1 Giant Mind Podcast with Jonni Pollard: Recent Episodes
Jonni Pollard
Meditation teacher and 1 Giant Mind co-founder Jonni Pollard is interviewed by curious minds looking for insights on meditation and the wellbeing of our humanity.
We break down Rounding as an advanced Vedic meditation practice and explain why it can dramatically increase stress release and inner stability. We also clarify what to do during savasana and the short post-meditation rest so the benefits carry into the day instead of staying on the mat.
• what rounding is: asana, pranayama, meditation, savasana as one round
• why rounding amplifies stress release and nervous system capacity
• the wave model of consciousness and yoga as unity of self
• how conditioning and trauma shape identity and confidence
• what “purification” means and why intensity needs integration
• how rounding retreats work and why they can be so potent
• how to rest in shavasana: innocent awareness, feelings, body audit
• why forgetting the mantra can still be part of correct practice
Join us in India for our next Vedic Immersion Rounding Retreat, where you'll experience the transformative power of up to 10 rounds per day.
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Feeling stuck between resistance and forward momentum? This profound conversation explores the art of knowing when to push through obstacles and when to change direction on your life path.
We dive deep into the deceptively simple but powerful guidance to "fearlessly follow charm" – a principle that invites you to move toward what feels expansive and exciting, even when fear is present. There's a crucial distinction between feeling fear and operating from a fearful mindset that can transform how you navigate uncertainty.
One of the most enlightening revelations discussed is how rigidly attaching to outcomes blocks us from recognizing nature's guidance. When inspiration that's driven you for years suddenly disappears, it might not be failure—it might be completion preparing you for something greater. Many discover that even after achieving long-sought goals, they're left wondering why their internal reality hasn't shifted as expected.
The conversation takes a profound turn when examining how service to others creates the foundation for true fulfillment. By positioning benefit to others at "the pointy end of the arrowhead" of your intentions, you align with dharma—your highest purpose. This simple but revolutionary shift in focus can naturally meet your needs while contributing to collective healing.
Ready to release the white-knuckled grip on your life's steering wheel? Listen now to discover how staying connected to your inner knowingness allows you to flow with life's resistance rather than fight against it. Share your own experiences with following intuition versus forcing outcomes in the comments below!
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Desire isn't what you think it is. That pull toward certain experiences, achievements, or creations isn't simply your personality expressing preferences—it's something far more profound. According to Vedic wisdom, desire represents divine intelligence communicating its will through your unique individuality.
Where most of us go wrong is claiming ownership of these desires. We experience an impulse and immediately think "this is mine," hijacking its energy to fulfill ego-based needs and seek external validation. The transformation comes when we recognize desires not as personal whims but as divine guidance moving through us. This quantum leap shifts us from being externally identified—manipulating circumstances for validation—to internally referenced, where we respond to subtle impulses emerging from deep knowingness.
The spiritual journey involves surrendering as a servant to this intelligence, confronting our unworthiness, and purifying our inner landscape. We're designed to be upwelling fountains of consciousness, organizing and expressing intelligence that evolves everything it touches. By confronting the fears and pain blocking this expression, desire becomes crystal clear, carrying with it all the energy, ideas and enthusiasm needed for manifestation. Rather than seeing competing interests, we can view all desires as one continuous stream—with deeper impulses containing the overarching story of what truly needs fulfillment. Remember: what matters isn't what you create but how you create it. The process of being present and connected to intelligence far outweighs any specific outcome. When you find yourself attached to results, ask what you believe those results will deliver—then honestly assess whether that's true. Your deepest fulfillment always comes from the quality of consciousness you bring to each moment, not from what you achieve.
Ready to transform your relationship with desire? Start by noticing where you feel disappointed when things don't go as planned. Those attachments reveal where you're still seeking external validation rather than trusting the divine intelligence flowing through you.
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We explore the difference between manifesting negative outcomes and intuitively sensing what's already coming our way. Our natural state as beings of intelligence means we're constantly receiving information about our surroundings, yet we've been conditioned to ignore these intuitive nudges.
• We don't have intelligence—we ARE intelligence
• Our conditioning teaches us to ignore intuitive signals in favor of mental constructs
• Attachment to desired outcomes makes us override our intuition
• The "writing on the wall" is always there if we're paying attention
• A personal story about stolen shoes demonstrates ignoring intuitive warnings
• Karma acts as a compassionate guidance system, not punishment
• Intuitive hits are indicators of moving into higher states of consciousness
• Even when we sense something coming, some experiences are necessary for our growth
• Track intuitive moments as data points to strengthen this awareness
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Navigating family conversations about spiritual practices can be challenging when they don't understand your devotional path. We explore how to maintain authentic connections with loved ones while honoring your spiritual journey without creating bewilderment or distance.
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Karma shapes our existence in ways more profound than most of us realize. Far from being simply a system of cosmic punishment and reward, karma represents the fundamental experience of living in ignorance of our divine nature. This enlightening discussion explores what happens to karma when someone achieves cosmic consciousness.
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Pressure in our spiritual journey isn't something to avoid but a sign we're approaching a breakthrough to a more expansive state of consciousness. The sensation of weight or constriction actually indicates we're pushing against the container of our current limitations.
