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Gregg Braden is back this week for a closer look at unlocking the potential hidden in our very DNA. He and André discuss the profound power of the human heart and the possibilities that unlock through heart-brain coherence. By merging spirituality and science, Gregg gives practical tools and insights for healing trauma, self-regulating your biology, and harnessing the quantum field. This episode is a continuation of our last, where Gregg laid the foundation for where we are at as a collective, facing the battle between our very humanness and the development of super technology. Gregg now dives deeper into how we can use that human potential to optimize our well-being and live our most vibrant life. Check out https://AliveWaters.com/ and use code: KNOWTHYSELF for 33% off your first fresh spring water delivery. ___________ 0:00 - Intro 4:33 - The Value of New Perspectives 7:15 - Heart Intelligence and Power 13:25 - The Heart’s Neural Network 20:40 - Heart-Brain Coherence 31:55 - Cellular Memory Transfer 37:18 - Heart’s Electromagnetic Field 39:40 - Transcending Time & Space in the Quantum Realm 50:15 - Entanglement, Connectivity & Prayer 53:48 - Essence of Humanity 1:01:05 - Harnessing Quantum Field Power 1:03:22 - Remote Viewing & Accessing the Field 1:05:37 - Mirror Neurons & The Power of Visualization 1:09:35 - Heart-Based Problem Solving 1:14:30 - Dealing with Anticipatory Grief 1:17:36 - Earth School 1:21:16 - Transforming Pain Into Purpose 1:29:20 - Trauma, Neuropeptides and the Body 1:34:13 - Personal Identity and Self 1:40:41 - Cultivating Heart Power 1:46:53 - Ancient Gnostic Jesus Discoveries 1:53:12 - Manifesting Our Inner Potential 1:53:02 - Closing Gratitude ___________ André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science, spirituality and the real world. Following a successful career as a Computer Geologist during the 1970s energy crisis, he worked in the 1980s as a Senior Liaison with the U.S. Air Force Space Command. In 1991 he became the First Technical Operations Manager for Cisco Systems. Since 1986 Gregg has explored high mountain villages, remote monasteries, and forgotten texts to merge their timeless secrets with the best science of today. The author of 11 award-winning books published in 38 languages, Gregg has received numerous honours, including a 2016 nomination for the prestigious Templeton Award. He has shared his presentations with The United Nations, Fortune 500 companies, and the U.S. military, as well as in media specials aired throughout the world.  Website: https://greggbraden.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregg.braden/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/KnowThyself and get on your way to being your best self. New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden explains the bridge between science and spirituality and what it reveals about our true nature as humans. Gregg sets the stage by describing the most pressing issue we face as a species right now: the battle for our own humanity. He shares how the innovations in technology and movement towards transhumanism threatens to extinguish the beauty of what it means to be human before we even discover what that means.  This conversation is an intriguing deep dive into that topic, revealing the danger of technology and the divine potential hidden in human DNA. Gregg also discusses his theory on the true origin of homo sapiens: from debunking the theory of evolution to discovering hidden ancient civilizations.  Be sure to tune into next week's episode for a continuation of this conversation and learn how to unlock your own true potential. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  2:32 The Battle for Our Humanity & Divinity 17:39 Technology's Promise and Danger  26:12 The Profound Potential In Human Biology 33:42 DNA as a Pathway to our Divinity 38:55 How Technology Atrophies Our Brain & Biology 48:19 Better Help 49:35 Why Cloning Will Never Work  54:16 The Preciousness That We Are  58:29 True Implications of Evolving Technology 1:02:17 What’s Wrong with the Theory of Evolution  1:11:41 The True Origins of the Human Species  1:32:43 Humanity's Divine Ancestors (Proof Hidden in Our DNA!) 1:39:20 Simulation Theory & Cosmic Cycles 1:52:32 Mystery Hidden In The Moon & Earth's Core 2:04:56 Evidence of Advanced Ancient Civilizations  2:15:36 Seeing the Bigger Picture of It All  2:20:43 Conclusion ___________ New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science, spirituality and the real world. Following a successful career as a Computer Geologist during the 1970s energy crisis, he worked in the 1980s as a Senior Liaison with the U.S. Air Force Space Command. In 1991 he became the First Technical Operations Manager for Cisco Systems. Since 1986 Gregg has explored high mountain villages, remote monasteries, and forgotten texts to merge their timeless secrets with the best science of today. The author of 11 award-winning books published in 38 languages, Gregg has received numerous honours, including a 2016 nomination for the prestigious Templeton Award. He has shared his presentations with The United Nations, Fortune 500 companies, and the U.S. military, as well as in media specials aired throughout the world.  Website: https://greggbraden.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregg.braden/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Go to https://rb.gy/upd3es and use coupon code KNOWTHYSELF to save 15%. Rosicrucian Spiritual Teacher Dr. Robert Gilbert is back on Know Thyself this week for a deeper discussion into structuring the subtle body, awakening higher knowledge, and avoiding spiritual pitfalls. He and André discuss how to cultivate true sincerity on the spiritual path: a resonance that is essential for proper development and missing in many teachings. Robert shares his story of awakening and how he followed the messages that led him to his true destiny. He reveals how to cultivate a stronger inner vision to be able to have deeper clarity into your unique path and master self observation.  He also dives deep into merging wisdom from different spiritual traditions, decoding the mysteries of sacred geometry, and the strong significance of the number 12. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  2:29 How to Properly use Spiritual Knowledge  13:27 Spiritual Sincerity & True Resonance on the Path  22:30 Robert’s Story: From Military to Spiritual Teacher 38:46 Spiritual Experiences That Shifted His Perspective 44:00 Cultivating Conscious Vision: Backward Review Exercise  56:13 Decoding Messages in Our Dreams 1:01:26 Tools for Mastering Self Observation 1:10:07 Merging Wisdom From Different Spiritual Traditions 1:19:51 Harnessing the Potential of Sacred Geometry  1:31:26 What Cymatics Reveals About Us 1:35:16 Opening our Perception to Different Realities  1:40:23 Applying this Knowledge for Structuring Subtle Body 1:47:28 Significance of the Number 12  2:02:50 Reality of Birthing the New Golden Age  2:09:37 Conclusion ___________ Robert J. Gilbert Ph.D. is a former U.S. Marine Corps instructor in Nuclear­Biological-Chemical Defense, with over 30 years of research into both mainstream and holistic health methods. He holds a Ph.D. in International Studies, and contributed to the first academic textbook on Transformational Politics. Dr. Gilbert has extensively studied French methods of Vibrational Radiesthesia from the early 1900’s, sponsoring the translation of many rare texts into English for the first time. Dr. Gilbert was also the first non-­Egyptian to be granted Instructor status in the Egyptian system of BioGeometry®, founded by Dr. Ibrahim Karim of Cairo. Dr. Gilbert is currently the Director of the Vesica Institute for Holistic Studies in Asheville, North Carolina. He teaches both live and online courses, the latest of which is the Online series entitled Vibrational Testing and Healing. The Vesica Institute: https://www.vesica.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesicainstitute/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Try Magic Mind at https://magicmind.com/ANDREDUQUM20 - and use CODE: ANDREDUQUM20 at checkout (: In 2006, after a long battle with cancer, Anita Moorjani went into a coma, her doctor told her family that she had only a few hours left to live. During the 30 hours she spent in the coma, she had a profound near-death-experience where she was told the purpose of her life. In this episode, André sits down with her for an in depth explanation of what went on and the insights she gained from the experience. They discuss the root of all disease (and how we can heal ourselves with this knowledge), Anita’s perception of God and our true essence, reincarnation and much more. Anita provides practical tools and knowledge to help you live your most authentic life today and experience a more vibrant way of being. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Life Before Cancer  4:37 Facing Her Cancer Diagnosis  16:56 How Inauthenticity Leads to Illness 23:42 Is It Your Fault? Taking Responsibility for Disease  25:19 Facing Death & Going Into a Coma 28:36 Leaving Her Body & Awakening in the After-Life 35:28 What the 'Other Side' Is Like 41:30 The Moment My Purpose Was Revealed & Choosing to Come Back 47:27 Waking Up & Fully Recovering From Cancer 50:48 Sharing Her Experience with Others Afterwards 55:34 Reality of God & Our True Essence 59:08 What Happened After: Entering a New Way of Being 1:04:24 Actualizing Her Purpose Afterwards (Wayne Dyer, Book Deal, and Speaking) 1:11:15 Most Important Lessons I Learned in Death 1:16:23 How to 'Die' Before You Die 1:25:54 Truth About Time, Past Lives & Reincarnation 1:30:15 Secret to Overcoming Chronic Illnesses 1:32:58 Who You Are at Your True Essence 1:37:06 Making Choices from Love, Not Fear 1:39:50 Conclusion ___________ Anita Moorjani was born in Singapore of Indian parents, moved to Hong Kong at the age of two, and lived in Hong Kong until she moved to the United States in 2015. Anita worked in the corporate world for many years before being diagnosed with cancer in April 2002. Her fascinating and moving near-death experience (NDE) in early 2006 tremendously changed her perspective on life, and her work is now ingrained with the depths and insights she gained while in the other realm. She, and her miraculous story, were discovered by Dr Wayne Dyer who fostered her entrance into the world of public speaking, and urged her to write a book about her experience. And following his lead, Anita wrote her first book, Dying to be Me, and it reached the New York Times Best Seller list. Since then her two other books "What if this is Heaven" and "Sensitive is the New Strong" have reached significant acclaim. As a result of her NDE, Anita is often invited to speak at conferences and events around the globe to share her insights. From her Social Media channels to her live workshops, Anita demonstrates that she is the embodiment of the truth that we all have the inner power and wisdom to overcome even the most adverse situations. 'Dying to Be Me' Book: https://amzn.to/3HvGSTy Join Anita live ~ https://anitamoorjani.com/upcoming-events Join Anita online: https://amsanctuary.com ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/

Bestselling author & dating expert Matthew Hussey reveals how to eliminate the blocks in your love life and magnetize your dream partnership. Matthew explores the balance between developing dating competency and doing the inner work to become a match to what you desire. He reveals the #1 reason people keep falling for emotionally unavailable individuals and how to choose the person who will be your perfect fit.  Matthew shares the 4 crucial steps to finding and identifying 'the one', explaining how to clarify non-negotiables and be sure about the person you're choosing. He also gives advice for healing heartbreak, accessing vulnerability, and navigating personal growth in relationship. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  2:10 Becoming Competent AND Magnetic in Dating  7:25 The True Secret to Attracting Your Dream Partner 14:26 Why You Keep Falling in Love with Emotionally Unavailable People 22:39 The Power of Partnership for Inner Growth 34:14 Accessing Our Vulnerability in Relationships 37:38 4 Crucial Steps to Find "The One"  43:51 Identifying Your Non-Negotiables & What You TRULY Want 56:40 The #1 Way to Heal Heartbreak  1:05:33 Inside "Love Life", A Guide to Navigating Relationships 1:10:46 The Value of Being Alone 1:11:22 What Men & Women Don't Understand About Each Other 1:16:08 What Chronic Pain Taught Me 1:23:35 Conclusion ___________ Matthew Hussey is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in confidence and relational intelligence. His YouTube channel is number one in the world for love life advice, with over half a billion views. He writes a weekly newsletter and is the host of the podcast Love Life With Matthew Hus­sey. Hussey provides monthly coaching to the members of his private community, Love Life Club. Over the past fifteen years, his proven approach has inspired millions through authentic, insightful, and practical advice that not only enables them to find love but also feel confident and in control of their own happiness. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gettheguyteam Website: https://matthewhussey.com Pre-Order "Love Life": https://matthewhussey.com/lovelifebook-announce/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/KnowThyself and get on your way to being your best self. Garrain Jones reveals how to tap into your true vibration, heal your inner child, and live your most powerful life. It's been over a year since our last episode together where Garrain shared his journey of going from prison, to homeless, to millionaire. In this episode, we dive deeper into the real way to make change in your life and become your own success story. Garrain and André discuss our broken connection to the inner child and how this has caused so much pain and premature aging into adulthood. Garrain gives practical tools and reframes on how to flip this - explaining the tips that have changed countless of his clients lives.  Garrain also dives into his powerful journey of becoming a devoted husband and father, revealing the true value of aligned partnership. He also discusses the value of safe spaces, vulnerability, and the best way to change the world. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  2:33 Our Broken Connection to the Inner Child  8:33 Restoring Our True Vitality 15:00 The Antidote to Playing Small   21:54 Creating Friendships & Safe Spaces 31:07 Community is the New Currency 34:38 Tuning Into Who You Truly Are 37:18 Your Personal Permission Slip  47:19 Cultivating the Courage to Be Vulnerable 57:43 The Best Way to Change the World 1:03:04 Be Aware of 'Leaky' Energy 1:05:53 Power of Becoming a Devoted Partner 1:11:59 Thriving in Relationship: Masculine/Feminine Dynamics 1:23:30 Being a Better Parent to the Next Generation 1:28:09 Guided Sound Experience 1:32:01 Conclusion ___________ Garrain Jones is an author, public speaker, and mentor. His mission is to create a safe space for people to discover the gifts that already live inside of them, so they can use those gifts to produce extraordinary results in their lives. He leads retreats, workshops, 1:1 coaching, has spoken in over 60 countries, and is a best-selling author. Garrain went from $200,000 in debt, living in his car for 2.5 years and being an ex-convict to impacting millions, earning millions, and living a life without regrets. He believes it’s possible for everybody to overcome their life’s obstacles and manifest the life they really want. He teaches others how to discover what is blocking them from living an extraordinary life by implementing practical strategies and tools that transformed his life for the better and are changing millions of lives globally. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrain.jones/ Website: https://garrainjones.com Book, "Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734155507 Our Last Episode: https://youtu.be/79njWCCJcao?si=lLUOJYkGHG9r6cqU ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Max Lugavere dives deep into the essential factors that contribute to living a longer and thriving life. Drawing from his extensive knowledge and expertise, Max shares invaluable insights on the foods to avoid, uncovering the detrimental impact they can have on our health and longevity. He sheds light on the critical importance of proactive measures to prevent chronic diseases, empowering you to take charge of your well-being.  Max emphasizes the transformative power of incorporating movement throughout the day, highlighting its positive effects on longevity and overall vitality. He explores the intricate relationship between sleep, circadian rhythm, and optimal eating windows, revealing how these factors can profoundly impact our health-span.  Max also delves into the profound significance of discovering our personal "why" for healthy living, igniting a sense of purpose and commitment to long-term well-being. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:34 A Vision for A Brighter, Healthier Life 3:50 Health Span vs Life Span 12:44 How the Food Industry Tricked Us 21:56 The Danger of Ultra-Processed Foods  28:12 3 Diet Changes That Make a Big Difference 33:04 Can a Plant-Based Diet Work? 36:56 Turning Knowledge into Real Change 46:19 Circadian Rhythm & Eating Windows 53:35 Optimizing Your Sleep  1:05:55 Easily Burn Calories Throughout the Day 1:15:58 Toxins in Our Environment 1:26:51 Doing the Best with What you Have 1:30:12 Finding Your “Why” 1:38:05 Importance of Community  1:41:35 Learning Through Relationship  1:45:07 Conclusion  ___________ Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He is the author of the Genius trilogy of books, including the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. He hosts The Genius Life podcast, one of the top health and wellness podcasts in the U.S, and has an audience of over 1.5 million followers across social media. His contributions to programs like The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, PBS’s Brief but Spectacular, and The Doctors, along with features in VICE, Fast Company, The New York Times, People Magazine, and CNN, and appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience and The Diary of a CEO, have made him a respected and well-known voice in the field. An engaging speaker on relevant health and wellness topics, Lugavere regularly leads keynote talks and corporate seminars around the world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-1kRP-tFmU7Byesum5XaQ Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Matías De Stefano shares his personal experiences and profound insights on living heaven on earth, awakening, and creating a life of abundance. On the spiritual path it is essential to learn how to also thrive in this material world, Matías speaks to this - opening up about his personal relationship to money, how he went from survival to success, and what most people are missing about manifestation. He also reveals what it's like to channel and how he discerns between what's imagination vs reality. Matías shares the loneliness he has experienced on the spiritual path and how he's found meaning after coming back from such profound experiences. Him and André also discuss what the future holds for humanity in terms of AI, technology, and a new age. