Link to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFH7kpiXSAFgyzuPc4BMcKw *Just a warning straight out of the gate, this episode covers themes and areas some listeners may find unsettling* Healing the inner child is the most powerful way to recover from pain in the present moment. The inner child is the still present entity that is a collection of every experience that was left unresolved from childhood, naturally some of these experiences were painful. On the spiritual path we may sometimes find these concepts keep hitting paradoxes, how to be fully present when the past was so very painful? Does the concept of 'inner child work' and 'healing from trauma' work with the spiritual path? In this talk I dive feet first into this subject, I speak about my own experiences of severe anxiety attacks as a child that were unrecognised, dismissed and invalidated and the inevitable consequences this had for me as an adult, suffering through these attacks without support left me a form of PTSD that has required extensive work to recover from, a process I have found even harder than my recovery from addiction and my weight loss journey combined. I have often asked myself which I should focus on in my recovery, the more traditional talking therapy approach or the deepest spiritual teachings, in the end I found they are not at odds with each other at all. Although occasionally contradictory, they absolutely can be practised and worked through together. I delve into the mire of the healing process and I very much hope I can offer some solace, comfort and words of encouragement for those of you enduring this difficult process. This marks the end of Series 1 of this Podcast I will be taking a brief hiatus to rest, reset and recover before going weapons hot again. Please remember to follow me on YouTube for more of my content as I'll still be updating there regularly. Thank you so much for listening Take care Be well Stay present

Link to my NEW Substack, follow for free spiritual guidance: https://substack.com/home/post/p-146009170?source=queue "While this question is the most pertinent, it is also the most irrelevant." Humankind's relentless quest for meaning has us running a futile endeavour high and low, locked in an exhausting search, upon recognising this futility many choose to give up this search and attempt to resign themselves to a 'no meaning' model of reality (often as an excuse for hedonism) only to find this is ultimately unsatisfying also. The only way to finally find this meaning is to recognise the inherent flaw we didn't catch right at the beginning - Why is there no answer to this question? Because there is no question.

Link to my Guided Meditations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@corinbryant Overthinking is a very common problem that can cause immense stress and frustration, even for those on the spiritual path and well established in meditative practice. There are many practices designed to help one calm and quieten the mind, in this episode I discuss some of my favourite pointings for techniques and principles on quietening the mind. I also discuss the possibility of changing or softening deeply held beliefs regarding thought and feelings as a beginning stage of becoming free from thinking. Further in, I discuss the possibility of eradicating thought altogether, it is claimed that this is indeed possible and I suggest a practice to make this happen. After all, if you withdraw awareness from thought, what happens to the thought? -- The teachers I referenced here: Ramana Maharshi Mooji Rupert Spira The practices referenced: Self-Enquiry Self-Abidance Advaita Vedanta --

It's a common criticism of spirituality and awakening that if you really found that peace and happiness are available to you at all times regardless of the circumstances, that it would be inevitable one's motivation to achieve life goals will be diminshed or even disappear. While it is true that many people find that the more peaceful and happy they become through meditation and spiritual practice the more content they are with what they have and no longer seek the things they used to seek. Sometimes this results in some inner resistance in the form of a worry that you'll 'drop out' or 'give up' on life. As usual the opposite is true, you become more motivated to achieve the goals that align with your true self, your loving, wise and compassionate heartfelt motivations come to the surface. Often these true life goals stand in direct contrast to the goals you thought you had. After all, what is the purpose of these goals in the first place if not to create happiness for yourself and others? Perhaps a different way of looking at life is needed first before setting out on any task. The game must be worth the candle in any event. In this episode I discuss conventional motivational techniques that helped facilitate my transformation with weight loss, addiction recovery, professional life and mental health, I also discuss the curious paradox of the spiritual path as it relates to achieving life goals. In a strange twist of fate, the less I attached happiness to the outcome of my goals, the more I found I achieved my goals naturally. As usual, there is no real problem here, just the objection and resistance of the mind-created egoic self. All is well. Take care Be well Stay present.

