Know Thyself
Know Thyself is a community supporting you to KNOW the true nature of yourself and the world around you, THRIVE in your health, wealth, and relationships – ultimately empowering you to CREATE and share your true self with the world. Each week André Duqum interviews experts in their field; ranging from spiritual educators to cutting edge scientists, heart-led creatives & more on topics such as the true nature of ‘Self’, “what is reality?,” and exploring the fundamental pillars we all need to unlock our fullest potential. Contributing to birthing a more beautiful world, one episode at a time.
Episodes
E208 - Dr. Robert Lustig: What Modern Food Is Doing to Your Sense of Self
Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, pediatrician, and bestselling author who has spent 45 years watching children get sicker despite his best efforts to stop it. His work connects the dots between ultra-processed food, mitochondrial dysfunction, dopamine hijacking, and the chronic stress epidemic in a way that is impossible to dismiss. In this conversation, we explore what he calls the ho
E207 - Jim George: Stillness Expert: “How To Not Miss Your Life”
Jim George is a stillness coach, former animator, and one of the first guests ever to appear on this podcast. He has spent nearly 50 years developing what he calls practical spirituality, a way of working with the mind that requires no doctrine, no dogma, and no special belief system. What it does require is the willingness to get quiet enough to see what is actually there. In this conversation, w
E206 - Jahnavi Harrison: Living a Life of Devotion & Embracing Your Voice
Jahnavi Harrison is a Grammy-nominated artist, musician, and practitioner of Bhakti Yoga who has spent her life exploring sound as a path to the divine. Raised at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England, she grew up inside one of the world's most dedicated devotional communities, and in this conversation we trace how that formation shaped her relationship with voice, identity, approval, and what it mea
E205 - Anil Seth: Your Perception of Reality & Self Is a Hallucination
Anil Seth is a professor of cognitive and computational neuroscience at the University of Sussex and one of the world's leading researchers on consciousness. His central claim is both unsettling and liberating: we do not passively receive reality, we actively generate it. The world that appears when you open your eyes is not a transparent window onto what is actually out there. It is the brain
E204 – Dr. William Li: The Body's 5 Health Defense Systems, Cancer, Microplastics & Healing From the Inside Out
Dr. William Li is a Harvard-trained physician, co-founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and New York Times bestselling author whose work centers on one quietly radical premise: the power to stay healthy lives inside you. In this conversation, we explore the five hardwired defense systems the body runs continuously, angiogenesis, stem cells, the gut microbiome, immunity, and DNA protection, and w
E203 - Dr. Justin Sledge: The Occult, Witch Trials & the Forbidden Teachings of Gnosticism
Dr. Justin Sledge is a scholar of philosophy and Western esotericism, and the voice behind the YouTube channel Esoterica, which has grown to over a million subscribers. He has spent his career studying the traditions that history tried to erase: Gnosticism, Kabbalah, Hermeticism, witchcraft, and alchemy.What We Dive Into:1. Classical skepticism is not about debunking or disbelief. It is about brac
E202 - Donald Robertson: 2,400-Year-Old Stoic Wisdom To Conquer Your Ego & Live a Virtuous Life
Donald Robertson is a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist, author of over nine books, and one of the founding voices in the modern Stoicism movement. He has spent over 30 years studying how ancient Greek and Roman philosophy intersects with contemporary psychology, and in this conversation we start where it all begins: the maxim carved into the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Know thyself. We explore
E201 - Dandapani: A Monk's Warning "Distraction Is Costing You Your Life"
Dandapani is a Hindu priest who spent over ten years as a celibate monk before devoting his life to teaching the world how to master focus. His central claim is simple but unsettling: most of us are not distracted by accident, we have spent years actively practicing distraction, often more hours a day than most people practice anything else they care about. In this conversation, we unpack what it
E200 - Ido Portal: The Body Knows What the Mind Can't
