A New Way of Being

In this bitesize episode, I speak to neuroscientist and Waking Up app creator Sam Harris about the real purpose of meditation — not just calming the mind, but seeing through the illusion that we are the mind. We talk about why people struggle with their thoughts, how we get tangled in them, and what it means to see thoughts for what they really are — fleeting appearances in awareness. As I often s...

You Are Not Your Thoughts: A Conversation with Wyn Morgan - coach and speaker of the Three Principles Drawing from Wyn’s personal journey through chronic depression and insomnia, this episode dives into the nature of thought, consciousness, and emotional well-being. Wyn shares how he went from feeling like a “tortured soul” to discovering a profound sense of peace and freedom — not by changing his...

Rest is not a luxury — it's a biological and emotional necessity. But modern life has normalised exhaustion, which is why so many of us feel guilty when we slow down, and how chronic stress patterns keep us stuck in survival mode without even realising it. We also talk about: The link between rest, resilience and recovery Why true healing requires time, patience, and space How to reconnect with th...

In this episode, I sit down with Rupert Spira and Don Hoffman — two people at the leading edge of exploring consciousness and reality — to unpack some of the biggest questions we can ask. We talk about why space-time might not be fundamental, whether matter is even “real,” and how consciousness could be the ground of everything. This conversation explores where science, philosophy and spirituality...

If you’re someone who struggles to charge what you’re worth — this one’s for you. In this clip from our conversation, Dr John DeMartini shares powerful stories and strategies for shifting your mindset around pricing, delegation, and self-worth. He explains how your income often reflects how much you truly value yourself — and what to do if you know you’re undercharging. We also discuss: Why burnou...

In his superb book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is catching up to Buddhism Chris Niebauer explains how the left side of the brain — brilliant at language and problem-solving — also creates constant mental chatter. It labels, judges, compares, and spins stories, including the biggest story of all — the idea of a solid identity or self-concept. But this overthinking isn’t who we are — it...

Success is not synonymous with happiness and wellbeing. So many high performers reach the top of the proverbial Everest only to discover that it did not provide the lasting satisfaction that it seemed to promise. One such person is Caitlyn Jenner, who won gold in the Olympic decathlon in 1976. However, the issues that were bubbling away under the surface were free to reassert themselves once the G...

Philosopher and consciousness researcher Bernardo Kastrup argues that reality isn’t made of matter — it’s made of mind. And that insight, if true, changes everything: how we relate to each other, how we handle grief, how we understand mental illness, and even how we live day to day. In this conversation, Simon and Bernardo explore what it means to live from a worldview that sees all of life as int...

“How you do anything is how you do everything.” That’s the core of Ryan Holiday’s message in this bitesize episode. The bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way shares why Stoicism — which he calls “the most practical of all philosophies” — is ultimately about action. Every moment is a chance to show up fully, to do our best, and to live in alignment with our values. We won’t always succeed —...

We’ve all said it — “there just aren’t enough hours in the day.” But Jasmin Paris proves otherwise. In 2019, she won the gruelling 268-mile Spine Race — not only becoming the first woman to win it, but beating the men’s course record by 12 hours. Alongside being an elite ultrarunner, Jasmin is a mum, a vet, and lives a full family life. She’s a brilliant example of what it looks like to prioritise...

Why do so many of us feel anxious, disconnected, or low — even when, on the surface, life looks fine? Psychologist and author Dr Margaret Paul believes the answer lies in self-abandonment — the subtle but powerful ways we disconnect from our feelings, judge ourselves, and hand responsibility for our emotional lives to others. In this episode, Simon is joined by the creator of the Inner Bonding pro...

Dr Emma Seppälä — psychologist, author of Sovereign , and faculty at Yale and Stanford — explains why you can’t think your way out of anxiety, and how the breath, body and nervous system hold the key to deep emotional healing. https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching My links: Book : https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube : http...

‘I am the master of my stress mechanisms’ Wim Hof – aka the Iceman – says that our obsession with comfot comes at a great cost. What’s the answer? To go consciously into stressful situations, to change our relationship to it. https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching My links: Book : https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube : https...

Burnout isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a creeping, physiological and psychological disconnection that’s become all too common in high-achieving cultures. And often, the people most affected are the ones least likely to see it. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Clare Ashley — author of A Burnout Doctor and former NHS medic — who knows this terrain from the inside. After her own collapse early in her...

Feeling anxious? One of the best ways to address anxiety can be through improving the health of your gut microbiome - which produces serotonin (think SSRI antidepressants) and GABA (think Valium). Improving gut health is something I am passionate about - and I’m delighted @tim.spector could join me on A New Way of Being https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course https://www.simonmund...

“It’s not about being fully present in every moment, but how quickly you can come back.” I’m delighted to be joined by Danny Donachie — a coach, speaker and former athlete whose work bridges presence, self-inquiry, and performance. Danny has worked with top athletes and football clubs, but his path has also taken him deep into meditation, yoga, and spiritual practice. After a powerful awakening ex...

Have you ever considered the difference between pain and suffering? Pain is inevitable, but suffering doesn't have to be. It's psychological and caused by our propensity to get confused about our fundamental identity. We are NOT who we think we are. My guest is Peter Crone. If you're ready to transcend the thinking mind and uncover the flow state that's available to all of us, check out my free on...

Ever feel like your health is treated as a checklist of symptoms rather than a complete picture? In this episode, we sit down with  Dr. Erica Matluck  to explore what it really means to heal the  whole  person – body, mind, heart, and spirit. Dr. Matluck shares her  Four Quadrants  model of health and explains why true wellness means looking beyond the physical. We discuss how ancient wisdom (like...

Do you find it increasingly difficult to maintain your attention for extended periods? Whether it's reading a book, watching a film, or even engaging in conversation, the ability to focus seems to be slipping away. This phenomenon is one of the biggest challenges of our times, and there's no denying the significant impact of handheld digital devices. Just take a look around - the majority of peopl...

I am delighted to welcome Steve Magness back to the show to discuss moving from survival mode to truly thriving. Modern life, with its relentless pressures and social media’s constant comparison trap, leaves many feeling isolated, inadequate, and unfulfilled. So what to do about it? Steve shares his thoughts on the ‘inner game’ - the art of intrinsic motivation and long-term fulfilment. Steve open...

Letting Go of the Ego. In this bitesize episode, we revisit a fascinating conversation with Michael Pollan, author of How to Change Your Mind and host of the Netflix series of the same name, about the transformative power of psychedelics and the profound experience of ego death. What happens when we realize we are not the mind, not the constant stream of thoughts we take as ‘me’? Psychedelics have...

We tend to believe happiness is found when we accumulate money, success and status – but that’s actually wide of the mark. According to one of the pre-eminent happiness scientists in the world, real joy is found by tapping into the transformative power of Awe. My links: Book : https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube : https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website : simonmundie.com Substack Newsl...

Rates of burnout are soaring, and a reason for that is the huge volume of inputs we have. So what to do? Here with a few ideas is Sir John Kirwan – the All Black great who was knighted for services to mental health My links: Book : https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube : https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website : simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter : https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Inst...

Flow is a peak state when we perform at our best, and feel great too. While success is not synonymous with happiness, flow is. So, how do you get in flow? Here is a tried and tested four-step formula. My links: Book : https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube : https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website : simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter : https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram:  https:...

"We are always striving for the top - but sometimes it's better to embrace being in the middle". Konnie Huq is a TV & Radio presenter, a screenwriter and a children's author, who holds the record for being the longest-serving presenter of the iconic British children's TV programme Blue Peter. The essence of what Konnie speaks about is that our continual striving for more, bigger & better m...