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Memory isn't just passive recollection; it's an active dimensional doorway. From the Vedic perspective, what's happening during these vivid recollections is nothing short of miraculous – you're experiencing a collapse of time where your present expanded consciousness encounters the smaller container of awareness that was your younger self. That feeling of restriction or discomfort comes precisely from this contrast between your current expansive worldview and the simpler perceptions of your past self.
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We explore Ayurveda, the ancient science of longevity cognized thousands of years ago, providing a comprehensive system for prolonging life and achieving higher states of consciousness. The discussion navigates through fundamental principles of Ayurvedic constitution types and how they relate to our physical and spiritual well-being.
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Feeling the pull to change but lacking a clear path forward? You're not alone. This transformative conversation dives deep into that familiar tension between wanting movement and needing clarity.
What if waiting for complete clarity is actually holding you back? The universe doesn't reveal its entire plan upfront - it unfolds as you move. That persistent desire for change isn't just random anxiety; it's divine intelligence speaking through you, guiding you toward your next evolution.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we examine how our relationship with goals evolves through different states of consciousness. Early in our development, rigid goals provide necessary structure, but as we mature spiritually, we recognize them as limiting constructs. True fulfillment comes when we align with the deeper intelligence flowing through us, becoming vessels for divine creativity rather than strivers for external validation.
Perhaps most profound is our exploration of unworthiness - that persistent feeling of "not enough" that plagues humanity. This isn't a personal failing but an intergenerational condition born of disconnection from our divine nature. Through contemplative practices that reveal our intrinsic value, we can break this ancestral chain of ignorance and radiate a new possibility for ourselves and future generations.
Ready to trust the subtle guidance of your deeper knowing? Listen now and discover how to move forward even when the full path isn't visible. Your next step awakens possibilities you cannot yet imagine.
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We explore why continuing to learn and grow is essential for reaching our full potential, despite others questioning why we don't stop when we're "good enough." The conversation examines how mastery in any field requires ongoing practice, study, and development—whether you're a doctor, athlete, or meditation practitioner.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Explaining to family members why we feel compelled to continue studying and developing ourselves
- Learning to know ourselves better and become artful in supporting others
- Challenging the misconception that education has an endpoint after formal schooling
- Recognizing that elite performers in any field constantly study, research, and practice
- Using the example of professional athletes who train relentlessly despite already being successful
- Finding joy in the process of growth as a compelling motivation for continued learning
- Embracing the idea that humans have an unending capacity to expand their capabilities
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Doubt is a symptom of living in a superficial culture, not a reflection of spiritual evolution. Comparison is futile, as each person is broadcasting a unique "song" of their divine nature that creates harmony when souls come together.
- Who we spend time with is karma – a divine orchestration bringing us into proximity with souls that help us evolve
- Everyone around us serves as a mirror, both those who support us and those who trigger our lowest qualities
- Evolution is the increased subtlety of perception that helps us understand who we truly are
- The concept of doubt is a misnomer – to doubt what you are doesn't change what you fundamentally are
- Stopping meditation practice leads to increased mental activity and inner discord
- Internal conflict stems from not living in alignment with our deepest values
- Self-inquiry about where we doubt ourselves leads to reconciliation and inner peace
Keep meditating. The intolerance of inner discord will drive you deeper into self-understanding.
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Have you been using meditation as a passive escape rather than a catalyst for change? This thought-provoking exploration delves into the crucial difference between cultivating awareness and taking active steps toward personal transformation.
At the heart of this conversation lies a powerful insight: meditation creates the awareness necessary for growth, but awareness alone won't resolve our patterns. "I'll just sit down for 20 minutes twice a day and it'll resolve itself" represents the passive approach many of us take, hoping meditation will magically fix everything without requiring difficult choices or behavioral changes. True evolution demands we not only notice our patterns but actively engage with them.
We explore the fascinating process of developing awareness—that crucial separation between who we are and what we're experiencing.
The conversation also addresses that delicate balance between self-compassion and accountability.
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What does it really mean when we say "I'm sorry"? Beyond the words lies a profound act of consciousness that can completely transform our relationships. We dive deep into the true power of apologies as tools for rebuilding trust and reconnection when the fabric of our relationships becomes frayed.
But what about when others don't apologize? The disappointment we feel reveals more about our expectations than their shortcomings. People can only act from their current state of consciousness, and our disappointment often stems from expecting behaviors beyond their capacity. As we evolve, disappointment naturally diminishes because we see others more accurately, no longer projecting our needs onto them.
The path forward lies in two superpowers: compassion and responsibility. By asking "How can I take responsibility for this feeling?" we liberate ourselves from the cycle of disappointment. Each disappointment becomes an opportunity for growth—like collecting coins in a video game, each one processed contributes to our evolution. Through consistent practice of reframing our experiences, we move in and out of limiting thought containers with increasing skill.
Ready to transform your relationships through a deeper understanding of apology and disappointment? Listen now and discover how compassion and responsibility can become your greatest tools for connection and personal liberation. Share your own experience with apologies in the comments—we'd love to hear how this resonates with your journey!
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What if your spiritual journey followed a map with clear markers? A fascinating exploration into the seven states of consciousness reveals that awakening isn't a simple on/off switch but rather a gradual tide rising toward enlightenment.
