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A New Way of BeingAfter Spiritual Awakening - Relationships Are Still Triggering (5 Month Update + Retreat News)In this episode, Alex and I share a five-month update since my awakening experience - and how it’s actually showing up in our relationship. One of the biggest misconceptions about spiritual awakening is that it removes triggers or makes you permanently peaceful. That hasn’t been our experience.We talk honestly about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how old relational patterns still surface - but are met differently. We also share some news about upcoming retreats and what we’re building next.Free 15 minute 1:1 coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mund...
2026-02-2425 minA New Way of BeingAfter My Awakening I Felt lonely (And Why That's Not A Problem)Click here to explore 1:1 coaching with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callWhy awakening feels lonely - and what that loneliness reveals about love, approval, and the end of push-pull dynamics00:00 Awakening can feel lonely02:03 Approval is not love03:00 Push Pull in relationships05:50 Losing relationships06:55 Loneliness isn't a problem07:20 Waking up is not Growing up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-02-1709 minA New Way of BeingYour Anger Problem Isn't Anger Itself (Awakening Insight)Everything is either an expression of love, or a call for love - including anger.Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WoVaVRMd4oBook a free 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callTime Stamps00:00 Anger isn't the problem00:47 The feeling of anger in the body02:30 Welcoming anger03:51 How to recognise a Loving action04:13 Healthy anger versus unhealthy anger04:53 Spiritual Bypassing06:00 What to do when you feel the energy of anger
2026-02-1109 minA New Way of BeingYou Can't Say No Without Explaining? Here's WhyMany people struggle to say no without over-explaining — not because they lack communication skills, but because part of them feels unsafe being misunderstood.In this episode, Simon explores the deeper emotional pattern behind over-explaining and how meeting the underlying feeling with presence and compassion naturally leads to clearer boundaries and greater self-trust.If this resonates, you can book a coaching consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-callYou can watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HZpyxkwHVsFor a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on He...
2026-02-0608 minA New Way of BeingAwakening Isn't What You Think: Zen Master Henry Shukman on KenshoThere is a profound difference between intellectual understanding and direct experience of non duality. Simon Mundie and Henry Shukman discuss how spiritual awakening transforms our perception of reality and how a kensho changes everything.Henry Shukman is an authorised Zen Master and Spiritual Director of the Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Henry has taught meditation at organisations including Google, Harvard Business School and the Esalen Institute, AND he is also the co-founder of ‘The Way’ meditation app, which offers a unique pathway of training designed to help people deepen their...
2025-12-081h 35A New Way of Being3 Ways to Reduce Overwhelm and Burnout (My Recent NHS Talk)In this solo episode I share the three key insights from a recent talk I gave for the NHS on burnout and overwhelm. We explore the “me mind,” active relaxation, and the importance of stillness — and how these simple shifts can bring real relief in daily life.Book a 15 minute 1:1 coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatFor speaking enquiries email info@simonmundie.comWhat others say about working with me:“If you want freedom from your stories and release from emotional pain you may be unconsciously holding...
2025-11-1725 minA New Way of BeingTwo Paths Up the Mountain: Meditation & Self-Inquiry – Ben Smith & Simon MundieMany Practices, One Presence.Ben Smith started meditating aged six. I came to spiritual inquiry later. In this conversation, we explore the different paths we've taken — his through years of dedicated meditation, mine through self-inquiry and emotional integration.We talk about powerful experiences, awakening, the real purpose of spiritual practice, and how it all boils down to living with love, presence and humility. Two different routes up the same mountain.You can watch me talking about my shift on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpChLLskMM4&t=44s...
2025-10-201h 05A New Way of BeingHow to unwind anxiety - using a paradoxical but powerful approach: Dr Guy MeadowsNo one likes experiencing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, like anxiety. However, the more we fight our internal experience, the more likely it is to fight back. Rather than resisting the internal experience we don't want to feel, by urning towards them and even welcoming them - it can have a powerful positive effect, as Dr. guy explains.
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2025-06-2011 minA New Way of BeingHow to unwind anxiety - using a paradoxical but powerful approach: Dr Guy MeadowsNo one likes experiencing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, like anxiety. However, the more we fight our internal experience, the more likely it is to fight back. Rather than resisting the internal experience we don't want to feel, by urning towards them and even welcoming them - it can have a powerful positive effect, as Dr. guy explains.FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**
2025-06-2010 minA New Way of BeingHow to unwind anxiety - using a paradoxical but powerful approach: Dr Guy MeadowsNo one likes experiencing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, like anxiety. However, the more we fight our internal experience, the more likely it is to fight back. Rather than resisting the internal experience we don't want to feel, by urning towards them and even welcoming them - it can have a powerful positive effect, as Dr. guy explains.FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**
2024-08-3012 minA New Way of BeingHow to unwind anxiety - using a paradoxical but powerful approach: Dr Guy MeadowsNo one likes experiencing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, like anxiety. However, the more we fight our internal experience, the more likely it is to fight back. Rather than resisting the internal experience we don't want to feel, by urning towards them and even welcoming them - it can have a powerful positive effect, as Dr. guy explains.FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**
2024-08-3010 minA New Way of BeingHow to embrace perspective and be more positive - with the professional rugby player turned walking quadriplegic and now movie star Ed JacksonEd Jackson is a bloody inspiration. He was a professional rugby player before his career was cut short when he dived into a swimming pool and broke his neck. He nearly died and was told he would not walk again. But Ed worked his butt off and confounded the critics, going on to make a remarkable recovery - and has since developed something of a penchant for climbing mountains. And now, a movie has been made about his remarkable story, called The Mountain Within Me. It's currently in UK cinemas, and I can't recommend going to see it enough...
2024-08-261h 06A New Way of BeingHow to embrace perspective and be more positive - with the professional rugby player turned walking quadriplegic and now movie star Ed JacksonEd Jackson is a bloody inspiration. He was a professional rugby player before his career was cut short when he dived into a swimming pool and broke his neck. He nearly died and was told he would not walk again. But Ed worked his butt off and confounded the critics, going on to make a remarkable recovery - and has since developed something of a penchant for climbing mountains. And now, a movie has been made about his remarkable story, called The Mountain Within Me. It's currently in UK cinemas, and I can't recommend going to see it enough...
