The Geoff Thompson Inspired Podcast: Recent Episodes
Geoff Thompson
Geoff Thompson is a BAFTA award winning writer. He has written forty books (published in 20 languages), five multi-award-winning films, three stage plays (he was invited into the prestigious Royal Court writers Group) and hundreds of articles, many published in national magazines and broadsheets.
Geoff's autobiography 'Watch My Back' was adapted into a major motion picture Clubbed.
It premiered in London 's West End and Paris and was nominated for a BIFFA award. He has also adapted his first novel, Red Mist (Violent Heart, optioned by SteelMill Productions, London), into a feature film for cinema.
Geoff's third feature film for cinematic release, (Romans) has been optioned by The Tea Shop & Film Company in London, and his latest stage play (Fragile) will premiere at the Belgrade Theatre in 2012.
In his 40 years in martial arts, one of the techniques Geoff developed to develop more power was restriction training. In this video, he talks about how you can apply that concept to life.
In this talk Geoff discusses how we can often have revelations, bursts of inspiration but, with time we forget. This video serves as a reminder of the things we may have forgotten
Imagine sitting in a room with an astronaut and trying to convince them that going into space is impossible. In this talk, Geoff discusses his belief that everything is possible.
What do people really get out of fasting? Fasting might start with food but it also goes beyond that. Geoff draws on the example of people like Gandhi and his own experiences with fasting.
Do you ever find yourself questioning why you don't have certain things, why you haven't got what you want out of a situation or even if you are just unhappy with what you are currently doing? This video may help you find a new perspective and help you to find gratitude in any situation.
Geoff often gets asked who his guru is. With all of his mentoring and talks, it is importance that he receives guidance.
His first thought was that he had many gurus but, on further inspection, he came up with a different answer.
Do you know who you are?
This may seem like a strange question but when we are gossipy or angry or jealous, is that who we really are?
Sometimes, we have to look at who we are not, to find out who we really are. It's hard to be brutally honest with yourself but, this video will help you to do that.
Can you master states?
If you are in a state of fear, can you master and adjust that state to something more positive?
Can you master the food you eat or the exercise you do?
In this podcast Geoff Thompson discusses how we can master states.
Recommended Reading:
Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires - http://amzn.to/1Nyc0V2
Al-Ghazali on the Ninety-Nine Beautiful Names of God - http://amzn.to/1PS3EYt
The Alchemy of Happiness - http://amzn.to/1Nyc1Iv
Al-Ghazali on the Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife - http://amzn.to/1Nyc33d
Have you have heard the phrase:
"The devil makes work for idle hands"
In this podcast, Geoff discusses the hidden meaning behind this well known saying.
If you want to find out how to use your energy in the most positive way possible, this podcast is for you.
What can you really learn from planting bamboo? A surprising amount actually. In this video, Geoff discusses a small garden project that ended up teaching him big lessons.
Links to references in the video below:
The Life of Milarepa - http://amzn.to/1SfAEaD Milarepa DVD - http://amzn.to/1SfAJuZ
In this video Geoff talks about finding a Living Teacher. Someone who can guide you through your personal development. He also talks about how he found his living teachers with a whole host of recommended reading.
Links to references in from the video below:
Gurjief - Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson - http://amzn.to/1kzKHfW
Holy Bible - King James Version - http://amzn.to/1MabYf3
Holy Bible Audio Version - http://amzn.to/1Lruq5C
Bhagavad gita - http://amzn.to/1PGkdGn
Isis Unveiled - H.P. Blavatsky - http://amzn.to/1Macbim
A Year with Hafiz - http://amzn.to/1kzLhug
Practicing the Power of Now - http://amzn.to/1MacmtS
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - http://amzn.to/1MeETF9
In this podcast, Geoff talks about investing in yourself and how important that really is with examples from Terence McKenna and professional martial artist Rick Young.
Links to references in the podcast below:
Terence Mckenna - http://amzn.to/1Nn9ltM
Find the Others (Terence McKenna Talk)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrcPOvHW2xs
Rick Young - http://amzn.to/1ORFtYi
In this podcast, Geoff talks about 6 time Mr. Olympia winner Dorian Yates and how he became one of the top bodybuilders in the world from a gym in Birmingham (UK).
He also discusses the lessons he is still learning from his days as a nightclub bouncer, Musashi among others.
Links relating to the video/podcast below:
Dorian Yates - A Portrait of Dorian Yates: The Life and Training Philosophy of the World's Best Bodybuilder - http://amzn.to/1jRjvZI
Dorian Yates Website - http://www.dorianyatesnutrition.co.uk
Dorian Yates London Real Interview - https://youtu.be/fNqR-Ifj7xQw
Book of 5 Rings - Minamoto Musashi http://amzn.to/1PDubra
In this podcast, Geoff discusses the only thing you need to concentrate on...attention.
In this podcast, Geoff discusses the world as an infinite series of reflections showing you who you really are.
Have you ever reached a sticking point in your development? If so, watch this video to help get un-stuck.
In this podcast, Geoff talks about Karma and how often you can be pulled into other people's stories. What's your story? Is it a good one?
