Socially and culturally, we’ve pushed this attitude on ourselves to look externally for things to make us heel internally better. By having a regular meditation practice, we can dip into an inner sense of fulfilment and begin to integrate that in our everyday lives.
Today Stephen chats, and mediates, with Cam Cooney a meditation expert based in Glasgow and originally from Australia.
Please note that during this episode you will hear briefs mentions and discussions around drugs, alcohol, mental health and suicide.
Stephen finds out how Cam came across meditation following a broken back when he was 19, his journey since then and why he found meditation to be a powerful tool.
They look at the modern day culture and society we find ourselves in, including how we are frequently engaging our fight or flight response and what this can lead to.
Stephen asks Cam if he sees meditation as more of a spiritual practice, or as a data led mechanism to help us cope with the society we live in today and they chat about what you should expect from a meditation session.
Have you ever wondered whether meditation apps are are worth it? Well you'll hear Cam's thoughts on this as he tells Stephen whether or not he thinks apps are a good gateway to get started in meditation or if they too generic, as well as what styles of meditation do they use.
You can find the meditation starting at around 26 minutes, with Cam first explaining his meditation method and techniques. You’ll also find out the benefits of this type of meditation and what the 'after glow' of meditation is.
During November, Cam is doing Movember in a big way to raise money for the Movember charity for Mens Mental Health - he is not only growing a moustache but doing movement and hosting an event, both of which he explains in more detail, including the person reason why he’s going all in this year.