The most compelling insights emerge when discussing the celestial dimensions we begin to perceive as our consciousness expands. We learn how advanced practitioners develop relationships with the divine intelligences behind nature's laws, experiencing reality with increasing subtlety and complexity. In these elevated states, our mere presence becomes transformative—our consciousness transmitting to others and elevating whatever receives our attention. This natural progression continues until the seventh state, unity, where all separation between individual and Supreme Being dissolves.
Perhaps most intriguing is the discussion of our current era—a Satyug (age of truth) within Kaliyug (age of darkness). This unique cosmic timing creates ideal conditions for awakening, like seeing a full moon against complete darkness. The challenges of our world aren't obstacles but catalysts, creating the pressure driving unprecedented spiritual expansion. The darkness itself becomes the very mechanism facilitating humanity's collective evolution to higher consciousness.
Ready to map your own journey through these seven states? Listen now to discover where you might be on this profound path of awakening and why this particular moment in history offers extraordinary potential for transformation.
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Let's discuss starting the day with a complete "round" of practice vs meditation alone. This comprehensive sequence—gentle yoga, pranayama breathing, and meditation followed by deep rest—can sometimes create synchronicity and flow throughout the day, but is it the right option for you?
In this week's episode, we discuss:
- What happens in your nervous system during the specific sequence of a round?
- How does stimulating the Ajna Chakra with pranayama unlock spontaneous insight?
- Why might rounding daily create more purification than you actually want?
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Meditation takes us on a journey from linear thinking to the source of universal intelligence, where kaleidoscopic visions represent our detection of reality's coherent nature from an internal standpoint. As we move closer to this intelligence, our mind becomes more orderly, transforming anxieties and fears into unified experiences.
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What happens when our self-judgment collides with glimpses of our true brilliance? This soul-stirring exploration delves into the profound relationship we have with ourselves – examining how we navigate between moments of unworthiness and expressions of our innate intelligence.
At the heart of our discussion lies the concept of innocence – not as a practice, but as our fundamental nature. It's the spontaneous acceptance of what is, the ability to behold life's magnificence without strategy or premeditation. Yet this natural state becomes obscured when we resist accepting our own perfection within imperfection. We uncover the painful split that exists within most people: the knowing adult self versus the wounded inner child who struggles to believe in their worth.
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What happens when all your attempts to control negative thinking fail? This profound conversation explores why the intellect—our analytical, thinking mind—can't solve problems created at the level of thought. "You can't change your thinking with thinking," reminds our host, illuminating why traditional self-help approaches often leave us feeling more frustrated.
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When meditation makes you irritable, agitated, or emotional, you're likely experiencing what Vedic traditions call "unstressing." Far from being a sign to abandon your practice, these challenging moments represent the release of samskaras—impressions or traumas lodged in your nervous system from experiences you couldn't fully process, especially during formative years.
These unresolved impressions significantly impact everything from your perception of reality to your spontaneous behaviors, often driving you away from your truest desires and authentic self. The unstressing process, while uncomfortable, is actually the mechanism of your awakening—the purging of what no longer serves you. Like muscle soreness after a good workout signals growth, the discomfort of meditation indicates deep healing work.
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We explore the transformative principle of choosing happiness over being right in relationships, examining how surrendering self-righteousness creates space for genuine connection and understanding.
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Looking at ancient civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria often raises questions about whether humanity is advancing or regressing spiritually. The answer, revealed in this deeply insightful exploration, is that consciousness is always evolving forward. Evolution isn't merely happening—it's the fundamental process underlying all existence.
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We explore how spiritually-inclined people can navigate a world filled with hatred and polarization while staying true to values of compassion and understanding. The conversation examines the evolution of human consciousness and our responsibility to hold space for complexity and nuance despite societal pressure to choose sides.
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We explore the nuanced world of personal boundaries, specifically distinguishing between boundaries set from defensiveness versus those set from love. The conversation delves into how properly communicated and maintained boundaries can actually deepen relationships rather than end them.
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What if every challenge you face isn't a divine test but simply an opportunity for awakening? This profound conversation explores how we've misunderstood our relationship with the universe and our own spiritual nature.
We begin by examining the human tendency to create narratives around difficult experiences. When challenges arise, we often think "the universe is testing me," but this fundamentally misunderstands the spiritual journey. Rather than tests with pass/fail outcomes, life offers a continuous stream of opportunities for expanding consciousness – miss one, and another appears. There's no "last chance" mentality in spiritual evolution.
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Have you ever felt like your meditation practice has lost its depth? That moment when your once-profound journeys into transcendence seem to have flattened into something more... ordinary? This fascinating exploration reveals why that apparent plateau might actually be your greatest breakthrough.
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What if your personal practices were about something much bigger than self-improvement? The journey toward inner coherence isn't just about feeling better—it's about becoming a transformative presence in your relationships and community.
We dive into the profound ripple effects that emerge when we connect to the deeper purpose behind our practices. Rather than pursuing self-improvement as a hedonistic quest to alleviate personal suffering, we explore how developing inner stability allows us to become a reliable anchor for others. Your relationships naturally become more authentic and less reactive when you cultivate the capacity to ride your own emotional waves while maintaining enough energy to offer quality attention to those around you.