2024-08-261h 00A New Way of BeingTop Neuroscientist: Being sedentary is killing you - here's why you need to embrace consistent low grade exercise like walking THROUGHOUT the dayBeing sedentary is a killer. Our ancestors walked 15 plus miles a day most days of the week. Not for its health benefits, but because it was weaved into their day naturally. The problem now is that our lives are designed to be sedentary - think cars, desks and sofas - and so we have to be very conscious about fitting in regular lower level exercise like walking THROUGHOUT the day. Just going to the gym after work won't cut it - in fact it may be counterproductive. Here's what we talk about in this episodeThe five key...
2024-08-2312 minA New Way of BeingTop Neuroscientist: Being sedentary is killing you - here's why you need to embrace consistent low grade exercise like walking THROUGHOUT the dayBeing sedentary is a killer. Our ancestors walked 15 plus miles a day most days of the week. Not for its health benefits, but because it was weaved into their day naturally. The problem now is that our lives are designed to be sedentary - think cars, desks and sofas - and so we have to be very conscious about fitting in regular lower level exercise like walking THROUGHOUT the day. Just going to the gym after work won't cut it - in fact it may be counterproductive. Here's what we talk about in this episode
The five key...
2024-08-2314 minA New Way of BeingHow sport - with a mindful, compassionate approach - can and IS changing the world: Sam Parfitt (TAP)Did you seek the Nike Olympics advert- asking 'Am I a bad person - because I want to win?' It got a few people talking before the Games, but once they started it didn't resonate. Because this Olympics, more than any other, exhibited beautiful examples of vulnerability, gratitude, humility, transcending tribalism, and mental-health wisdom. Nike were beind the curve.One person (and organisation) who is most certainly ahead of the curve is Sam Parfitt, founder of the true Athlete Project, who do remarkable things to harness the power of sport to create a more compassionate world.
2024-08-191h 17A New Way of BeingHow sport - with a mindful, compassionate approach - can and IS changing the world: Sam Parfitt (TAP)Did you seek the Nike Olympics advert- asking 'Am I a bad person - because I want to win?' It got a few people talking before the Games, but once they started it didn't resonate. Because this Olympics, more than any other, exhibited beautiful examples of vulnerability, gratitude, humility, transcending tribalism, and mental-health wisdom. Nike were beind the curve.One person (and organisation) who is most certainly ahead of the curve is Sam Parfitt, founder of the true Athlete Project, who do remarkable things to harness the power of sport to create a more compassionate world.
2024-08-191h 24A New Way of BeingWorld-renowned neuroscientist gives his top tips for a good night's sleep - the last one may surprise you!Humans are the worst sleepers in the animal kindom. We are also sleeping fewer hours, and less restoratively than our Grandparents and older ancestors. Sleep is know to be the greatest performance enhancer. A deep 8 hour sleep leaves you feeling like a million dollars - but it is increasingly elusive. I have recorded an episode about insomnia specifically, link below, but this bitesize episode features a world renowned neuroscientist sharing his top tips for sleeping well - the last one may surprise you.Insomnia FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJYouTube: https...
2024-08-1605 minA New Way of BeingWorld-renowned neuroscientist gives his top tips for a good night's sleep - the last one may surprise you!Humans are the worst sleepers in the animal kindom. We are also sleeping fewer hours, and less restoratively than our Grandparents and older ancestors. Sleep is know to be the greatest performance enhancer. A deep 8 hour sleep leaves you feeling like a million dollars - but it is increasingly elusive. I have recorded an episode about insomnia specifically, link below, but this bitesize episode features a world renowned neuroscientist sharing his top tips for sleeping well - the last one may surprise you.Insomnia FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MqcMjNPPCByDFoqBpX7YJYouTube: https...
2024-08-1607 minA New Way of BeingFive practical exercises to help find happiness beyond thought - Awake #2Here are five 'practices' I enjoy doing, and recommend, that can help break your identification with thought. I have benefitted from these and continue to do so. I talk about:An ACT defusion techniqueSelf-Enquiry - my favourite questionTrauma Release Exercises (TRE) - the importance of bodyworkThe power of surrender - getting out of your own wayExploring awareness - does anything actually arise 'outside' of awareness?YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/**
2024-08-1422 minA New Way of BeingFive practical exercises to help find happiness beyond thoughtHere are five 'practices' I enjoy doing, and recommend, that can help break your identification with thought. I have benefitted from these and continue to do so. I talk about:
An ACT defusion technique
Self-Enquiry - my favourite question
Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) - the importance of bodywork
The power of surrender - getting out of your own way
Exploring awareness - does anything actually arise 'outside' of awareness?
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.c...
2024-08-1422 minA New Way of BeingHow To Harness The Transformational Power Of Non-duality: Awake #1Explore the transformational power of non-duality. I speak about non-duality quite a lot on ANWOB. I want to explain how it has impacted my life - and how it can yours too. In my experience it can reduce suffering and conflict, increases your sense of uncaused joy as well as your relationships - and can make you a nicer person to be around! Also, it allows us to face and transcend limiting beliefs, conditioning and patterns.If you want to watch this episode, you can do so here on my YouTube channel.YouTube: https://tinyurl...
2024-08-1219 minA New Way of BeingHow To Harness The Transformational Power Of NondualityExplore the transformational power of non-duality. I speak about non-duality quite a lot on ANWOB. I want to explain how it has impacted my life - and how it can yours too. In my experience it can reduce suffering and conflict, increases your sense of uncaused joy as well as your relationships - and can make you a nicer person to be around! Also, it allows us to face and transcend limiting beliefs, conditioning and patterns.If you want to watch this episode, you can do so here on my YouTube channel.YouTube: https://tinyurl...
2024-08-1219 minA New Way of BeingThe Non-Duality Podcast - 'Finding Fulfilment and Contentment Where You Are' - with Nic Higham & Simon MundieWhy fulfilment is about releasing our attachment to becoming and recognising BeingWhen we become a champion, we simultaneously become a 'somebody'. In this conversation, recorded on The Non-Duality Podcast with Nic Higham, we explore some of the questionable assumptions lying behind what is a widespread belief. How can 'success' and self-aggrandisation be frequently unfulfilling and empty, while the absence of that deep-rooted sense of 'me' be so rich?What are some of the implications of exploring this for how we understand reality and the human experience?Nic Higham offers nonduality-informed counselling...
