Learn the third vital step in Inner Child work and Inner Child reparenting: how to build trust through consistency and honesty with your Inner Child. This episode is part three of our five-part Inner Child Work Essentials series. Establishing trust with our Inner Child is essential because this part of our mind often believes it cannot trust anyone. This distrust stems from childhood experiences where promises were broken, leading to a mindset of control and self-protection. Before we can trust ...
Aug 09, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the second vital step in Inner Child work and Inner Child reparenting: how to speak to and teach your Inner Child. This episode is part two of our five-part Inner Child Work Essentials series. You’ll learn how to compassionately and truthfully respond to your Inner Child’s fears and cries for help. Discover the mindset, language, tone of voice, and timing of your most effective conversations in Inner Child reparenting work. We also share how to handle when your Inner Child blocks you effec...
Aug 02, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the first important step in Inner Child work and Inner Child reparenting: how to connect with and actively listen to your Inner Child. This episode is part one of our five-part Inner Child Work Essentials series. You’ll learn how to recognise your Inner Child’s voice and messages, encourage your Inner Child to speak clearly and calmly, and actively listen to your Inner Child in a way that helps them open up and share. When you experience intense, uncomfortable, or painful emotions, your in...
Jul 26, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a transformative meditation journey to overcome fear and emotional triggers – with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This soothing meditation will help you overcome anxiety, fear, and emotional triggers and understand the role your Inner Child plays in creating emotional discomfort. The meditation allows you to master your emotions and understand the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit....
Jul 20, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to manage your fear response and take control of your emotional triggers for a more authentic response to life challenges. Episode highlights: Defining emotional triggers and why you seek emotional protection Understanding the ‘A-B-C’ model of how your beliefs and thoughts create your emotional responses The origin of your emotional overwhelm How to use the Golden Thread Process to overcome your fear and anxiety The helpful role of mindful acceptance and grounding yourself in your Shen...
Jul 12, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn practical steps to break free from people pleasing and worrying about others' opinions. Episode highlights: Introduction - defining the problem of seeking validation and people-pleasing Why your Inner Child is hooked on the drug of wanting approval from other people The link between anxiety and self-doubt, and how to use the Golden Thread Process to find the root of the problem Why approval-seeking behaviour stems from childhood experiences and our Inner Child The role of your Shen an...
Jul 05, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover how to connect with your authentic spiritual self and live a life of deeper purpose and fulfilment. Episode highlights: What is the authentic spiritual self? Why your spiritual self can not be damaged or lost Signs and symptoms that you’ve disconnected from your authentic spiritual self Why you are a spiritual being having a human experience How we dishonour our authentic spiritual self and the consequences Are you living your life through your emotions or your authentic spiritual self?...
Jun 28, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and often distressing thoughts that can lead to a spiral of negative thinking, self-doubt, and overthinking, affecting your emotional well-being. In this episode, we discuss how to manage these thoughts and maintain a healthy mind. Highlights include: Understanding and overcoming intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, and overthinking The Inner Child's role in self-perception and overcoming negativity Building self-value and wisdom for life's crossroads Embraci...
Jun 21, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Reclaim the art of peaceful, rejuvenating sleep by nurturing the bond with your Inner Child – with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY Embark on a transformative meditation journey that will help you shift your perspective on sleep. Rather than simply viewing sleep as a physical act, let's explore the deeper, more meaningful connection between our inner selves and our Inner Child's vital role in ach...
Jun 14, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sleep is a fundamental human need, yet for many, it can be an elusive and frustrating experience. Insomnia, anxiety, and restless nights can profoundly impact our overall well-being, affecting our mood, productivity, and quality of life. In this episode, we explore the emotional roots of sleep disruption and uncover practical strategies to cultivate better, more restorative sleep. Highlights include: Understanding sleep disruption: insomnia, anxiety, and the Inner Child Cultivating better sleep:...
Jun 07, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we explore the vital concept of personal accountability and how it can help you cultivate a stronger mindset and break free from a victim mentality. Discover practical strategies to boost your self-belief, authenticity, and emotional well-being. Embrace the Wu Wei Wisdom and take charge of your responses to life challenges to experience a more fulfilling, purpose-driven existence. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) an...
Jun 01, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we expose the ‘carousel of despair’ many people get stuck on when they experience ongoing painful and out-of-control feelings and emotions. You’ll discover how to break this cycle of negative thinking and enjoy a more healthy and balanced mindset. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other rel...
