506. Leah Cox - a podcast by Rick Archer

After graduating in French from the University of Exeter and working for several years in conventional jobs in London, Leah found herself deeply unhappy; struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, disordered eating, an intense feeling of being a ‘wrong’ human being, and desperation to ‘find her purpose’.

In 2012, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery, but even after several years of personal and spiritual growth, she found herself in all the same cycles.In 2016, through grace, good luck, and some wonderful people, Leah experienced her first true spiritual awakening, seeing through the illusion of the separate self and knowing herself clearly as the one Love that we all are. For the very first time, she knew true peace, happiness, and freedom. Most importantly, the feeling of being a ‘wrong’ human being left her completely.

Since that time, her journey has been one of ongoing learning, integration, and unfolding.Leah works with clients one-on-one and runs online and in-person classes and workshops to support others’ journeys of healing, awakening, and following the call of the heart. Known for her tender, playful and (sometimes) fiery spirit, her message is simple: you are already whole, you are already worthy and you are never, ever outside the gates of Love.

Website: leahmarjoriecox.comTranscript of this interview.

Interview recorded June 8, 2019.Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.


Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
00:04:27 - Starting the Spiritual Journey00:10:13 - Awakening to No Separate Self
00:14:54 - Overwhelming Compassion and Self-Worth00:18:34 - Unhealthy relationship with food and body image
00:22:06 - Overcoming Obsession and Finding Joy in Life00:24:24 - The Only Way Out is Up
00:26:30 - Changing Perspective00:28:55 - The Paradox of Meaning in Life
00:32:50 - The Profound Meaning of Concepts00:35:13 - Finding Meaning in Challenging Times
00:38:22 - Instilling a Perspective of Continuous Unfolding Journey00:41:04 - Trusting Your Inner Knowing
00:43:47 - A Period of Inner Emptiness and Vacillation00:47:21 - Settling into the Experience
00:51:19 - Spiritual Paradoxes with Dan00:54:53 - The Multidimensionality of Truth
00:58:34 - Embracing Paradox and Opposing Views01:01:53 - Beauty and Sorrow at the Same Time
01:05:02 - Effortless and Harmonious Work01:08:17 - Changes in Work with Clients after Awakening
01:11:13 - Openness and Vulnerability in Relationships01:14:39 - Shrieking the Madness of the World from My Bed
01:17:28 - Unlocking Inner Potential01:20:38 - Discovering Your Life Purpose
01:23:54 - Finding Meaning in Life01:27:33 - Kundalini Awakening and the Process of Spiritual Progress
01:33:08 - Pondering the Temporal and the Eternal01:38:50 - Dan's Paradox Points
01:43:22 - Private Sessions on the Spiritual Path01:46:43 - Appreciating the Beauty of the Lake District

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