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We explore the profound concept that humans are spiritual beings at our core, with souls that represent the pure light of divine consciousness existing before sound and form. Our existence is intentional and purposeful, created with great force by the divine source to fulfill specific functions in the cosmos.
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Ever wonder why meditation feels more powerful when practiced in a group? The answer lies in the fascinating science of collective consciousness.
What we're experiencing during group meditation isn't just psychological suggestion—it's a measurable phenomenon called the Maharishi Effect. When consciousness states begin to entrain through intentional practice, something extraordinary happens. Our individual awareness moves from localized states toward a universal, non-local consciousness experience, creating an amplification that pulls everyone deeper.
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Have you ever wondered if consciousness can go backward? The journey begins with a provocative question about ancient civilizations and their apparently higher states of consciousness compared to our current world. This leads us down a fascinating rabbit hole exploring human evolution, crisis as a catalyst for growth, and the mathematical certainty that we're not alone in the universe.
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This conversation reveals the fascinating mechanism behind pre-transformation anxiety. When we commit to spiritual growth, the universe doesn't wait for the official start date—the process begins the moment we press "register." That mounting tension, those emotional releases, the irrational fears? They're all part of divine intelligence orchestrating your preparation, ringing out your nervous system before the formal work even begins.
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Have you ever found yourself witnessing kaleidoscopic patterns during meditation and wondered what they mean? You're not alone. These mesmerizing visual phenomena represent a profound shift in consciousness—your mind moving from the gross level of awareness toward the source of thought itself.
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Our intuitive feelings aren't random thoughts but glimpses of our natural intelligence breaking through our conditioning. We explore how we are intelligence itself rather than having intelligence, and how trusting our gut feelings connects us to a deeper knowing.
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Authenticity and enlightenment represent different points on the spiritual journey, with authenticity being the courageous expression of one's true nature while enlightenment transcends strategy altogether.
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A profound exchange about balancing different spiritual practices when breath work starts feeling more appealing than meditation. We explore how to navigate when kriyas provide an immediate high while meditation requires more discipline but offers deeper transformative effects.
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Exploring the paradoxical wisdom of "do least, achieve most; do nothing, achieve everything" reveals how our deepest human nature flows from spiritual experience rather than materialistic thinking.
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Jonni shines light on the foundations of Veda Therapy, a therapeutic approach rooted in Vedic tradition that focuses on liberating people from trauma patterns by reconnecting them with their true nature as knowing beings.
For those interested in experiencing these approaches, try the seven-day free trial on Ritam Studio, join Jonni's weekly group meditation on Thursdays 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, or consider attending one of their transformative retreats.
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Our body's physical ailments often reveal deeper emotional and spiritual blockages that conventional medicine fails to address. Holistic physiotherapy treats the interconnection of mind, body, emotions, and spirit to create lasting healing beyond symptom management.
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The mind and body are inextricably linked, and physical symptoms often point to deeper emotional blockages that need to be addressed for true healing and transformation to occur.
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What does it mean to be a real man in today's world? This profound conversation between spiritual teacher Jonni and his wife Carla cuts through cultural confusion to reveal the essence of authentic masculinity.
Carla opens with raw honesty about her past relationships with men who looked the part—tall, strong, financially successful—yet consistently disappointed her when emotional depth and accountability were required. "I'd given up on my definition of a man being possible to find," she confesses, describing how these experiences steadily eroded her expectations of what men could truly offer.
Jonni frames these common relationship patterns through a compassionate therapeutic lens, explaining that many men reach their "ceiling" when relationships require self-reflection. Rather than confronting their wounds and feelings of inadequacy, they retreat to activities that distract and soothe. The root cause? Our culture's complete lack of meaningful rites of passage that help boys develop into emotionally mature men.
The heart of authentic manhood, Jonni suggests, rests on self-awareness paired with deep compassion, the ability to take full responsibility, and a commitment to values even when challenged. Most surprisingly, he reveals that embracing feminine qualities—surrender, emotional flow, vulnerability—is essential for men to become fully integrated human beings.
This conversation offers healing insights for both men feeling lost in modern gender expectations and women seeking to understand the developmental challenges many men face. By redefining masculinity as a journey of integration rather than domination, Jonni and Carla point toward a more balanced future where men and women support each other's fullest expression.
For those inspired to deepen this work, details about the Sacred Man retreat can be found here — an opportunity for men to heal shame and avoidance patterns and develop the emo
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Caught in the dance between remembering and forgetting who you truly are? This profound conversation reveals a liberating truth: you haven't forgotten anything at all. What feels like forgetting is actually ignoring – a temporary turning away from the divine nature you already know exists within you.
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Witnessing consciousness transforms our relationship with ourselves and others in ways mindfulness practices only hint at. Unlike deliberate attention practices, true witnessing emerges spontaneously when we make contact with our deeper nature – pure consciousness itself.
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Feeling like your meditation practice has lost its spark? You're not alone. After years of consistent practice, many meditators encounter a mysterious plateau where the once-transformative experience becomes mechanical and seemingly lifeless. This conversation dives deep into the phenomenon of meditation staleness and offers a refreshingly practical path forward.
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We explore the journey beyond conventional forgiveness to a deeper understanding of compassion and healing. Discovering that true liberation comes not from pardoning others but from recognizing the divine nature within everyone – even those who have hurt us.