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:44 How to Live Heaven on Earth, Today 12:29 Transcending the Mind, Awakening to the Magic 21:17 What It's Like to Be a Channel 26:51 Discerning Between Reality and Imagination  33:06 Original Purpose of the Pyramids  44:10 The Loneliness of Spiritual Awakening 53:28 Why Laughter is Essential 59:54 How Matías Makes Money  1:06:40 The Key to Manifesting Money 1:17:52 The "Self-Made Person" is a Myth 1:30:30 Why the 1% Shouldn't Stop You From Making Money 1:42:27 Finding Your Unique Way to Thrive  1:46:59 How Past Lives Inform Present Relationships 1:54:15 What the Future Holds: AI, Technology & A New Age 2:14:48 Conclusion ___________ At the age of 21, Matías De Stefano began to transmit his particular vision of understanding reality, helping thousands of people to have a different perspective of our environment and ourselves. His philosophical worldview can be translated as: “Heaven on Earth.” It is a concept explaining how we are creators of our own reality, as well as giving us the tools to be able to transcend it. He is currently developing new materials to help us understand the world and our role in it. Website: https://www.matiasdestefano.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matiasgustavodestefano/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ghancaA ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Today we are joined by the Cosmic Skeptic, Alex O'Connor, for a fascinating look into philosophy, atheism, and the pursuit of an ethical life. Alex has gained recognition for his unique perspective on reality, which he interprets through the lenses of materialism and agnosticism. This makes for an intriguing conversation as André and him engage in a deep dive into various topics. The discussion revolves around their viewpoints on God, religion, consciousness, and morality. They dissect the potential dangers of intellectualizing and its impact on our understanding of the world. Furthermore, they tackle an interesting question: can the study of ethics lead to an individual becoming more ethical in their actions? Alex also shares his thoughts on near death experiences, artificial intelligence, and facing the fear of death. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  1:36 What it Means to Live a "Good" Life  5:37 Defining Meaning and Purpose  9:34 What Makes Something Bad or Good  14:15 The Balance of Open Mindedness  16:03 Atheism & Theism: Where's the Line?  18:30 Is God Dead? Being an Agnostic vs Atheist 21:10 The Ignorance of Belief  24:35 Distinguishing Between Wisdom & Knowledge  30:35 What is God?  34:41 How Studying Theology Changed Alex's Perspective 39:53 Religon & Tribalism: Why We're Afraid of Opposing Opinions 45:35 What It Looks Like to Live Ethically 49:44 The Danger of Over-Intellectualizing  58:37 Materialism Facing off with Consciousness 1:03:09 Are Near Death Experiences Real? 1:08:38 Why The Fear of Death is Valuable 1:24:09 The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence 1:26:38 Why He's Changed His Mind on Consciousness 1:28:18 Making the Most of Our Lives  1:30:19 Conclusion ___________ Alex J. O’Connor is founder of the “Cosmic Skeptic” YouTube channel, podcast and blog, platforms dedicated to the publication of philosophical ideas and debates in an accessible format. A graduate of philosophy and theology from St. John’s College, Oxford University, Alex is an international public speaker and debater, having delivered addresses across multiple continents at conferences, universities, and local drinking groups, as well as debated ethics, religion, and politics with a number of high-profile opponents before college audiences, on radio talk shows and on national television. Alex’s online videos have been collectively viewed around fifty million times, attracting over 500,000 people to subscribe to his regular content. He has produced videos with notable experts in respected fields, such as Peter Singer, Richard Dawkins, Bishop Robert Barron, and William Lane Craig. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic Website: https://cosmicskeptic.com ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

On this episode of Know Thyself Podcast we are joined by Paramahamsa Vishwananda, for an intriguing conversation on the reality of self realization, samadhi, and performing miracles. He shares his story of awakening at a young age, revealing the divine interactions with Mahavatar Babaji that shaped his life forever. He reveals what lies at the heart of humanity's search for happiness, and how we can make every day heaven on Earth. He discusses the truth about being a guru: from spiritual ego, experiencing anger, and the importance of the guru. Andre and Paramahamsa Vishwananda also discuss achieving harmony in romantic relationships, aligning ourselves to the will of the Divine, and finding your own unique path of self realization. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Humanity's Search for Happiness 5:27 Self Realization & Exploring the True Nature of Self  8:06 Shift from the Mind to the Heart 16:01 Parmanhansa’s Spiritual Lineage 19:47 The Journey of Our Souls' Awakening 24:46 What Comes After Self-Realization & Making Paradise Here and Now 27:58 Childhood Awakening through Mahavatar Babaji 39:33 Who Mahavatar Babaji Is 40:54 Discernment on the Spiritual Path 43:49 Experiencing Samadhi & Cosmic Consciousness 48:37 Being Initiated into Kriya Yoga 49:50 Becoming a Guru & Performing Miracles 52:47 Navigating Ego Traps as a Guru 54:06 The Role of a Guru  55:15 Do you Experience Anger? 57:37 Devoting Ourselves to Something Greater 59:55 Balance of Effort and Grace 1:02:03 Achieving Fearlessness on the Spiritual Path 1:05:01 The Spiritual Ego's Slippery Slope 1:08:36 Divine Design: The Greater Plan of Consciousness 1:10:57 Yogic Lineages: What Draws Us to Certain Paths 1:18:49 Romantic Relationships on the Spiritual Path 1:21:25 Conclusion ___________ Paramahamsa Vishwananda is the founder of the international organisation known as ‘Bhakti Marga’, which means the ‘path of devotion’. It is through Love and with Love that Paramahamsa Vishwananda has inspired a global community to share His wisdom, teachings and spiritual practices with the world. All of Bhakti Marga’s efforts and offerings are dedicated to supporting His mission of awakening bhakti in everyone to live a life of devotion to God. Website: https://paramahamsavishwananda.com ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Steven Pressfield, author of “The War of Art” shares how to tap into your creativity and unlock your full potential as an artist. He discusses the source of inspiration, sharing how he views ‘the Muse’ and how we can fine tune ourselves to tap into it more. He unpacks how to find your voice as an artist and know yourself through each piece of work.  