114. Awakening to Infinite Love with Lisa Cairns: LSD, Banana Fritters & Non-duality - Pt. 2

In Part 2 of Michaela’s conversation with global non-dual teacher Lisa Cairns, Lisa shares the profound challenges and breakthroughs of her journey to awakening. Defining non-duality as absolute love and the realization that separation is an illusion, Lisa recounts her time living in the Australian bush with a non-dual teacher, a heartbreaking breakup, and a transformative month spent in Bali. There, she gave herself permission to do nothing but listen to her body’s intuitive needs, uncovering the truth that happiness is not dependent on anything external. Lisa offers direct pointers to help listeners question their sense of self and the non-locality of consciousness, explore the illusions of separation, and navigate resistance. She discusses how to stop believing the mind’s stories, challenge deeply held beliefs, and build the capacity to feel deeply—even when discomfort arises. Finally, Lisa shares the moment her awakening to Infinite Love occurred while eating a banana fritter, when the illusion of the separate self fell away, and everything became permeated with love. This episode is a continuation of Part 1, where Lisa explored the role of psychedelics in her awakening and the journey to living in non-separation, peace, and liberation. In Part 1, Lisa shares the role psychedelics have played in her awakening process and what her experiences with LSD, Ayahuasca, and mushrooms revealed.  For the past 11 years, Lisa Cairns has traveled around the world, sharing the Indian philosophy of Non-duality. She has spoken in the UK’s National Health Care System, book shops, yoga centers, universities, conference centers, festivals and more. In her talks, Lisa tries to communicate the limitless nature of life, which she considers is at the root of every philosophy, religion or story. She hopes to open doors for anyone who wants to listen, providing a broader perspective on life. Episode HighlightsThe complexities of Lisa’s relationship with her non-dual teacher and partner  The transformative challenges faced during three years living with himThe power of introspection during a month of self-exploration in BaliObserving the rapid shifts between suffering and joy without external attachmentAn expansive awakening experience triggered by a moment of deep beautyDefining non-duality through love and the concept of interconnectednessThe relationship between love and the illusion of separateness from objectsUnderstanding natural emotions versus the imagined self that creates conflictAnger and boundary setting as natural responses in human relationshipsThe radical challenge of self-discovery and authentic livingRecognizing the abstract nature of identity and ownership in daily lifeEngaging in direct experience to question the true nature of self beyond the bodyUnpacking the concept of innate being and its profound relationship to love Lisa Cairns' LinksWebsite: https://www.lisacairns.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaCairns  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonduality12   Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeEpisode 33 with Dr. Angelo Dilullo - https://tinyurl.com/yjxhrjwn  Episode 69 with Frank Yang - https://tinyurl.com/3tmfwu53  Episode 101 with Emerson Non-duality - https://tinyurl.com/3m3fdn5a  Indian Advaita Teacher: Ramesh Balsekar - https://rameshbalsekar.com/  Spiritual Teacher: Adyashanti - https://tinyurl.com/b2xf2zar  Non-dual Teacher: Roger Castillo - https://www.rogercastillo.org/