Jeremy West

It's Now Again by Jeremy West

It’s Now Again is a podcast of slow, honest conversations with people who have inspired me. I’m Jeremy West, a mindfulness teacher and guide with a secular, psychology based approach, and each episode is a chance to pause and listen in on a real conversation rather than a performance or an interview. Some guests are artists, comedians, teachers, carers, thinkers, or quiet changemakers. Some are people whose way of being in the world has stayed with me over time. Mindfulness is a recurring thread, because it’s been central in my own life, but the conversations are not limited to any single topi...

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Jeremy West

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Jan 12, 2026

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Episodes

41: Discovering Your True Self Through Mindfulness 21.09.2024

How mindfulness can help you connect with your true self, beyond the roles, labels, and stories you may have taken on over the years. Learn how to use mindfulness to peel back the layers of identity and get in touch with your authentic essence, leading to greater self-awareness, inner peace, and fulfillment. Jeremy shares practical techniques for using mindfulness to deepen your understanding of w...

40: Embracing Others’ Thoughts and Feelings – Practicing Acceptance Beyond Ourselves 20.09.2024

The importance of accepting other people’s thoughts and feelings with the same mindfulness and compassion we use for ourselves. Learn how to approach your interactions with others with greater empathy, understanding, and acceptance, fostering healthier relationships and deeper connections. Jeremy shares practical techniques for extending the practice of mindfulness beyond yourself, helping you cul...

39: Embracing Clumsiness with Mindfulness 19.09.2024

Clumsiness and mindfulness. While we often view clumsiness as a flaw or a sign of inattention, mindfulness offers a different perspective—one that embraces these moments as opportunities for growth and greater awareness. Learn how to approach clumsiness with compassion, using mindfulness to bring more balance, presence, and ease into your daily life. For more resources, including one-on-one coachi...

38: The Art of Mindful Parenting – Cultivating Presence with Your Children 18.09.2024

Mindful parenting, exploring how mindfulness can help parents cultivate deeper connections with their children, manage stress, and respond to challenges with greater patience and understanding. Discover practical techniques for bringing mindfulness into your parenting, allowing you to be more present, compassionate, and resilient in your role as a parent. For more resources, including one-on-one c...

37: The Middle Way of Right Effort – Finding Balance in Mindfulness Practice 17.09.2024

The Middle Way, focusing on the idea of right effort in mindfulness practice. Discover how to find balance between too much and too little effort, allowing your practice to be both sustainable and effective. Jeremy shares insights and techniques for applying the Middle Way to your daily life, helping you cultivate a mindfulness practice that’s neither forceful nor complacent, but just right. For m...

36: The Art of Mindful Driving 16.09.2024

Mindful driving and how bringing awareness to this everyday activity can transform your experience on the road. Learn how to stay present, reduce stress, and cultivate patience while driving, turning your daily commute into an opportunity for mindfulness practice. Jeremy shares practical techniques for staying grounded behind the wheel, helping you navigate the road with greater ease and awareness...

35: Mindfulness and Pain – Finding Relief Through Awareness 15.09.2024

The relationship between mindfulness and pain, both physical and emotional. Discover how mindfulness can help you manage pain by bringing awareness to your experience, reducing suffering, and fostering a sense of acceptance and compassion. Jeremy shares practical techniques for using mindfulness to navigate pain, allowing you to find relief and resilience in the face of discomfort. For more resour...

34: Mindful Messages in Everything Everywhere All at Once 14.09.2024

The profound mindful messages embedded in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. This film, with its chaotic and multidimensional narrative, offers deep insights into the nature of reality, identity, and the importance of being present. Discover how the film’s themes resonate with mindfulness practices, encouraging us to embrace uncertainty, connect with our true selves, and find meaning in...

33: Mindfulness and Time – Balancing Past, Present, and Future 13.09.2024

The common misconception that mindfulness requires us to completely avoid thinking about the past or the future. Instead, mindfulness teaches us to spend the majority of our time in the present while allowing space for healthy reflections on the past and thoughtful planning for the future. Learn how to strike this balance and use mindfulness to enhance your relationship with time. For more resourc...

32: The Illusion of Identity – How Our Self-Concept Is Just a Collection of Snapshots 12.09.2024

The concept of identity and how the self-concept we hold is often just a collection of snapshots from our past. These snapshots—memories, experiences, and labels—can create a fixed sense of who we are, but mindfulness teaches us that identity is fluid and ever-changing. Learn how to break free from limiting self-concepts and embrace the freedom of your true, dynamic self. For more resources, inclu...

31: Cultivating Empathy Through Mindfulness 11.09.2024

The importance of empathy and how mindfulness can help us cultivate a deeper understanding and connection with others. Empathy allows us to see the world through another’s eyes, fostering compassion and stronger relationships. Learn how to develop empathy through practical mindfulness techniques and discover how this powerful practice can transform your interactions and enrich your life. For more...

30: You Are Not Your Job – Mindfulness and Identity Beyond Material Things 10.09.2024

The powerful message behind the famous quote from Fight Club : “You are not your job, you're not how much money you have in the bank. You are not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You are not your fucking khakis. You are all singing, all dancing crap of the world.” Discover how mindfulness can help you detach from material identifiers and external validations, allowing you...

