feeling of “I'm doing this” is part of what people call the ego. It's an identification with the body/mind/and actions of whatever it is that is occurring. This is something you can practice while sitting, listening, breathing, working, or even feeling frustrated. If you're interested in meditation, non-duality, sobriety, or simply understanding your inner experience a little more clearly, feel free to like, subscribe, or leave a comment. Also, please let me know what topics you'd like me to explore next! www.InsideTheMindsEye.com (follow/subscribe for new posts delivered directly to your e-mail)

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Ido Portal, a movement coach and world expert on human movement. We explore the science and practice of movement, including how the nervous system shapes our actions, the distinction between reflexive and deliberate movement patterns and how emotion and awareness influence our movement. Ido shares how to build a holistic movement practice into everyday life through an exploration-based approach grounded in playfulness and self-inquiry. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ido Portal (00:00:20) Movement Practice, Self-Inquiry (00:02:08) Wordlessness, 3 Core Elements of the Body; Focus & Movement (00:06:35) Sponsor: LMNT (00:08:09) Mental & Physical Postures; Virtuosity (00:12:36) Vision & Eyes; Focus vs Relaxed Vision; Tool: Panoramic View (00:17:53) Hearing; Different Opinions (00:20:59) Body Shape; Developing Many Walks (00:23:53) Sponsor: AG1 (00:24:45) Playful Exploration, Openness (00:27:25) Peripersonal Space & Movement, Proximity, Reactivity, Discomfort (00:32:18) Exercise, Traditional Movements; Examination of Movement (00:37:43) Exploration; Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a deep dive into the world of body odour–actually, better said: it's a deep dive into the world of doubting our goodness. You may be asking yourself, What does that have to do with B.O.? Well, have you ever sat next to someone with what you might have experienced as an unpleasant smell? Some people in the Love Is The Power inquiry group have, and many experienced the awkwardness of either telling the person and having them be hurt or offended, or suffering silently in fear of offending. And as the meditation gets deeper, what surfaces is the fear that who and what we are (as in humanity) is not truly good, and how it can make us so afraid of ‘causing' someone else's hurt. So, the question remains: what do you do if you're experiencing someone's behaviour (or odour) unpleasant? Follow along with the group inquiry to find out for yourself.

Send us a textSam Manchulenko is a seasoned yoga instructor and spiritual guide based out of Winnipeg, Canada. She is renowned for her expertise in facilitating yoga teacher trainings and workshops that integrate yoga philosophy with practical spiritual tools. Trained under prominent spiritual figures such as Dharma Mittra, Byron Katie, and Eckhart Tolle, Sam offers unique insights into yoga and personal development. She specializes in psychic development, intuitive empowerment, and blending various philosophical teachings to help individuals achieve internal harmony and mindfulness.Visit Sam: https://www.samtheyogi.com/Key Takeaways:Integration of Practice: Sam highlights the impact of practicing yoga alongside spiritual guides and emphasizes the importance of embodying compassion and curiosity.Yoga and Dance Synergy: Discover how both yoga and dance facilitate mindfulness, presence, and the subtle art of offering oneself to a greater purpose.Philosophical Insights: Explore the power of detachment and the unconditional love that comes from accepting challenges and darker emotions.Psychic Development: Learn about psychic development or intuitive empowerment and how it focuses on attuning to one's inner vibrations to manifest positivity.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

When we find ourselves in a process of self-inquiry, the way that our perspective shifts is truly miraculous. We see things differently. The people in our lives, the situations we're in, the resources we have, and most of all, ourselves. In this experience of seeing life differently, one of the fears that the mind will often bring up is the fear of going ‘crazy' or losing our minds. (It's actually quite a literal fear: the ego-mind is afraid to not exist, thus the terrifying images of what it must look like to “lose” it.) This week's group inquiry centers on this fear while also looking at the sidebar fear of being proclaimed “unacceptable.” Who would we be without even these stories? As Katie says, there is nothing so dark that we cannot put it on paper, question it, and set ourselves free.