A barrier that prevents inner peace before people have even begun to awaken. So tied up and bound to their own misery, broken from the repeated attempts at finding happiness, any proposed solution to suffering is met with many objections, not least of which is the idea that staying Present is just wishful thinking, too good to be true or worst of all 'toxic positivity' Fair objections considering the depth of suffering the world contains. But through a sincere examination one finds that the peace attained through spiritual practice is a real, tangible and practical resolution to all suffering, and experience is undeniable, to yourself only and to none other. The sacrifice involved in spiritual awakening is a high price indeed, and this price paid is the receipt you can show if you ever feel like this whole thing is just too good to be true. How can it be, when the price paid is Everything You Were? A single drop of bliss is enough to confirm the reality of the infinite universal consciousness, and consciousness pays no heed to either positive or negative - Life is the Meal not the Menu, and contains both Salt & Sweet. In essence, ultimately, it cannot be toxic positivity because it is neither positive nor negative: It Just Is.

When we begin to find inner peace we become ultra aware of everything in our lives that threatens that peace. Most are easy to deal with, some are not. One area that is persistently difficult to overcome is the behaviour of others. After awakening a new way of living begins to arise, and something one must be very conscious of is the particularly damaging effect that other people can have on your self-worth, self-esteem and self-respect and ultimately your peace. Nobody is perfect and everyone has the capacity to be negative at times, however there are many people in the world who are far darker, more persistent and more malevolent than the usual flaws a person may carry. I speak of the narcissist, the energy vampire and the unconscious, be wary of these people and make no mistake about their ill intentions, a single person like this can ruin your life, I really mean it. Awareness is key, and understanding these beings is a powerful first step to liberating oneself, next up some other strategies will be required such as the cut-off, the grey rock and ultimately self-realisation (self-actualisation) In this episode I discuss who they are, why they are the way they are, ways to spot them in your life and some approaches to defend yourself from their influence. Do not despair, brighter days are coming, we can heal, learn, grow and recover.

A common problem in spirituality is the concern about going crazy or 'losing it' - As with many of these problems it turns out the reverse is true, you're finally going sane. In this episode I discuss why this phenomenon occurs and the ultimate defence against it that you can practice directly within your experience, relax, consciousness can't go crazy.

So you deeply realise that it's only ever the present moment, but find that this only sometimes brings you peace and comfort. A common issue and an issue that I believe belongs in the 'Fair enough' category. This episode covers some approaches and understandings on how to experience the bliss of being even when things aren't so great in the present moment. I take a look at acceptance, practical changes, ego-dissolution, true presence and self-realisation. Take care Be well Stay Present

Many people through meditation come to the understanding that the future and past don't exist, and yet their chronic anxiety seems to remain. In this talk I discuss what anxiety is, some common approaches to the recovery from anxiety, why anxiety remains so persistent despite our sincere and best efforts to overcome it and finally propose a solution to rid yourself of anxiety for good. I cover a range of approaches from the scientific to the deeply spiritual in this talk and have taken a slightly different approach to delivery and production. This is due to the nature of the subject and my constant endeavour to provide a real, practical content that will have genuine and lasting effects on people's health and wellbeing For further research in self-enquiry, Advaita Vedanta and Awakening in general I would recommend the work of Rupert Spira, Mooji and Ramana Maharishi. --- Email: Corinbryant2@gmail.com My Guided Meditations: https://corin-bryant-meditation-coach.company.site/products/Complete-Collection-34-Guided-Meditations-by-Corin-Bryant-Audio-Remastered-&-Downloadable-p655075985

This episode is on some very common distractions from finding true Presence, primarily Guilt, Regret and Nostalgia, I have some tips on overcoming each. I will be discussing deeper issues regarding trauma and similar issues in a separate episode as they will require their own coverage, care and attention. Above all, recognise that whether you believe in the past or not, everything including memories can only ever be experienced Now.

*Don't Forget To Subscribe* So there are a couple of spiritual questions raises by the dawning of Artificial Intelligence, but not enough to warrant a full episode. I love this subject so wanted to discuss some thoughts and predictions on the whole thing, as usual everything is always very down about the whole thing but personally I think good things are coming.

