Pearls of Wisdom

In this episode, I explore the deeper meaning of discipline, and how it can become a supportive, empowering force rather than something rigid or restrictive.

Discipline is often understood as consistency, structure, and the ability to push through difficulty in order to achieve goals, and while these aspects have value, they are only part of the story.

This episode explores the idea that true self-discipline begins within.

It is not s...

In this episode explore what stress really is, and how we can begin to relate to it in a different way.

Stress is often seen as something caused by external circumstances: work, relationships, pressure, or difficult situations. But in reality, stress is not the situation itself, but our response to it.

At a physical level, stress is a natural response of the body, designed to protect us. The nervous system moves into a state of activ...

In this episode, I explore our relationship with thought, and what it means to become the master of our minds rather than being led by them.

There is often a belief that meditation is about stopping thought altogether, but it is more importantto recognise that we are not our thoughts.

The mind has incredible creative potential. It allows us to imagine, create, plan, and solve problems, but when left unobserved, it can also become rep...

In this episode I explore the deeper nature of relationship and the patterns that can quietly erode connection over time.

We are always in relationship, all the time - with others, with ourselves, and with life itself, and the quality of our relationships is deeply connected to the relationship we have within ourselves.

Relationship can act as a mirror, reflecting back aspects of ourselves we may not otherwise see, and in intimate re...

In this, I explore what it really means to find balance in our lives.

We often think of balance as something external - how we divide our time between work, family, rest, and the things we enjoy, and while this has its place, many people still feel stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even when their lives appear balanced on the surface.

So what is missing?

This episode looks at the deeper truth that real balance is not created thr...

In this episode I explore what it means to move forward in life without losing ourselves.

Modern life is often full, with our work, relationships, family, responsibilities, not to mention our goals! 

It’s easy to become caught up in everything that needs to be done and slowly drift away from a deeper connection to ourselves.

And yet, alongside everything we do, there is always an awareness present,  quietly witnessing our thoughts, ac...

In this episode, I explore the creative nature of each moment and the space that exists between what happens to us and how we respond.

So much of our lives is shaped through conversation – not only with others, but within ourselves.

Each interaction is like a thread, weaving the tapestry of our experience, aqqqqqnd yet, often we find ourselves repeating the same patterns, the same words, and the same reactions.

In any g...

In this episode, I explore what it really means to trust, and why the search for trust outside ourselves can never fully resolve the deeper longing within.

We often look for trust in other people: in partners, teachers, therapists, friends, or those we see as authorities. 

We hope that if someone is reliable enough, consistent enough, or “trustworthy” enough, we will finally feel safe.

But even when we choose someone as an authority, ...

In this episode of Bodhisattva Conversations, I explore a powerful and sometimes uncomfortable idea that there is no-one to blame!

Blame looks outward and backward, focusing on who or what caused our current situation, whereas responsibility always looks inward and forward. 

It asks how we meet our lives now.

Blaming others, whether our parents, partners, colleagues, or past circumstances, can feel justified. 

And of course, our experi...

In this episode of Bodhisattva Conversations, I explore the subtle but powerful difference between being in joy and enjoying something.

Enjoyment is often connected to outer experiences - a beautiful day, a delicious meal, a moment of success, time with people we love. These moments are wonderful, but they are naturally temporary.

Joy, however, is something different.

Joy is not dependent on circumstances. It is a deeper inner state o...

In this episode of Bodhisattva Conversations, I explore the nature of relationship, and what occurs in “the space between” us and the other.

There is always a space between two people. 

An invisible field made up of tone, attention, intention, nervous system energy, and unspoken emotion, and whether we are relating to a partner, a friend, a colleague, a child, or a stranger, we are always contributing something to that space.

We are t...

In this episode of The Practice of Being, I’m joined by writer and spiritual mentor Sashi Radley, for a conversation that weaves together creativity, presence, love, loss, and the mystery of life itself.

Sashi shares how writing is not simply a craft for her, but a profound space of being. It is a place where the mind stills, time expands, and something deeper moves through her. 

We explore her latest novel, Secret and Re Birth, Book...

In this solo episode of Bodhisattva Conversations, I explore the practice of being with uncertainty,  and the truth that the only thing we are ever certain of is that nothing is certain!

As human beings, we go to great lengths to construct safety. We build structures around money, work, relationships, identity, and even our spiritual beliefs. We tell ourselves that if we arrange life carefully enough, we will be protected from chang...

Most of our suffering is not caused by life itself, but by the restless mind reacting to life.

In this episode, I explore what it truly means to still the mind not by suppressing it, but by gently training it so that we are the master of our mind!

There is a saying that it makes a wonderful servant and a terrible master!

We look at:

• Why the mind becomes addictive, doubtful, critical or negative
• The subtle ways we seek relief from di...

Not Getting Stuck in Pain | Healing Trauma & Living More Fully

Pain is an inevitable part of being human, but suffering arises when pain isn’t met, processed, or allowed to move.

In this episode of Bodhisattva Conversations, I explore how trauma and unprocessed pain can keep us stuck in survival patterns, and how healing becomes possible through awareness, presence, and compassionate self-listening.

Rather than bypassing pain or r...

In this episode of The Practice of Being, I reflect on death, not as something to fear, but as one of life’s greatest teachers.

From early childhood moments to spiritual traditions, lived experience, and sitting with people at the end of their lives, this episode explores how learning to die allows us to live more fully, consciously, and lovingly.

We look at why the fear of death arises, how identification with the body and mind crea...

In this episode, I explore what it really means to raise our vibration, not through forcing positivity, but through awareness, clearing, and presence.

We are energetic beings, and our thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences all shape our vibration. 

Many of the feelings that lower our energy, arise from early experiences and repeated psychological loops that play out again and again in our lives.

In this episode, I share how becomin...

In this episode of The Practice of Being, I explore the practice of non-resistance -what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can transform the way we meet life.

Non-resistance does not mean passivity or giving up. It doesn’t mean we stop stretching, growing, or acting. Instead, it simply suggests that we meet life as it is, without forcing, imposing, or resisting our experience.

Drawing on lived experience, Taoist wisdom such as wu wei,...

In this episode of The Practice of Being, 

I explore reflecting on the year that has passed and how we can step into the year ahead from a place of presence rather than striving.

Together, we look back on 2025 from a place of self awareness, reflecting on our relationships, work, dreams, and inner life. 

This is not about judgement or regret, but about taking responsibility with kindness: acknowledging where we showed up well, where w...