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageIn this episode, I invite you to look directly at the sense of self — not as an idea or a belief, but as lived experience.Before thoughts arise, before emotions move, before any story about “me” appears, there is a simple knowing of being here. A sense of existing. A feeling of “me.” This sense of self is so familiar that it is rarely questioned and often taken for granted.Together, we explore what this sense of self actually is. Where it appears in the body. How it shows up as sensation, pressure, orientation, or effort. How it organizes experience and creates the feeling of being at the center of life.You're invited to notice how the sense of self becomes especially clear in moments of pride or hurt, and how easily identification forms around these sensations. We look at how the sense of “me” can feel solid and personal, and what happens when it is met directly with attention.This is not about getting rid of the sense of self, fixing anything, or changing experience. It's about seeing clearly. When the sense of self is looked at directly, something often softens. Identification relaxes. What remains is openness, presence, and a quiet knowing that does not come and go.Nothing here needs to be believed. This is an invitation to look for yourself.Music by Valdi Sabev, Visit his channel for more calm and relaxed music https://www.youtube.com/c/ValdiSabev/featuredSupport the showWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

Monk Yu Ron is a countercultural spiritual thinker and writer best known for Mad Monk Manifesto, a work that challenges rigid belief systems, spiritual conformity, and passive enlightenment. Blending Eastern philosophy, personal revelation, and sharp social critique, Yu Ron presents spirituality as a disruptive, lived experience rather than a sanitized doctrine. His manifesto urges radical self-honesty, inner rebellion, and conscious awakening, pushing readers to question authority—both external and internal—while reclaiming personal responsibility for awareness, freedom, and transformation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

In this episode of The Practice of Being, I reflect on death, not as something to fear, but as one of life's greatest teachers.From early childhood moments to spiritual traditions, lived experience, and sitting with people at the end of their lives, this episode explores how learning to die allows us to live more fully, consciously, and lovingly.We look at why the fear of death arises, how identification with the body and mind creates suffering, and how practices such as presence, meditation, and self-inquiry help us remember who we truly are.When we begin to clear attachment to the created self - our stories, identities, and conditioning -  something profound is revealed: what we truly are was never born and can never die.This is an invitation to meet death gently, to soften into life, and to live from a deeper knowing that there is no ending,  only a change of experience.

Send us a textWhat if your problems aren't separate from you — but the very energy that built the version of you who thinks they have problems?That bold idea is at the heart of this conversation with Brian Hubbard — journalist, philosopher, creator of Time-Light, and author of The Untrue Story of You. We follow his path from early neglect and a depressive collapse to a single insight: what you don't fully attend to keeps weighing you down.Time-Light teaches that trauma is stored energy that shapes brain, biochemistry, behavior, and identity. Instead of chasing symptoms like anxiety, anger, or self-sabotage, Brian shows how changing your relationship with time can shift the process creating them. We unpack:The three time selves: present time, psychological past, and narrative memoryWhy unresolved charge explodes when fused with storyGlimpses of no-time states such as awe, love, flow, and presencePractical exercises to view charged memories with compassion and free yourself from their holdBridging spirituality with research in consciousness and intention, Brian offers a precise, compassionate map for anyone looping familiar patterns. If you're ready to step out of time's grip, reclaim presence, and live beyond old stories, this episode is for you.If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so others can find the show.Support the showThank you for listening

In this week's episode, Tom begins with an invitation to notice what comes up internally with the sentence, “I'm ready to be honest about my yeses and nos.” As in, I'm ready to notice what my genuine responses are and live them. Often when we hold onto giving a dishonest yes, it comes from the idea that by doing that, we're making ourselves show up as kind, caring people. But what does it actually create when we really look? Does it help us show up in a genuinely kind way? Or does it create a breeding ground for resentment and miscommunication? What might it be like to live from a place of real integrity? And could it be that an experience of real integrity could come from self-inquiry? Join in and follow along to find out!

What is a Good Life? #158 | Finding Self-Love Beyond AchievementWhere do you belong? How do you best use your gifts?These questions have followed Alan Wilson throughout his life—from childhood football pitches to corporate boardrooms. In this deeply honest conversation, Alan shares his journey from seeking external validation to cultivating self-love, exploring how grief, self-inquiry, and simple presence have reshaped his understanding of a good life.Alan Wilson is a Director of People & Operations and qualified coach with 17+ years in senior leadership roles. He supports leaders and organisations navigating change by combining commercial insight with a deeply human approach—focused on self-awareness, integrity, and sustainable performance.In this episode:The childhood patterns behind our adult strugglesWhy achievement never feels like enoughFinding centre in an increasingly distracted worldHow children guide us back to presenceWhy self-love transforms leadershipThe agency we have despite feeling disempoweredThis conversation is for anyone questioning whether they're enough, struggling with validation, or wondering if there's more to life than the next achievement.For more of Alan's work:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-wilson-084b3324/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmccartney/ 00:00 - Where Do I Belong? 05:23 - The Validation Trap 10:47 - Self-Inquiry and Grief 16:12 - Moments That Allow Breathing 21:35 - Toxicity and Modern Life 27:43 - Children as Our Compass 33:21 - Beyond Material Accumulation 38:45 - Dismantling the Armour 44:02 - Agency in a Disempowered World 49:18 - Transmitting Our Gifts Daily 54:31 - A Life That's Evolving

