The Awaken Podcast
The Awaken Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by international speaker and the UK’s leading mindfulness teacher Angus Ford-Robertson. For over 20 years, Angus has practiced in the field of mindfulness and embodied wellbeing, teaching spiritual truths in a very engaging and accessible way. He specialises in teaching Awakening through Awareness. The simple, down to earth Q&A format lends itself to very engaging listening, with topics ranging from sex and relationships, money and careers, to anything in between. Often the questions seek to discover the best way to recover from stress, anxiety and depression, as well as meaningful enquiry around Eastern & Western spirituality, psychology and philosophy. It is deeply insightful, with irreverent humour and an appropriate dose of straight talking - not to be missed! For more from Angus Ford-Robertson visit www.angusfordrobertson.com.
Episodes
28 episodes
Season3 #9 | Advice For The Road Ahead
In Episode 9, with Dr. Louise Mazanti, we explore hidden facets of relationships and share personal stories - including past relationships, what we wish we had known in our younger years, and some words of encouragement for people just starting...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:30
Season3 #8 | The Me Too Movement
In Episode 8, with Dr. Louise Mazanti, we explore the meaning and lessons from the Me Too Movement. Louise offers thoughts and insights about the necessary next steps.To join Angus' Awaken Programme and other courses, visit
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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22:11
Season3 #7 | Relationships And Pornography
In the Episode 7, with Dr. Louise Mazanti, we explore pornography within relationships - and its many facets. Louise shares insights on the positives and negatives of porn - and we discuss some illuminating statistics about Pornhub.To j...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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31:36
Season3 #6 | Women's Inner Leadership
In episode 6 with Dr. Louise Mazanti - we explore Women's Inner Leadership. Louise shares her passion for her work - and explains how she empowers women to find their true 'inner leadership'. Listen in; this is inspiring a...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:12
Season3 #5 | Going Deeper Into Open Relating Issues
In episode 5, with Dr. Louise Mazanti, we explore the deeper issues of Open relating - including some of the highs and lows that can ensue!Louise gives some pointers for couples who may be curious about venturing into a more inclusive s...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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43:40
Season3 #4 | Open And Closed Relationships - What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of These Models?
In episode 4 with Dr. Louise Mazanti, we begin to explore the different styles of 'closed' and 'open' relationships - and the positives and negatives of such models. This is an important, open, and frank conversation - one that often needs to b...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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25:44
Season3 #3 | Working With Reluctant Partners
This week, in episode 3 with Dr Louise Mazanti, we explore many aspects of relationships - including how to work with a partner who is struggling to express themselves in their mature, evolved polarity. To join Angus' Awaken Progra...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:09
Season3 #2 | What Is The Spiritual Purpose Of Sexual Union?
In episode 2, with Dr. Louise Mazanti, we explore the purpose of sexual union. We discuss the 'mature' and 'immature' as expressed through the masculine and feminine polarities. And we dive deep into the issue of what the powerful, divine, matu...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:26
Season3 #1 | What Does It Mean To Be An Awakened Sexual Woman At This Time On Planet Earth?
In this episode, the first of my series with Dr. Louise Mazanti - renowned relationship psychotherapist, author, academic and visionary changemaker - we explore what it means to be a woman at this time on planet earth. We discuss the meaning of...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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34:52
Season2 #9 | Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now And Awakening
In Episode 9 - our final episode of Season 2 with Pete Russell - we talk about Eckhart Tolle and his international best-seller The Power of Now. Pete shares a story of when he first met Eckhart and gives his thoughts on why the boo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:40
Season2 #8 | Head vs. Heart, Shame And Caring
In Episode 8 of Season 2, Pete and Angus take a deep dive into the issues of 'Head Vs Heart'. What do we mean by that? Do we mean 'thought' Vs 'emotion'? Or do we mean something else? We explo...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:18
Season2 #7 | The One Thing I Wish I Had Known In My Youth
In Episode 7 of Season 2, Pete and Angus take a more intimate and personal direction. Pete opens up about 'the one thing he wished he had known when he was a youth'. Pete shares his early years - and he tells some powe...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:06
Season2 #6 | Do We Actually Have Free Will
In episode 6 of Season 2, Pete and Angus explore the topic of Free Will. What is it? Does it exist? Why should we care? All of these questions are answered. If you haven't asked yourself what ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:29
Season2 #5 | Suffering, Psychedelics And Dodgy Shamans
In episode 5 of Season 2, Pete and Angus explore what is meant by 'suffering' in a spiritual context. It's one of the topics that we have slightly different views on - so it made for a juicy conversation. Essentially, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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23:49
Season2 #4 | The Importance of Kindness
In episode 4 of Season 2, Pete Russel talks about kindness. Not just kindness in the sense of 'Mette' - but everyday human kindness that is lived out. We explore some of the more subtle aspects of how we can work at be...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:33
Season2 #3 | Getting Stuck In Our Stories And The Need To Be Liked
This week in episode 3 of Season 2, Pete and I discuss what is meant by ' telling stories'. When we are new to meditation and spiritual practice, we are often not aware that much of our life is simply a bunch of made-up stories tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:45
Season2 #2 | Formal vs. Informal Meditation And Spiritual Bypassing
In episode 2 of Season 2, Pete Russell talks about the need for both formal and informal meditation in one's life. He explains the value and benefit of both and how you can bring them into your life. The conversation t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:50
Season2 #1 | What Is Ego? What Is Consciousness?
In this episode 1 of Season 2, the first of my series with a dear friend and best-selling author Pete Russell, we explore the basics; what do we mean spiritually by the word 'ego'? And what do we mean by 'consciousness'. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:05
Season1 #10 | Words For The Wise
In this episode, the final installment of our 10-part series focusing on anxiety, we explore 6 pitfalls that can appear on the road to recovery from anxiety. From making undue effort, addiction to positive thinking, commitment to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:32
Season1 #9 | Panic Attacks
Panic Attacks - The scariest thing you've never seen. In this episode of our series focusing on anxiety, we dive into the subject of panic attacks; what are they, how do they arise, and how to recover from them?Perhaps the most ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:44
Season1 #8 | Overcoming Anxiety with Responsibility and Understanding
Overcoming Anxiety with Responsibility and UnderstandingIn this episode, the third installment of our series focusing on anxiety, we dive deeper into this ubiquitous subject further; How do responsibility and understanding ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:00
Season1 #7 | How To Break Up With Anxiety
In this episode, the second installment of our series focusing on anxiety, we explore the subject from a different angle; How does spirituality view anxiety? What is the root cause of anxiety rather than just the sympt...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:16
Season1 #6 | Anxiety Curse Or Cure?
Anxiety - Curse or Cure?Anxiety is the most common mental health condition on planet Earth. Almost everyone suffers with it to some degree - and yet, anxiety is still largely a taboo subject! It is such a shame that we live...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:42
Season1 #5 | The Ultimate Meditation Hack
If you want to learn one skill that will bring you into the present moment, it's The Golden Thread practice.This week, the entire episode is dedicated to the most important skill in your mindfulness kitbag; learning to stay in con...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:44
Season1 #4 | Letting Go Of Fear And Finding Spiritual Lessons From Ukraine
How do you let go of fear? And what spiritual lessons can we learn from the unfolding crisis in Ukraine?This week there was only one topic to explore; the crisis in Ukraine. All of us are experiencing a wide range of emotions; from fear...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:54