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  • The War No One Can See (and why you are losing it)

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    Are you exhausted — not just physically, but from the constant pressure of keeping it all together? In this episode, therapist and coach Paul Sheppard reveals why anxiety, stress, and burnout aren't the real problem. They're symptoms of a war most people don't even know they're fighting.

    With over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of neuroscience and mindset, Paul shares the moment his own war nearly broke him — and the unexpected insight that changed everything.

    In this episode you'll discover:

    • Why shame, not failure, is the real driver of burnout and self-doubt
    • How your false self was created to keep you safe — and why it's now working against you
    • Why more effort is making the war worse, not better
    • The simple daily practice that starts calming your nervous system today

    • If you're a high-achiever who's quietly running on empty, this episode will help you understand what's really happening — and point you toward a way out.

      Ready to start? Take the 30 Day Meditation Challenge — just 5 minutes a day to reduce anxiety, lower stress, and rebuild your emotional resilience.  See previous episode on your platform. 

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      About Me

      I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living.

      Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

      Newsletter, contact and community link here

      12 min
    • 5 Minute Daily Meditation Challenge

      Just 5 minutes a day of meditation can reduce stress, anxiety, inflammation, blood pressure and enhance focus, cognitive function, sleep quality and emotional regulation.

      Just 5 minutes!   I set this challenge up for my coaching clients to take part in and hope you do too.  Make it your new non negotiable so you can reap the rewards. 

      End your inner war so you can start living.

      Dr Andrew Huberman & Dr Richard Davidson talk about this on the latest episode of the Huberman Labs podcast on the Science Based Meditation Tools To Improve Your Brain & Health. 

      I will release some so alternatives so you can have some variety over the next 30 days.

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      About Me

      I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who will help you end your war with yourself so you can start living.

      Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

      Newsletter, contact and community link here

      7 min
    • (No music) Deep Release Yoga Nidra NSDR : 20 Min Reset

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      A shorter deep release yoga nidra NSDR (non sleep deep rest meditation) for busy days to help you reset and refresh your mind, body and soul.  Together we will explore relaxing your mind and body to a level of peace and stillness where you can then explore your deeper nature of who you truly are.    I love creating meditations which not help you let go and release anything you are holding onto so you can also also experience moments of awakening.  I am grateful for your feedback letting me know your profound experiences that can occur in your practice, so please do keep them coming.

      There is also a music version too.

      The greatest gift you could ever give yourself is the experience of knowing who you truly are beyond the noise of your thinking mind.

      Please do come and join our community if you would like to explore deeper your true nature with an incredible group of people.

      https://mindsetchangeuk.com/useful-links/

       

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      About Me

      I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

      Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

      Newsletter, contact and community link here

      29 min
    • Deep Release Yoga Nidra NSDR : 20 Minute Reset

      Join us in the community here.

       

      A shorter deep release yoga nidra NSDR (non sleep deep rest meditation) for busy days to help you reset and refresh your mind, body and soul.  Together we will explore relaxing your mind and body to a level of peace and stillness where you can then explore your deeper nature of who you truly are.    I love creating meditations which not help you let go and release anything you are holding onto so you can also also experience moments of awakening.  I am grateful for your feedback letting me know your profound experiences that can occur in your practice, so please do keep them coming.

      I will release a non music version too.

      The greatest gift you could ever give yourself is the experience of knowing who you truly are beyond the noise of your thinking mind.

      Please do come and join our community if you would like to explore deeper your true nature with an incredible group of people.

      https://mindsetchangeuk.com/useful-links/

       

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      About Me

      I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

      Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

      Newsletter, contact and community link here

      29 min
    • Even Coaches Have Imposter Syndrome

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      Even Coaches Have Imposter Syndrome

      Something has been holding me back — and I didn't even see it until now.

      In this episode I'm getting honest about why I've been showing up the way I have, what finally shifted, and why I'm done playing small.

      If you've ever felt like you're not quite ready, not quite qualified, or not quite enough to go after what you really want — this episode will help you see why that feeling exists, where it actually comes from, and how to stop letting it quietly run the show.

      Because the thing keeping you stuck probably isn't what you think it is.

      Listen to the end — there's something free I want to give you that could make 2026 your best year yet.