This week's inquiry is on the thought, “I should be different.” As Tom puts it, none of us, as children, receive unconditional love, and right away we make that mean something about ourselves. Thus begins the steady march of this belief in our minds. “I should be different…” But rarely do we slow down to question a thought like this and notice what it truly gives us. We think it gives us the change we're looking for – the showing up differently. But how do you actually react? What really happens when you believe this thought? It could be that it's nothing more than an obstruction of vision, causing us to miss the amazing experience of being human. Find out for yourself by joining in with your own work – and your own ‘I should…”

Want to get personalized coaching to improve your sex life? Book a free consultation with Certified Sex Therapist, Heather Shannon or her team. Booking A Consultation With The Right Person SummaryIn this conversation, Heather Shannon and Laura Alyn explore the journey of self-discovery in sexuality through self-inquiry and writing. Laura shares insights from her book, 'A Thousand Questions and Activities to Embrace Your Sexuality,' discussing the importance of understanding one's desires, the role of writing in processing thoughts, and the significance of open communication in relationships. They delve into the connection between body and mind, the exploration of kinks, and the necessity of creating a safe space for sexual expression. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing nature of personal growth and the importance of embracing one's sexuality without shame.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sexual Self-Discovery02:47 The Journey of Self-Inquiry05:44 The Importance of Writing in Self-Discovery08:48 Exploring Sexual Questions and Preferences11:05 Diving Deeper into Kinks and Desires13:46 Understanding Safety in Sexual Exploration17:40 Connecting the Layers of Self18:59 The Body-Mind Connection in Sexual Desire20:31 Overriding Body Signals and Hustle Culture21:37 Self-Inquiry and Personal Growth22:28 The Ornelian Framework: A Path to Self-Discovery23:55 Understanding Soul and Spirit in Intimacy25:33 Navigating the Anxiety of Self-Inquiry28:50 Complaints as Indicators of Deeper Desires31:31 Responsibility in Relationships32:40 Exploring Intimacy and Connection34:34 Embracing Adventure in Sexual ExplorationVisit Laura Alyn's website and check out her framework here: https://theornelian.com/2025/08/27/framework/Video EpisodeCheck out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/GbUngjPy1nQ Keywordssexuality, self-inquiry, communication, desire, intimacy, kinks, writing, personal growth, relationships, self-discoveryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In this episode of The Practice of Being, I explore the practice of non-resistance -what it is, what it isn't, and how it can transform the way we meet life.Non-resistance does not mean passivity or giving up. It doesn't mean we stop stretching, growing, or acting. Instead, it simply suggests that we meet life as it is, without forcing, imposing, or resisting our experience.Drawing on lived experience, Taoist wisdom such as wu wei, and simple embodied metaphors, this episode explores how resistance can be part of our flow, how acceptance creates real transformation, and how stillness can exist even within action.I look at:What non-resistance really meansHow embracing resistance can lead to growthPresence, breath, and releasing tension in the bodyLetting life move through us rather than pushing against itIdentity, conditioning, and remembering who we truly areWhy acceptance and love sit at the heart of everythingI explore and embrace our human experience and suggest that we remember that even in challenge or sorrow, there is a deeper place within us that knows all is well.

Happy New Year to all the Love Is The Power listeners! We're kicking off 2026 with an episode for anyone who's ever looked at someone else and had the thought, “They have something I don't have.” For those who walk the path of being some kind of seeker, it can be especially enticing to believe this thought in relation to someone who appears to ‘have' enlightenment. Katie herself says she doesn't know anything about enlightenment – she just knows the difference between what hurts and what doesn't. But that doesn't stop the mind with this belief, which is why this week's line of inquiry is so profound. Welcome back – let's do The Work.