2024-02-2648 minA New Way of BeingSuccess Evangelism: Ronnie O'SullivanSuccess, addiction - and a new way of being. This bitesize episode is with the one and only Ronnie O'Sullivan. In it he talks about addiction, success evangelism and why giving can be more fulfilling than receiving. Ronnie very kindly gave me an endorsement for my book, now on general release. In it, I touch on the themes we discuss in this bitesize ep.'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'Using high achieving individuals, teams and sporting stories Simon has lo...
2024-01-1908 minA New Way of BeingChampion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing YourselfLife Lessons special: Goldie Sayers interviews Simon Mundie. His debut book Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself is on general release from today. The following people have been kind enough to provide the following endorsements:'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED'Using high achieving individuals, teams and sporting stories Simon has looked into something we actually all know or at least once did - the ability to live life more in the now' JASON FOX'Th...
2024-01-1852 minA New Way of BeingThe Meandering Route To Success: David EpsteinThe general consensus in society tends to be that to have success in any field requires early specialisation and many hours of deliberate practice - aka the 'Tiger Woods model'. And if you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up with those who got a head start. In this episode, David Epstein dispels this widely-held myth. He explains that the best way to succeed is by sampling widely, gaining a breadth of experiences, taking detours and juggling many interests, which could be coined the 'Roger Federer model'.MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https...
2023-09-041h 02A New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Handling Pressure - Sir Clive WoodwardThinking Correctly under Pressure. Who doesn’t want – or need – to be able to do that?TCUP – as Clive calls it – was fundamental in helping England win the rugby World Cup twenty years ago. Clive shares a couple of recent examples of how this works from sport and his own life. Really it’s about envisaging how things might go – so that when challenges arise, as they always do in life, you have considered how you might respond and are able to do so effectivelyFull Length Episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/sir-clive-woodward-cultureMyTwi...
2023-08-1112 minA New Way of BeingHow to Release Tension & Stress: David BerceliWant to know how to get your nervous system back into a state of relaxation and calm? TRE is a powerful, simple and effective way to release stress and tension from your body. My guest is the its creator, David Berceli.Both humans and animals alike are born with a biological stress response known as “fight or flight”. We are also born with a natural trembling capacity that enables us to discharge accumulated stress, something we have in common with other mammals. Unfortunately for human beings, once the ego develops, it typically overrules this natural mechanism to stop...
2023-08-071h 09A New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Don't Judge People - John McAvoyIt is easy to take credit for our successes, and look down on others for their 'failings', without acknowledging the huge number of interrelated factors and events that first had to happen for them to come into being. We don’t choose our parents, our genetics, our personality traits, our talents, the time and place where we are born, or the experiences that shape us. If we really consider all of these things – and truly recognise how little say we have in the formative elements of our life – it is inevitably humbling.And on the flipside, it can al...
2023-08-0411 minA New Way of BeingTrauma: Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk"Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside us"Dr Bessel van der Kolk is a titan in the world of trauma research. He’s the author of the seminal best-selling book about trauma - The Body Keeps the Score - which has been published in 38 languages and read by millions of people around the world.As the title of his book implies, trauma leaves imprints within our bodies and brains that can...
2023-07-3158 minA New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Discovering Your Passion - Chrissie WellingtonIf you are not open to new experiences, and stepping out of your comfort zone, you may miss out on some of your own discovering deep-seated passions and talents. One person who illustrates this brilliantly is the triathlon legend Chrissie Wellington, who was crowned Ironman world Champion on four occasions – despite only turning pro at the relatively ripe age of 30. She took a meandering route to an elite sporting career by trying new things and tuning in to her intuition, which eventually led her on a path which she had never anticipated.MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/si...
2023-07-2810 minA New Way of BeingPsychological Diversity: Matthew SyedThis episode is all about the importance of diverse thinking. Matthew Syed explains how the FA embraced diversity off the pitch, which contributed to success on it, and how the tragedy of 9/11 could have been avoided had the CIA been less collectively blind because of a lack of cultural diversity. It's to do with 'homophily', which is our tendency to bond with people who are socially similar. And if you've ever thought that meetings at work are 'catastrophically inefficient', this episode will prove you correct.MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https://www.instagram...
2023-07-2658 minA New Way of BeingRecognising You Are Already Enough: Grayson HartDo you feel a subtle sense of lack? If you do, you are not alone. It’s part of the human condition – or at least it is when we are identified with the mind. But the truth is, there is a space in all of us that is always fulfilled and content. Our task is to recognise that – and rest there.Grayson Hart is the CEO and founder of Puresport, and is a former Scotland international rugby player, having grown up in rugby royalty in New Zealand where he was part of the junior All Black team that w...
2023-07-2455 minA New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Ryan Holiday - Stoicism'There is nothing either good or bad – only thinking makes it so'.Stoicism is described as the most practical of all philosophies – according to Ryan Holiday, best-selling author of classics including the Obstacle is the Way. I spoke to Ryan Holiday during the COVID pandemic – with a view to helping people not get overwhelmed by what was a very challenging time.Clearly things have now moved on, but the beauty of the life lessons Ryan shared can be applied to any difficult scenario. Events are challenging now – albeit for different reasons than a few years ago, but...
2023-07-2106 minA New Way of BeingIs winning overrated? Cath BishopWhy 'winning' can be overrated.Let's start with a quote from Jamie Carragher – 'it’s all about winning trophies really'. Well is that actually true? To dive into our cultural obsession with 'winners' and 'winning at all costs', I was joined by the silver medal winning Olympic rower and former diplomat turned business coach and author of the excellent book ‘the Long Win’ Cath Bishop.MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/And for the 'Mundie on Monda...
2023-07-2053 minA New Way of BeingThe Power of Mentors: Seb CoeThis week I am joined by one of the greatest British athletes of all time, Seb Coe – a double Olympic gold medalist during the golden era of middle-distance running, the President of World Athletics, the driving force behind London’s winning Olympic bid in 2012, and much more besides.There’s so much we cover in this episode, from using early setbacks as fuel later in life, through to his epic Olympic triumph at Moscow in 1980, as well as the key role he played in helping London win the 2012 Olympic bid.The theme of this episode is abo...