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Jonni Pollard and Carla DiMattina introduce their new venture, Ritam Studio, which combines Jonni's meditation expertise in "Veda Therapy" with Carla's holistic physiotherapy approach "Chain Movement" to create a powerful system for transformation and healing.
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We explore whether it's possible to raise children in our modern world without trauma and how belonging is essential to human wellbeing. The conversation delves into the shift from communal living to isolated households and offers insights on cultivating resilience, community, and human connection in an increasingly disconnected world.
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Pain is inevitable in life but suffering is optional and largely self-created. Suffering occurs when we feel trapped in narratives about our pain, believing we're victims rather than recognizing our capacity to overcome challenges.
If you're finding yourself stuck in recurring patterns that feel too painful to address, please get help looking at them. What you're carrying is far worse than what you'll experience by processing it, and you're losing precious time that could be spent in joy.
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We explore how to be of service without being taken advantage of through understanding our inherent value and setting compassionate boundaries. When we resolve our need for external validation and recognize our worth, service flows naturally from a place of abundance rather than depletion.
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What we label as PTSD is actually a condition experienced by nearly everyone, with most people suffering from both past and present traumatic stress in our chaotic world. True mental health—the freedom to actualize our deepest desires—is declining as people feel increasingly overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to self-actualize in today's environment.
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Is it our role to educate others or is it enough to maintain our own patch?
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Andrew asks for a perspective on the push-pull relationship between spiritual life and modern tech.
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How do we find that universal compassion for the most terrible violations of our humanity?
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Laura asks Jonni for a perspective on if we should be bringing kids into the world or not.
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Nida asks jonni how can we no be in a hurry for the shift that we are collectively experiencing right now to be over?
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Nida asks the question, if there intelligence of Nature has orchestrated all that is in the universe, why does it require our participation?
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Stel asks Jonni to go a bit deeper on the element of fire (Agni) and how to deepen our relationship with it.
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Mattie asks the question about when action becomes inaction.
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Lise asks howdy we increase awareness of the subtle aspects of our experience.
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Niko asks Jonni to explain the difference between trust and knowing and the value of investigating the relationship between the two.
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The mighty Jez asks about increased sensitivity as he progresses toward enlightenment. Jonni reflects that as we become more able to process the data that our senses yield we increase sensitivity to detect ever more subtle layers of information.
Daniel takes the hot seat to make an enquiry about a seeming lack of abundance and limiting self belief structures. Jonni explains that not having the distraction of money can be a gift to help to refocus on what is actually most important.
Guest Haley asks about her spiritual practice of Speaking in Tongues now that she no longer practices in a religious setting. Jonni reveals that it is an intimate practice that can be a powerful tool in self development.
Josh jumps back in the hot seat to delve deeper into relationships, specifically how to know when you’re asking too much of a partner to fulfill our needs.
Our guest Niko asks a juicy Q about how to interact with people that seem to be trapped in their story of victimhood.
In this episode Bini asks how to bring the experience of going beyond boundaries and being quite expansive in Meditation back into a relative and relevant form and follows up with a second question around the enquiry into- "who you are"?Jonni unpacks both offering a different perspective on a question that many are seeking to answer.
Our guest Jen asks what is the purpose of a committed relationship outside of procreation and what is the basis for cultivating a healthy and loving relationship. Jonni explains that relationships are the format for our deepest expression.
In this episode Julie asks one of the most important questions of the season regarding feeling overwhelmed and isolated because of divisive news and information circulating the internet. She asks how to best wake people up and Jonni sheds light on the un-sustainability of taking our life cues from outside of ourselves particularly from the news or online.
The next inquiry came from Vanessa and she asks Jonni to break down the different types of meditation in relation to the 5 functions of the mind and why practicing a being technique is so important as a solid foundation.
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Our guest Damien asks Jonni about surrender and how do we let go when we realize something is no longer good for us? What unfolds is a discussion on the misconceptions around the ego.For deeper exploration see previous 1GM podcast episode #10 Meditation and the Ego.
In this episode Jonni’s mum Lesley Anne who had a 20 year career as a psycho-therapist and is now a Vedic Meditation teacher asks for his take on depression which unfolds a fresh perspective on what is set to be the biggest health epidemic of our time.
In this episode Josh asks Jonni exactly what he means when he says that the world needs more embodiment. What unfolds is an interesting conversation about staying diligent and vigilant with the process of unfolding our potential.
In this episode Stellios asks an important question regarding the awakening of humanity and wanted to know if nature will support us or the environment? Jonni elaborates on the role that Nature (creative Intelligence) takes creating circumstances that bring about the awakening of humanity.
Our guest Ashwin asks Jonni to share his perspective on the experience of Love as it pertains to unfolding our human potential through meditation and more importantly how to gain deeper access to our full expression of Love.
In the first episode of season 3 podcast producer Daniel asks Jonni to bring us up to speed on the history of 1 Giant Mind. Jonni reflects on his encounter with the Dalai Lama that shifted the trajectory of 1GM from a science based endeavor gathering data on mass meditations, back into the heart.
In our final episode of season 2 our guest Sarah asks about the importance of community and the role it plays in our pursuit for self knowledge, belonging and having impact in the world. Jonni shares his view of how community forms the basis for all of it.