28th Aug 2021(Satsangs from the Archives) These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

In the world of the thought, “They could have done better,” we are not left with much compassion or ability to show up the way we'd (probably) like to in any given situation. That's one of things participants noticed in this week's inquiry facilitated by Tom, beginning with noticing someone who brings up a sense of unlovingness within. It doesn't matter if we're believing that the person in question who could have done better is someone else, a whole group of people, or ourselves. The result is the same. Stress. This week's episode ends with an invitation from Tom into a turnaround for this thought: Just as an experiment, feel the opposite position – that no one, including myself, could ever have done better than we did. Listen to this week's inquiry and join in to explore the world of this belief as well as experience your presence without it. 

Imagine meeting your last breath, and feeling utterly, truly safe...This meditation explores the difference between conceptual safety and the felt safety that arises when we stop separating ourselves from our emotions. It guides you out of the mind's protective shelters and back into the raw, honest intelligence of the body, where fear, grief, and uncertainty can finally be met without resistance. Through embodied inquiry, you learn to dissolve the imagined distance between “you” and your sensations, revealing that even anxiety and instability can become safe when fully felt. This practice helps you rediscover undivided presence as the only real refuge. It's an invitation to return to the wild, grounded aliveness that has always held you — the safety of simply being here. Thank you for being here with me and for exploring the deeper truths - without negating the body. I have lots of poetry to share with you in the new year, and I very much look forward to staying in touch.Support the show✨ Every Thursday, I send out unpublished poems & audio essays to help us embody our felt sense of wholeness through nonduality, nature, and self-inquiry on my Substack. You can also find supportive courses on my website and Insight Timer or grab a book for your journey onwards on Amazon. ✨

What happens, how do you react when you believe the thought, “I know what is and isn't possible in life"? What kind of life do you find yourself reading with this thought? What kind of Universe is it? Friendly or malicious? In this group meditation, participants question this belief among others and discover some profound things – including an ever-present fear of a ‘cosmic bitch slap.' If you can relate, this week's episode of Love Is The Power is for you.

In this insightful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters welcomes Todd Smith—renowned podcaster and expert in stress management for highly sensitive people (HSPs). Todd shares his profound wisdom on navigating life as an HSP, highlighting the importance of inner work, emotional resilience, and practical strategies for managing stress in a highly sensitive world. Todd explains how self-inquiry, inspired by Byron Katie, can unlock true inner freedom by helping us question limiting thoughts and beliefs. Through personal anecdotes and professional guidance, he illustrates how reflection, journaling, and self-exploration can transform negativity into positivity, leading to emotional balance and empowerment. Listeners will gain valuable insights into: • Understanding high sensitivity and its impact on daily life • Practical steps for achieving emotional balance and resilience • The role of self-inquiry in cultivating inner peace • How reflection and journaling strengthen self-awareness • The importance of community and support for HSPs Todd's message is clear: by embracing sensitivity as a strength and committing to inner work, highly sensitive people can thrive with grace and confidence. His approach offers practical tools for transforming stress into empowerment, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking peace and resilience. 00:00 Introduction: Awakening Hearts 00:45 Meet Todd Smith: Stress Management Expert 01:04 Understanding High Sensitivity 03:05 Inner Freedom: The Power of Self-Inquiry 05:03 Navigating Social Sensitivities 06:58 Practical Steps for Emotional Balance 12:29 The Role of Reflection and Journaling 17:49 Partnering in Inner Work 21:46 Encouraging Self-Exploration 36:25 Transforming Negativity into Positivity 41:20 Conclusion: Finding Sacred Ground Website https://trueinnerfreedom.com Social media links / hspstressmanagement / hspcoachtodd Keywords included: Todd Smith, Dead America Podcast, Ed Watters, highly sensitive people, HSP stress management, emotional resilience, inner work, self-inquiry, Byron Katie, reflection, journaling, self-exploration, emotional balance, empowerment, sensitivity as strength, stress relief strategies #empowerment #reflection #self-exploration

On a podcast about self-inquiry, meditation, awakening and inner freedom, you don't necessarily expect an episode about dogs – but here we are. This week, our furry friends are our teachers as one participant shares his frustrating situation: his city is threatening to crack down on unleashed dogs, but he wants his dog to be able to run. This work is rewarding on its own, but the cherry on top of the inquiry cake is that another participant whose own dog was once attacked by an unleashed dog is on the group meditation call as well, and the conversation brings up trauma for her. Join in this atmosphere of easygoing, good-humoured healing that The Work can so easily create – especially if you identify as someone with trauma – and question with us: Is it true that you need to hold onto trauma?

