Take a deep breath because today we are doing a deep dive into Svādhyāya, which is 'The Study of the Self'. We explore the big life question - Who Am I? - and Sandy introduces you to why you might want to practice Svādhyāya and offers some self-inquiry insights and questions to get started. Small Print: Today's episode explores spiritual ideas and exercises, which are not a substitute for therapy. If you are dealing with any mental health issues, Sandy always recommends an integrative health strategy.

Sandy talks about authenticity along with the therapeutic and spiritual reasons why we can find it hard to be ourself. This episode also features a recording of Gabor Maté talking about authenticity and Sandy shares a powerful meditation - for healing the common causes of why we stop being authentic - so you are Free To Be Me.

Sandy talks to Dr David Hamilton about his latest book: 'The Joy Of Actually Giving A F**k'. Topics covered: Why kindness isn't just a nice thing to do, but a 'powerhouse' that is essential for human existence, how kindness can improve our mental and physical health, 'Kindfulness' and the benefits of being 'Mindfully Kind', and how kindness can ripple out to cause positive changes in our communities and wider-world. David's new book is available anywhere books are sold.