2023-07-171h 04A New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Learning How To Learn: Anders EricssonAt a time when all the knowledge in the world is little more than a mouse click away – the importance of learning how to learn is key.And one person who was a pass master was the late Anders Ericsson – who was best known for his work on deliberate practice and whose research led to the widely misconstrued '10,000 hours' rule popularised by Malcolm Gladwell.So this was Anders – talking all about how to learn, and develop a love of learning – drawing on his own formative experiences. MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInst...
2023-07-1408 minA New Way of BeingREWIND: Embracing Risk - Jimmy Chin"The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That's for each person to decide. For me, not risking anything is worse than death. By far." - Jimmy ChinJimmy is a pro climber, skier, photographer and Oscar winning Film director. The theme of this episode is about following your heart and taking risks. Committing to a path and working it out along the way.Jimmy picked up the Academy Award for the incredible Free Solo. His latest film is called The Rescue, and focusses on the rescue of twelve Thai b...
2023-07-1255 minA New Way of BeingHow To Keep Moving Forwards: Paul McGeeSometimes, what you need to survive and thrive in challenging times is age old wisdom. And my guest this week is full of it. Paul McGee – speaker and Sunday Times best selling author –has sold over a quarter of a million books, and spoken in more than 40 countries to date. He’s an expert in things like dealing with change, developing relationships, creating opportunies and performing under pressure. His work has been endorsed by the likes of Sir Clive Woodward – and his clients have included the most dominant football team in England in recent years, Manchester City. His book is calle...
2023-07-1055 minA New Way of BeingREWIND: Why you can't focus: Johann HariSo many of us are struggling to focus and pay attention to what we need to. It can feel like a moral failing – as if there is something wrong with us individually. But Johann Hari argues that is not the case. The problem runs much deeper.Teenagers now focus on one task for only 65 seconds he says, while office workers aren’t much better – managing only three minutes.It won’t surprise you to hear that digital has a significant role to play – after all, how many people don’t have a somewhat dysfunctional relationship with their p...
2023-07-091h 07A New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Sir Clive Woodward - Mastering the BasicsOften people think to achieve what they want in life is about finding a magic bullet, but as World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward explains – frequently it’s just about understanding the basics. Those things you absolutely have to get right to succeed in a particular project or goal.This might sound obvious – but actually it turns out it is incredibly common for people within teams, businesses and organisations not to know the basics of what they are trying to do – and that even applies at the top level of elite sport.Full Length c...
2023-07-0708 minA New Way of BeingBITESIZE: How To Find Time: Jasmine ParisEveryone is familiar with the phrase 'there are too few hours in the day' but one of my previous guests proved that emphatically wrong.In 2019 Jasmine Paris won the 268 mile Spine race – unquestionably one of the toughest endurance events in the world.Not only did Jasmine become the first woman to win the race, she smashed the men’s course record by 12 hours. Jasmine juggles her ultra running with being a mum, wife and a qualified vert. She truly has mastered the art of prioritising what is important to her in life.MyTw...
2023-06-3010 minA New Way of BeingDissolve Barriers to Happiness: Peter CroneHow to transcend needless suffering & discover true happiness - with 'the Mind Architect'Above everything else, people want to feel happy – and to experience freedom from suffering. It’s not the car, the promotion or the relationship we really want – it’s the happiness we believe we will derive from it. But what if the very act of seeking happiness is exactly what is stopping us from experiencing true happiness?That is the essence of this week’s conversation with Peter Crone. He calls himself the Mind Architect, and he has twenty years of experience training a...
2023-06-261h 12A New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Human Being or Human Doing? - Bill BeswickAre you a human being – or a human doing?Bill Beswick is one of the world’s most respected sports psychologists, having worked at Manchester United during Sir Alex Ferguson’s dominant reign as manager. Roy Keane and Gary Neville are among those who credited Bill with making a real difference to their ability to perform at the top.I talked to Bill during the covid pandemic – and he spoke about how it was an opportunity to reflect on how we want to live. The question is – have you done that? And if not, recognise the opport...
2023-06-2307 minA New Way of BeingEgo: Ian HollowayWhen I was the sports reporter for BBC Radio 1 for 8 years, I spent a lot of time talking to and hearing from an exhaustive list of Premier League managers. One of them stood out above the rest for entertainment value – and that was Ian Holloway when he was in charge of Blackpool FC.Ian Holloway is clearly a naturally funny man – and he also has a depth and emotional sensitivity that you can’t help but warm to.A driving theme of this podcast is ego – and not letting the idea you have about yourself get in t...
2023-06-191h 06A New Way of BeingBITESIZE: How to Meditate: Andy Puddicombe - Headspace founder & former Buddhist monkThere’s no doubt that meditation is good for body and mind, but a lot of people struggle with it. Perhaps they don’t think they’re doing it right – or just can’t turn it into a habit. But meditation is undoubtedly a hugely valuable habit to develop, and the research on its benefits is vast.And here to talk about the simple 'how-tos' of mindfulness meditation – is Headspace founder and former Buddhist monk – Andy Puddicombe**MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/LinkedIn: ht...
2023-06-1608 minA New Way of BeingThe Power of 'Good Enough': Tom CurranPerfectionism is often seen as a desirable trait in modern society. But, the reality is, it leads to procrastination - and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout. In a world that celebrates the idea of your 'Best Self', and always being better than you were yesterday – this conversation is about considering a healthier approach, one that acknowledges we are fine as we are now, and that we don’t always need to be striving for more and better.My guest is Tom Curran, the acclaimed professor of psychology at the London school of economics and auth...
2023-06-1255 minA New Way of BeingBITESIZE: Dr Dame Katherine Grainger: Reflecting on how far you have comeHow often do we spend time continually looking to the future – while overlooking how far we have already come?Dr Dame Katherine Grainger is Britain’s most decorated female Olympian. She won rowing gold at London 2012 and silver at four other Olympic Games. We spoke about reflecting back on how far you’ve come – as well as what perseverance is all about**MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/And for the 'Mundie on Monda...
2023-06-0910 minA New Way of BeingDo Hard Things: Steve MagnessAlberto Salazar was once the most revered running coach in the world, leading athletes including Mo Farah to the very top of their game. But, in 2019, Salazar was banned from athletics for violating anti doping rules. This week’s guest, Steve Magness, had worked alongside him at the Nike Oregon Project – and he was the whistleblower whose claims were followed up by a BBC Panorama and Pro Publica investigation, leading, ultimately, to Salazar’s downfall.It’s fascinating to hear Steve explaining his role in what is a truly incredible tale. While he says being a whistleblower led to a...