Ido Portal is one of the most original movement thinkers alive. He has spent decades studying the body across martial arts, acrobatics, yoga, dance, and ancient movement traditions, not to master any one of them, but to ask a deeper question: what does it actually mean to move well, and what does the body reveal when you finally start listening to it? In this conversation, we go long, covering gro
E199 - Dr. Caroline Leaf: How to Stop Your Brain From Holding You Back
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author who has spent over 40 years studying the relationship between the mind and the brain. At a time when neuroplasticity was still emerging as a field, she was already building clinical tools to help patients recover from brain injuries, trauma, and conditions that conventional medicine had written off as permanent. In this convers
E198 - Dr. Todd Rose: Why Your Desires Aren't Actually Yours (Here's Who Planted Them)
Join our online community ↓https://www.knowthyselfcollective.comTodd Rose is a Harvard-trained social scientist, former high school dropout with a 0.9 GPA, and co-founder of the think tank Populace. His research centers on the gap between what people privately believe and what they publicly say, and the profound consequences of that gap for individuals and for society. This is one of those convers
E197 - 9 Great Thinkers on the Inner Work That Frees You
Join our online community ↓https://www.knowthyselfcollective.comThis is a compilation episode, and it draws from some of the most honest and clarifying moments across recent conversations on the show. Nine different voices, each approaching the same territory from a different angle: what it means to stop being ruled by the outside world, to understand the patterns we inherited, and to come back to
E196 - Dr. Vasant Lad: The Doctor From India: The Forgotten 5,000-Year-Old Science of the Human Body (Ayurveda
Dr. Vasant Lad is the founder of the Ayurvedic Institute and the man most responsible for bringing Ayurveda to the West. He has spent over 40 years teaching this 5,000-year-old science of life to practitioners across the world, and in this conversation, we sat down together at SoHum Mountain Healing Center in Asheville, North Carolina, where I had just completed a week-long Panchakarma. What unfol
E195 - Dr. Mei Rui: The Science of Sound & Music as Medicine
Dr. Mei Rui is a Yale-trained molecular biophysicist, concert pianist, and clinical researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she runs trials on the measurable effects of music on the human body. In this conversation, we explore what actually happens in the brain the moment music enters it, why the auditory system is the first sense to develop in the womb and the last to go when we die, and h
E194 - Arthur Brooks: How To Find The Meaning of Your Life
Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and three-time New York Times bestselling author whose life's work centers on a single, urgent question: what actually makes a human life feel meaningful? In this conversation, we explore why depression and anxiety have surged since 2008, how technology has hijacked the part of the brain responsible for wonder and meaning, and what it loo
E193 - Dr. Paul Conti: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Understanding Your Mind
Dr. Paul Conti is a psychiatrist, trauma specialist, and author whose work centers on one deceptively simple idea: that understanding yourself is the most powerful thing you can do for your mental health. In this conversation, we explore how the unconscious mind quietly sets the boundaries for how we think, feel, and move through life, and how much of what we assume is just "who we are" was actual
E192 - Emily McDonald: The Neuroscience of Transforming Yourself
Emily McDonald holds two degrees in neuroscience and has become one of the fastest-growing science communicators on social media. In this conversation, we explore how the brain constructs reality from the inside out — not as a passive receiver of the world, but as a constant prediction machine shaped by memory, belief, emotion, and past experience. From color vision to the kitten experiment, Emily
E191 - Roman Yampolskiy: The Man Who Proved We Can't Control AI (And What That Means for Humanity)
Dr. Roman Yampolskiy joins me to explore one of the most urgent and uncomfortable questions of our time: what happens when we create intelligence that surpasses our own? We unpack the difference between the AI tools we use today and the emergence of artificial general intelligence, and why the transition from narrow systems to self-improving intelligence may mark a point where human control is no
