Self Intelligence Podcast

If you are struggling with a mental health condition, you’re not alone… In any given year, 1 in 5 people will suffer from a mental health condition -  and the rate is increasing worldwide. In this episode, I speak with Gene. Gene hit rock bottom in 2021 after she was admitted to hospital for attempted suicide.  At the time she was suffering from depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia and an eating d...

Have you ever wondered why and how thoughts and beliefs can spiral out of control, causing panic attacks, phobias and other forms of suffering.  In this episode, I speak with Holly. On a lovely summer's day with her family, out of nowhere, Holly was debilitated by the fear she was going to die - and it has stayed with her ever since.  Holly reached out to have this podcast session with me to o...

The number of people suffering from mental health conditions is increasing at unprecedented levels.  The question for those struggling with mental health is,  Am I broken and need external interventions like medication and ongoing therapy to manage the symptoms? Or… Is the mental health condition a symptom of something that is within your control that can be healed through inner work practices, sk...

Relationship breakdown or divorce can be one of the greatest challenges you will ever face that offers a profound opportunity to take a deep and sincere look at yourself. In this episode, I speak with Barb. Barb’s life took a very different path after her divorce. Instead of staying the victim of her experience, she decided to take the opportunity to go inside and find out why her husband left her...

My guest, who chooses to remain anonymous, was sexually assaulted for several years by a school teacher at the age of 15 and also by a neighbour at the age of 9. The trauma she had experienced in these formative years led to a nervous breakdown and an identity crisis.  For most of her adult life, she has been trying to get her old self back through personal development courses, therapy, coaching a...

The vast majority of people in our world are experiencing a profound sense of discontentment, disillusionment and lack of purpose in their work and careers. People yearn for a greater sense of meaning in their life, recognizing that survival alone may not contain the ingredients for fulfilment.  In this episode, I speak with Georgie. Georgie was triggered by a podcast episode between Joe Rogan and...

Remember the exciting experience of the honeymoon period in a relationship. This time is full of spontaneity, attentiveness, respect, and love in what seems like an endless horizon of possibilities to share your life with someone who reciprocates the same feelings toward you.  However slowly but surely, what started as openness, love, passion and unlimited possibilities is replaced with blame, def...

When a parent is soon to die due to old age or illness, there can be a myriad of feelings, thoughts and emotions that rarely get discussed or exposed around this experience, particularly when there are unresolved feelings of anger , resentment and wounding in the relationship. In this episode, I speak with Joan. The wounding Joan experienced as a child has left her feeling disconnected from her mo...

Heartbreak from past relationships can cause trauma, scars and baggage that can complicate new connections and create major limitations in your current relationships.    If you can relate to…  Feeling confused about a relationship you’re in because it’s triggering your past baggage Having one disastrous relationship after another  Experiencing partners with commitment issues and poor sexual bounda...

Self Recognition Practices offer a powerful way to reconnect with yourself and remember who you truly are. It's easy to lose sight of our authentic selves amidst responsibilities, expectations, and external influences. This Self Recognition Practice is a gentle reminder to turn inward, quiet the mind, and tune into our inner essence. By dedicating time to this practice, you create an opportuni...

In this episode, I speak with Mandy who is fed up with dealing with the same old triggering situations with her husband. She is worried because the cycles are getting more frequent and more destructive as time goes on.  Mandy and her husband have tried couples counselling and psychology sessions but they have yet to see any improvement.  In this episode, we discuss: The most important question rel...

Do you feel like you have failed at trying to turn your passions into a career?  Do you quit when it starts to get too hard or when you can’t seem to find a way forward?  Has perfectionism, procrastination, imposter syndrome or sabotage debilitated your efforts leaving you wondering if you can truly trust yourself? If you can relate, you are not alone.  Taking the hero's journey of turning you...

Recent surveys suggest that suicide rates are increasing , which is impacting more and more people's lives.  In this podcast, I speak with Emily who is a past client of mine. When we caught up she informed me that her partner's ex-wife had committed suicide, which sent a shockwave through their entire family and community.  In this radically honest conversation, Emily offers rare insights...

Today I invite you to marinate in a Satsang on judgement. Awareness of judgement, which manifests from fearful ego states , is critical in cultivating internal freedom and thriving relationships . However, the true causes of judgement mostly remain in the shadow of our subconscious . If you would like to free yourself of toxic judgements towards yourself and others , that result in: Relationship d...

In this week's podcast, we take a deep dive into ' living beyond identity' with a deep exploration of ' Gender Identity'  with my guest Dilsah. Dilsah's identity was stripped away at birth through child trafficking.  Dilsah was then thrust into cultural extremes that left Dilsah feeling completely lost, and all the while not feeling connected with conventional gender roles....

Have you ever wondered what a 'dark night of the soul' is all about or maybe you would like to know if you're experiencing one right now?  If you are feeling lost, passionless, directionless, hopeless, confused, overwhelmed, cynical, angry or suicidal - you may be experiencing a dark night of the soul. In this podcast session, I speak with Jiro, who has been spiralling in a 'dark n...

Have you tried to be the ‘good person’ in life, and in relationships, only to have your efforts slapped in your face by inconsiderate people? And despite trying your hardest to do the right thing all the time, life continues to throw difficult and unfair situations your way. If so, you are not alone... In fact, after witnessing this pattern in thousands of clients and students, I have coined this...

Have you had doubts or felt frustrated in a relationship because who you are intimate with doesn’t seem willing to do the 'inner work' that would make the relationship thrive? In this podcast, I speak with Meg who didn’t feel her partner was willing to do the inner work that could have saved their relationship.   In this discussion, we talk about: How ‘intuition’ can cause havoc in your re...

Are you fed up playing out the same old triggers and cycles of drama that show up in your intimate relationships and deep down you know there must be a completely new way that uproots the core of these issues?  If that’s you, you are going to love this podcast where I speak with Bodhi who recently attended a re-marriage ceremony that was nothing like anything he had ever experienced. In this conve...

You might be surprised to discover that eating disorders lead to more deaths than any other mental illness. The GOOD news is... this mental illness can be transformed and healed.   My Podcast Session this week is with Georgie . Georgie suffered a severe case of anorexia that started at the early age of 14.  For over 15 years , Georgie was in and out of psychiatric wards to keep her alive. Over tha...

When it comes to struggling with that pesky voice in your head, the issue of body image is right up there with the best of them.  In this new Self Intelligence Podcast episode, we take a deep dive into the issue of body image , which various surveys suggest impacts over 90% of women and the issue is growing amongst men.  My podcast session is with Kim . Despite all the attempts and extreme measure...

Do you have addictions in your life, big or small, that you want to kick but they just keep hanging on no matter how hard you try to get free of them? In this podcast, I speak with Dan, who is a student of Self Intelligence. Dan, like many others, has struggled to kick the addiction of having a few drinks each night after work to unwind. He can see how much it’s costing him financially, costing hi...

Have you experienced being on very different pages with important people in your life when it comes to spirituality? In this episode, I speak with Emily. Emily and her partner love each other but when it comes to spirituality they are worlds apart. To unpack this and resolve the issue we go deep into the foundations of spirituality to discover the difference between belief, truth and reality. If y...

Embracing vulnerability is the path to experiencing the fulfilment of our highest values, aspirations and desires. We are being called to wake up out of the false sense of security created in our fearful egoic minds. This feels vulnerable but the truth is, this is our greatest strength. Through vulnerability we discover our invulnerability - we discover who we really are.

There are many definitions of Ego that have created widespread confusion on the subject. Get clarity now and learn how to live beyond fearful ego states that cause drama and suffering in your life.  LINKS: Register to be a Guest https://selfintelligence.com/self-intelligence-podcast-guest/ Free Guided Meditation Download https://selfintelligence.com/self-recognition-practice-download/ Wake Up...