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Mind BlindThe People Who Live Outside of Time: What the Pirahã Can Teach Us About PeaceThere’s a tribe with no past. No future. No myths. No plans. And no depression. They laugh every day. They don’t ruminate. They’re not chasing anything. They don’t speak about what they haven’t seen. And they may be the happiest people alive.Mind Blind Episode 33: The Pirahã and the Grammar of Peace2025-08-0607 min
Mind BlindDreaming: How Did We Get Here?The Brilliance That Brought Us to the BrinkOur own brilliance built civilization—but it also built the dreaming and division that now threaten our very existence. In this episode, we uncover the invisible machinery behind it all: language itself.From tribes with no concept of time to how a single word can overwrite reality, we trace how language didn’t just describe the world—it quietly hijacked it. And we explore how seeing through this “spell” might be the key to awakening.Because we’re not seeing what's real...2025-07-3005 min
Mind BlindThe Spiritual Stage One Struggle That Wakes You UpConfused, Frustrated—and Waking Up!What are all the stages of the spiritual path—and why does stage one feel so maddeningly hard, and maybe even like your failing, at first?In this episode, I reveal why your mind seems to get louder, how pain and frustration can actually be used to wake up, and the one shift you must make to move beyond the beginner stage. If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own head, stuck in looping thoughts, or battling the 'movie in your mind,' this will change how you see it...2025-07-2313 min
Mind BlindAwakening is Dying to the IllusionMost people say they want awakening… but they don’t know what it costs. It’s not a better version of you. It's not more control. It’s not just more peace, more clarity. This isn’t self-improvement.This is ego extinction.If that scares you — good.If it calls you — even better.After this episode, join me live for something I haven’t done in over a year:It’s free.It’s public.It’s raw.And if you’re ready…It will change everything.Reserve your spot...2025-07-1625 min
Mind BlindAre You Bottling It Up, or Brewing It Up?There’s a reason you keep spiraling.It’s not your trauma. It’s not your inner child.And no — it’s not your hip flexors holding unprocessed grief.You’re being sold a lie about emotions.This episode dismantles the feel-good fiction that’s keeping you stuck — and exposes what’s actually going on when you “lose it.”You think you’ve been bottling up emotions.You haven’t.What you’ve been doing is far stranger…and way more destructive.This episode pulls the pin on the feel-good...2025-07-0913 min
Mind BlindBurnt Out Without Breakthrough?You’ve bought the books. Taken the courses.Tried to stay positive. Done everything they told you to do.So why are you still here — tired, disillusioned, and wondering if any of it was ever real?What if the breakthrough you’ve been searching for isn’t found in another method, mantra, or mindset...but in something you’ve been trained not to do?This episode isn’t a pep talk.It’s a turning point — for those who are finally ready to stop pretending they’re not pretending.2025-07-0212 min
Mind BlindRecognizing the Real: The Unspeakable is UnmistakeableWhat if everything you’ve ever believed about yourself — was just a filing error in the mind? In this raw and riveting episode, Barbara speaks after a heart-cracking glimpse.The words come slowly… fiercely… as she tries to articulate the unspeakable.We talk about truth, thought, and the subtle trap of the “enlightened ego.”And the difference between waking up — and knowing who you are, or Self-Realization.It’s not a theory. It’s not a philosophy.It’s a living recognition.You can’t think this.But once you know and see...2025-06-1810 min
Mind BlindImpossible Practice of AwarenessIn Episode 26 of Mind Blind, join Barbara and Cindy for another engaging "Conversation that Triggers Conscious Awakening." Have you ever wondered if there's something deeper, simpler, and more immediate than your constant effort to become more present? What if the very notion of "practicing being" misses the point entirely?Tune in as Barbara and Cindy gently peel back layers of subtle mental illusions, nudging listeners toward a surprising and liberating realization. This insightful dialogue will make you question what you believe about attention, reality, and your deepest self—perhaps in ways you've never imagined.2025-06-1108 min