He discusses the #1 thing that keeps creators from achieving their potential: fear. Explaining that fear is a sign that we’re on the right path, and how we can transform this fear into a masterpiece. Him and André also discuss what distinguishes an amateur from a pro, balancing business and creativity, and our responsibility as artists to share our work. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  2:04 The Responsibility of Sharing our Art 4:55 Discovering Ourselves Through Creativity 9:33 The Muse: Tapping into the Source of Inspiration 15:52 Finding Your Creative Voice 19:16 Facing Off With Resistance & Fear 27:30 The Art That Surprises You 28:53 Why Talent Doesn’t Matter 30:22 How to Get Out of Your Own Way 34:25 Why We Secretly Fear Success 41:22 Finding Courage to Follow Your Dreams  50:10 Destiny vs Free Will 52:48 Feeling Lost? Here's How to Find Your Way 55:11 How Steven Struggled His Way to Success 1:03:55 When "the Lightening" Strikes 1:06:13 Go From Amateur to Pro 1:11:34 Selling & Marketing Your Artwork 1:17:22 Refining: Reducing A Piece to it’s Maximum 1:19:11 Prayer to the Muse: Setting Intentions for Creating 1:23:01 The Daily Pressfield: A Guide to Completing Great Work 1:30:54 Does the Self Doubt Get Easier? 1:31:54 Why We Must Share our Art 1:33:09 Dharma and Creativity 1:34:50 Conclusion ___________ Steven Pressfield is the author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, The Profession, The Lion's Gate, The War of Art, Turning Pro, Do the Work, The Warrior Ethos, The Authentic Swing, An American Jew, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, and The Knowledge.His debut novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance, was adapted for screen. A film of the same title was released in 2000, directed by Robert Redford and starring Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron.His father was in the Navy, and he was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1943. Since graduating from Duke University in 1965, he has been a U.S. Marine, an advertising copywriter, schoolteacher, tractor-trailer driver, bartender, oilfield roustabout, attendant in a mental hospital and screenwriter. His struggles to earn a living as a writer (it took seventeen years to get the first paycheck) are detailed in The War of Art, Turning Pro, The Authentic Swing, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, and The Knowledge.There's a recurring character in his books, named Telamon, a mercenary of ancient days. Telamon doesn't say much. He rarely gets hurt or wounded. And he never seems to age. His view of the profession of arms is a lot like Pressfield's conception of art and the artist:"It is one thing to study war, and another to live the warrior's life." Steven’s New Book “The Daily Pressfield”: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-daily-pressfield/ Website: https://stevenpressfield.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Today we are joined by clinical psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasala. Dr. Ramani unpacks narcissistic personality disorder, defining types of narcissism, how it’s diagnosed, and where this originates. She shares the implications of the extreme side of this disorder, discussing the dark reality of narcissistic abuse in relationships, love-bombing, triangulation, and gas-lighting. She provides advice for anyone stuck in a cycle of abuse or supporting a friend through this process. She reveals the sad truth of abuse: that most people never change. This is a great episode for anyone wanting to better understand this disorder and get out of a cycle of abuse. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:54 Defining & Identifying Narcissism  6:59 Why This Develops in People 10:20 Different Types of Narcissism  13:59 How Our Society Rewards Narcissism  15:36 How Certain Types Develop  19:16 At What Age Narcissism Begins  21:40 The Internal Reality of a Narcissist  25:45 Common Traits of Narcissistic Abuse  31:38 Why Love Bombing is Toxic  37:09 The True Meaning of Gaslighting  41:18 Triangulation & Cycles of Manipulation 42:40 When Self Esteem Becomes Too Much 47:14 Cultural Distinctions & Healing Family Trauma 52:18 Breaking Free of a Narcissistic Relationship  1:01:11 Will They Ever Change?  1:04:29 Is It You?  1:10:57 Supporting a Friend in an Abusive Relationship  1:14:45 Becoming Aware of Your Own Narcissism 1:19:28 The Sad Reality of Being a Narcissist  1:22:00 Spiritual Narcissism  1:28:07 Final Thoughts 1:35:34 Conclusion ___________ Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, CA, Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. She is an author of several books including Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving A Relationship with a Narcissist, and “Don’t You Know Who I Am?”: How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. The focus of Dr. Durvasula’s clinical, academic and consultative work is the etiology and impact of narcissism and high-conflict, entitled, antagonistic personality styles on human relationships, mental health, and societal expectations. Her work has been featured at SXSW, TEDx, Red Table Talk, the Today Show, and Investigation Discovery. You can also find her on YouTube where she has accumulated millions of views on her videos discussing narcissism on her successful channel, and on social media @DoctorRamani. Now she will be adding the role of host to her resume as she launches her new podcast, Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani, a show that focuses on narcissism and its impact on relationships. Website: https://doctor-ramani.com Pre-Order “It’s Not You”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710202/its-not-you-by-ramani-durvasula-phd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorramani/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Dr. Robert Gilbert joins the podcast today to unpack the core teachings of rosicrucianism: a philosophy that synthesizes the best of ancient wisdom teachings and provides a foundation for living a spiritual life. He reveals how humanity lost touch with our intuitive gifts and access to the subtle bodies, as well as the great potential we have for regaining these spiritual powers.  