From the QUALITY OF MIND Podcast

Part of our new 'Not Even 5 Mins Series'

 

Ep 11:  'The Unreliable Mind: Why You Can't Trust Your Thoughts''

A 3 min snippet from the episode ''The Potential Hiding in the Simplicity of Before Psychology. Exploring 'Extra-Ordinary' & Effortlessness'' with Dr Amy Johnson. Full Episode here 

Quality of Mind unlocks the Secret Source to more performance, peace and potential. But it does it in a very transformative, sustainable way, by explore 'Before Psychology'  - What is that, and does it help? Listen here

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• Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here
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• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of posts

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that can exponentially increase the performance, resourcefulness and well-being for any individual or organisation.

In this exploration provoking episode, Piers Thurston and Dr. Amy Johnson explore the transformative concept of 'Before Psychology.' They discuss how recognising the base-level awareness that precedes thought and perception and feeling can unlock profound shifts in peace, performance, and human potential.

The conversation delves into the challenges of perceiving the ordinary, innate wisdom often overlooked. It emphasises detaching from any pre-learnt to experience a more direct and untainted inquiry into reality. The episode offers insights into achieving psychological freedom and fulfilment by realising an ever-present ordinariness rather than acquiring new techniques.  Debunking the myth of cause and effect

Amy is the author of 'The Little Book of Big Change', she is a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show, Oprah.com, as well as Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine.

This is a relatively long episode, but it is all so very valuable - kick back and enjoy the exploration!  Please let us know what resonates

 

01:37 Exploring Coaching and Psychology

03:14 The Power of Subtle Understanding

04:25 Challenges in Communicating Abstract Concepts

05:31 The Role of Words and Understanding

07:46 Direct Inquiry and Self-Realization

13:25 The Essence of Effortlessness and Ordinariness

23:02 Recognizing Thought and Self-Identification

33:37 The Journey to Subtractive Understanding

40:34 The Illusion of Free Will

42:36 Questioning Cause and Effect

47:06 The Unreliable Mind

58:33 Practical Tips for Awareness

01:10:The Joy of Exploration

 

Curious - want to know more?

• You can find out more about Amy and her work here Amy's most recent Book 'Just a Thought' (aka That's Just What Minds Do :) purchase and get a free chapter here 
• A previous episode with Amy where we discuss why we both evoled to  up pointing our clients in this direction is here
• A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more
• TASTE THE MANGO  YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind 
• Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post

 

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.

The Self and Overthinking:

In this episode of the Quality of Mind Transforming Business podcast, host Piers chats with Andrew Sewell, a leadership and personal coach, and author of 'The Overthinker’s Guide to Life.'

Andrew shares his journey from scriptwriting and advertising to coaching. The conversation delves into the pervasive issue of overthinking, its roots in the modern emphasis on the self, and how our historical and societal constructs have exaggerated our sense of individual separateness.

They explore transformative insights into recognizing the fundamental oneness of existence, drawing from concepts in various spiritual traditions.

Through direct inquiry into the nature of thought, Andrew and Piers offer listeners practical wisdom on how to unhook from habitual thinking and experience a more relaxed and connected way of being.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:44 Andrew Sewell's Background and Career Transition

02:46 The Concept of Overthinking

05:32 The Role of Thinking in Modern Life

08:18 Exploring Self-Referential Thinking

12:11 The Nature of Thought and Self

22:55 Direct Inquiry and Awareness

28:32 The Illusion of Self and Thought

30:04 Experiencing Flow and Losing the Self

32:38 The Rise of Overthinking in Modern Society

33:08 The Deification of the Self

35:41 The Impact of Advertising and Social Media

36:46 Indigenous Perspectives on Self and Nature

38:03 The Concept of Individuation vs. Separation

40:31 The Evolutionary Advantage of the Separate Self

46:30 Practical Steps to Reduce Overthinking

48:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections

 

Curious - want to know more?

• You can find out more about Andrew on Linkedin and his website  here
• A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more
• TASTE THE MANGO  YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind 
• Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and posts

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.   Unlocking Transformative Insights from Everyday Annoyances   In this episode of the Quality of Mind Transforming Business podcast, Piers and returning guest Kate delve into the profound lessons hidden within our everyday annoyances. Through engaging and relatable examples, the conversation reveals how our reactions to others can shine a light on deeper personal conditioning and programming. Discover how self-inquiry and identifying with awareness rather than the 'self' can lead to transformative shifts in perception, ultimately enhancing relationships and promoting a richer, more compassionate understanding of oneself and others. They also discuss the magic of the system and how we often miss the opportunity to see how others' actions are just learning experiences.

 

This Episode: 

00:00 Welcome and Introduction 

02:34 The Power of 'Before Psychology'

04:26 Understanding Annoyance and Judgment

07:27 Real-Life Examples of Judgment

17:42 The Concept of 'I' and Self-Inquiry

22:29 Exploring the Concept of 'I'

23:56 Understanding Annoyance and Self-Identification

26:03 The Intelligent Design of Annoyance

28:34 Seeing Through Misidentification

33:05 Leaning into Discomfort for Growth

36:32 Curiousity and Compassion in Relationships

 

Curious - want to know more?

• You can find out more about Kate and her website
• A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more
• TASTE THE MANGO Piers and  Katrijn's YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind 
• Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and posts

From the QUALITY OF MIND Podcast

Part of our new 'Not Even 5 Mins Series'

 

Ep 11:  ''Flow State - Where Are We Going Wrong?

 

Listen to the full episode here 

 

Quality of Mind unlocks the Secret Source to more performance, peace and potential. But it does it in a very transformative, sustainable way, by explore 'Before Psychology'  - What is that, and does it help? 