Mind BlindConversations for Conscious AwakeningBarbara had a whole story ready. One she believed. One she almost delivered. But something deeper in her was ready to stop — and that’s when everything changed.We've all done this. We suffer, and then we try to make sense of it with thoughts. We narrate. We explain. We defend. But all of that is still the dream.Conscious awakening doesn’t happen when we figure it out. It happens when we stop trying to make the story real — and return to what’s actually here.Listen to this, so the next time you f...2025-06-0416 min
Mind BlindYour Pain is Not Proof of PlotWhat if the thing hurting you… isn’t what you think?In this episode, we meet Rachel — a woman unraveling in a web of small, subtle betrayals. A dishwasher. A missing towel. A wrong kind of tea. Harmless on the surface. Devastating beneath.Her emotions are real. Her pain is raw.But something else is happening — something no one sees coming.This one goes where most won’t.2025-05-2810 min
Mind BlindTolle, Byron, and Faith Beyond BeliefWhat is faith when you're no longer religious, when belief feels thin, and when even the idea of "God" starts to dissolve? In this episode, Cindy Teevens takes you deep into the terrain that exists beyond spiritual stories—where atheists, mystics, and awakened teachers like Eckhart Tolle and Byron Katie unexpectedly meet.Faith isn’t what we’ve been told. It’s not believing in something you can’t see. It’s not clinging to a cosmic parent or hoping the universe rescues you. Real faith is when you no longer le...2025-05-2123 min
Mind BlindThe Seduction of Spiritual PowersPsychic gifts. Kundalini awakenings. Energy downloads. Sounds impressive, right? But what if all of it… is a trap?This episode pulls back the curtain on the spiritual circus—where ego hides in rays of light, and the quest for powers becomes a detour from peace.Discover the one power that doesn’t need applause, proof, or performance… and why silence may be the loudest miracle of all.2025-05-1410 min
Mind BlindYour Unburstable Joy BubbleIf joy feels fragile, there’s something you haven’t seen yet...We’ve all had our joy shattered in an instant—by a comment, a glance, or a shift in tone. But what’s really happening in those moments? And what if your joy and peace didn’t have to be so fragile?Today we expose the hidden mechanism behind emotional whiplash, uncover why emotional pain strikes—and what makes peace, love and joy unshakable. Listen with your whole heart.This episode might rattle you… in the best way....2025-05-0718 min
Mind BlindMovement with Meaning: Walking Out of Pain and Into PresenceIs it possible to endure intense physical pain without any mental pain?In this episode, I share my personal story of living with a painful disability for four years — and the profound learnings it revealed about the true nature of suffering, healing, and what’s possible for humanity's sanity."Freedom from mental suffering is possible no matter what's going on on the outside." PS--Motion is lotion--Cindy TeevensSpiritual Facilitator, who keeps it realTired of s...2025-04-3008 min
Mind BlindHow to Know You're DreamingWhat if your unhappiness isn’t caused by your life itself—but by something far more subtle, and much closer than you think?Could it be that you’re dreaming? In this episode, we dive into the invisible mechanics of the mind, which creates emotional experience.Do your feelings belong to this moment—or to a story you didn’t realize you were telling? Tune in and find out if you’ve been asleep… in plain site.~Tired of stressful thoughts? Free training: https://ClaimInnerPeace.com2025-04-2409 min
Mind BlindSpring Cleaning the MindAre you stuck replaying thoughts that never solve anything—and just stress you out?What if the real cause of your anxiety, burnout, and even depression isn’t your life… but your mind replaying your life?In this episode of Mind Blind, we expose the hidden trap of unconscious thinking—how it hijacks your happiness, burns out your brain, and disconnects you from reality. You’ll learn the truth about rumination, the limits of positive thinking, and how to break free from the movie running in your head.If you’ve ever tried t...2025-04-1614 min
Mind BlindAre You Spiritually Healing, Emotional Recycling, or Spiritual Bypassing?💠 Trigger Warning:[This episode includes honest reflections on emotional pain and mentions suicidal thoughts. If you're currently in a vulnerable place, please take care while listening. Trust your timing. Your well-being matters most.]Are you healing, or hiding? What if "letting go" isn't denial...but the exact thing you've been avoiding?What if suffering isn't a requirement for healing—but an illusion you've been taught to believe, fear, and honor?Are you really facing your wounds...or just dreaming the same pain on repeat?How do you know...2025-04-0929 min
