Episode 2: The Ordinary World: the dangers of living on autopilot

Mindful Conversations, with Shamash & Calvin

Shamash and Calvin embark on the first step of the Hero's Journey: the Ordinary World, taking a look at what can happen when we move through life on autopilot.

In this episode:

• Social entrepreneur Kush Kanodia shares some wise words from Ferris Bueller, reminding us to "stop and look around once in a while".
• Dr Wendy Molefi highlights why humans have an autopilot setting: the benefits it can bring, and the dangers it can pose.
• Dr Vikki Barnes explains some of the ways in which autopilot can manifest itself in our bodies, which can lead to discomfort or lack of sleep.
• Therapist Mari Williams looks at the stories we tell ourselves, and the danger in not revisiting those stories to check if they're still relevant to our real lives.
• Dr Mehwish Sharif shares an exercise she encourages her clients to do, to help them be more mindful of their surroundings when on autopilot.

Make sure to join us next time, when we take up the Call to Adventure!

Mindful Conversations is hosted by mindfulness teacher Shamash Alidina and mindful storyteller Calvin Niles.