2023-06-051h 09A New Way of BeingRelationships: Will CarlingWhy relationships are the key to success in sport and life, with former England captain Will Carling. Will was appointed captain aged just 22 and led England to their first ever rugby World Cup final in 1991. As well as reaching that World Cup final- England won three Grand Slams in the 90s under Will, and were undoubtedly the northern hemisphere’s best team during that period. The theme of this conversation is relationships, in life and sport, which Will says are more important than 'success'. Will also talks about why leadership is all about having the best interests of your tea...
2023-05-2958 minA New Way of BeingEmpathetic Leadership: Ama AgbezeThere’s a lot to be said for truly empathetic leadership, where caring for and taking an interest in the individual comes first. Not only does this create an environment in which people can flourish, it makes winning and success more likely. And my guest this week, Ama Agbeze, undoubtedly proved that to be the case, when she led England to their greatest netball triumph – a historic Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2018.The Commonwealth Games is the pinnacle competition in netball, because currently the sport is not part of the summer Olympics. Team England’s victory in 2018 was th...
2023-05-2955 minA New Way of BeingFinding Happiness by Losing Yourself: Rupert SpiraWhat the experience of flow - particularly in sport - may reveal about the nature of reality. One theme that has arisen time and again while recording this podcast is the experience of flow, and numerous athletes in particular have spoken about the experience of "me" not being there in such moments. But what is that "me" that seems to disappear? That’s a big question and here to help address it is Rupert Spira, a philosopher interested in the nature of reality, the nature of consciousness - and non-duality.This is a rerelease of the ep...
2023-05-1459 minA New Way of BeingPsychological Fear: Dr Pippa GrangeUnderstanding the cost of fear and how to face and replace it - with the former England football psychologist, who was credited with helping transform the team at the 2018 World Cup. Pippa explains the difference between 'in the moment fear', and 'not good enough fear', and it's the latter that is the focus of this conversation and which is lurking behind many of our self-defeating behaviours.MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/And for the 'Mundie on...
2023-05-1453 minA New Way of BeingHarnessing Emotion: Lawrence DallaglioLawrence Dallaglio is an English sporting icon who understands the power of being driven by a higher purpose. He won 85 international rugby caps and was a crucial player in England's World Cup triumph of 2003. But Dallaglio is not cut from typical rugby playing cloth. It was the tragedy of losing his older sister in the Marchioness boating disaster of 1989 that ended up propelling him to pursue a rugby career. I am grateful to Lawrence for being open and vulnerable about his life and struggles, including the tragedy of losing his sister and the profound impact that had on him, w...
2023-04-171h 00A New Way of BeingThe risk of not risking enough: Jimmy Chin - Free Solo director & climber"Commit to something - then figure it out." Jimmy ChinJimmy is a pro climber, skier, photographer and Oscar winning Film director. The theme of this episode is about following your heart and taking risks. Committing to a path and working it out along the way.Jimmy picked up the Academy Award for the incredible Free Solo.You can find the episode with Alex Honnold, star of Free Solo, here: https://play.acast.com/s/dont-tell-me-the-score-with-simon-mundie/fear-alexhonnold**To message me:Instagram https://www.instagram.co...
2023-01-2710 minA New Way of BeingBitesize: Thinking Correctly Under Pressure - with Sir Clive WoodwardSir Clive Woodward's favourite mantra has to be 'TCUP'- Thinking Correctly Under Pressure. It's about thinking through potential hurdles so that when things do go awry - you are better equipped to be able to navigate them. Sir Clive's England showed the power of TCUP when winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup at the death. Clearly the possible unexpected scenarios that you could face are limitless - the pandemic has shown that - but it is the process of thinking through possible eventualities that is key. You are training your mind to be ready to think clearly when things take...
2022-01-2814 minA New Way of BeingCalming anxiety: Chloe BrotheridgeRates of anxiety were rising rapidly before the pandemic – and have shot up since the world changed in 2020. In 2021, 'anxiety' was chosen by children as their word of the year.It’s clearly a huge issue. One of the most powerful tools to counter anxiety is a counter-intuitive one – acceptance. So many of us distract ourselves from our feelings - not least with the help of our digital devices - but distraction is not a long-term solution. We need to move towards our feelings, not away from them.Chloe and I discuss exposure therapy too – which is...
2022-01-2446 minA New Way of BeingBitesize: Keep going - with Joe WicksJust how did Joe Wicks harness the power of social media to become the 'Nation's PE teacher'? It's all about authenticity, consistency - and ignoring the naysayers. When Joe started posting content in 2014, there was no master plan. He just loved doing it. His mates told him to give the videos a rest, but he ploughed on and eventually broke through. It's a story that is often repeated in seeming 'overnight successes' - that ability to keep on going when the rewards are not forthcoming and people are telling you that you are flogging a dead horse, to be...
2022-01-2110 minA New Way of BeingBitesize: Trusting your intuition"Intuition is a powerful thing. More powerful than intellect." - Steve Jobs"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." - Albert EinsteinThe power of intuition is a difficult thing to quantify, but numerous hugely 'successful' people have sworn by it. In this week's full length conversation, Jimmy Chin spoke about how he chose to follow his intuition against the wishes of his parents. It led him to becoming a celebrated athlete...
2022-01-1409 minA New Way of BeingBitesize: Why you should go walking this JanuaryHow walking more will boost your brain, body and creativity with professor Shane O'Mara.Most of us do it - but almost all of us don’t walk enough. It's hardly news that we are, as a species, too sedentary, and that has only increased since the pandemic hit. The fact is that we were not designed to spend as much time as we do sitting - and by upping our step count, we can enjoy huge benefits for body and mind.Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/...
2022-01-0711 minA New Way of BeingWhy Consistency Is King: Bradley SimmondsBradley Simmonds is one of the most in-demand fitness trainers in the UK. The list of well-known people whose physical and mental health he has helped improve includes John Terry, Louise Redknapp, Brendan Rodgers, Niall Horan, Olly Murs, Declan Rice and Maya Jama. Bradley says embracing consistency is the key to reaching your goals - don't rely on motivation as that will definitely wane. He also shares nuggets on creating opportunities for yourself and picking yourself up when 'Plan A' goes awry - something he has first-hand experience of. Bradley was set to be a Premier League footballer before seri...
