Exciting news ahead, folks! Dermot Whelan here, and I’ve got a scoop hotter than a fresh cup of Barry’s tea on a cold Dublin morning! Get ready to mark your calendars because we’re gearing up for a night to remember at the Sugar Club Dublin on June 14th for The Mind Full Podcast Live (SOLD OUT!)
That’s right, folks, you heard it here first. Picture this: me, you, and a bunch of like-minded souls coming together for an evening of laughs, insights, and maybe even a few surprises. So, clear your schedules and stay tuned for all the juicy details in this week’s episode!
The Mind Full Podcast is the latest offering in Dermot Whelan’s highly successful Mind Full adventure. The Mind Full Podcast is a home for people whose minds are…well, full! Dermot explores the topics that can help us to calm a frantic mind, understand our behaviour and explore our own potential.
With a new topic of focus each week in discussion with an exciting array of guests ranging from Hollywood stars, musicians and broadcasters to expert technical contributors from the world of science, listeners will get the best information to help them make positive changes in their lives and create that mental space to live their days with more joy.
As a certified meditation teacher, Dermot also presents his own expertise through weekly guided meditations and answering callers’ questions.
It’s serious transformation, without being too serious!
Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information.
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**Listen to this episode to hear how you could be joining me for a very special evening at the Sugar Club Dublin June 14th!**
This week, I am joined by one of America’s top meditation teachers, Davidji. This is a man who counts pop superstar Ariana Grande amongst his students as well as me! Davidji’s guided meditations reach millions of people every day and his incredible work sees him in high demand with everyone from the world’s top CEOs to Navy Seals.
I want this episode to be your springboard to a calm mind. Here, I take you through the basics of meditation, what it does and the science of why meditation works – including how it can change the shape of your brain and therefore transform your life!
Get ready to hear an amazing story of transformation and growth that all began with a life-changing encounter with a homeless man in Manhattan. Known as “the velvet voice of stillness”, Davidji is a globally recognised mindbody health & wellness expert as well as a mindful performance trainer, a certified Vedic Master & author of incredible books like ‘Sacred Powers’, Amazon’s best-seller ‘Destressiffying’ and ‘Secrets of Meditation’ (winner of the Nautilus Book Award).
And at the end of this chat you’ll get a very special guest guided meditation from Davidji that’s a powerful gift just for you! So, get ready for real change and to learn the techniques and tips that have transformed millions around the world.
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Exploring the Silent Power of Meditation
Now, let’s dive into the heart of this week’s episode – the silent power of meditation. Meditation isn’t just for yogis and gurus; it’s for everyone looking to find calm in the chaos of everyday life. In this episode, I’ll be taking you through the basics of meditation, exploring who it’s for, what it does, and the fascinating science behind why it works.
Get ready to discover how meditation can reshape your brain and transform your life. And all that before we even meet our fabulous guest!
Meet Our Special Guest, Davidji
Picture this: over a decade ago, I’m minding my own business, sipping on a cuppa when suddenly, I hear this silky voice drifting through my speakers. It’s like smooth jazz for the mind, except instead of saxophones, this guy from California is dishing out wisdom nuggets about consciousness, ancient secrets, and the power of meditation. And would you believe it? He’s actually funny!
I’m sitting there, learning about my behaviour while having a good auld laugh! Naturally, I wanted more! Fast forward to today, and here we are, folks. I’ve not only soaked up his teachings like a sponge, but I’ve also gone all the way to the US to train with him and become a teacher myself!
And now, let’s give a warm virtual welcome to our special guest, Davidji! (Yes, just like Madonna, Prince, and… *clears throat* Bosco. One name is all you need in the world of mindful wisdom!)
Davidji is not your average Joe; he’s a jack-of-all-trades in the world of Mindbody health & wellness. From being a mindful performance trainer to a celebrated meditation teacher, this guy wears more hats than a hat shop on a windy day. He’s even a certified Vedic Master, whatever that entails! And if that wasn’t impressive enough, he’s also penned some page-turners like “Sacred Powers,” “Destressiffying” (an Amazon bestseller, no less!), and “Secrets of Meditation,” winner of the Nautilus Book Award.
