Neil Webster (co-host of the podcast 'I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha' with Lee Mack) is back with a new podcast, all about his continuing investigation into the world of enlightenment, non-duality and all things mindful. You could say he's going it alone, but Neil would argue that as we are all ultimately one entity, we're all going together. But just to be clear, he is going it alone. Neil will bring you interviews, field reports, Q&As, general musings and stories about him dribbling uncon...
Feb 10, 2023•2 min
You love food right - who doesn’t? Well, we’ve got a brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. Feast is Feast is hosted by TV Chef Big Zuu and it’s all about the celebration of food across different cultures, communities and generations. In each episode Big Zuu and his guest chat about their relationship with food and the role food has played in their lives. Here’s a quick taster - if you like what you hear, go to Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts, search for Feast is Feast and subs...
Feb 07, 2022•2 min
Here's the second part of Neil's chat, with the endlessly patient Michael Taft. Get ready for Neil to introduce the concept of Trigger's broom into the spiritual arena and see if Michael encounters any questions he simply can't answer. If you'd like to find out more information about Michael, follow this link: https://deconstructingyourself.com/michael-w-taft Make sure you subscribe and leave a review!
Dec 03, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 46
One of our favourite guests, Michael Taft, returned this week for an exquisite conversation. Neil discusses the affect that daily meditation has had on him and whether it's possible to experience a meditative state whilst asleep. If you'd like to find out more information about Michael, follow this link: https://deconstructingyourself.com/michael-w-taft Make sure you subscribe and leave a review!
Nov 26, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Although Neil in no way claims to be an expert, you've asked him for a guided meditation and so, here it is! Take a moment. Breathe. Allow the thoughts to come if they do and let them go away on their own. Enjoy! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Nov 19, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week, Neil is joined by author, film-maker and musician, Jamie Catto. It's straight into the action in this episode, as they discuss desires, anxiety, enlightenment and plenty more besides! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review!
Nov 05, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Here it is! The second part of Neil's chat with Rupert Spira. Rupert explains the love that you feel for your neighbour and the search for happiness. If you'd like to test Lee & Neil's egos, you can vote for the podcast at The National Comedy Awards 2021, here: https://www.thenationalcomedyawards.com/ Make sure you subscribe and leave a review!
Oct 17, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 42
And now for something completely different...! Join Neil as he sits down with author and teacher of non-duality, Rupert Spira. If you'd like to try out the Mooji meditation which Neil mentioned, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbZnL6mTtLA Make sure you subscribe and leave a review!
Oct 08, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Well this must be a surprise, surely? Lee & Neil return in an episode that's been a long time coming! Find out where they've both been, what they've been doing and what the future holds. If you'd like to try out the Mooji meditation which Neil mentioned, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vMEoPgg-PE Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Neil makes it very clear that "this is not an episode". He insisted the (not) episode was called that and it's also the first thing he says in the (not) episode. So, are we all absolutely clear? This is NOT an episode. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Jul 05, 2021•11 min
In a bumper episode before a few weeks break, Lee & Neil discuss Alan Watts, Stoicism and Subreddits (?), before it becomes all too obvious why everyone needs a break! If you'd like to read the book which Neil mentioned, it's called The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Because you very kindly keep sending your emails, it's only right that Lee & Neil should read them out from time to time! Is all of this just a 'midlife crisis', what was Neil's big showbiz moment and who is Clive?? Find out! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Two things you ought to know: 1) Lee's microphone broke this week and 2) Lee had far too much coffee before recording this episode. Aside from that, after Neil has been on about it for weeks, the focus is finally upon that podcast episode he told you to listen to... Ram Dass - Battle Between Mind & Heart. Let's see what happens! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
May 26, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Perhaps in an attempt to further demonstrate that he has the most understanding wife in the world, Neil went away in his camper van this week, on his own, for three nights. Find out how he got on after he kept an audio diary of his experience and just imagine what the neighbouring campers must have thought! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
May 19, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 36
35 episodes in and it's time for Lee & Neil's first ever guest! Join them as they chat to meditation teacher, author and podcaster Michael Taft! See if Neil can hold it together and behave himself as he speaks to his "current squeeze"! If you'd like to listen to the podcast episode that Neil mentioned, search on your chosen podcast platform for "Ram Dass Here And Now" - Episode 32: Battle Between Mind and Heart Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hell...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 35
To say that this weeks episode didn't go to plan would be a considerable understatement, but you can always rely on Lee & Neil to come with something when there are problems in The Bay Area. There's also plenty for you to look at in the meantime, before things get back on track next week! If you'd like to watch some of Michael Taft's "Nondual Awareness" videos, you can find them here: https://deconstructingyourself.com/nondual-awareness-meditation-series Also, if you are looking for the book...