In this ep our guest Shaunn asks Jonni’s perspective on using substances for accessing higher states of consciousness. Jonni shares a view of the pro’s and con’s the need to be honest about why we would trade them. Then Shaunn asks a bonus question for Jonni’s take on meditation reaching a critical mass in the mainstream. Both answers may not be what you would expect.
Our guest Rachael asks for Jonni's perspective on the lack of racial diversity in the wellness industry. Jonni welcomes the highlighting of the issue and encourages everyone to have the difficult conversations around creating equality in the world and then asks Racheal what she sees as a solution.
Our guest Harriet asks how do we break the habit of getting caught up in the doing so that we can come back to Being. Jonni explains that going against the mainstream requires being uncomfortable and requires diligence to resist the powerful pull of that current. He then shares about the power of action that is driven from a state of Being and the effect it has.
Our Guest Nat Brooks describes the challenge of being more conscious and aware in her workplace environment and questions if staying in her role in TV industry will slow down or stop her personal growth. Jonni points out that she is uniquely positioned to be a champion for change. Remaining in the place of need can actually accelerate and assist that personal growth but reinforces the need for her to be patient in her approach.
In this episode our guest Cimarra asks for some advice on maintaining a meditation practice while being confronted with the emotional turbulence that can come with working through past trauma. Jonni encourages Cimarra to remember the reason why we are meditating and points out that the first phase of healing and recovery can be the purging of emotion, stress and agitation. A key take away was the importance of being surrounded by community to support us in our experiences.
Our guest Lindon has been using the 1 giant mind app for a few months with great effect and asks Jonni what to expect from deepening his understanding and experience of meditationby learning with a teacher and how to bring the family along. Jonni offers insight into the intelligence that is structured within our awareness. How meditation enlivens our capabilities and the knowledge of how to fulfill our desires.
Our show producer Dan explains his familiarity with the way our thinking can seemingly create fear in the body more easily than love chemistry and asks, why are we afraid of love?Jonni highlights that it isn’t necessarily thinking that creates the body sensations that we refer to as fear, nor absolutely body sensations that create fear based thinking. He suggests the solution is the resolution which comes through acceptance of the thoughts and feelings whilst connecting to our deeper experience of Being within us.
Our host Skye Tipler asks “Why do I avoid my second meditation”. Jonni asks her to explain the reason she thinks she avoids it which reveals an underlying fear that becoming all that is possible might render her irrelevant in her role in life. Jonni unpacks the reasons why we self sabotage and place an upper limit on our potential such as fear of rejection or failure before explaining theexponential benefits we gain from the second meditation of the day.
Our guest Sam asks if we need to cultivate a level of non-attachment in response to the amount of suffering in the world. Jonni speaks about the need for us to stay connected and practice compassion in place of detachment, understanding that the individuals acting in ignorance are part of a larger problem and not the source of it. He also points out that contributing to the solution will set our frustration at ease knowing that we are acting to bring positive benefit to the world. Growth happens by transmuting our frustration and anger into positive action.
Rachael asks if her ability to witness her experience and quickly move through emotional difficulty with a knowingness that everything is going to be ok is preventing her from feeling on a deeper level. Jonni offers the perspective that if we are “doing the work” any suppression of emotion will be short lived and that if the intelligence of the body is suppressing emotion that it is for good reason. Rachael then asks a follow up question about the body struggling with stress while the mind is clear which leads to an explanation of evolutionary biology and our need to belong.
Our guest Emily asks for a clear definition of Enlightenment. Jonni describes Enlightenment as a knowingness of oneness and reveals the importance of this an experience directly and not just an idea to be contemplated on the level of thinking. He presents the concept of human awareness as being infinite in its nature and describes how we’re all working out how to be infinite while existing within finite boundaries. Racheal poses a very interesting connecting question, do we still feel emotions in an enlightened state?
Welcome back! Our guest Allie Oishi asks “If we are all at our essence, love. Why must we go through struggles, pain and suffering to find our way back to our nature of love? Jonni shares a perspective that this life is one of many on a journey to reveal the truth of who we are. Moving from a sense of separation into connection and unity of life. Jonni suggests that our personal suffering is an extension of the suffering that we inflict on the planet and it’s inhabitants. But zooming out further what we find is that it’s all a beautiful chapter of awakening on a global scale.
"What do you make of the generational shift?" asks Leslie Hoffman, President of the New York City Open Center. From Boomers to Gen Z, the range of students, teachers, and wellness practitioners has never been so diverse as today. But in the modern, stressed out world, holistic life has become a survival mechanism, rather than a way of enlightenment.
Has meditation been ruined by the mainstream? Alida Brandenburg, a daring brand strategist and former Director of Social Media at Refinery29, talks about the commodification of the wellness world. This is an increasingly relevant topic and Jonni delivers a response that trades the cynicism for an outlook of grace and personal responsibility.
Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet and a certified meditation teacher with 1 Giant Mind, asks: Can you teach meditation even if you struggle with stress and anxiety yourself? Jonni explains that meditation teachers don't need to be perfected humans, because the role is not to sell perfection but to teach an elegant process of self-discovery.