2022-01-0447 minA New Way of BeingHow to have difficult conversations: Tim HarknessWe live in highly polarised times, where largely impenetrable tribes have formed around certain beliefs and world views – so having a guide to help us communicate effectively with people who don’t share our opinions is priceless.Tim Harkness does a great job at outlining how to navigate the difficult conversations that persistently have negative effects in our personal and professional lives. He’s the author of the excellent book ’10 rules for talking: An expert’s guide to mastering difficult conversations.’After going through Tim’s ten rules, we then road test them by discussing a subject in w...
2021-12-131h 44A New Way of BeingBitesize: Is kindness more contagious than covid?David Hamilton PHD is one of the world’s foremost experts on the scientific benefits of kindness, and author of the best selling book ‘the 5 side effects of kindness’. In this bitesized episode, we talk about how kindness positively effects the alarm system of the brain - the amygdala - as well as the prefrontal cortex which is associated with decision making, impulse control and attention. It's all to do with the 'kindness hormone' - aka Oxytocin**Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/si...
2021-12-0916 minA New Way of BeingBelonging: Owen EastwoodOwen Eastwood is one of the world’s top performance coaches. He worked alongside Gareth Southgate as England prepared for this year's Euros, and Team GB ahead of this summer's Olympics. He's also worked with the Scotland rugby squad, the South African cricket team, as well as the royal ballet school and the command group of NATO. Owen set out the thinking behind his success in his excellent book Belonging – the ancient code of togetherness. He shares ideas around belonging, the power of a shared vision and even the spiritual wisdom of his ancestors. He also talks about 'Whakapapa' - a...
2021-12-061h 06A New Way of BeingBitesize: Character trumps TalentDedication often beats talent, and application trumps genetics. Character is key - and it's what took Alex Danson-Bennett to the top of her sport as she became Team GB's top goalscorer as they won hockey gold at the Rio 2016 Games.**Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and more than 150 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.comAnd...
2021-12-0209 minA New Way of BeingEmbracing values and compassion: Laurence HalstedLaurence Halsted - who competed at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics in fencing and was a European silver medalist - believes sport is falling short of its potential. The pervasive 'win at all costs' mentality has led to problems like doping, corruption, inhumane training cultures and mental health difficulties among athletes at all levels. Laurence argues that a significant issue is the failure of sportspeople and organisations to identify - and then live in accordance with – their deeper values, and embrace a compassionate approach to life. Laurence has written a book called 'Becoming a True Athlete – a practical philosophy for fl...
2021-11-2959 minA New Way of BeingBitesize: Self-doubt is normalSelf-doubt is part of the human experience, but we don't have to let it dictate our actions. One of the greatest rugby league players of all time - Jamie Peacock MBE - explains how he overcame self-doubt to reach the top of his sport.**Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and more than 150 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com
2021-11-2611 minA New Way of BeingSelf-Awareness: Amy Williams MBEAmy Williams MBE became the first British athlete to win Gold at a Winter Olympics in 30 years at Vancouver 2010. Her event was Skeleton - which basically involves lying face down on a small sled, hurtling down an icy track at speeds upwards of 80 miles an hour. Not for the faint of heart. It took self-awareness for Amy to climb to the top of her chosen sport. Describing herself as shy and introverted, Amy stepped out of her comfort zone to even start Skeleton, and then worked hard at building her confidence and reducing the pressure she put herself under...
2021-11-2159 minA New Way of BeingBitesize: Put Your Phone AwayWe live in the age of the smartphone. While there are huge benefits to this, it also comes at a cost. We are more distracted and our brains are not getting the opportunity to power down as they need to. But also, it is having a significant impact on the quality of our communication and our relationships. A simple tip then - put your phone away when possible when you are in company. Going out for dinner? Leave your phone in ypur pocket or bag rather than face down on the table. Research shows even just having your phone...
2021-11-1805 minA New Way of BeingTaking responsibility for your life: Bill BeswickBill Beswick is one of the world’s top sports psychologists. He worked at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as at many other top football clubs and in other elite sports. He has also worked individually with elite athletes including Adam Peaty. Bill is chock full of wisdom and fantastic advice. The theme is taking personal responsibility – but Bill shares actionable life lessons galore. We also discuss recognising and processing emotion, consistently raising our level on those days when we feel under par, as well as choosing your attitude and much more besides. Bill has new book...
2021-11-151h 09A New Way of BeingTrauma: Jason FoxJason Fox is a former marine who was discharged from the army with PTSD. After coming close to suicide, Foxy started 'looking inwards' to process his trauma and work on rediscovering a childlike love of living in the present. The work he did was hugely rewarding, and since recovering he has gone on to forge a hugely successful career in the media, as star of 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' as well as on Netflix’s 'Inside the Real Narcos'. He is also the author of books including Battle Scars - which looks back in detail on his mental health di...
2021-11-081h 03A New Way of BeingLite episode: Facing anxietyAnxiety is a very common experience, and clearly an uncomfortable one. The typical response to the feeling of anxiety in our bodies - and the accompanying racing thoughts - is to try and get rid of them, or distract ourselves from them. The problem is that may actually add fuel to the fire and perpetuate the feelings. If instead we can be brave enough to turn and face the feelings directly - not as a way to get rid of them - but with genuine curiosity and compassion, then we can lessen their power over us. To help explain...
2021-11-0509 minA New Way of BeingLeadership: Eddie JonesWhat are the keys to good leadership? According to England Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones, it's about setting a vision and working backwards, planning well, being adaptable and inspirational - which can simply stem from the way you care for people. Clear and concise communication is key, as is being a keen observer of what is happening around you and making sure your team masters the basics. Eddie Jones is one of England's most successful head coaches, having led his team to a Grand Slam, a calendar year undefeated (only the second team in history to achieve the feat...
2021-11-011h 01A New Way of BeingLite Lesson: Being True to YourselfWhy being true to yourself is vital to both success and happiness. It is easy to try and fit the mould of how we think we should act - particularly at work, but in any and all life situations. Often that means conforming to how we imagine others think we should be, taking us into the risky realm of 'mind-reading'. The answer? Be yourself as fully as you can be, not least because - as the cliche goes - you are unique. It's the best way to truly stand out and make a good impression. Former Wales captain Sam...
