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Mind Detox Podcast — Discover new ways to think, feel and heal while exploring your spiritual-side. Includes highlights from my Calm Clan Community webinars, online masterclasses, expert interviews, guided meditations and more - all to support you being human.
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Season Two
The tunnel is the space between who you were and who you are becoming. It can feel like failure, stagnation, or being lost. It isn't. This episode explores one of the most universal and least discussed passages of a human life — and what it actually asks of you.
In this episode, I sit down with renowned philosopher and author Tim Freke to explore the promises and pitfalls of modern spirituality. We discuss how spiritual practices and groups can enrich our lives but also where they can go astray, and Tim shares his thought-provoking vision of a spirituality - and even a God - that meets the needs of today’s evolving world. Whether you’re a seeker, a skeptic, or simply curious, this conversation offers interesting insight into how we might rethink philosophy, faith, purpose, and spiritual connection in the 21st century.
What is your body trying to tell you? Sandy has been researching the mind-body connection for 20 years and has gained a rare understanding of how to ‘read the body’ and access its incredible wisdom. From messages about changes you need to make to your mindset or life circumstances, when you know how to interpret your own ‘mind-body communications’, you can help your body to heal, stay healthy, and even prevent possible future conditions (by reading the ‘warning signs’). You can also use your body wisdom as a trusted guide in this lifetime to live your best life. During this episode, Sandy explains why you want to tap into your body wisdom, along with the mindset required to do so.
In this eye-opening episode, I talk about my time in a spiritual cult, which I left in 2021. I share why the community was a positive and beneficial experience for years, and how ‘love and light’ can turn dark - including how truth-infused spiritual concepts combined with love-bombing and charisma can be masking coercive control, manipulation and narcissistic abuse.
I reveal the red flags to look out for, along with questions to ask - to ensure that you are in a healthy community and not a harmful cult. Despite being less-than ten minutes long, this episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in spiritual groups, wellness communities, or those seeking a path of healing and even enlightenment. Whether you're curious, concerned, or reflecting on your own experiences, this episode offers clarity, validation, insight and hope.
The mind is a tool that we are meant to 'pick up' and use, and then 'put down' when we are done. But why do we feel compelled to overthink? Why does our mind race even when we want it to calm down? In this episode, we explore the hidden drivers of overthinking and why calming your busy mind isn’t as hard to achieve as you may think. You'll discover practical insights to quiet the mental noise and reconnect with more inner stillness, clarity and calm. If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own thoughts - unable to put your mind down - this episode might just change the way you relate to your mind, for good.
Unresolved past trauma can massively impact our health, wealth, relationships, and success later in life. It can also impact our mindset and emotions today, and cause issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, self-sabotage, perfectionism and procrastination. Knowledge is power, so in today's episode Sandy teaches what trauma is (because not every ‘bad event’ is a trauma) and how trauma impacts us - so you can heal and move on free.
What are the common things that happen when you meditate, and why? If we don't know these inevitable experiences, then we usually end up frustrated, think the meditation isn't working, and sometimes even quit! So to maximise the benefits from meditation, and enjoy your practice more, it is vital for you to know these 'common happenings' and the 'optimal meditation mindset' that I share in this episode, which also includes a guided meditation. Enjoy!
Want more love in your life? The good news is there's no limits on the amount of love you can feel... and in this episode I'm going to prove it! I read from my Mind Detox book, a chapter called 'The Love Lesson' - and despite the lesson being both life-saving and life-changing, it can be summarised in seven words - 'You feel love when you give love'. And as an added bonus, today's episode also includes a 17-minute meditation called 'Be Love Now'. Enjoy!
How are you getting on with your new year resolutions? Are there any changes you want to make this year? Sandy shares his Top 5 Tips for 2025 for Healing and Manifesting - including the importance of using the right tool at the right time, getting clear on who and how you want to be, and why it's vital to be willing to 'meet the universe half way'. Listen if you are interested in manifestation!
Back by popular demand, numerologist Richard Abbot joins us to give his numerology forecast for 2025 (which, in numerology is a year 9). We also talk about healing, closure, letting go, and authenticity.
Today I challenge three common assumptions people make about how we can create 'peace on earth'. I argue for why it's necessary to feel negative emotions (wait, what?!), and question our assumptions about how peace can be achieved in our relationships and in the wider-world. Yes, if we all managed to find 'inner peace' then 'peace on earth' would be much more likely, but what if peace is not found in the ways we've been taught?
Sleep and Lucid Dreaming expert Charlie Morley joins us to talk about accessing the power and potential of our dreams. Charlie covers the origins and benefits of Lucid Dreaming, and how we can use Lucid Dreaming to heal and change almost anything - from trauma and PTSD, to health and life issues - and even how we can spirituality awaken... all while we sleep! He also talks about why we have nightmares (and how we can stop them), and gives us great advice on how to sleep better.
Today we are joined by numerology expert and author of The Secret Language of Numbers - Richard Abbot. He shares the exact way to find out what your 'destiny life path' number is, and then describes what each number means (1-9, 11 and 22). If you want to get to know yourself better, and learn about numerology from a true expert with 36 years experience, then listen in and enjoy. This is an extended episode because everything Richard shared was so good!
Take a deep breath because today we are doing a deep dive into Svādhyāya, which is 'The Study of the Self'. We explore the big life question - Who Am I? - and I introduces you to why we might want to practice Svādhyāya and I offer some self-inquiry insights and questions to get started.
Small Print: Today's episode explores spiritual ideas and exercises, which are not a substitute for therapy. If you are dealing with any mental health issues, I always recommend one-to-one therapeutic support and an integrative health strategy.
In this episode, I talk about authenticity along with the therapeutic and spiritual reasons why we can find it hard to be ourself. This episode also features a video of Gabor Maté talking about authenticity and I share a powerful new meditation - for healing the common causes of why we stop being authentic - so you are Free To Be Me.
In this episode, I talk to Dr David Hamilton about his latest book: 'The Joy Of Actually Giving A F**k'. Topics covered: Why kindness isn't just a nice thing to do, but a 'powerhouse' that is essential for human existence, how kindness can improve our mental and physical health, 'Kindfulness' and the benefits of being 'Mindfully Kind', and how kindness can ripple out to cause positive changes in our communities and wider-world.
In this episode, I talk about 18 myths about meditation and share advice for benefiting from meditating. To learn meditation with me, get immediate access to my Know Thyself online meditation retreat.
In this episode, I talk about five inner teachings for manifesting miracles. I also guide you through a 17-minute meditation called ‘Power of OM’ - for manifesting your ‘hearts highest hope’. This is the 2nd part of my series inspired by my New Beginnings book.
In this episode, I talk about the mindset you need - if you want to intentionally manifest anything new in your life. I shares ten miracles from my past couple years and explains why we must be willing to ‘meet the universe half-way’. This is part one inspired by my New Beginnings book.
In this episode, I talk about the mind-body connection for diagnosis, healing and empowerment. Don’t miss this special episode - especially if you want to heal the hidden cause of any health conditions.
In this episode, my wife and I talk to relationship expert Alison Armstrong about the principles at the heart of her work - including how to resolve relationship conflict and bring out the best in each other.
In this episode, I talk about the negative side-effects of over-thinking - including how over-thinking makes us miss life. I also reveal a few of my favourite ways to stop over-thinking and make the shift from mental chaos to inner calm.
In this episode, I talk about the phases of the spiritual journey - including where we usually start and where we usually get stuck. Stay tuned as I also share some tips for realising the true purpose of spirituality.
In this episode, I talk about HOPE - what it is, what it isn’t and its personal and universal benefits. This episode includes a guided meditation using the Sanskrit word for hope. Enjoy!
In this episode, I talk to Dr Melanie Salmon about healing medical conditions, releasing anxiety, depression and grief, and manifesting more of what you want with her Quantum Energy Coaching (Q.E.C.) technique.
In this episode, I talk about the symptoms of past trauma, reveal the lesser-known early-life traumas, and share one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to heal.
Season One
In this episode, I talk about the undercover mind-body connection causes of physical conditions and share a series of seven questions for answering - What is my body trying to tell me?
In this episode, I talk to Natalie Englander - CBT Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher. She describes some of the signs and symptoms of perfectionism, and what you can do to start healing this unhealthy habit. Stay tuned because I also chat about self worth - including how it’s different to self esteem, and some simply strategies for making the shift to basing your value upon who you are, rather than what you do or achieve.
In this episode, I talk to Narain, who taught me to meditate way back in 2007. I ask him 10 of the most common questions that I’m asked about meditation, including: how to make meditation enjoyable, how to maintain a daily practice, how to let go of thoughts, is meditation selfish and more.
In this episode, Sandy talks about when you want to meditate, when you really should NOT meditate, some potential negative side-effects of meditation, and the kinds of things that meditation should NOT be used for. Tune in for an honest conversation about meditation.
In this episode, Sandy talks to Dr Melanie Salmon about how trauma not only impacts our body and emotions, but is also stored in our brain, until it is released. Stay tuned, as she gives a great overview of her Q.E.C. technique - for finding freedom through forgiveness.