May 25, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we explore negative thinking and negative self-talk. You'll learn how to weed out even the most subtle critical self-talk and break your negative inner-dialogue habit. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: Believe In Yourse...
May 18, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a powerful guided meditation to help you let go of past hurt and find inner peace and calm by learning to accept ‘what is’, led by Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy: The Life-Changing Power of Acceptance ➜ https://youtu.be/Avgan8IetqU?si=-g0JPVUQpdbiMehr Believe i...
May 11, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we explore the power of acceptance. You learn how mastering this profound Taoist spiritual principle will add greater ease, flow and positive potential to your life. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: The Secret to Letting Go...
May 04, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we expose the three powerful and destructive lies that are buried in many people’s subconscious minds and are controlling their lives. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: How to Fully Believe In Yourself https://youtu.be/1Z2nv...
Apr 27, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode explores how the Taoist principle of 'wu wei' will radically improve your life. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com We share the powerful Taoist secret to success, fulfilment and inner peace: wu wei! With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: Wu Wei Explained htt...
Apr 20, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we explore why it’s OK to be disliked. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com If being negatively judged or criticised by others is particularly painful or debilitating, this teaching will help you! With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: Achieve Inner Peace: Stop Comp...
Apr 13, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a powerful guided meditation to help you let go of emotional pain and past trauma, led by Taoist monk, teacher and therapist David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy: How to Release Repressed Emotions: Dissolve Emotional Pain ➜ https://youtu.be/ZT7-ZU-jhAg You Can Cope: Guided Meditation ➜ http...
Apr 06, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the causes of repressed emotions, why they are unhealthy, and how to release the emotional pain you are holding onto. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com In this episode, we discuss releasing repressed emotions and emotional pain. You’ll learn the deeper reasons why you may be finding it hard to let go of this pain and the steps you need to take to finally dissolve it and move on with your life. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist ...
Mar 30, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn why your inner child is scared and how to ease these fears and be less anxious about life. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com In this episode, we focus on why your inner child is fearful and scared, the root causes of this discomfort, and how to overcome these feelings of anxiety that hold you back. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Ot...
Mar 23, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn why you sacrifice your needs for other people and how to make yourself a priority. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Do you always sacrifice yourself and your needs for other people? In this episode, we expose why you do this, how your fearful inner child is involved, and how you can begin to put yourself first. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and busin...
Mar 16, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to manage physical pain naturally and effectively using the power of your mind. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com If you are struggling with short-term or long-term physical pain or discomfort, this teaching will help you. In this episode, we discuss the mind-body relationship and how to control your mind to reduce, rather than amplify, your experience of physical pain. You’ll also learn some simple and practical mindfulness techniques that...
Mar 09, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a powerful guided meditation to boost your self-worth and self-confidence. Led by Taoist monk, teacher and therapist David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy: Why You Feel Not Good Enough ➜ https://youtu.be/oj9bPLqZ3DU?si=GVoZaG0kDOvomBYd You Can Cope: Guided Meditation ➜ https://youtu.be/TlT69...
Mar 02, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Understand why you believe you are not good enough and how to fully value yourself. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com In this episode, we reveal why you believe you are not good enough, how your childhood and inner child impact your self-belief, and the steps you must take to love and value yourself. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other ...
Feb 24, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn why emotions are healthy and how to use them to help you in your life. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com In this episode, we focus on your emotions and feelings and how to express them in a healthy way. You’ll learn how to use your emotions as a positive force in your life. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other related teachings on ...
Feb 17, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to spot if your fearful inner child controls your life and relationships and what to do about it. Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com In this episode, you’ll learn the telltale signs that your inner child may be controlling you and how this will impact your health and happiness. We offer tips to help the authentic you take charge again and lovingly reparent your inner child. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional a...
Feb 10, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a powerful guided meditation to help you cope during challenging and stressful times. With Taoist monk, teacher and therapist David James Lees. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: Believe in Yourself: Guided Meditation ➜ https://youtu.be/Mw8oxjAIFyE Gratitude Meditation ➜ https://youtu.be/DEjbUNU...
Feb 03, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Understand why you feel unloved and how to take positive steps to bring love back into your life. Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com This episode is for you if you are feeling unloved and unwanted. We deep dive into the causes of these painful feelings and emotions, and you’ll learn practical solutions to generate more love in your life. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexan...
Jan 27, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover how to stop negative thoughts and critical self-talk. Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot your negative thoughts when they happen and practical tips to help you banish negative self-talk from your life. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Other related teachings on our YouTube channel t...
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