29: How Thoughts Think Themselves – Observing the Mind with Mindfulness 09.09.2024

The fascinating concept of how thoughts seem to think themselves and how mindfulness can help us observe this process without getting caught up in it. Learn how to create space between your awareness and your thoughts, allowing you to experience greater clarity, peace, and freedom from the constant chatter of the mind. Jeremy shares practical techniques to help you disengage from unhelpful thought...

28: The Power of Stories – How the Narratives We Tell Shape Our Reality 08.09.2024

The power of the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our reality. From the narratives we create about our past to the expectations we set for our future, the stories we hold can either limit us or empower us. Learn how mindfulness can help you recognize these stories, reframe unhelpful narratives, and create a more empowering story for your life. For more resources, including one-on-one c...

27: The Power of Forgiveness Through Mindfulness 07.09.2024

The transformative power of forgiveness and how mindfulness can support the process of letting go. Learn how to cultivate forgiveness toward yourself and others, release the burden of resentment, and move forward with a lighter heart. Jeremy shares practical techniques for practicing forgiveness and emphasizes the importance of compassion in healing. For more resources, including one-on-one coachi...

26: The Difference Between Acceptance and Resignation 06.09.2024

The crucial difference between acceptance and resignation. While acceptance involves embracing reality with an open heart, resignation is giving up in the face of challenges. Jeremy shares how mindfulness can help you cultivate true acceptance, allowing you to engage with life fully without becoming passive or disengaged. Discover practical techniques to navigate the fine line between these two ap...

25. Mindful Perspective-Taking: Expanding Your View 05.09.2024

The practice of mindful perspective-taking and how it can deepen your understanding of others and enhance your relationships. Learn how to step outside of your own viewpoint, appreciate diverse perspectives, and respond to situations with greater empathy and insight. Jeremy also shares practical techniques for cultivating this skill in your everyday interactions. For more resources, including one-...

24. Mindful Listening: The Art of Truly Hearing Others 04.09.2024

The art of mindful listening and how it can transform your conversations and relationships. Learn practical techniques to stay fully present in your interactions, foster deeper connections, and truly hear what others are saying. Jeremy shares the story of “The Empty Cup” to illustrate the importance of approaching each conversation with an open mind. For more resources, including one-on-one coachi...

23. Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance: Embracing Yourself as You Are 03.09.2024

How mindfulness can help you cultivate self-acceptance and embrace yourself as you are. Learn practical techniques, including mindful self-compassion and the mirror exercise, to develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself. Jeremy also shares the story of “The Cracked Pot” to illustrate the beauty that comes from embracing imperfections. For more resources, including one-on-one...

22. Discovering Your Core Values: A Mindful Approach 02.09.2024

A practical and mindful approach to discovering your top values. Learn how to use mindfulness to connect with what truly matters to you and how to live in alignment with your values for a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Jeremy shares a reflective exercise and the story of the lost traveler to illustrate the importance of values as your compass. For more resources, including one-on-one coachin...

21. Mindfulness – Reducing Suffering About Suffering 01.09.2024

How mindfulness can help reduce the additional suffering we often create around our experiences. Learn about the concept of “suffering about suffering” and practical mindfulness techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. Jeremy shares insights from the parable of the two arrows and a story about a mountain climber to illustrate how mindfulness can lessen our pain and brin...

20. Mindful Decision-Making: Navigating Choices with Clarity and Calm 31.08.2024

The practice of mindful decision-making. Learn how to approach your choices with greater clarity and calm by incorporating mindfulness into the decision-making process. Jeremy shares practical techniques and the story of the wise old owl to illustrate how mindfulness can help you make decisions that are aligned with your values and inner wisdom. For more resources, including one-on-one coaching an...

19. Mindful Sleep: Cultivating Restful Nights Through Mindfulness 30.08.2024

How mindfulness can improve the quality of your sleep. Learn practical techniques, such as body scans, breath awareness, and creating a mindful bedtime routine, to help you wind down and cultivate restful nights. Jeremy also shares the Buddhist parable of the resting tiger to illustrate the importance of letting go and allowing sleep to come naturally. For more resources, including one-on-one coac...

18. Mindful Tech: How to Use Technology Without Losing Your Peace 29.08.2024

The challenges and opportunities of living mindfully in a digital world. Learn how to balance technology use with mindfulness, avoid distractions, and set boundaries that support your well-being. Jeremy shares practical tips and the Taoist parable of the empty boat to help you navigate technology with intention. Discover how to use technology in a way that enhances your mindfulness practice rather...

17. Navigating Emotions with Mindfulness: The Inner Landscape 28.08.2024

How mindfulness can help you navigate the complex world of emotions. Learn how to mindfully observe, understand, and respond to your emotions, rather than react impulsively. Jeremy shares practical techniques and the Buddhist parable of the two arrows to help you manage your emotional landscape with greater clarity and compassion. Discover how mindfulness can transform your relationship with your...

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