In last week's episode, we looked at the tendency to hold things as problems. This week we're adding to the exploration the tendency to believe “I have to do something with my life” and “There's a destination I have to get to.” Some key questions in this episode are:Is it true in this moment that there's a destination to get to? Or that we have to ‘do something' with our lives or hold things as problems?What kind of experience of life do we give ourselves by believing those thoughts? What might an experience of life look like beyond these beliefs? Happy inquiring!

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageIn the Stay Spiritual interview, I talk about the quiet flip from seeking to seeing — the moment when the pressure dissolves and looking into your own present experience becomes the first real step toward peace.So many seekers carry a private heaviness that is difficult to name. It isn't just the desire for awakening; it's the subtle tension of feeling behind, of trying to catch up, of believing that others are closer to something you can't quite touch. The desperation grows quietly, and often nobody sees it. In this conversation, I speak about how that weight begins to fall away when the attention turns from ideas of awakening toward the simplicity of what is here now. When the grasping relaxes, even just a little, something softer begins to open.I also share the beginning of my own journey — the moment a single question revealed that nobody is running the show. It didn't arrive with fireworks or certainty. It came as a simple seeing, unmistakable and ordinary, like noticing something in plain sight that had been missed for years. Nothing dramatic changed, yet everything shifted. I felt more like coming home than discovering something new.If you've been seeking for a long time, if glimpses rise and fade, or if part of you quietly fears that you're missing something essential, I hope this meets you with gentleness. You don't need to push yourself any further. You don't need to earn clarity. You don't need to become someone different. The doorway is not in the future. It's right here in whatever you're experiencing in this moment.Beneath the movement of seeking, there is a natural ease that never leaves. It becomes visible when the fight to get somewhere rests for a moment. When you turn toward your immediate experience — without pressure, without comparison, without trying to fix anything — you begin to feel the ground under your own feet again. And often, that is where the real shift begins.Find James & Justin here:  @stayspiritual  Join my newsletter for updates: https://ilonaciunaite.com/subscribe/Support the showWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

Jerry Colonna is the CEO and Co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedicated to helping leaders grow through the practice of radical self-inquiry. A former venture capitalist, Jerry is a renowned executive coach and the author of two acclaimed books, Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. Known for his candid storytelling and exploration of personal and generational challenges, Jerry draws on his experiences as an immigrant, entrepreneur, and leader to help others uncover unconscious patterns and build authentic connections. In this episode… What if the beliefs, fears, and resilience that shape our lives today are not just personal traits, but echoes from generations past? Understanding how ancestors faced change, poverty, and struggles with belonging can transform the way we lead and live. Could reconnecting with our family history reveal where — and to whom — we truly belong? Jerry Colonna, a renowned executive coach and author, tackles these profound questions by tracing his family's immigrant journey and exploring how generational experiences inform our sense of self. Using stories of his entrepreneurial grandfather and the hardships his own parents faced, Jerry reveals how both inspiration and trauma cascade through generations, influencing our choices, leadership styles, and even our capacity for resilience. He shares his personal quest to bridge the disconnections in his own lineage — including a revelatory trip to Ireland to reclaim lost roots, demonstrating how true self-understanding only comes when we look beyond ourselves to our collective past. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Jerry Colonna, CEO and Co-founder of Reboot.io, about the legacy of generational trauma, belonging, and leadership. Jerry shares candid reflections on family resilience, the illusion of self-reinvention, and how embracing your roots can strengthen both heart and leadership. 

This week the Love Is The Power inquiry group looks at the habit of holding things (situations, people, the state of the world) as a problem. It's such an insidious habit, it tends to fly under the radar for most of us until we check in. But when we consciously look at a situation that we'd like to be different, it's easy to see the belief, “I have to hold this as a problem." We might think that if we hold it as a problem we'll fix it better or faster, and if we don't then the situation won't change at all. But what does this thought actually create in our lives? Does it help us show up the way we'd like to? Or does it give us a harvest of fear?

