Feeling Not Thinking: Tony Adams on Addiction and Healing

Ex England and Arsenal footballer Tony Adams strips back the layers of addiction, revealing how we're feeling beings trapped in a thinking world. From his own struggles with alcohol to founding Sporting Chance, Tony explores why we run from emotions and how recovery means learning to feel again. He unpacks the ego, explains why addiction isn't about the substance but escaping uncomfortable feelings, and shares hard-won wisdom about moving from the head to the heart. He discusses how we can nurture our inner child, accept our emotions without judgment, and find a path to healing. I am away on holiday and taking a break so rereleasing this conversation from my back catalogue. I chose this episode because avoiding our feelings is so commonplace - through substances, activities, distractions and even overthinking. If you want to explore how to transcend the voice in the head and align with your feelings and intuition to get in flow, book a free inner consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My other links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you harness your mind to perform at your best — even if you think differently?In this episode, I speak with leading sports psychologist Dr. Josephine Perry, author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. We explore how understanding your unique brain wiring — whether you have ADHD or not — can unlock better focus, sleep, and performance.Dr. Perry shares why many high achievers struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, or anxiety — and how tools like mindfulness, movement, and understanding your natural rhythms can help. We discuss practical ways to work with your mind, manage distractions, and develop habits that stick.If you’re curious about peak performance, mental health, or simply getting the best from your brain — this one’s for you.Dr. Josephine Perry is a sports psychologist & author: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/Topics: ADHD traits in sport, perfectionism, sleep rhythms, managing distraction, ACT & mindfulness strategiesBook a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you harness your mind to perform at your best — even if you think differently? In this episode, I speak with leading sports psychologist Dr. Josephine Perry, author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. We explore how understanding your unique brain wiring — whether you have ADHD or not — can unlock better focus, sleep, and performance. Dr. Perry shares why many high achievers struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, or anxiety — and how tools like mindfulness, movement, and understanding your natural rhythms can help. We discuss practical ways to work with your mind, manage distractions, and develop habits that stick. If you’re curious about peak performance, mental health, or simply getting the best from your brain — this one’s for you. Dr. Josephine Perry is a sports psychologist & author: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/ Topics: ADHD traits in sport, perfectionism, sleep rhythms, managing distraction, ACT & mindfulness strategies Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My other links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how understanding your body's natural rhythms can transform your sleep and performance. Dr Josephine Perry and I explore practical strategies for tuning into your circadian cycle, reducing sleep anxiety, and increasing your daily energy, and she reveals simple techniques to work with your body's unique timing, not against it.Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover how understanding your body's natural rhythms can transform your sleep and performance. Dr Josephine Perry and I explore practical strategies for tuning into your circadian cycle, reducing sleep anxiety, and increasing your daily energy, and she reveals simple techniques to work with your body's unique timing, not against it. Book a free coaching consultation call with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My other links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Asprey — the father of biohacking — joins me for a deep dive into the hidden operating system that runs the human mind and body. In this conversation, we explore how biohacking can be a doorway to something much bigger: real spiritual awareness, freedom from old survival patterns, and the power of forgiveness. Dave breaks down his “Five F” framework — explaining how our mitochondria run ancient fear programs that shape how we react, think, and relate. He also shares why learning to forgive is the ultimate upgrade for a freer life. In this bitesize you’ll hear: How biohacking can open the door to deeper self-awareness The science behind intuition and emotional triggers Tools for releasing old stuck patterns and family baggage Why forgiveness is the real superpower How to rewire your inner operating system so you’re not run by fear If you’re curious about the crossover between mind, body and spirit — and how to live with more flow and freedom — this one’s for you. And if you want to go deeper and explore how to transcend the voice in the head and align with your intuition to get in flow, you can book a free inner consultation with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My other links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Asprey — the father of biohacking — joins me for a deep dive into the hidden operating system that runs the human mind and body.In this conversation, we explore how biohacking can be a doorway to something much bigger: real spiritual awareness, freedom from old survival patterns, and the power of forgiveness.Dave breaks down his “Five F” framework — explaining how our mitochondria run ancient fear programs that shape how we react, think, and relate. He also shares why learning to forgive is the ultimate upgrade for a freer life.In this bitesize you’ll hear: How biohacking can open the door to deeper self-awareness The science behind intuition and emotional triggers Tools for releasing old stuck patterns and family baggage Why forgiveness is the real superpower How to rewire your inner operating system so you’re not run by fearIf you’re curious about the crossover between mind, body and spirit — and how to live with more flow and freedom — this one’s for you.And if you want to go deeper and explore how to transcend the voice in the head and align with your intuition to get in flow, you can book a free inner consultation with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Asprey — best known as the godfather of biohacking — shares how our bodies pick up reality before our minds do, and why learning to trust that quiet signal is such an untapped edge. From his journey as a sceptical computer scientist to becoming a pioneer in wellness, Dave talks about breaking old patterns, handling tough emotions and tuning into the deeper wisdom we all have. Speaking of aligning with out intuition, here is the link to book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My other links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Asprey — best known as the godfather of biohacking — shares how our bodies pick up reality before our minds do, and why learning to trust that quiet signal is such an untapped edge. From his journey as a sceptical computer scientist to becoming a pioneer in wellness, Dave talks about breaking old patterns, handling tough emotions and tuning into the deeper wisdom we all have.Speaking of aligning with out intuition, here is the link to book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with me:https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chatMy other links:Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Tenney has clocked well over 10,000 hours of meditation. He’s also a leadership coach working with some of the biggest companies in the US. But his journey started in a very different place — as a military officer facing decades in prison. It was during that time, especially in solitary confinement, that Matt began to see clearly how suffering really works. He realised it’s not the outside world that causes it — it’s our identification with the voice in our heads. The thoughts that tell us who we are, what we should be doing, and how we compare to others. Matt shares how he came to recognise the awareness that sits behind all of that — and how tuning into that space is where real peace and freedom come from. We talk about: His personal story of transformation How desire fuels suffering What mindfulness really means — and how to apply it in daily life How to create space between what happens and how we respond And why happiness isn’t something to achieve — it’s what’s left when we stop believing the thoughts that obscure it This conversation goes deep — but in a grounded and practical way. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head or caught in the trap of always needing to achieve more, this one’s for you. Here is the link to book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with me: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/find-your-flow-intro-chat My other links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices