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 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.

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 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.