E190 - Joe Hudson: Why The Emotions You Avoid Are Running Your Life (How To Break Free)
Joe Hudson returns to explore a deeper layer of the inner work, and why peace alone is not the full picture of being human. We unpack the distinction between awakening in the mind and awakening in the heart, and how many people use meditation and awareness as a way to find calm, while still avoiding the emotional depth that brings real connection, intimacy, and joy. Joe shares how positive emotion
E189 - Wim Hof: Why Your Body Was Built to Heal Itself (And What Stopped It)
Wim Hof joins me to explore the deeper story behind his work, from profound personal loss to discovering a direct path back into the body through breath and cold exposure. We unpack how modern life pulls us out of feeling and into constant mental noise, and how reconnecting with the breath can bring us back into a state of presence, strength, and clarity. Wim shares how a single moment stepping in
E188 - Emad Mostaque: AI Expert: “We Have 800 Days Left”
Emad Mostaque joins me to explore one of the most confronting questions of our time: what happens when human intelligence is no longer economically valuable? We unpack how rapidly advancing AI is moving toward a world where cognitive labor becomes obsolete, and why this shift may happen much sooner than most people expect. Emad shares how we’ve already built systems that can replicate human thinki
E187 - Shi Heng Yi: Shaolin Master’s Guide to Self-Mastery & Inner Stability
Shi Heng Yi joins me to explore the path of self-mastery through the lens of the Shaolin tradition, and why, despite having more comfort and convenience than ever before, so many people still feel a deep sense of inner lack. We unpack the idea that external success, wealth, and achievement cannot replace a missing sense of inner stability, and how the constant search outside of ourselves often lea
E186 - Nicole LePera: What Your Childhood Home Did to Your Nervous System
Dr. Nicole LePera joins me to explore how our childhood experiences shape the nervous system, emotional patterns, and identities we carry into adulthood. We unpack how many of the reactions, habits, and relationship dynamics that feel automatic today were once adaptations we developed to maintain connection and safety early in life. Nicole explains how emotional attunement in childhood forms the i
E185 - Henry Shukman: A Zen Master With 40 Years of Practice on Who You Really Are
Zen teacher and author Henry Shukman offers a clear and grounded introduction to the heart of Zen practice. We explore how awakening is not an escape from life, but a deeper participation in it — a realization that dissolves the illusion of separation and reveals a boundless field of awareness and love.Henry shares his own spontaneous awakening experience at 19, the profound insight that life is n
E184 - Dr. Sue Morter: What Actually Causes Energetic Blocks (And How to Release Them)
Dr. Sue Morter returns to explore what it truly means to awaken — not as a concept, but as a lived, embodied experience. Beneath our protective personality and performance-driven identity lies a deeper intelligence — an electromagnetic master system that governs healing, perception, and consciousness itself.In this conversation, we explore how nervous system regulation opens the doorway to higher
E183 - Nir Eyal: How Your Beliefs Shape What You See (And Hold You Back)
Nir Eyal joins the podcast to explore one of the most foundational forces shaping our lives: belief. What if the way you see reality isn’t reality itself, but a simulation filtered through prior assumptions, expectations, and unconscious scripts?In this conversation, we unpack the difference between fact, faith, and belief—and why most of our suffering stems from confusing the three. Nir shares po
E182 - Swami Sarvapriyananda: The Advaita Vedanta Explanation of Reality, the Self & Suffering
Swami Sarvapriyananda unpacks the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and its central claim: you are not the body, not the mind, not even your thoughts — you are pure consciousness itself. Through rigorous reasoning rather than blind belief, he guides us step by step into a direct inquiry of who we truly are.We explore the limits of faith-based religion, the pitfalls of mystical experience, the distinct
E181 - Joscha Bach: A Cognitive Scientist’s Guide to Consciousness & The Illusion of Reality
