Two Paths Up the Mountain: Meditation & Self-Inquiry – Ben Smith & Simon Mundie

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 [email protected] others say about working with me:“If you want freedom from your stories and release from emotional pain you may be unconsciously holding, I encourage you to explore 1:1 coaching with Simon.Simon is an insightful and skilful coach who can guide you inward to experience the gold within.”— VirginiaSpeaking endorsements:“Working with Simon was incredible… he shared the insights in such a transformational way.” – Jo, UK Government“Mundie is a gem. He is endearingly boisterous with a deadpan manner that can deceive” - The Guardian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to love yourself, when there’s no self to love? In this solo reflection, I explore the paradox at the heart of awakening — how deep self-love can arise once the illusion of a separate self begins to dissolve. I touch on fear, separation, intuition, truth, and what my two-year-old daughter is teaching me about unapologetic presence.If you want to work on living in presence with me book a 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From struggle to stillness. In this episode, I share the story of my recent awakening — what actually happened, how it felt, and what’s shifted since. It followed years of inner work, self-inquiry, and emotional processing, but the moment itself came unexpectedly during a retreat. There was a clear seeing that the sense of separation is an illusion — and with that, a deep peace, simplicity and humour. I talk about the build-up, the walking meditation that cracked it open, and how things have settled in the weeks since.Watch me talk about my shift on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpChLLskMM4 And from my wife's point of view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5El4GO2Dtbs&t=33sCoaching: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Davies — author of Self Obsession — for a profound exploration of why we suffer and how to stop. We unpack how our fixation on identity — career, relationships, even personality — traps us in anxiety, grief, and striving. Drawing from both Western psychology and Eastern spirituality, Tom offers a clear and compassionate path toward freedom: letting go of false identification and realising what we really are.Key Themes HighlightedSelf-Obsession & Identity: How our suffering arises from clinging to a sense of self that’s always under threat.The Trap of Identification: Why tying our worth to external roles or internal narratives makes us vulnerable.East Meets West: Blending psychology’s tools with spiritual insight for a more complete approach to healing.Tom’s Personal Story: From anxiety and burnout as a medic to insight and clarity through inquiry and presence.Meditation & Self-Inquiry: Practices that help dissolve the illusion of a separate, fixed self.Impermanence & Clinging: Why resisting change and chasing stability only deepens suffering.Beyond Self-Improvement: The trap of always trying to fix ourselves — and the freedom of radical acceptance.Non-Dual Awareness: Realising our essence as awareness itself — not a separate self, but Being.If you want to work on living in presence with me book a 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many 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(Please subscribe while you are there)If you want to work on living in presence with me book a 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmSimonMundieBen's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bensmithreal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three weeks ago, something profound happened. While on retreat (which I will talk about in an upcoming interview), I had what’s often called a kensho — a clear and undeniable seeing into the true nature of reality. It wasn’t a peak state, or a passing insight: it was a shift in identity. In this episode, my wife Alex and I talk about what the shift has been like, from her perspective.If you want to work on living in presence with me book a 1:1 session here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat To explore working with Alex and me together, email [email protected] consider following my wife on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexandrawilby/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Spiritual Side of Speaking: How to speak from the body, not the head. In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Goyder — a globally respected voice expert who’s worked with world leaders, A-list actors, and high-stakes communicators — to dig into what real speaking looks like when presence is the foundation. We explore how your voice is more than technique: it’s a physical expression of breath, emotion, and grounded attention. Caroline shares stories from her work, how she helped people find authentic confidence under pressure, and offers practices to help us speak more from Being than from performance. Caroline's website: https://carolinegoyder.com/TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2MR5XbJtXUIf you want to work on living in presence with me book a consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode I talk to Sarah Tobin, a renowned tapping expert and author of Tapping Into You, to discover how to use this practice in shadow work. This conversation came after Sarah had led me through a tapping session, a powerful experience that led to some really important insights - and made me see just how key these kinds of somatic experiences can be in the healing journey.Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatWork with Sarah: https://www.tappingwithsarahtobin.com/My other links:YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking Cycles, Generational Healing and Personal Growth. This week I’m joined by Eldra Jackson, whose story is as powerful as it is inspiring. At 19, Eldra was sentenced to life in prison. What followed was years of violence, solitary confinement and, eventually, the beginning of a journey into deep inner work.Through the Inside Circle foundation, Eldra found a way to confront his own shadow, take responsibility, and transform his life. Today he helps others do the same – guiding men through the same kind of emotional work that saved him.We talk about the impact of childhood trauma, the prison system, and what it really means to grow into emotional literacy. Eldra also shares his thoughts on legacy – not in terms of money or status, but in how we live, heal, and pass on something better to the next generation.Inside Circle website: https://insidecircle.org/The Work film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEfCtnM-jwcBook a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Thinking to Being with the creator of the Self-Inquiry School Sunny Sharma. We discuss how meditation, self-inquiry and mindful living can change how we see ourselves and the world. Sunny shares his journey of finding inner peace, explaining that spiritual practice isn't about reaching a perfect state, but about staying curious and true to yourself. We explore how we can bring deeper awareness into our daily lives, relationships, and work - making spirituality something practical and real, not just an abstract idea.Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookSunny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@selfinquiryschool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.