10th Nov 2025In this Satsang, Sanjay led a discussion on self-inquiry meditation, explaining its fundamental differences from traditional meditation and exploring how investigating the nature of the self can lead to understanding and liberation. He discussed the concept of finding one's center through focusing on the heart rather than the mind, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and disengaging from thoughts while highlighting the challenges of maintaining focus during Self-inquiry. Sanjay concluded by exploring the nature of happiness and the cycle of desire, emphasizing the importance of Self-inquiry and recognizing our true nature as pure awareness beyond personal desires and ego.These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

This week, as Tom puts it, the trigger for self-realization could be a bathroom! In a playfully profound inquiry on money, the group questions the thought, “There is a right and wrong amount of money to have, and a right and wrong way to spend it.” One person's share acts as a through-thread in the inquiry, pondering whether or not it's wrong to want and pay for a bathroom renovation. It sure feels wrong when this is the thought running our financial lives. But, as Tom will often ask, is the feeling proof? Is the sense of wrongness surrounding the spending of money really proof that it is inherently wrong somehow? We noticed we don't know for sure. What we do know is that we've seen a lot of people act like it's true since we arrived on this planet. But what if they all learned to believe this story, just the same as we did? What would that mean about the nature of money? What if it's nothing like we imagine it is?

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageTrust yourself in awakening. In this intimate conversation, Ilona Ciunaite and nonduality guide Luchana Uzunova explore spiritual awakening, embodiment, and living as awareness in daily life. What unfolds after seeing through the self-illusion? How does peace deepen, fear soften, and the body learn to trust life again?We talk about the real texture of awakening beyond concepts: being at peace with not-knowing, dissolving the “center,” integrating emotions, meeting fear with curiosity, and allowing life to move without the old protection patterns. Luchana shares how embodiment turns insight into lived freedom — not as a one-time event, but as an ongoing, human, ordinary, beautiful process.If you've already glimpsed what you are and wonder what's next, this episode is for you. Stay to the end for Luchana's closing invitation: “If it can happen for one, it can happen for all.”Subscribe for more on awakening, self-inquiry, and integration.Subscribe to my Newsletter for updates and 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/featuredConnect with Luchana:Website → https://awakeningawakened.com/YouTube → @LuchanaLubo Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/LuchanaUSupport the showWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy what annoys you in others often points to unhealed parts of yourselfHow Carl Jung's shadow work explains projection and self-recognitionPractical tools to turn triggers into growth opportunitiesReal-life examples of how “spotting it” led to personal breakthroughsJournaling prompts and self-inquiry methods to reframe irritations into insightsResources MentionedCarl Jung's booksJournal

Last week's episode looked at the experience of innocence, and the belief that we, ourselves, are not that pure innocence. In this part two episode, we look at the fear that comes up when we aren't believing that about ourselves or others. The fear of being a doormat. “Oh, if I just see everyone as innocent, I'll just let them walk all over me.” Seems accurate enough, right? This position, though, gives us the role of constant self-preservation. When we're afraid of being steamrolled, we have to approach life in a controlling, angry manner. Or as Tom puts it, we become the Jerk Police. We can't just ask someone not to do something because that's what we'd prefer, we have to make them wrong. We have to manipulate our perceived attackers – the jerks – with guilt or shame or anger. But what would life be like if we weren't constantly giving ourselves this role? Pick a situation in your own life where someone is being a total jerk, and find out for yourself.

Notice a time when you've experienced innocence. (Tip: dogs, cats, babies and little kids are a good touchstone for this kind of experience.) What did it bring up within you? In this group inquiry, participants become aware of a sense of openness, levity, and joy, as well as a sense of wanting to protect and care for that innocence. And then Tom asks this question: Is it true that you are not that innocent? Can you absolutely know you are not innocent in that exact way? What is your experience of the world when you believe this of yourself and the rest of humanity? After joining in this inquiry, you might notice the next time you have that experience (whether it's one of guilt, blame, self-condemnation, or any withholding of love) it's easier to just say, “Oops, I did it again. I believed I'm not that innocent.”