Alida, a digital strategist and the daughter of a Zen Buddhist priest, inquires about how to live a life where we’re not attached to results but also still be someone who is ambitious and seeks to excel in their life, studies, and career. Does meditation inherently make us passive, or can it help us be passionate, dedicated, and even more engaged with the world around us?
How do we truly heal and recover after a period of self-loathing and self-harm? Aloynka, a Russian born journalist and television personality now living in the US shares her challenges as she recovers from a life-threatening eating disorder. The deepest truth emerges in the end and results in one of the most powerful and insightful 1 Giant Mind podcasts to date.
Alida Brandenburg (digital brand strategist, of a Zen Buddhist household) asks: in times of anxiety or depression, how can one still prioritize a daily meditation practice? We examine the way that personal goal-setting and resources such as friends, family, and even certified professionals, can give us the capability to keep our practice in difficult moments.
Can we change our thoughts with thought alone? Caroline asks Jonni what role meditation plays in shaping how and what we think. In this episode we consider the problems of over-identifying with the “thinking mind” and we explore how meditation leads to a deep form of human intelligence.
Leslie Hoffman (president of New York's Open Center) asks Jonni why we can't stop the chatter in our heads.
How do we remain positive and engaged when we’re around friends or colleagues who tend to rant or complain? Olivia is a Canadian lawyer who asks Jonni for advice on how she can maintain her cool and not become affected by people who tend to be negative. In the conversation, Jonni uncovers the truth of the responsibility we all have to each other and ourselves in these situations.
“If I’m not stressed and I’m a generally happy person, why should I meditate?” Nick DiMattina, a recent graduate of the 1 Giant Mind Teacher Training Academy and now meditation teacher explains to Jonni that he sometimes gets this response from people. As Jonni explores the topic with Nick, a deeper insight about why we meditate emerges.
The mind thinks and the body feels. But does the mind tell the body what to feel? This week's question is from Caroline Aulis, who prompts a deep exploration of maladaptation.
Our guest Caroline, a meditation teacher in training asks: How do we use the intellect in conjunction with meditation? Jonni first makes the important distinction between the intellect and intelligence and this provides a foundation for the discussion. The discussion makes it way through our relationship to our thinking and how meditation is an extraordinary tool that causes us to access our intuition, creativity, and sense of ourselves. Jonni explains how that after a regular practice we start to ween ourselves off the addiction of our intellect and the need to control everything.
When does sharing vulnerability cross a line and become exploitative? The most impactful leaders have overcome personal strife, and Jesse Israel is no exception. Once at odds with bouts of anxiety and depression, today Jesse is an influential community leader. Co-founder Cantora Records, signing bands such as MGMT and Francis and the Lights, Jesse now leads some of the world's most innovative mass meditations, through The Big Quiet & Medi Club. And certified as a meditation teacher by 1 Giant Mind, he asks: are there boundaries to how far a teacher should go in revealing their personal vulnerabilities, while teaching and leading others? The discussion opens up a candid look at the growing trend in the wellness world to be profoundly open and vocal about one's vulnerabilities. How much is too much? As a veteran teacher and community leader himself, Jonni provides thoughtful insight on how one can lead and teach in the most human way, without losing sight of boundary and student need. Taking the subject further, Jonni poses examples in which sharing vulnerability with students can be appropriate and effective. "Vulnerability is not necessarily power, but instead a gateway to it.” In response, Jesse talks about his own experiences and relates what a minister once told him: “share from the scar, not the wound.” Speak about your vulnerability from a place from empowerment, not of victimhood. This is a great episode for anyone trying to find that balance, as a teacher or as leader of any kind.
Why do so many of us get love wrong and struggle to find self-love? Lesley-Anne, a former psychotherapist now Vedic meditation teacher and counselor, and mother to Jonni Pollard, poses this important question. Jonni presents a new definition of love that bucks the common conception that love arrives "only when someone else loves you." Rather, love is our most fundamental nature. It's the spontaneous way we respond to life and treat others, so long as we're not overwhelmed by fear. Jonni suggests that love is a self-referenced phenomenon. Though it can elude us, it occurs within. In doubting our lovability, we disconnect from ourselves, and then from others. The conversation comes to a beautiful ending as Lesley-Anne shares her experience with clients and patients who integrate meditation into their lives, and how this is the backbone of self-love.
Caroline, a meditation practitioner, asks Jonni about the 1 Giant Mind Teacher Training Program and how she can incorporate teaching meditation into the coaching practice that she is developing. Her sincere inquiry about how to do this the right way starts a beautiful conversation around leadership, the role of a teacher, and our desire to help others. This is a great podcast for anyone considering becoming a meditation teacher while continuing their own personal development. Since recording this episode, Caroline has enrolled as a student in 1 Giant Mind's Teacher Training Program.
What is the point of meditation and is there a "best" kind of meditation? Ameena, a practicing Sufi meditator of 20 years shares her experience as a student who was challenged by a teacher who didn't agree with her open-minded perspective on meditation. The story inspires Jonni to explain the 6 categories of mediation and how each stimulates specific functions of the mind. Jonni suggest that meditation, in all of its forms, are processes of increasing our awareness and that it's a modern misconception it is exclusively about stilling the mind. The conversation ultimately reveals 1 Giant Mind's inclusive and sequential model to understanding meditation.