So, buckle up, folks, because we’re about to take off on a journey of enlightenment with the one and only Davidji!
Real Change with Davidji’s Guided Meditation
Davidji counts singer Ariana Grande amongst his students and many other celebs which he’s too humble to tell me about. His guided meditations reach millions of people every day and his incredible work sees him in high demand with everyone from the world’s top CEOs to Navy Seals. This is one of the many reasons why you need to tune into this episode, where Davidji shares his incredible journey and offers a special guest-guided meditation just for you.
So stick the kettle on and get ready to hear an amazing story of transformation and growth that all began with a life-changing encounter with a homeless man in Manhattan.
Dive Deeper with the Harvard Study
Don’t forget to check out the Harvard study I mentioned in the episode, which highlights how meditation can literally change the shape of your brain. Link to the study here.
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Until next time, Dermot
The Mind Full Podcast is the latest offering in Dermot Whelan’s highly successful Mind Full adventure. The Mind Full Podcast is a home for people whose minds are…well, full! Dermot explores the topics that can help us to calm a frantic mind, understand our behaviour and explore our own potential.
With a new topic of focus each week in discussion with an exciting array of guests ranging from Hollywood stars, musicians and broadcasters to expert technical contributors from the world of science, listeners will get the best information to help them make positive changes in their lives and create that mental space to live their days with more joy.
As a certified meditation teacher, Dermot also presents his own expertise through weekly guided meditations and answering callers’ questions.
It’s serious transformation, without being too serious!
Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information.
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What?? Our last episode of the season?? I can’t believe we’ve reached episode 12 already! I have had so much fun making this podcast and sharing it all with you. I’ve learned tonnes and hope you have too. Before I tell you about our fabulous guests this week, I have to let you in on my latest and greatest news!
Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you! Tickets go on sale from Friday 24th May so check out www.dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can’t wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation & inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax, have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you’ve been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we’ll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too – you just have to be over 14.
And if you missed my last tour Mind Full then you’re in luck because you can catch it again in November! I’ll be doing two special shows, one at the Púca Festival in Trim, County Meath and also at the gorgeous new Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin. Tickets for those also go on sale next Friday 24th May so grab them while you can! You can also find me at Electric Picnic on Aug 17th too!
Back to The Mind Full Podcast and in this brand-new episode we ask the question ‘Does Gratitude Really Work?’
We hear a lot about gratitude these days. Catchy slogans like “Attitude of Gratitude” are plastered over mugs, tea towels and t-shirts the world over. But is there real science behind it and, if so, just what is the correct way to practice it so that we see real tangible benefits? Well, one incredible lady who can truly vouch for its effectiveness is this week’s special guest. I am so happy to bring you this wonderful conversation with an amazing lady at the top of her game!
Angela Scanlon has recently taken over from Graham Norton at Virgin Radio in the UK presenting her own weekend show, has been a regular face on RTÉ, BBC and Channel 4 TV over the last ten years, appearing in shows like BBC’s One Show, Robot Wars, Your Home Made Perfect and Strictly Come Dancing.
Heavily involved in fashion from an early age, she has fronted campaigns for the likes of Louis Vuitton and has written a bestselling book Joyrider – How Gratitude Can Get You the Life You Really Want. And it’s that gratitude we want to zone in on in this episode. Angela speaks to me from her UK home and talks about how insecurity and imposter syndrome had her struggling badly at a time when everyone thought she was living the perfect life. Learn how her finding gratitude shaped how she perceives the world and how her new star role on radio has come just at the right time.
But what about the all-important science of gratitude? Well, we have an incredible scientific heavy-hitter to unpack the science stuff and get you set up for real, tangible brain-boosting benefits! Joining me to uncover and explain the fascinating neuroscience of gratitude is medical doctor, psychologist, behavioral neuroscientist and neurotechnology expert Dr. Michael Keane! Nobody knows the brain like Michael and his easy going and accessible approach will be just what you need to unlock the true power of a grateful mindset. What an episode to end the series on!
Thank you all SO much for listening! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming real soon and watch out for lots of fun stuff coming over the next weeks and months too!
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