Mind BlindFear: WHAT IF is What is NotWhat if everything you fear never actually happens—but you still suffer anyway?The power flickers, the ice storm rages, and the mind starts spinning. In this episode, I take you through a night of storm warnings, flickering lights, and an unexpected realization in the shower. When is the mind helpful, and when is it just running its own horror movie?What is fear? When does fear actually serve us, and when does it blind us? Tune in to find out...Tired of the mind? Free training: https://cl...2025-04-0210 min
Mind BlindCindy Loses It in Love and JoyHow do you know when an emotion is caused by and insight and not just a thought? Watch as one question awakens love and joy...Today, you're a fly on the wall, catching a raw moment when someone asked me a question that lit a spark—and I just lost it in love and joy.The laughter and some of the words, were muted by zoom, so I am including the transcript this time.This clip, a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into our Reality Lover private community webinar last week captures the unfiltered, spontaneous ma...2025-03-2610 min
Mind BlindLaugh at Fearing LoveWhat if a tiny switch could open doors you never knew existed?Listening in on this conversation might just make you question the little stories and assumptions that shape your everyday life experience. And that’s where the real magic happens: you’ll walk away with a whole new vibe about what your mind is truly capable of, leaving you hungry to experiment with your own perspective in ways you never imagined.Grab a seat—this might be the moment you realize you’ve been dre...2025-03-1911 min
Mind BlindA Love Letter to BulliesThis isn’t the conversation you expect about bullying. It goes beyond surface-level narratives and into the heart of something deeper—something rarely spoken about, but urgently needed. This episode extends a rare and powerful invitation—not one of blame, but of understanding. If you’ve ever felt like relationships slip through your fingers, if you’ve ever wondered why certain dynamics repeat in your life, or if you’re simply curious about a different way forward, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.With deep compassion, it acknowledges the hidden struggl...2025-03-1225 min
Mind BlindKeep Your Grip on Reality: When seduction is not loveEver second-guess yourself or find yourself wondering why you’re apologizing for someone else’s anger? If you’ve felt like something’s off in a relationship but you can’t quite put your finger on it, this episode might be for you.We’re venturing into a world where your grip on truth can slip through your fingers—sometimes without you noticing.Join us as we explore a subtle, creeping tactic that can make you thow into doubt everything you know about yourself and what's right, wrong, and real. Tired of...2025-03-0509 min
Mind BlindYour Blind Spot: The Conditioned MindEver wondered why you react the way you do to certain situations? Or why some thoughts seem to control you?Today we delve deep into the unseen forces that shape our thoughts and actions.Join us as we unravel the mystery of the conditioned mind, because recognizing our blind spots can lead to profound changes in how we think, feel, and interact with the world.Don't miss this eye-opening journey into the mind's hidden mechanisms—because sometimes, the things we don't see are the most powerful forces of all. ...2025-02-2612 min
Mind BlindWhy Your Mind Races IntrusivelyYou think your mind is running the show. It’s not.Something far more subtle—and far more powerful—is shaping your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. And it’s been happening right under your nose, without you even realizing it.Once you see it, you can never unsee it. And when you understand it, everything changes.This isn’t about positive thinking. It’s not about meditation. It’s about something much deeper—something that determines whether you stay trapped in the same thought loops… or finally break free.The question is: A...2025-02-1908 min
Mind BlindHow to Fall in Love with LoveWhat if everything you've been taught about love is a lie?What if there is some life-altering thing you need to know about love?In thisMind Blind Valentine’s special, Cindy Teevens dismantles the biggest myths about love and heartbreak.You’ll be guided through a radical love experiment, uncover why love never actually hurts, and discover why chasing love only pushes it further away.Have you ever felt love so intensely that you didn’t care if anyone returned it?Is love really about finding the right person, fixing a rela...2025-02-1213 min