 

Please leave any feedback or comments on the podcast, and if you want to ask a question please do so here https://sayhi.chat/QoM - we'd love to hear from you!!

 

Curious - want to know more?

• Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of posts

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.   This episode  dives deep into the concept of 'flow' with executive coach Tim Downes. Piers and Tim discuss the innate human potential to experience flow, often misunderstood as a state that requires specific activities or external validations. They examine how recognising and inquiring into the nature of our true awareness—not our conditioned, separate self—can lead to a more consistent, effortless state of ease and flow in daily life. Key concepts such as mindfulness, the illusion of self, and the universal accessibility of flow without external aids are explored. The conversation covers:

• Understanding Flow
• Barriers to Flow
• The Role of Self in Flow
• Are There Phases to Flow?
• Practical Insights on Achieving Flow
• Summary: The Myths About Flow

Please leave any feedback or comments on the podcast, and if you want to ask a question please do so here https://sayhi.chat/QoM - we'd love to hear from you!!

Curious - want to know more?

• You can find out more about Tim on LinkedIn here and his website True Results
• A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more 
• TASTE THE MANGO Piers and  Katrijn's YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself
• A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more 
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and posts

From the QUALITY OF MIND Podcast

Part of our new 'Not Even 5 Mins Series'

 

"Is Quality of Mind Different to Spirituality’’

 

Please leave any feedback or comments on the podcast, and if you want to ask a question please do so here https://sayhi.chat/QoM - we'd love to hear from you!!

 

Curious - want to know more?

• Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of posts

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source' that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.   In this episode, Piers discusses with show regular and fellow Quality of Mind collaborator Katrijn Van Oudheudsen  her latest book, 'Seeing No Self' part of her transformative trilogy on non-duality and the nature of the mind. The episode discusses the concept of non-duality, the illusion of the self, and how understanding these ideas can lead to profound changes in leadership, productivity, and personal well-being.    Listeners can expect insights into the practical applications of these seeming just philosophical ideas and how they challenge conventional thinking in personal development and human potential.     03:15 Exploring Non-Duality: The Core Concept 04:49 Understanding Flow State and Connection 09:30 The Trilogy: An Overview of the 3 Books 12:19 The Power of Direct Experience 15:54 Navigating the Books: Where to Start? 20:53 The Importance of Non-Duality in Personal Development 25:08 Direct Inquiry: The Mechanism Explained 29:54 Exploring the Concept of Self 31:48 Guiding the Mind Through Inquiry 33:01 The Duality of Non-Duality 34:39 Making Non-Duality Accessible 35:53 The Challenge of Describing Non-Duality 37:30 Implications of Non-Duality in Life 39:13 What book is next... 41:06 The Future of Non-Duality Literature   Please leave any feedback or comments on the podcast, and if you want to ask a question please do so here https://sayhi.chat/QoM - we'd love to hear from you!!

Curious - want to know more?

• You can find out more about Katrijn on LinkedIn here and her website and great books here
• TASTE THE MANGO Piers and  Katrijn's YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself
• For our previous episodes with Katrijn; Leadership or Free Will & Change  
• A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more 
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind Youtube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Check out our other episodes, a curated list here
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and posts

 

From the QUALITY OF MIND Podcast

Part of our new 'Not Even 5 Mins Series'

 

Ep 10:  ''Before Psychology: What Do You Actually Explore?''

 

Quality of Mind unlocks the Secret Source to more performance, peace and potential. But it does it in a very transformative, sustainable way, by explore 'Before Psychology'  - What is that, and does it help? 

 

Please leave any feedback or comments on the podcast, and if you want to ask a question please do so here https://sayhi.chat/QoM - we'd love to hear from you!!

 

Curious - want to know more?

• Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of posts

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source' that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.

This episode with Dre Baldwin, a former professional basketball player turned expert in personal and professional development. Dre is a highly prolific expert content producer on the subject of 'working on your game'. This conversation goes 'upstream' to what Dre usually shares as the discussion explores what is behind the creation of principles, structures and discipline needed to achieve in life. 

The importance of realising one's true identity as awareness itself, rather than the separate self, to attain psychological freedom and flow. 

This episode covers:

• The secret sauce to discipline, structure and results
• Our innocent attempts to 'reverse engineer' success.
• The power of realisation
• The big mistake of the modern world
• The illusion of control and agency .
• What you chase runs away.
• Chasing feelings and fulfilment - Seeking versus abundance.

To find out more about Dre Baldwin 

• Work On Your Game University: Linkedin, Youtube, Website, Insta,
• Link to a FREE training to increase business without working harder: http://www.WorkOnYourGame.net, 
• And Dre's text number to get his FREE #MondayMotivation text 1.305.384.6894

Curious - want to know more about Quality of Mind and 'Before Psychology'?

• Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a a selection of playlists on different aspects of Quality of Mind and Before Psychology
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of posts
• Join our free Substack - The Secret Source - The Essential Hack 

Part of our 'Not Even 5 Mins Series'

Ep11:  "The Biggest Superpower for Human Potential''

An excerpt from a conversation with personal growth expert Dre Baldwin

• Link to the full episode  

Please leave any feedback or comments on the podcast, and if you want to ask a question please do so here https://sayhi.chat/QoM - we'd love to hear from you!!

 

Curious - want to know more?

• Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here
• Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here
• For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind  listen here  or here
• Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind  
• Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a a selection of playlists on different aspects of Quality of Mind and Before Psychology
• Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of posts
• Join our free Substack - The Secret Source - The Essential Hack 

      This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source' that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.

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