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Beyond Thought: A Journey into Conscious...

Simon Mundie
About this episode

Self-Inquiry, Meditation, and the End of Overthinking. I sit down with anesthesiologist and spiritual teacher Angelo shares how he moved through anxiety and began exploring the nature of consciousness. He talks about his early struggles with mental health, the big turning points that shifted his perspective, and the practical ways he learned to work with his own mind.

We get into everything from Zen texts to self-inquiry, shadow work and meditation, as well as the moments in his life that forced him to question the nature of thought, suffering and awareness itself. It’s a grounded, practical conversation — touching on psychology, quantum physics, and spiritual practice — with plenty to take away whether you’re curious about meditation, personal growth, or simply making more peace with your own inner world.


Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7N0NS_qWm4&t=5s


14:30 - Early struggles with anxiety and depression

44:00 - Breakthrough moment of recognizing thought patterns

52:00 - First spiritual awakening experience

1:12:00 - Non-dual insights and quantum consciousness

1:40:00 - Deep dive into shadow work techniques


Memorable Quotes:

  • "Thoughts are the disease of the human mind"
  • "The bottom dropped out of what felt like my bound identity"
  • "Reality is like a dream - appearing yet ultimately empty"


Key Insights:

  • Spiritual transformation is possible through deep self-inquiry
  • Consciousness exists beyond thought
  • Facing inner fears is crucial for growth
  • Non-dual awareness offers profound peace


Angelo's website: https://simplyalwaysawake.com/about/


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