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      About Me

      I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

      Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

      Newsletter, contact and community link here

      18 min
    • No Music: 40 Min Deep Transformational Release Yoga Nidra NSDR Meditation

      Join us in our community, newsletter and contact me here.

      No Music Deep Release Yoga Nidra | 40-Minute NSDR for Stress Relief, Subconscious Reprogramming & Deep Rest

      Struggling to switch off? This 40-minute Yoga Nidra and Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practice guides you into a theta brainwave state — the sweet spot between waking and sleep where real subconscious change happens.

      In this session you'll be guided through a full body scan, breath work, and a powerful awareness practice designed to help you release stress, let go of mental tension, and reconnect with your true nature beyond the thinking mind.

      Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this practice meets you exactly where you are.

      Perfect for: stress relief, anxiety, burnout recovery, sleep preparation, and anyone curious about the science of deep rest and the nature of consciousness.

      You'll experience:

      • Progressive physical relaxation and body scanning
      • Subconscious release and intention setting
      • Theta state awareness and self-inquiry
      • A grounded, refreshed feeling without needing to fall asleep

      • Hit play, lie down, and let go.

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        About Me

        I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

        Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

        Newsletter, contact and community link here

        44 min
      • 40 Min: Deep Transformational Release Yoga Nidra NSDR Meditation

        Join us in our community, newsletter and contact me here.

        Deep Release Yoga Nidra | 40-Minute NSDR for Stress Relief, Subconscious Reprogramming & Deep Rest

        Struggling to switch off? This 40-minute Yoga Nidra and Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practice guides you into a theta brainwave state — the sweet spot between waking and sleep where real subconscious change happens.

        In this session you'll be guided through a full body scan, breath work, and a powerful awareness practice designed to help you release stress, let go of mental tension, and reconnect with your true nature beyond the thinking mind.

        Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this practice meets you exactly where you are.

        Perfect for: stress relief, anxiety, burnout recovery, sleep preparation, and anyone curious about the science of deep rest and the nature of consciousness.

        You'll experience:

        • Progressive physical relaxation and body scanning
        • Subconscious release and intention setting
        • Theta state awareness and self-inquiry
        • A grounded, refreshed feeling without needing to fall asleep

        • Hit play, lie down, and let go.

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          About Me

          I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

          Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

          Newsletter, contact and community link here

          44 min
        • 8 Min Sleep Deeper Meditation

          Sleep deeper with this pre-sleep breath work guided meditation to help your mind and body unwind and relax.   

          Inspired by how many of you tell me you like to listen to my meditations at night. This is the second of the Sleep Deeper Series — a collection of mini bedtime rituals to help you train your mind and body to unwind and sleep deeply. Each session is short enough to listen to in bed, just before you turn out the lights.  You could also use it for a mini break to relax whenever you wish.

          Press play, get comfortable, and let sleep come to you.  

          Sweet dreams.

          Paul 

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          About Me

          I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

          Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

          Newsletter, contact and community link here

          9 min
        • No Music: You Are Safe: Healing Yoga Nidra NSDR 35 Minute Meditation

          Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop. If your body feels tense then you can believe you are in danger.  This shows up as anxiety, stress and anger with yourself, people around you and the world and this as you know feels painful and takes its toll on your mind and body.   This 35-minute Yoga Nidra guides you into the deepest rest your body knows how to find — a state where healing happens naturally, where the nervous system exhales, and where the quiet that lives beneath your busy life becomes something you can actually feel. Lie down. Press play. You're already safe."

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          About Me

          I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

          Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

          Newsletter, contact and community link here

          38 min
        • You Are Safe : Deep Healing Yoga Nidra NSDR 35 Min Meditation.

          Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop. If your body feels tense then you can believe you are in danger.  This shows up as anxiety, stress and anger with yourself, people around you and the world.  This 35-minute Yoga Nidra guides you into the deepest rest your body knows how to find — a state where healing happens naturally, where the nervous system exhales, and where the quiet that lives beneath your busy life becomes something you can actually feel. Lie down. Press play. You're already safe."

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          About Me

          I'm Paul Sheppard, I am Coach who is on a mission to help people break free from overthinking and reconnect with a calmer, clearer and more confident way of being.

          Through simple insights, practical guidance and meditations, I will help you discover who you truly are and what you are capable of beyond the thinking mind.  

          Newsletter, contact and community link here

          38 min

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