Mind BlindWho Are You? Consciousness and the SelfLet's explore one of the deepest and most puzzling questions of human existence: Who are you? Science and philosophy have long grappled with the nature of consciousness, but are they asking the right questions? And could their assumptions be leading us further from, rather than closer to, the truth? This discussion challenges not only scientific perspectives but also personal beliefs, pushing us to examine the very foundation of our experience.This episode takes you beyond surface-level inquiry into a profound and initially unsettling realization—one that could redefine the way you se...2025-02-0513 min
Mind BlindDopamine and DatingRelationships are about dopamine hits. Why do I need that? And are there less volatile ways than relationships to get it?That question came from a listener after I joined the Awareness Explorers podcast and discussed Alchemy—the practice I discovered for consciously shifting how you feel.This episode of Mind Blind takes a deep dive into why we chase dopamine hits and how what I call Alchemy can help us step off that emotional rollercoaster.And while we’re exploring this, I’ll share a story about how driving through an ice storm reveal...2025-01-3019 min
Mind BlindAwakening: What Happened to Me in the WoodsWelcome to a journey unlike any other. What you’re about to hear isn’t a story of imagination—it’s a recounting of something real, something profound, something life-changing.This is my story of transformation, of hitting rock bottom, soaring on the wings of love and joy, and then discovering a truth so vast, so powerful, so blissful, that it shattered everything I thought I knew about myself, about the world, and about existence itself. Join me as we go deep into the woods, to the moment where everything changed— forever.Join the Secret...2025-01-2230 min
Mind BlindWhy Relationships Sink: 3 ReasonsDo you ever feel unseen or misunderstood, even by the people closest to you? In this episode of Mind Blind, we dive deep into why relationships sink, exploring the hidden dynamics behind our disconnects, arguments, and unmet expectations.Discover how the “Movie in the Mind”—the stories we unconsciously create and believe—shapes the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Through a powerful case study of transformation, we’ll see that circumstances can be used to lead to massive breakthroughs, even in the most challenging circumstances.Quotes...“Dreaming lit...2025-01-1514 min
Mind BlindDisconnected? Love Before You ThinkDISCONNECTED from someone you love? Here's what to do. This episode includes a guided meditation for accessing love—before you think.Subscribe: https://MindBlind.show(These are sneak preview excerpts, listen to the podcast to hear everything...)"Love's source is infinite. Love itself is infinite. But having mentally attached it to things, people, or events, we limit and distort it." “It may seem like it worries, hates, judges, loves, wonders, complains, resists, rushes, disrespects, respects.”“But it doesn’t do any of that any more than a record or a movie playing do...2025-01-0816 min
Awareness ExplorersCindy Teevens, Guest ExplorerIn this episode, we talk to Cindy Teevens, author of Alchemy, How to Feel Good No Matter What, as well as The Happiness Lie—which challenges the belief that external factors control our happiness—about her “explosion of love” experience of intense bliss and joy for no external reason, eroding the idea of separation, and leading to a profound awakening. • Includes a guided meditation that gives a taste of her “Two Minute Technique to Inner Peace,” utilizing the power of attention to shift focus from thoughts to sensory awareness. To learn more about Cindy Teevens, please visit: ...2025-01-031h 02
Mind BlindThe Voice in Your Head, Reality, and Mental Health“You know, the voice in your head? It’s not just a voice, it’s a movie you feel, a nightmare, you act out in reality. It’s time to wake up." Subscribe: https://MindBlind.show“It may seem like it worries, hates, judges, loves, wonders, complains, resists, rushes, disrespects, respects.”“But it doesn’t do any of that any more than a record or a movie playing does any of that.”(These are sneak preview excerpts, listen to the podcast to hear everything.)“Sometimes it looks like intelligence and other times it looks like stupidity, but it’s neither…”2025-01-0111 min
