Mind Cake: Wandering Through Wellbeing18 Jun 2024

VEDIC MEDITATION & THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS: Cam Cooney’s Journey from Trauma to Inner Peace | S2 EP5

Would you Google “how to be happy” during a breakdown?
That’s exactly what meditation teacher Cam Cooney did — and it changed his life.
From a broken back to Vedic calm, this episode is about pain, peace, and practical tools for your mental well-being.

In this soul-stirring episode of Mind Cake, host Lee Crompton is joined by Glasgow-based Cam Cooney, whose life took a transformative turn after a spinal injury at 19. What began with physical rehab and mental burnout led him down an unexpected path… right into the stillness of Vedic meditation.

Cam shares his raw, relatable journey — from being an anxious, angry teen to becoming a certified meditation teacher helping others access inner peace.

Expect laughs, honesty, and no spiritual fluff as we unpack:

🔍 Googling happiness – what Cam discovered when the medical system didn’t help
🧘 What is Vedic meditation? – how it differs from mindfulness or apps like Headspace
😴 Mouth taping for better sleep – weird? Yes. Effective? Also yes.
🧠 The real impact of meditation on mental health – from emotional regulation to resilience
🛤️ What it really takes to go from student to teacher — and why your journey matters

Whether you're a seasoned meditator or someone who rolls their eyes at the word "wellness," Cam’s story offers fresh perspective, practical tips, and a good dose of Glaswegian humour.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how stillness might just be the thing that gets you moving again.

https://www.camcooneymeditation.com/

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