He explains how to structure the subtle body in your own life, awaken your energy centers, and direct your life by the power of illuminated will.  Dr. Gilbert provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in understanding how to unlock spiritual illumination in a balanced and integrated way. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  1:46 Remembering Our True Selves  3:51 Understanding the Hidden Rosicrucian Teachings 14:33 How Humans Lost Touch With Subtle Realms  22:37 The Yuga Cycles & Global Awakening of Spiritual Gifts 29:37 Blessings and Curses of the Information Age  32:54 The Subtle Body: Structuring & Harnessing It's Gifts 47:23 Distorted Sexual Energy in Spiritual Circles 56:25 The Secret to Self Observance  1:03:50 The 6 Essential Rosicrucian Exercises  1:11:01 Awakening Kundalini Energy Properly 1:17:53 Illuminated Will: Balancing the 3 Centers  1:24:03 Breaking Addictive Impulses  1:32:29 Luciferic and Ahrimanic Beings Explained 1:58:35 Dangers of Spiritual Ego Inflation  2:14:32 Our Individual Spiritual Destiny 2:21:47 Humanity’s Golden Opportunity  2:27:49 Conclusion  ___________ Robert J. Gilbert Ph.D. is a former U.S. Marine Corps instructor in Nuclear­Biological-Chemical Defense, with over 30 years of research into both mainstream and holistic health methods. He holds a Ph.D. in International Studies, and contributed to the first academic textbook on Transformational Politics. Dr. Gilbert has extensively studied French methods of Vibrational Radiesthesia from the early 1900’s, sponsoring the translation of many rare texts into English for the first time. Dr. Gilbert was also the first non-­Egyptian to be granted Instructor status in the Egyptian system of BioGeometry®, founded by Dr. Ibrahim Karim of Cairo. Dr. Gilbert is currently the Director of the Vesica Institute for Holistic Studies in Asheville, North Carolina. He teaches both live and online courses, the latest of which is the Online series entitled Vibrational Testing and Healing. The Vesica Institute: https://www.vesica.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesicainstitute/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Today we are joined by holistic psychiatrist and author Kelly Brogan to unpack the journey from self betrayal to reclamation. Kelly shares her own story, revealing the ways her perspectives on polarity have changed after years of being a feminist activist. She discusses the process of empowerment, sharing her practices like inner-husbanding, curiosity, and awakening eros. With a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics within relationships, Kelly Brogan also imparts her unique perspective on the roles of masculinity and femininity in cisgender male/female relationships. For anyone looking to start and grow a THRIVING podcast - Check out our comprehensive Podcast with Purpose Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  1:50 From Self Betrayal to Reclamation  8:25 Honoring our Shadow Sides  17:20 Feeling Safe as a Woman & Inner-husbanding  28:08 Balancing Self Compassion and Curiosity  34:43 Feminism & the War on Masculinity  56:05 Gender Fluidity & Polarity 1:05:07 Acknowledging What You Truly Long For  1:09:11 How Men Undermine the Feminine Blossoming  1:18:06 Holistic Healing & Allopathic Medicine 1:30:05 Embracing Paradox: From Self Righteousness to Empowerment  1:41:02 Activism & Self Righteousness  1:50:39 Awakening Our Eros  1:55:13 Women Judging Other Women 2:05:10 Conclusion ___________ Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, Own Your Self, the children’s book, A Time For Rain, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellybroganmd/ Website: https://www.kellybroganmd.com ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Zach Bush joins the podcast again for a deeper dive into how self actualization works on a biological level. He unpacks the cellular science of disease, revealing the detrimental effects of chemicals like glyphosate that are a norm in our food systems. Zach also provides the antidote to this, sharing the science he has been studying of cellular regeneration, and the potential hidden in the human genome. He discusses other pressing issues facing our world today like infertility, global extinction, and our broken medical system. Zach Provides a hopeful lens for the future, explaining the hidden purpose in our difficult times. ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 3:14 Zach's Research on Cellular Biology 16:34 The Simple Science of Disease 20:48 How Cells Work 29:50 Becoming Our Own Healers 34:43 Returning to our Original, Healthy Design 48:30 The Danger of Glyphosate on a Cellular Level & Reducing Your Exposure 57:49 Why Infertility is a Huge Problem 1:02:29 Writing a New Story for Humanity 1:12:53 Our Time In Egypt: The Power of Reflection & Silence 1:19:18 The Next Expression of Human Biology 1:26:53 Our Profound Experience in Egypt 1:40:50 Purpose & Our Infinite Human Potential 1:55:28 Zach’s Profound Awakening at 19 2:14:08 Conclusion ___________ Zach Bush MD is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Dr Zach founded *Seraphic Group and the nonprofit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including topics such as the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, immunity, and gut/brain health. His education has highlighted the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, and his ongoing efforts are providing a path for consumers, farmers, and mega-industries to work together for a healthy future for people and planet. Website: http://zachbushmd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachBushMD/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrZachBush YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1SXr9d2DYawP_bwcNpbd2w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/ ION https://intelligenceofnature.com/ SERAPHIC GROUP: http://seraphicgroup.com/ FARMER’S FOOTPRINT: http://www.farmersfootprint.us/ THE JOURNEY OF INTRINSIC HEALTH: https://journeyofintrinsichealth.com/ ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