May 05, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Let's not mess about, because there's some BIG news this week! Find out what's been going on behind the scenes and what's coming soon! Plus, following last weeks homework, Lee & Neil discuss Alan Watts and Neil reveals how he's been getting on with the "Lumenate" app. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Apr 28, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Have you done your homework? Don't worry if you haven't, because neither has Lee. This week Neil wants to talk about "The Egg" by Andy Weir and though it might help if you've read/seen it and had time to take it in, Lee proves that this is not 100% necessary. If you'd like to watch the Alan Watts video as mentioned in this episode, just tap the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckiNNgfMKcQ Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveit...
Apr 21, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 32
If you were in doubt about how many new things Neil could be 'in to', then prepare yourself. The rest of you won't be surprised to hear that Neil has found something else that he thinks is "the best thing ever". There's also a trip into Lee's garden and a very long callback to an early episode of Not Going Out. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Apr 14, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Lee was not in a good way this week! His back was giving him a very hard time and a bag of frozen peas was hastily arranged to get him through the recording. Of course, he soldiered on very bravely, but not without mentioning it every few minutes. Amongst the moans and groans, you can expect mention of Russell Brand, Michael Taft and yet more chat about jigsaws. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Apr 07, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 30
It seems that Lee's opinion of "advanced meditation" has really shifted and it's all thanks to Michael Taft! You'll also find out about Lee's remarkable childhood job and also, why Neil is having to apologise to his wife so much. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Mar 31, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 29
It's all about 'proliferation' this week. It's time to transcend our original impulses and move on to a new "age", just like the title suggests. There's also a fair amount of evidence this week that Lee has caught Neil's style of story telling and that could make things very long and drawn out for all of us! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Had any of you decided that the podcast was desperately missing a catchphrase, you needn't worry any more... As long as it wasn't important to you whether or not it should be an original catchphrase! This week, Lee & Neil discuss a series of "Nondual Awareness Meditation Videos" by a chap called Michael Taft. If you'd like to see them for yourself, just tap the link below! https://deconstructingyourself.com/nondual-awareness-meditation-series Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You c...
Mar 17, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Have you actually tried to be exclusively 'in the now'? It's really hard, and Lee is very keen to point that out to Neil. Once that's done, as the title suggests, they've got some more emails and questions to answer, and who better to answer your philosophical questions than two blokes who just decided to start a podcast six months ago? Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 26
When this podcast began, we all agreed that it was a journey we'd be going on together, so the 25th episode is as good a time as any to have a quick reflection on how the practice itself is going! Lee & Neil will tell all about their meditation is going and before you press play, why not have a quick guess about who takes longer to tell the story? Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Has everybody done their homework? Check back to last week's episode for the recommendation of a film about Ramana Maharshi and prepare for a discussion! Lee & Neil talk about the young man who went up a mountain with very few clothes on and sat for a very long time. You'll also to be treated to a lovely moment of silence, if you feel that you need it and a singalong to finish, whether you like it or not! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@ican...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Once again, owing to Neil's unique style of delivery, this may have taken slightly longer than it needed to. But nonetheless, here are the 2nd two of the 4 Noble Truths! What you'll need to bear in mind though, is that the 4th Truth is actually a whole collection of its own, so strap in! Also, if you'd like to see the video that Neil talked about (and Lee went to great lengths to spell out), here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVYv9ktilQw Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You c...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 23
There will be those of you who are confused by the title, because you'll know that there are in fact, FOUR Noble Truths. You also might have guessed, that owing to Neil's unique style, this episode only had room for two of them! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Feb 10, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Whatever you're doing right now, STOP doing it. Neil has been on another retreat! That's right! Even in the face of a national lockdown, he's managed a full weekend of meditation, but don't worry, because it all happened in the box room in his house! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
It turns out that you've been emailing in your droves about all manner of things, so this week, Lee & Neil dig into the mailbox to see what's on your mind! Most of them are pretty on-topic, but do make sure you stick around until the end for an email that's most definitely NOT what you'll be expecting! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! You can email Lee and Neil here: hello@icantbelieveitsnotbuddha.com
Jan 27, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 20
