Danny Donachie - The Psychosomatic Origins of Chronic Pain and the Journey to See Over the Wall

Today's guest is Danny Donachie, in what is surely one of our most original and eye-opening conversations yet on this podcast.

Danny is a special talent who works holistically and understands the psychosomatic origins of pain and suffering deeply. His credentials are strong. He is a former professional footballer and, until this month, was the Head of Medical Services for Everton FC. He has worked with World Cup winners, Grand slam winners, Olympic Gold medalists and a World champion boxer.

Following completion of a master's degree in leadership at the Tavistock, he now works with executives to find inner peace and develop intentional culture. A number of "spiritual experiences" have resulted from a daily meditation practice of over 30 years and he has been fortunate to have worked directly with many spiritual masters including K Pattabhi Jois, Russel Williams, Yogi Manmoyananda, Guy Sengstock and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

Danny heard my interview with Steven Bartlett on Diary of a CEO while strolling through Madrid, and he decided to reach out. He is so kind with his words of praise in this episode, but let me tell you - he has quickly become someone I look up to and his essence and wisdom will totally blow you away. If you're plagued with pain, doubt, or anxieties, you can't miss this.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Danny convinces macho football and rugby players to meditate and do yoga.
• Danny's journey from professional footballer to revered healer in sports and beyond.
• Why can't we find peace even though our lives are absolutely okay?
• The greatest advice you'll get for escaping chronic pain: feel it fully.
• Clinical tales of patients with mysterious pain that healed through emotional expression.
• The studies showing that a large portion of pain medicine and surgery is placebo.
• One of life's fundamental pillars: knowing your purpose.
• Compassion for the homeless, and how my son and his son seemed to have it innately.
• Moments of awakening through Danny's various meditation practices. (He's tried it all.)
• "Seeing over the wall," as Sadhguru taught him.
• The mysterious power of mantra.

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