(Part 2 of 2) In this episode, we explore self-inquiry through Ashlee's deeply personal story, which dates back to when she was twelve years old doing yard work with her dad. Feeling oppressed and stuck in that situation, Ashlee reflects on how those childhood emotions linger into her present as mother of a twelve-year-old daughter. The anger she is holding toward her father becomes a focal point as we move through the four questions and turnarounds of The Work, examining the thoughts that create her perceptions of their relationship. Join us as we navigate through these father-daughter dynamics and learn how to end our suffering. Get still, open your mind, and together let's do The Work!   To catch Byron Katie live every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9am/PT on Zoom, register here: athomewithbyronkatie.com

This week Love Is The Power gives you an incredibly vulnerable, incredibly beautiful inquiry with a brave share. If you've ever experienced the frustration of chronic pain or illness of the body, you have probably experienced the devastating sense of hopelessness that can come with it. Holding space for that emotional pain, Tom initiates an exploration of the sensation of physical pain. Byron Katie says that all pain is imagined. That can be a hard one to get our heads around – especially when we're in the midst of pain. But what if it's true? What if who we really are is pure awareness that is itself unaffected by pain? What if the awareness that perceives the pain (whether the pain is physical or emotional) is who we really are? And what if that awareness is an experience of pure peace?

In this episode, we explore self-inquiry through Ashlee's deeply personal story, which dates back to when she was twelve years old doing yard work with her dad. Feeling oppressed and stuck in that situation, Ashlee reflects on how those childhood emotions linger into her present as mother of a twelve-year-old daughter. The anger she is holding toward her father becomes a focal point as we move through the four questions and turnarounds of The Work, examining the thoughts that create her perceptions of their relationship. Join us as we navigate through these father-daughter dynamics and learn how to end our suffering. Get still, open your mind, and together let's do The Work! (Part 1 of 2)   To catch Byron Katie live every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9am/PT on Zoom, register here: athomewithbyronkatie.com

This week's episode begins by asking the question: Can you absolutely know that it's true that suffering is necessary? It's an interesting question, because it seems like it must be true. If suffering wasn't necessary, why would we experience it? It can be easy on the so-called spiritual path to wear suffering like a badge of honour, and it certainly is a powerful teacher. But does that make it necessary to hold onto? And furthermore, does believing that thought actually help us to get free? Or does it send us into an endless loop of discomfort followed by “dealing with it” or “working on ourselves”? Feel free to follow along with your own work as this line of questioning leads into some powerful sub-inquiries and contemplations. (Spoiler: concepts like “I have to deal with this dis-ease” and “I'm not deserving of love.”)

This week's inquiry begins with a look at a simple thought: “I need money.” Seems pretty straightforward. Pretty accurate. (Unless you're a Buddhist monk.) But slowly this inquiry becomes a deep dive into the entire concept of need. “I need something that's not here right now.” Tom takes it to the past, too, by inviting participants to look at a memory where we believe we needed something that wasn't there. Whether that something was better care, shelter, food, water, painkillers, relief, kindness, or another of the abundant examples that come up in this group meditation, the questions are the same; Can you absolutely know it's true? Follow along to find out for yourself.

Two weeks ago an episode of Love Is The Power was released where Tom led a group inquiry on the thought, “I need to hold onto the wrongs done to me and the wrongs I've done.” In this part II episode, we're exploring some different concepts, emotions, and conditions we notice the tendency to hold onto. Can you relate to holding onto being different/special/unique/separate? Or is a death grip on the sense of safety (yours or that of a friend/child/parent/partner) familiar? If your answer is yes, we invite you to follow along with the inquiries in this episode. If it's a ‘no' then feel free to notice where, within you, you experience a ‘holding on' of some kind -- and then question it.

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This week's episode begins with a chance to look at one of those moments where we believe, “I shouldn't have done that.” You know the one. It lies dormant and then pops into your mind as you're trying to fall asleep and causes The Cringe. It shows up at the most inopportune times, saying, “Remember when you said/did that thing to that person all those years ago? Yeah, you shouldn't have done that.” And in the questioning of that thought, what arises is a deeper belief in needing to earn love. Is it possible that when we cringe at our past selves (who were doing the best they could with what they had) it's because we believe that those past actions disqualify us for an experience of love now? And is it really true that we need to earn love at all? Or are we using that story of being undeserving to stay justified in keeping a strong sense of identification and separation?

 “You cannot learn the Self, you cannot learn Consciousness, you cannot learn Love, you cannot learn Trust, but you can learn how you deny that.” After an essential experience of self-realization, we can re-identify with the definitions and concepts we hold about ourselves in our mind. How do we resolve the paradox of recognizing oneself as pure consciousness and being human, living an ordinary life? In this lively exchange, Gangaji speaks to the “ABCs” or  the “how” of falling back into patterns of egoic identification.    Learn more about Gangaji  Gangaji's Event and Program Schedule About Finding Home and Gangaji's Media Library  

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

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.