In this podcast, Geoff talks about the old testament, Abraham and the cultivation of imagination.
In this video Geoff talks about different interpretations of parables. The obvious and deeper meanings
In this video Geoff discusses the rich man who asked Jesus, 'How can I be more like you?' His reply was 'Sell everything and follow me'. Listen to Geoff's interpretation and you might be suprised.
Are you struggling to figure out what you are here for? Are you Trying to find your purpose? Listen to Geoff Thompson's latest podcast and see if it clears things up for you
In this video Geoff In this video, Geoff discusses Eckhart Tolle's incredible book, The Power of Now.
In this video Geoff shows how, in order to achieve the things you want to, you need to surrender to them
One myth follows the creation by Wu Daozi of a mural commissioned by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang China. The mural on the wall of the palace portrayed a rich nature-scene set in a valley, containing a stunning array of flora and fauna. Wu Daozi had painted a cave at the foot of a mountain. The story goes that he clapped his hands and entered the cave, inviting the Emperor to follow. The painter entered the cave but the entrance closed behind him, and before the astonished emperor could move or utter a word, the painting had vanished from the wall.
Searching for God, searching for the universe, searching for answers, searching for muhammad, searching for purpose...but how hard are you looking?
In this podcast, Geoff discusses his new course, Pure function and how you can find god anywhere, evene in a punch. Find out more about pure function by visiting www.geoffthompsoninspired.com/pure-function-course
This podcast comes from Geoff's recent book signing and talk at Watkins book store in London.
In this podcast Geoff discusses the importance of self control. For more information on nutrition and good diet, contact Dean Coulson - http://www.assert-fitness.co.uk/contact/
In this podcast Geoff Thompson talks about his new book and audiobook The Caretaker. For more info visit the-caretaker.co.uk.
In part two of the self sovereignty podcast Geoff completes his thoughts on the concept.
The Enlightenment Prayer. Written by Geoff Thompson, read by Craig Conway and produced by Paul Shammassian.
In this new podcast Geoff Thompson discusses the mystery behind his self sovereignty course. This is your chance to find out what really happens.
In this new podcast Geoff discusses the 5 bodies and the power we can gain by controlling them.
In this new podcast Geoff discusses shoes…I know, it sounds odd but it really is worth a listen
Take a look a look at an exercise used in Geoff Thompson's exclusive Self Soevereignty course and learn how to prepare for tomorrow, today.
Geoff discusses The Torah, (the old testament, 5 books of moses) and some of the lessons held within it's stories.
Geoff Thompson discusses the power of love but not "Love" as a concept that you may have heard before.
Geoff Discusses the importance of self sovereignty and how it has inspired his new Self Sovereignty course.
In this new podcast Geoff discusses a purpose and person driven universe.
Find out Geoff got his award winning films made and also how he forgave his childhood abuser.
Geoff Thompson meditates on money. Money troubles many people, is it good? Is it bad? Should we have money? Have you ever asked yourself what money is? Geoff discusses how coming from a working class background has installed the un-truth that money is the route of all evil. Find what Geoff has discovered about the secret of what money is and how to change your perception forever.
In this exclusive new podcast Geoff Thompson discusses Buckminster Fuller. How can someone go from bankruptcy and depression to great wealth and success as one of histories leading inventors? Geoff looks at how the things he has discovered through his own experiences matched what Buckminster Fuller described and how 'Selfless Service' is the most powerful tool we all possess.
In this podcast Geoff discusses the importance of forgiveness, not forgiving others but the much more difficult process of forgiving ourselves.
In this podcast Geoff talk about how he conquered tremendous fear and how he used that fear to become incredibly successful. Find out his methods and how you can use them too.
Do you want to know the enormous power of the Divine Economy? In this podcast Geoff discusses how it works and how you can learn to use it.
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days. He also decided to perform his stand-up routine in French forcing himself to learn the language. He then did the same thing in German. He is now one of the world's leading stand-up comedians and a Hollywood actor. How? By placing a demand on himself. In this podcast Geoff Thompson discusses the power of placing what can sometimes feel like unmanageable demand on ourselves. Geoff did it when he released the omnibus version of Watch My Back. He was on national television and completed a 32 city tour to fill the demand that the release placed on him. We all have access to the same energy, but we need the skills to utilise that energy. How do get the skills to access your unlimited potential and how do you create a strong enough purpose so the pain of growth is bearable? As you know by now...there is no growth in comfort.
In this podcast, Geoff discusses how he created his current reality. He raises the questions, What information is on your spiritual hard drive that may be holding you back? How do you break the chains holding you to your cave wall lookinG at the shadows of your percieved reality? Geoff also discusses how he conquered his fears using his pyramid technique to break through and became the sucecess he is today.
In this podcast Geoff talks about cause and effect. He discusses his epiphany and the effect it had on his life. Do you want to know the secret to perpetual motion? Everything you do has an effect on everything around you. You have an opportunity every moment of every day to plant good seeds that you will harvest later. This podcast shows you how to take advantage of this universal law and use service to create abundance for yourself.