How can one be at peace with oneself while there is still such terrible suffering in the world? A very valid question that poses quite the conundrum for those wishing to truly go 'all the way' through the gateless gate. Do we not on some level need to feel pain at the knowledge that other beings are suffering? Is there a way to remain at peace while addressing the suffering in the world or are they at odds? A common obstacle at late-stage awakening, causing many to turn back and never know the final freedom. Perhaps we could go full neo-advaita and say the world, other people and our selves simply do not exist therefore there are no problems, or maybe we go the other road and fully devote ourselves and partaking of martyr-like sacrifice in order to help the less fortunate. As with most things, can we find a way to be at peace with being somewhere in the middle? In this episode I discuss some approaches in the spiritual path regarding this dilemma, and ultimately attempt to offer something of a resolution. I hope you are well out there and my apologies for getting emotional during this episode. Take care Be well Stay present

(*Don't forget to Subscribe*) This is a common and highly frustrating phenomena, the deep and powerful insight into your true nature then a falling back into old ego-identified mind patterns. Don't despair, you have tasted freedom now, once the glimpse into your true nature has been experienced you are well on the way. But do not fall asleep, the opportunity to awaken is alive in you and can be established permanently today. In this episode I discuss the common reasons why this occurs and the key understandings that can prevent this from happening. Take care Be well Stay present

The term Spiritual Bypassing can mean many things so in this episode I discuss a few of the definitions, my take on things and how I would advise you approach the phenomena. I will say this up front, don't let anyone put you off your spiritual path by accusing you of bypassing, miserable people cannot stand to see people happy, and the 'bypassing' accusation is a deeply insidious method low-consciousness entities will attempt to use to control you.

"The cure for pain is in the pain" - Rumi On the spiritual path it is common to hit some turbulence when emotional pain surfaces. It can interrupt our practice and interfere with our peace. With some intuition, patience and understanding it is even possible to use this pain to deepen presence and insight. Pain does not have to be a hindrance to awakening, in fact, it is the very signal that something is amiss that prompted our seeking in the first place. If there was never any pain, would you have started this journey at all?

It is common to worry about the effect that staying fully present will have on friendships and social interactions. If we are fully present how can we continue to have conversations and interact with people? Can we continue as we once were with our friends? Most find that ultimately all friendships and social interaction is improved and deepened, a sense of connectedness and love replaces the usual sense of neediness and desperate need to be in proximity to others. As your intuition deepens and becomes clearer, one might realise that there are people in your life you previously spent time with that you begin to realise may not be so loving and friendly after all. You may also become aware of people you previously took for granted now becoming a deeper and closer connection. The friendship group may grow smaller, but you will find you have more Friends.

Waking at night doesn't have to be an ordeal, utilising the calm and serene space to do some deep relaxation and breathing can actually result in a healthier and more restful time than sleep itself. Come join me by the fire and let's relax until we feel ready to sleep again. My Sincere apologies for the ads on my guided meditations, I havn't monetised the channel it's just the way things are at the moment - I'll soon be publishing my Complete Collection with 30 of my guided meditations audio remastered for ad-free listening. Watch this space!

Subscribe Link Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corin-bryant/subscribe Ego-death is the goal if you are aiming for full enlightenment. To the Ego this holds the same level of threat as bodily death, and so carries the same weight of fear. This is a sign you are doing something right on the spiritual journey, notice that your intuition here changes, the waves of existential terror have a different quality to them now, and no matter the emotion that rises, you intuit that ultimately you are safe. It gets so very tough, and you feel so very awful at times, my heart goes out to you and I want to say thank you for persevering through this, you are doing the world a huge service by seeing this task through to it's end. Have courage and don't turn back now, look after yourself and hold strong. It's always darkest before the dawn.

Subscribe Link Here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corin-bryant/subscribe⁠⁠ Understanding the mechanism by which the mind perceives the world is a crucial step in finding inner peace. In the same way that somebody eating a cardboard menu won't be full, trying to experience life through measurement and analysis will bring no fulfilment or joy. Do not confuse the menu for the meal and find the fullness of life is all around you always.

Subscribe Link Here: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corin-bryant/subscribe⁠ Understanding the mechanism by which the mind percieves the world is a crucial step in finding inner peace. In the same way that somebody eating a cardboard menu won't be full, trying to experience life through measurement and analysis will bring no fulfilment or joy. Do not confuse the menu for the meal and find the fullness of life is all around you always.