In this episode, Sandy talks to Richard Abbot about his 2022 Forecast - from a global and personal perspective.
In this episode, Sandy talks about research studies proving the big benefits of feeling gratitude and offers ways to appreciate life's more 'unexpected' gifts.
In this episode, Sandy ventures into the potentially tricky territory of what’s going on in the world of politics, health care, technology, news and media and even religion. Stay tuned, because after diving down the rabbit hole, he shares 10 ways you can stay sane, keep calm, and make a positive impact in the world.
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a Chit Chat with Arjuna - meditation teacher and author of 'Chasing More, Finding Enough: How Being is the Greatest Foundation for Everything You Do'. Arjuna shares his theory of ‘the donut life’ and what he considers to be ‘the greatest problem’, especially for those walking any spiritual path. Stay tuned to learn why he believes calm is our superpower.
In this episode, Sandy guides you through his Be Content Now meditation. Beginning with a guided relaxation, he then takes you through a series of 5 intentions for cultivating contentment. Sandy also invites you to occasionally think the Sanskrit word for contentment - SANTOSHA. Use regularly for the maximum benefits from this meditation. Enjoy!
In this episode, Sandy talks about contentment, which he believes is a master skill. Contentment can be so challenging because we’ve been conditioned to experience the exact opposite. During this episode, Sandy shares why we can find contentment so hard, at times, and reveals some enlightening strategies for discovering that enough really is enough.
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a Chit Chat with Garuda - meditation teacher and Sanskrit expert. Learn about the origins and benefits of the Sanskrit language, which despite dating back to 8000 years BC, still possesses the power to improve lives today. Includes a guided meditation using a powerful Sanskrit manta.
In this episode, Sandy shares 3 ways to be brand new and embody your best self. Stay tuned because the third top tip is a mind-blowing personal realisation that he’s never shared before, but offers the ultimate mind detox and a genuine new beginning.
In this episode, Sandy talks about how, during the past year, we’ve had many of our classical ideas of freedom challenged, and how we have a rare opportunity to find the true source of freedom.
In this episode, Sandy talks about why we don't need to fix, change or improve ourself or life to be worthy or loveable, and then guides you through his 'Be Love Now' meditation. Don't miss this episode!
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a Chit Chat with angel expert and bestselling author Kyle Gray on why you may already love yourself more than you think you do, and why love isn’t always fluffy, but instead, fierce.
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a classic ‘Chit Chat’ (from 2012) with philosopher Tim Freke on making the mundane magical. Go beyond feeling bored or burdened by rediscovering the mystery of life.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EPISODE | In this 60-minute interview, Sandy talks about his books, philosophies, past failures and frustrations, the advice he'd give to his younger self, and why more power, peace and potential is possible in the present.
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a ‘Chit Chat’ with Ali Campbell - world renowned life coach and best-selling author. We talk about the optimum state for self-healing and life success, along with strategies to reset your mindset.
In this episode, Sandy talks about how the world events may be both challenging and satisfying our human needs. Also, why life may be less about the survival of the fittest, and more about survival of the freest.
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a ‘Chit Chat’ with monk and meditation teacher - Bhaga - about how he overcame fear and control to find a rock solid inner peace and courage.
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a ‘Chit Chat’ with Richard Abbot about numerology’s take on 2020, how to know if we’ve accidentally become brainwashed, and staying strong amidst everything that’s going on this year.
In this episode, Sandy enjoys a ‘Chit Chat’ with ex-scientist and bestselling author Dr David Hamilton about the many significant scientific benefits of meditation - including pain relief and even living longer. Tune in for a fun and fascinating conversation!
In this episode, Sandy introduces his Calm Cure method for finding peace with whatever is happening in your life and world - and guided you through how to use Step 1 of the method on finding peace with the pandemic!
In this episode, Sandy shares the Body Calm Philosophy - including why it's so important to clear fear from the body and rediscover real rest. Sandy also guides you through a 14-minute Body Calm Meditation.
Welcome to the first Mind Detox Podcast! In this episode of The Mind Detox Podcast Sandy Newbigging (The Mind Detox Monk) shares 3 strategies for increasing inner calm and remaining resilient during uncertain times.
We tend to appreciate our lives more in hindsight than in the moment — and there are fascinating psychological reasons why. This episode explores the gratitude gap: the distance between the life we're living and the life we're actually noticing. It looks at what gets in the way of appreciation, why waiting for life to be easier before we notice what's already here can be a trap — and two practical orientations for closing the gap, starting today.