Episodes

  • Handling Success and Setbacks: Jos Buttler

    Handling Success and Setbacks: Jos Buttler
    Mar 4 2025
    "If you can meet with triumph and disaster, and treat those two imposters just the same..." As Rudyard Kipling was well aware, success and failure are relative. Neither change who we fundamentally are, and life goes on. One man who understands this is England cricket captain Jos Buttler, who led England to T20 World Cup success, and who recently stood down as England captain My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Chasing Effortlessness: The transcendent experiences of elite performers

    Chasing Effortlessness: The transcendent experiences of elite performers
    Mar 3 2025
    It can be easy to think of flow in terms of performance but there is much more to it than that – not least that in flow our sense of self disappears and a deeper intelligence arises – some call it the 'intelligent unconscious'. The intelligence that is running 99.9% of the processes in your body right now without your interference – and that is the source of true creativity. Here to talk more about this one is the philosopher Rupert Spira. My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • How To Check Your Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman and Danny Kerry

    How To Check Your Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman and Danny Kerry
    Feb 28 2025
    Emotional intelligence has been shown to be a more powerful predicator of life satisfaction than IQ. But what is it? And how can you check your emotional intelligence at any given moment? Daniel Goleman is the author of the Bloomsbury best-seller Emotional Intelligence. Danny Kerry is the Olympic gold medal winning coach who came up with the following brilliant EQ checklist: Where am I? Where do I need to be? Where ar they? Where do they need to be? My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • How To Skilfully Avoid Answering Uncomfortable Questions: Ros Atkins

    How To Skilfully Avoid Answering Uncomfortable Questions: Ros Atkins
    Feb 26 2025
    I have worked with some brilliant broadcasters who are masters at answering questions in such a way as to deftly move the conversation onto safe territory - even when it means not directly answering the question they were asked. This is a vital skill in live broadcasting, but it can be transferred to any other line of work or area of life. Ros Atkins is one of the BBCs best broadcasters and author of The Art of Explanation My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Aligning Your Life with Your Deepest Values: Dr john DeMartini

    Aligning Your Life with Your Deepest Values: Dr john DeMartini
    Feb 24 2025
    Aligning your action with your intrinsic motivations. We are delighted to welcome back to the show renowned author, speaker, and researcher Dr. John Demartini to explore the fundamental importance of aligning your life with your deepest personal values. We discuss: The definition of values as what is most meaningful and motivating to an individual How the brain's cortical and subcortical systems influence our perceptions and decision-making Dr. Demartini's 13-question framework for honestly assessing your true values The role of space, time energy, and money in revealing your priorities The power of authenticity in pricing your services and offerings Embracing reality as it is, rather than how you think it "should" be The path to "awakening" and self-actualisation Practical tips for delegating lower-priority tasks to focus on high-value work Resources Mentioned: Dr. Demartini's website and film: https://drdemartini.com/ My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Beyond Mindset: Why Your Body Needs to Feel Safe

    Beyond Mindset: Why Your Body Needs to Feel Safe
    Feb 21 2025
    You can't just think your way out of stress and anxiety. Real change happens when the body feels safe. This bitesize episode is with Emma Seppala, a best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. A psychologist and research scientist by training, her expertise is the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. She has written two best-selling books The Happiness Track and Sovereign. My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • The Trauma of Burnout: Navigating the Modern Epidemic with Dr. Claire Plumbly

    The Trauma of Burnout: Navigating the Modern Epidemic with Dr. Claire Plumbly
    Feb 17 2025
    Rates of burnout are soaring and it is crucial to know how to manage your nervous system before it manages you. Dr. Claire Plumbly is an expert in this area and she shares her insights on the different types of burnout, the importance of recognising the signs, and practical strategies for finding balance and post-burnout growth. This conversation is ideal for anyone looking to better understand and navigate the challenges of our fast-paced, always-connected world. Show Notes: Understanding burnout as a "disease of civilisation" The importance of "switching down the gears" and creating space to rest and recharge Recognising the three dimensions of burnout Exploring the five-stage model of burnout and the importance of self-awareness The autonomic nervous system and polyvagal theory How to foster a sense of safety Practical tips for using breathing techniques and biofeedback to regulate Understanding the impact of early life experiences and attachment styles on burnout Embracing post-burnout growth and living in alignment with personal values Claire's book is called Burnout: How To manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You: https://www.drclaireplumbly.com/burnout-book Website: https://www.drclaireplumbly.com/ My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • How To Stop Overthinking And Get Out of Your Head

    How To Stop Overthinking And Get Out of Your Head
    Feb 14 2025
    Your energy follows your attention - so play with that. Most people are living in their heads, disconnected from their body. This leads to anxiety, stress and burnout. In this episode we discuss simple ways to reduce some of the energy from your head - by playing with your attention. My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ 🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 29 mins