2021-10-2805 minA New Way of BeingChallenging the Champion Narrative: Dr Amy IzyckyEveryone knows the mainstream narrative around elite athletes – that they are superhumans capable of achieving the truly incredible. True in many ways – but perhaps not the whole story. What if - in many cases - the drive required to become the best in the world comes from a place of internal disquiet? Dr Amy Izycky is a clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist with a major interest in sport and author of the paradigm shifting book Skewed To The Right – Sport, Mental Health and Vulnerability. This episode starts with a premise - that we all need a loving gaze from our pa...
2021-10-251h 36A New Way of BeingWe are all the same: John BarnesJohn Barnes is a former Liverpool, Watford and England footballer who would like people to think hard about discrimination and its origins.He has a new book out - The Uncomfortable Truth about Racism - which explores the human propensity for creating illusory hierarchies in our minds and putting people on pedastals. John's point is - whatever our background - deep down we are all the same. While we are all prone to mental conditioning, we can move beyond it.***Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/...
2021-10-181h 04A New Way of BeingLite Lesson: The futility of seeking peace in the futureDo you believe you will be happy and fulfilled at some point in the future - perhaps when you get the right job, relationship or house?Or maybe you will find lasting fulfilment when you do something really special - like win a World Cup...Jonny Wilkinson reached the pinnacle of his sport in 2003 aged 24, when he kicked England to World Cup glory. But, rather than being left with a sense of lasting peace and fulfilment by fulfilling his ultimate goal, Wilkinson's body and mind soon began to suffer. It eventually led him to question...
2021-10-1506 minA New Way of BeingChange Your Habits - Change Your Life: BJ FoggProfessor BJ Fogg is one of the world's top experts when it comes to behaviour change. He has spent 20 years researching and teaching insights about human behaviour, and is the author of the New York Times best-seller Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything. In this episode, we discuss why forming a new habit doesn't take place in a certain number of days. The research shows repetition has nothing to do with it, and willpower isn't a factor either. The key is to tap into emotion - and in particular the feeling of being successful. That's how to...
2021-10-111h 03A New Way of BeingLite Lesson: When to eat and get natural light each dayWhy when we eat may be more important than what we eat. PLUS - why going outside to get natural light in the first half of the day helps a multitude of things including your mood and your sleep, while getting blue light at night - from your phone for example - has the opposite effect. As the days get shorter, this episode has some simple to implement but seriously powerful tips to help improve your health and wellbeing**Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https...
2021-10-0815 minA New Way of BeingEvolution: Will GreenwoodWill Greenwood is one of England's greatest ever rugby players. He played centre and was a key member of the 2003 World Cup winning side.His crucial try helped turn the game when England were trailing Wales in the quarter-finals, and one of the most memorable photos taken after England were crowned champions feautured Will and Jonny Wilkinson in a euphoric embrace.It has been nearly twenty years since England won the World Cup, and in that time Will says he has evolved hugely as a person. You could say his focus has gone from 'me...
2021-10-0446 minA New Way of BeingLife Lessons Lite : Facing addiction with Tony AdamsWhat can you do to help someone who is battling addiction, and what are the ways we rationalise addictive behaviours?Tony Adams - who recently celebrated 25 years without a drink - helped set up the Sporting Chance treatment clinic two decades ago.In this episode - he shares wisdom around dealing with addiction. This episode is being released in response to the large number of messages and emails we received after Paul merson spoke about his battles with addiction in the last full-length episode.**Follow me:on instagram https...
2021-10-0112 minA New Way of BeingThe cruelty of addiction: Paul MersonPaul Merson – the ex Arsenal, Villa and England footballer turned Soccer Saturday regular has battled issues for years with drink, drugs and gambling, which he considers to be the cruellest of the lot.Paul is currently clean and doing his bit to help others – not least through his new book Hooked: Addiction and the Long Road to Recovery.It’s a stark and at times brutal account of the damage addiction can reek, and in this episode we talk about what Paul has learnt along that long road to recovery. From learning not to identify with t...
2021-09-2747 minA New Way of BeingLife Lesson: Not labelling things as 'good' or 'bad'At Wimbledon this year, newcomer Emma Radacanu reached the fourth round, but had to withdraw with breathing difficulties.It was - it seemed - a 'bad' thing. There was concern for her welfare, and questions as to whether it would impact her future Grand Slam chances.Emma then proceeded to produce one of the all time great Grand Slam performances on the way to winning the US Open as a qualifier - without dropping a set. That experience at Wimbledon hadn't been 'bad' after all, it had been a learning experience. This is something we...
2021-09-1713 minA New Way of BeingAsking for help: Sally GunnellSally Gunnell is a British athletics Great; the only woman to be Olympic, World and European 400 metres hurdles champion while simultaneously holding the World Record. While she dominated her sport in the early 1990s – Sally admits she couldn’t have done it without the team she built around her. She was ahead of her time in seeking help with the psychological side of competing - but brought in experts in other areas too for example around nutrition. And so the theme of this episode is around asking for help, something lots of us are not good at doing. Whether it b...
2021-09-1358 minA New Way of BeingLife Lesson: Switching your brain computer offThe importance of powering your brain down several times a day.Sir John Kirwan - the All Black's legend who was knighted for services to mental health - shared this golden nugget with me.His is a fantastic analogy - when your computer stops working and you ring IT - what do they advise you to do?Switch it off and then turn it back on again!It's something we all need to be doing - but with our brains. And scrolling through your phone doesn't count - we need to...
2021-09-0315 minA New Way of BeingThe Dangers of Digital: Cal NewportHow smartphones and social media may be making us more anxious and distracted - and what to do about it. Cal Newport is the author of two seminal books: 'Deep Work' and 'Digital Minimalism'. He argues that our ability to perform undistracted work on something cognitively demanding is a vital skill to train. However, the ability to perform 'deep work' is increasingly rare - not least because of the impact of smartphones and social media. Cal says that IGen - people born between 1995 and 2012 - have been particularly impacted, because they came of age at a time when smartphone...
2021-08-231h 18A New Way of BeingIntuition: Chrissie WellingtonThe power of tapping into our internal guidance system - and trusting that it will take us where we need to go.Chrissie Wellington is one of the greatest athletes of all time: a four-time Ironman World Champion who broke the world record and retired undefeated.More importantly, Chrissie is a humble, kind and generous person (which is not always true of people who have reached such lofty heights!).Chrissie wasn't one of these athletes who set a goal to become World Champion aged eight and then went on to achieve it. She...
2021-08-0953 minA New Way of BeingRemaining grounded: Laura MassaroWhy avoiding sport's undoubted riches and ensuing fame - and remaining grounded and humble - can be a blessing. Laura was the world's number one squash player and its World Champion.However, squash doesn't get the attention of some other sports, and is overlooked by the International Olympic Committee time and again. Using her mantra 'life can only be understood backwards', Laura has come to see that avoiding the fame and fortune associated with being World Champion in certain other sport's can be a blessing.Laura talks about not losing your identity in what you...
2021-08-011h 14A New Way of BeingThe Importance of Play: Helen GloverRemembering the importance of play - with the first woman to make a British Olympic rowing team after having children.Helen Glover is already a two-time Olympic Gold medal winner, and wasn't expecting to have the opportunity to win a third.Since winning gold at Rio 2016, Helen has given birth to three children. She has a three-year old, and a pair of one-year-old twins to contend with.She had no plans to get back in the boat, but during lockdown Helen found herself back on the rowing machine, where the Olympic itch gradually...
2021-07-2647 minA New Way of BeingEmbracing patience: Matt Little - Sir Andy Murray's coachThe importance of building strong foundations and not striving to reach your goal too quickly.Matt Little has coached Andy Murray for 15 years, and is the longest standing member of his entourage.He is a man who knows the importance of values, and of building strong foundations - rather than rushing to achieve success in the shortest time possible.It is about paying your dues and enjoying the journey - taking the time to smell the roses along the way - and not jumping steps in your quest to reach your goal.
2021-07-051h 13A New Way of BeingLiving your vision: Helen Richardson-WalshThe power of creating and living a compelling vision of how you want to be in the world.Helen Richardson Walsh scored one of the crucial penalty shootout goals as Team GB won a historic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.The team's journey to the top of their sport was a bumpy one; after winning bronze at London 2012 they finished 11th at the 2014 World Cup prompting a radical rethink.They held a no-holds barred clear-the-air team meeting, after which they set out a new vision and set of values, which enabled them...
2021-05-101h 05A New Way of BeingSelf-awareness: Danny KerryReflecting on your strengths and weaknesses to grow as a person in sport, business and life.Kerry is one of Britain's best coaches, leading Team GB's women's hockey team to gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016. He's now leading GB's men to Tokyo 2021.Rio was Kerry's third Games as GB hockey coach. His first was at Beijing 2008, after which he endured a chastening post-Games debrief in which his methods were criticised.He used what was uncomfortable feedback to challenge himself and grow. Ultimately it enabled him to create not just a winning team...
2021-05-031h 07A New Way of BeingObsession: Jonny WilkinsonLetting go of control and self-importance to find peace of mind with Jonny Wilkinson.While we explore the art of letting go of control in order to find peace of mind, we talk about the concept of pressure and how it is created by thought, not by external factors.Wilkinson opens up about the emptiness he felt after winning the Rugby World Cup, and what that reveals about our false belief that happiness is something that will happen at some time in the future. We also discuss how his sense of "self" disappeared as he...
2021-05-0352 minA New Way of BeingModeration: Ronnie O'SullivanThe art of embracing moderation to be happier and healthier with snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.Having struggled with various addictions throughout his life, including food, drink, and even running, snooker legend O’Sullivan tells how learning to exercise restraint in all areas of life, including in planning his playing schedule, has extended his career and left him feeling healthier and happier.He also talks of the importance of accepting his addictive nature rather than trying to fight against it.**Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simo...
2021-05-0351 minA New Way of BeingMindfulness: Andy PuddicombeHow to use mindfulness to thrive with Headspace co-founder and former Buddhist monk Andy PuddicombeMindfulness is about focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.Puddicombe, former Buddhist monk and founder of Headspace, has arguably done more than anyone to popularise mindfulness. He speaks about how the technique directly applies to sport, but he also goes deep into the ultimate aim of meditation; to achieve enlightenment and reveal 'non-duality'. ***Follow me @simonmundiesimonmundie.com for 'Mundie on...
2021-05-031h 02A New Way of BeingBeing true to yourself: Sam WarburtonWhy being true to yourself is vital to success and happiness with Wales rugby legend‘Being true to yourself’ is something Warburton values highly – and it can as simple as saying no to something that doesn’t feel right, he explains in this episode.The former Wales rugby captain also talks about the importance of knowing yourself and keeping your personal standards as high as possible, the benefit in getting out of your comfort zone, how confidence comes from proper preparation, why facing adversity in life is important, the importance of manners and respect, and how ofte...
2021-05-0346 minA New Way of BeingInsomnia: Dr Guy MeadowsHow to address insomnia and anxious thoughts with the Sleep School founderMeadows uses an approach known as ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which teaches you to relate to your uncomfortable feeling and emotions in an often counter-intuitive way. (ACT has helped a number of top sportspeople including Sir Alastair Cook, who talked about it in our earlier episode).This approach is a powerful tool for addressing anxiety in all areas of life. **Sign up for the Mundie on monday newsletter at www.simonmundie.comFollow me o...
2021-05-0356 minA New Way of BeingWalking: Professor Shane O'MaraMost of us do it - but almost all of us don’t do it enough. Yes, we're talking about walking. It's hardly news that we are, as a species, too sedentary, and the fact is that we were not designed to spend as much time as we do sitting or slouching around. Walking is what we are designed to do, and our ability to walk long distances helped humans become the dominant species on earth. It helps to protect and repair organs, aids digestion and can turn back the ageing of our brains. Not only that but it's si...
2021-05-0354 minA New Way of BeingCircadian rhythms: Professor Satchin PandaHow our circadian rhythms impact our athletic performance, mood and overall health. Dr Panda is Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences in California – and a leading expert in the field. He argues that developing a robust circadian rhythm is one of the best things you can do for your health – and in this episode he explains exactly how you can do so. He reveals how athletic performance can vary by as much as 26% in the course of a day – and how some top teams are using that to their advantage when playing matches away from home...
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