Joscha Bach explores the nature of consciousness, free will, and reality through the lens of computation, cognitive science, and philosophy. Rather than treating the mind as a mystical entity, Joscha frames consciousness as a constructed dream—a model generated by the brain to make sense of the world and coordinate behavior.We examine why beliefs should remain provisional, how the self functions a
E180 - David Ghiyam: The Universal Laws of Creating Prosperity & Wholeness in Life
In this conversation, David Ghiyam shares the spiritual framework that has guided his life for over 25 years—one rooted in the idea that reality operates according to universal spiritual laws, just as it does physical ones. Drawing from Kabbalistic wisdom and lived experience, David explains how the soul’s purpose is not comfort, but transformation, and how life’s challenges are designed to reconn
E179 - Reggie Watts: The Absurdity of Being a Human Being
In this conversation, Reggie Watts explores creativity not as a skill reserved for a few, but as the fundamental way human beings relate to reality itself. From comedy and music to improvisation, paradox, and play, Reggie reflects on how we’re constantly creating our experience of life—often without realizing it.We talk about absurdity as a doorway to truth, humor as a form of instantaneous awaken
E178 - Jesse Michels: What UFO Sightings Reveal About Power, Technology, and the Unknown
In this conversation, Jesse Michels joins me to explore a question that’s becoming harder to dismiss: what if the phenomenon we call UFOs points to something real—and we don’t yet know what it is? Rather than arguing for belief or disbelief, this episode is an invitation to curiosity, careful inquiry, and intellectual honesty about the limits of our current understanding.We examine historical UFO
E177 - Key Insights to Enter 2026 With Clarity, Focus, and Direction
This final episode of the year is a special compilation reflecting on the lessons, reminders, and moments that shaped 2025. It’s a curated journey through insights from across the year—designed to help you slow down, take stock, and step into 2026 with greater clarity, presence, and intention.This episode is less about doing more and more about listening—reflecting on the growth, challenges, relat
E176 - Dr. Mindy Pelz: Why Midlife Feels So Disorienting (And What It’s Trying to Teach You)
Dr. Mindy Pelz returns to explore the deeper meaning of aging, menopause, and the profound psychological and neurological transformations women undergo as they grow older. Drawing from neuroscience, anthropology, mythology, and personal experience, Mindy reframes menopause not as a decline—but as an initiation into wisdom, sovereignty, and inner authority.We discuss the concept of the “second inno
E175 - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: How Stress, Trauma, and Modern Life Break Your Gut & How To Restore Balance
In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz walks us through unseen forces shaping our health, energy, and emotional lives. From the chemicals in our food system to the hidden drivers of inflammation and burnout, we dive into why so many people today feel exhausted, misaligned, and disconnected from their true well-being.We examine how modern culture normalizes habits and environments that work against o
E174 - Lucy Hale: Sobriety, Self-Worth & Rebuilding From the Inside Out
Lucy Hale joins me for a deeply honest conversation about sobriety, identity, childhood wounds, fame, intuition, and learning to finally feel at home within yourself. Known globally as a singer and actress, Lucy opens up about the parts of her journey most people never see: the fear beneath early success, the alcoholism that followed her from childhood, the spiritual intervention that changed her
E173 - Birthday Q&A: What I’m Unlearning About Spirituality and Who I’m Becoming
In this solo Q&A episode, I’m answering the questions so many of you have asked me over the past few days—about ego, identity, relationships, breakups, shadow work, discipline, grounding, and what the spiritual path actually looks like in real life.I share honestly about the subtle ego patterns I still face, how I navigate heartbreak with grace, what it means to “perform” spirituality versus a
E172 - Dr. Alan Goldhammer: The Science of Fasting: How to Heal the Body and Rewire the Mind
Dr. Alan Goldhammer, co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center, joins us to reveal the science and psychology of water fasting, detoxification, and healing the body through nature’s intelligence. Drawing from 40 years of clinical experience with over 20,000 supervised fasts, he explains why many chronic illnesses—hypertension, autoimmune conditions, metabolic disease, and even depression—respond when