To celebrate the beginning of 2024, we’ve compiled some of the most notable moments from Know Thyself this year. Each clip features an expert in their field, sharing how to make the absolute most of your next year.  We hear from Dr. Gabor Maté, Sam Harris, and Mooji to explore the human predicament of the toxic culture we live in and our tendency to habitually sleep walk through life. We then hear from several others such as Dr. Joe Dispenza, which will give you the insights to transcend this hypnotic passivity and transform your life from the inside out. For anyone looking to start and grow a THRIVING podcast - Check out our comprehensive Podcast with Purpose Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Transcending Our Toxic Culture - Dr. Gabor Maté 8:25 Awakening From The Prison of Our Thoughts - Sam Harris 14:31 Who You are Beyond Your Mind & Identity - Mooji 22:57 Stop Playing Small & Shine Your Light - Marianne Williamson 27:32 10x Your Life and Self-Source Your Power - Marisa Peer 35:45 Quantum Leap Into a New Reality - Dr. Joe Dispenza 43:55 The Secret to Manifestation: Merging Being & Becoming - Dr. Tara Swart 51:04 Unlocking Your True Genius - Richard Rudd 54:32 Practices for Finding Joy in Life - RY X 1:00:33 Daily Rituals for Transforming Sadness Into Joy - Mike Posner 1:05:46 My Reflection: Trusting the Seasons of Life ___________ Watch the Full Episodes: Dr. Gabor Maté - EP 33 Sam Harris - EP 47 Mooji - Ep 77 Marianne Williamson - EP 61  Marisa Peer - EP 68 Dr. Joe Dispenza - EP 48 Dr. Tara Swart - EP 71 Richard Rudd - EP 49 RY X - EP 52 Mike Posner - EP 65 ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Today we have the honor of sitting down with Mooji, who reflects on the journey of awakening, finding bliss in the here and now, and merging with the Infinite. This conversation is full of divine inspiration and Mooji even guides us through an exercise for awakening and expanding awareness.  Mooji and André discuss the foundations of spiritual living, revealing how to release your attachment to the ego, and reconnect to your true essence. Mooji shares his perspective on conscious relationships, overcoming sexual desires, and finding a wealth that’s deeper than money.  For anyone looking to start and grow a THRIVING podcast - Check out our comprehensive Podcast with Purpose Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:13 What it Means to Awaken Spiritually  6:56 Finding Who We Are, Through Who We're Not 8:54 Releasing our Attachment to Thoughts 16:14 Awakening Unfolds in Perfect Time 19:28 Navigating Slip-Ups Along the Path 22:45 What God/ Enlightenment Feels Like 26:05 Releasing the Ego, Tasting the Infinite 30:43 Mooji Guides an Exercise for Expanding Awareness 46:23 True Sadana: Overcoming Fear and Merging with the Infinite 50:29 Being in the World as a Spiritual Being 53:28 Does Mooji struggle with ego? 54:47 Getting to the Root of Judgement 59:53 Stop Wasting Your Energy on This 1:03:15 Conscious Romantic Connections 1:08:10 Finding Freedom From Sexual Desires 1:15:00 Navigating Praise & Blame 1:19:00 Deeper than Money: The Wealth of Being  1:24:59 How the Universe Conspires for Self Remembrance  1:26:39 The Divine Expression of Creativity 1:30:24 Mooji’s Awakening Through a Christian Mystic  1:39:38 Facilitating Spiritual Transformation in Others 1:42:19 What Happens After Death 1:49:00 From Struggle to Surrender: Embracing Our Inevitable Awakening  1:56:36 Conclusion  ___________ Mooji is a true light in this world, whose presence, wisdom and loving guidance point us to who we are beyond the limitations of our personal conditioning and identity. In open interactions with this great spiritual Master, seekers of Truth from all backgrounds and traditions are introduced to the direct path to freedom through self-inquiry and The Invitation—which is proving to be one of the most effective aids for true and lasting Self-realisation. Universal in his appeal, Moojibaba’s wisdom, compassion, openness and humour profoundly touch the hearts of those who meet him, thereby inspiring each one to find within themselves the deep peace, love and silence they recognise in him. Website: https://mooji.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Moojiji ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Teal Swan joins the podcast today, exploring the process of ancestral healing, alchemizing trauma, and her predictions for humanity's future.  As a shadow worker, Teal reveals the most effective modalities for healing trauma. Discussing the importance of this work, she shares how her life has personally been affected by doing this to heal her family lineage. She also explores the shadow side of spirituality, discussing superiority complexes and the detriment of seeing reality as an illusion. Teal reflects on the struggle to be her true self in the public eye while navigating the harmful projections of others.  Teal and André also discuss their different perspectives on the future of humanity, unpacking the potential threat of AI, a third world war, and what it will take to create a New Earth. For anyone looking to start and grow a THRIVING podcast - Check out our comprehensive Podcast with Purpose Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  2:07 Understanding Who You Truly Are, Beyond The Personality  5:06 The Importance of Ancestral Healing  8:30 In Order to Heal, Must You First Understand the Past? 10:41 The Ripple Effect of Doing the Inner Work  14:40 The Most Effective Modality to Heal 16:54 "This is an Illusion": Challenging the Perspective 19:34 Teals Personal Healing Journey  25:45 My Struggle with Superiority Complex  30:08 Being a Human in the Public Eye, Navigating Haters  34:10 The Alchemy Process 35:36 Growing Up an Intuitive in a 3D World 42:10 The Choice to Incarnate & Seeing the Whole Picture  45:20 The Shadows of Masculine/ Feminine Dynamics 56:25 How to Activate the Divine Feminine in a Man's World 1:01:15 What Men Don’t Understand About Women  1:05:49 What Women Don’t Understand About Men 1:06:58 Prediction: The Harsh Reality of Creating a New Earth 1:15:58 Waking up to Corruption & Looking at the War WITHIN Us 1:25:08 A Warning About Artificial intelligence  1:28:31 Is Utopia Possible on Earth? 1:32:23 Confronting Our Different Perspectives 1:42:41 Conclusion ___________ Teal Swan is an International Speaker and Best-Selling Author is a survivor of severe childhood abuse. Today, having integrated her own harrowing life experience, she inspires millions of people around the world towards truth, authenticity, freedom, and joy. Teal Swan's  mission is the transformation of human suffering to an empowered and authentic life. She is the creator of the popular "Ask Teal" YouTube series, author of six internationally published books, and the artist of hundreds of frequency paintings. In conjunction with her vision of creating positive world change, Teal Swan founded HEADWAY FOUNDATION, a nonprofit company that enables ideas, goals, and ventures that are aimed at positive world change. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tealswanofficial/ Website: https://tealswan.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TealSwanOfficial ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Gabi Kovalenko shares her unique perspective on growing self-awareness, wisdom, and finding our true selves. At just 23 years old, Gabi reveals her inspiring journey of self-discovery and the invaluable wisdom she has acquired along the way. As an old soul, she brings a profound understanding of life beyond her years and offers profound insights that transcend conventional perspectives. Gabi shares her unique perspective on the holographic nature of our universe, the transformative power of consciousness, and the incredible potential for quantum healing. She emphasizes the importance of transcending our limited viewpoints and explores how this act of expansion can contribute to healing the global wound of separation. Through her own experiences and observations, she sheds light on the transformative effects of embracing a broader awareness and the positive ripple effects it can have on both individuals and society as a whole. For anyone looking to start and grow a THRIVING podcast - Check out our comprehensive Podcast with Purpose Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:21 Transcending Our Limited Perspectives 10:58 The Origin of Narcissism and Our Inner Turmoils 19:38 The Most Effective Way to Heal Trauma 26:17 Reality as a Mirror of Consciousness 30:37 Spiritual Ego vs True Integrated Wisdom 38:49 Gabi’s Childhood: Growing up as an Old Soul 50:28 Transitioning From Knowledge to Deep, Embodied Wisdom  1:00:36 Sharing Your Own Unique Expression & Gifts 1:07:41 Exploring The Mystery of Consciousness 1:17:21 The Future of Humanity: Awakening The New Earth Within Us 1:24:35 Conclusion ___________ Gabi Kovalenko is a rising transformational thought leader with a vision of inspiring global change through individual empowerment. By unfolding human potential with a quantum-physics-based look on reality creation, Gabi shines the light on consciousness and expands perspectives to create room for personal and social change. Her approach revitalizes spiritual concepts by offering a refreshing take on the wisdom that connects people to their inner truth and purpose. She is a holistic healthcare practitioner currently pursuing a Ph.D. in natural medicine and a business degree. Gabi's passion lies in inspiring a fresh awareness of life that replaces limiting beliefs with a new ideal of joy, passion, and freedom to build the world of one's choosing and contribute to the collective shift towards peace. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabikovalenko/ Website: https://www.gabikovalenko.com/home YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabikovalenko ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

For anyone looking to start and grow a THRIVING podcast - Click https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Relationship expert Stephan Speaks shares his wisdom and expertise on how to cultivate a thriving and healthy relationship. He delves into the nuances between love and infatuation, providing valuable insights on how to distinguish between these intense emotions and last after the honeymoon phase. He sheds light on the common blockages that keep people from falling in love - from courting while dating to co-dependancy. Stephan also reveals the 3 factors that determine if your relationship is going to work.  Cultivating healthy masculine and feminine dynamics within a partnership is crucial for sustainable and harmonious relationships. Stephan shares invaluable advice on fostering a balanced and supportive dynamic, allowing each partner to thrive authentically. On the flip-side of falling in love, heartbreak can be one of our greatest teachers in life. Stephan and André discuss how to heal after a breakup and cultivate the courage to start dating again. ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:22 Exciting Update with Know Thyself 2:29 The Difference Between Love and Infatuation 4:27 Is it Trauma-Bonding or Genuine Attraction? 6:22 How to Heal Neediness & Co-dependancy  8:44 3 Factors that Determine If a Relationship Works (Chemistry, Compatibility, Connection) 12:54 Why Courting Ruins Relationships 16:11 Using Relationships as a Mirror for your Growth 20:44 Stephan’s Journey of Becoming His True Self 25:13  The Power of Authenticity  29:18 Cultivating the Courage to Fall in Love Again 36:01 When to Lean in vs. When to Let Go 41:02 How to Heal Through Heartbreak 46:53 Why Some Women Like Bad Boys 49:35 This is a HUGE Problem for Men... 52:38 Why He Has Commitment Issues 58:45 Spiritual Connection in relationship 1:01:58 Getting Clear on What You Want 1:05:50 Can They Change? Pattern vs Potential 1:10:04 “You Complete Me” 1:13:18 Navigating The Biological Pressure to Have Kids 1:19:20 Revering and Supporting the Feminine 1:25:55 Everybody Needs to Heal 1:27:49 Conclusion ___________ Stephan Labossiere is a man on a mission, and that mission is to make relationships happier and more fulfilling. As a certified relationship coach, a speaker and author, Stephan seizes every opportunity to help both men and women overcome the challenges that hinder their relationships. From understanding the opposite sex, to navigating the paths and avoiding the pitfalls of relationships and self growth, Stephan’s relationship advice and insight helps countless individuals achieve an authentically amazing life. Stephan empowers millions to take charge of the difficult situations standing in the way of the life and love they seek and to make impactful changes on a daily basis. Dedicated to helping, and devoted to keeping it real, Stephan’s straightforward, yet compassionate delivery style, attracts a versatile clientele including; notable celebrities, civic and social organizations, academic institutions, singles, and couples alike, who can and are ready to handle the truth! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanspeaks/ Website: https://www.stephanspeaks.com ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/