Mind BlindHuman Condition: Sleep Walking Through Reality“Ever found yourself talking to yourself? Repeating your past to yourself, as if it’s destined to be your future? Or perhaps you’ve driven across the city and didn’t recall the trip?” Subscribe: https://MindBlind.show“It’s not because you weren’t there or it didn’t happen. These are just a few examples of dreaming in the waking state. Like the movie Groundhog Day, sleepwalking through reality keeps us trapped in the same stories, feelings and behaviors–despite our good intentions, self help help books and spiritual efforts…”(These are sneak preview excerpts, listen to the...2025-01-0113 min
Mind BlindHumanity: the Brink of Extinction, and Edge of Enlightenment"Hello, I'm Cindy Teevens, and I've got a story for you. It's called Mind Blind, a new podcast series about the human experience, condition, and quest for meaning and happiness in a world where nothing is as it seems. Because... were you born to suffer, grow old, and just die? Is that all there is to life? Or do you somehow sense there has to be more?"Subscribe: https://MindBlind.show(These are sneak preview excerpts, listen to the podcast to hear everything.)"Science has made epic advancements in the outer world and...2025-01-0107 min
Mind BlindMind Blind (Trailer)People feel frustrated, stuck in the same recurring patterns, despite all their efforts with self help or spiritual work. Subscribe: https://MindBlind.showMind Blind explores the human experience, the cause of the human condition, and the quest for meaning and happiness in a fleeting, increasingly dangerous world to unveil why, because..."We are at the brink of extinction—and the edge of enlightenment." ~ Cindy TeevensThis show isn’t just a podcast; it's a groundbreaking experience which will change your perspective and life, just by listening.Mind Blind isn’t just a...2024-11-2501 min
The Aron O'Dowd ShowCindy Teevens - Discovering True Happiness, Peace, and LoveCindy Teevens is the author of Alchemy and The Happiness Lie. She is one of the extraordinary happiness facilitators in leading inner peace. How does somebody find joy and emotional rest despite much grieving and suffering? Cindy shares about dealing with inner hurt and finding and discovering true happiness, peace, and love.How to get into the area of holistic spirituality (0:38)Her pain and unrelated suffering in connection with her family (2:04)Realization in the difference between suffering and grieving (4:55)The way of dealing with grief when somebody lost like her father (6:51)What does happiness feels...2022-02-1551 minPartially ExcitedCindy Teevens - Discovering True Happiness, Peace, and LoveCindy Teevens is the author of Alchemy and The Happiness Lie. She is one of the extraordinary happiness facilitators in leading inner peace. How does somebody find joy and emotional rest despite much grieving and suffering? Cindy shares about dealing with inner hurt and finding and discovering true happiness, peace, and love.How to get into the area of holistic spirituality (0:38)Her pain and unrelated suffering in connection with her family (2:04)Realization in the difference between suffering and grieving (4:55)The way of dealing with grief when somebody lost like her father (6:51)What does happiness feels...2022-02-1551 min
Buddha at the Gas Pump391. Cindy TeevensSix years after the suicide of her father, in one moment her own intense suffering was swapped for mind-blowing joy, altering her life permanently. Happiness and peace became her predominant states. Laughter exploded at the simplicity and power of the shift, and tears of gratitude flowed.
Understandings began to come about how we have been living backwards, how we have mistaken the outside for the inside, and how we have tethered ourselves to the uncontrollable winds of change in the midst of freedom—and how we can return to truth, sanity, and peace.
She dropped everything she was doing to sh...2017-03-151h 58
Journey Into Oneness – Co-Creator NetworkThe Alchemy of Love and JoyCindy Teevens is the author of The Alchemy of Love and Joy
Six years after the violent suicide of her father, in one moment her own intense suffering was swapped for amazing joy, altering her life permanently. Happiness and peace became her predominant states. Laughter burst forth at the simplicity and power of it, and tears of gratitude flowed. Understandings began to come about how we have been living backwards, how we have mistaken the outside for the inside, and how we have tethered ourselves to the uncontrollable winds of change in the midst of freedom—and how we can re...2012-04-0401 min