How do we reconcile our disappointment with people that may be great at marketing a life of wellbeing and kindness but not living it in real life? Liz, a marketing and communications strategist in the wellness space shares how she sometimes finds herself confronted by the inauthenticity and contradictions she sees in the wellness world. The question leads Jonni to help open up our minds to how we respond to situations when we feel disdain for someone because we believe they are being inauthentic or misleading. His practical advice provides tangible steps toward avoiding the trappings of being righteous while applying a constructive approach to how we can help elevate ourselves and others in the most loving way.
As meditators, do we have a responsibility to investigate the origins and history of meditation? Joey, a creative professional who discovered meditating after working on 1 Giant Mind's Teacher Training Programs, poses this question to Jonni as he seeks to have a deeper understanding of the practice. The question inspires Jonni's perspective on not mistaking the map for the terrain but also honoring our innate desire to understand the source of things.
How does meditation cultivate creativity, and how do we become intimately connected with how it works? Sofia, a Columbian-born brand strategist and designer now living in New York, seeks to understand the relationship between meditation and creativity. The conversation not only answers this question but goes deeper into the source of our primal creative instinct to innovate, and how our suffering is rooted in our resistance to this instinct. Jonni presents a new way of looking at creativity and also challenges the notion that some people are creative and others are not. The conversation continues with a practical look at exactly how some meditation techniques help us access and cultivate our own creative instinct.
How do we live a more meaningful and holistic life without disregarding or judging the rest of world? There's a growing movement towards minimalism and away from materialism but with this lifestyle shift comes its own challenges. In this episode, Rita, a stylist in the fashion world, shares her experience of weening herself off the addiction of status and possessions. Living in New York, she is confronted with how to co-exist in a world so consumed by so many of the things she rejects. Jonni reveals an entirely new, and a surprising perspective on how to reconcile this conflict while remaining true to yourself and your beliefs – yet still participating in society.
Is the ego a good thing or a bad thing? And what is the ego's role in meditating? Our guest Kenny returns for more deep questions around topics we don't always talk about. In this episode, Jonni shares his view on the ego's role in our pursuit for living our deepest truth. The discussion challenges some of the conventional thinking about our ego as it's often demonized and misunderstood. The exchange takes some unexpected detours and what results is a memorable podcast that gives some new insights on a very misunderstood subject.
How do we navigate the hyperstimulation of a data-driven world and reconnect with ourselves and humanity? Jonni provides a powerful case for meditation as the foundational practice for combating information fatigue and discerning what information we really need in order to flourish and connect with the world around us.
How can we truly know when we are living from a place of deeper truth? And, what role does faith play in accepting the present moment for what it is? Our podcast guest Kenny poses these questions to Jonni in front of a small live audience in New York City. Jonni responds to Kenny's inquiry with a not-so-expected perspective on trust, faith, and its relationship to consciousness.
Now that we have a vision of what true leadership is, Andrea asks Jonni how we develop this ability to be embodied and the role of meditation plays in connecting us to the place where our personal power is.
What does it mean to have power and how does that translate into leadership? Guest Andrea Stern poses this and many questions about power, leadership, and what to do in the face of misguided power. Jonni responds with a new definition of leadership and reveals how all of us are leading in every moment as we interact in our daily lives. He proposes that if we want to see our world change, we must first recognize that we are all leading, and with that comes an immense responsibility to serve the good of all.
Our Guest Nick Dimattina, a senior recruiter for Pandora asks Jonni the question so many of us are asking, “Do we have to leave our jobs, develop new skills and let go of our salaries to find our purpose and experience fulfillment?” Jonni proposes a paradigm-shifting perspective on purpose and fulfillment and where it comes from that enables us to re-envision our current roles, and make them the most relevant and important thing we can be doing right now.
Justine Bloome, a leading marketing strategist in NYC, asks Jonni his view on the kind of impact the rapidly emerging wellness industry is having in the world right now and where it might need to grow to have a greater impact. His response is both unexpected and revealing of something that we can all embrace right now to increase the power and impact of the wellbeing movement.
Our guest Andrea Stern asks Jonni how we strike a balance between who we know ourselves to be and what the can demands us to be. Jonni reveals that at the heart of the our struggle for balance is the ignorance of the power of our attention. He explains the role meditation plays in developing the foundation of self-awareness that enables us to be artfull in navigating the push and pull of life that can make us lose touch with what is most important.
One of our guests Lauren, a successful PR executive in NYC, asks a personal question about how she can bridge the gap or take the leap into what she knows she needs to do to start living a happier and more fulfilled life. Jonni cuts to the heart of her challenge by revealing that in fact she has already arrived at where she thought she needed to be. This revelation immediately elevated her perspective to see exactly what she needs to do right now.
Andrea Stern has invited 12 friends to ask Jonni some hard questions about the relevance of meditation in the face of the challenges that we each face day to day. Andrea kicks off by asking Jonni to share a little about his journey of reclaiming his power by living life from what he describes as his ‘deepest nature of love’. He shares how meditation plays the leading role in his success in stabilizing a deep and sustained connection to his truest self. He also shares how the knowledge he’s gained through his personal studies and practice have enabled him to empower so many others to awaken self-awareness and reclaim their personal power to have an impact in the world.