E171 - 18 Insights to Awaken Your Mind, Heal Your Heart, and Remember Your Soul (Compilation)
In this special compilation episode, we explore the deeper dimensions of human consciousness. Featuring insights from Deepak Chopra, Tim Ferriss, Sadghuru, Dr. Lisa Miller, and others, this episode is a journey inward — from sensing what cannot be seen, to feeling what we’ve long avoided, to awakening to what we truly are beyond all stories. Through wisdom, science, and lived experience, we discov
E170 - Dr. John Churchill: The 7 Stages of Awakening (and How Consciousness Evolves)
Transpersonal psychologist and dharma teacher Dr. John Churchill joins us to explore how ancient wisdom and modern psychology unite in the path of conscious evolution. Drawing on decades of training in Tibetan Buddhism and developmental psychology, John reveals how the Bodhisattva path—awakening not just for oneself, but for the benefit of all beings—offers a map for our individual and collective
E169 - Lisa Miller: The Science of Spiritual Awakening: How to Reconnect with Your Soul
Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller joins us to reveal the groundbreaking neuroscience that connects spirituality with mental health, purpose, and human flourishing. Drawing from decades of research at Columbia University, she shares how spiritual awareness literally changes the brain — rewiring us for resilience, compassion, and meaning. From the awakened brain to the pow
E168 - Alua Arthur: The Conversation About Death That Will Change How You Live
Death doula, attorney, and spiritual guide Alua Arthur joins us to explore how embracing mortality awakens us to life’s deepest meaning. Through her book Briefly Perfectly Human and her work helping people die with peace and purpose, Alua invites us to face what we fear most — not to prepare for dying, but to learn how to live fully. We explore the taboos around death, the regrets people hold at t
E167 - Donald Hoffman: The Greatest Discovery About Reality & the Consciousness Behind It
Cognitive scientist and author Donald Hoffman returns to share discoveries reshaping how we understand perception, consciousness, and reality itself. Drawing from evolutionary game theory and quantum physics, he reveals why we don’t see the world as it truly is—and what that means for science, spirituality, and awareness. Hoffman bridges rigorous mathematics with timeless wisdom, showing how awake
E166 - Tim Ferriss: The Hard Truth About Self-Improvement (After 25 Years of Experimenting)
Tim Ferriss opens up about the inner evolution behind his outer success. He shares the practices and perspectives that have most transformed his life: from the art of asking better questions and setting meaningful goals, to the wisdom of subtraction — removing what no longer serves to make space for what truly matters.Tim reflects on how psychedelics, fasting, and deep self-inquiry have reshaped h
E165 - Dr. Iain McGilchrist: Rediscovering Wisdom, Awe, and Balance in a Left-Brain World
World-renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Iain McGilchrist explores the profound truth about the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and why understanding their relationship can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world.We go far beyond the popular myths of “creative right brain” vs “logical left brain.” Dr. McGilchrist reveals how the two hemispheres actually work together to s
E164 - Dr. John Demartini: How To Transmute Fear into Love & Confusion into Clarity
When life feels confusing or heavy, it’s often because we’re living out of alignment with what truly matters to us. In this episode, world-renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini explains how to uncover your highest values, dissolve self-sabotage, and see the hidden order behind life’s challenges.We explore why setbacks are actually stepping stones, how comparison keeps you from your uni
E163 - Dr. Tara Swart: The Hidden Language of Signs, Synchronicity & the Mystery of Consciousness
Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart returns to share insights from her new book, Signs. After the death of her husband, Tara began experiencing profound synchronicities and communications from beyond that reshaped how she sees grief, love, and consciousness itself.Together we explore the 34 hidden human senses science is beginning to uncover, how to discern real signs from coincidence, and why our names
E162 - Charlie Houpert: The 6 Laws of Charisma: Become Magnetic by Being Yourself
Charlie Houpert explores what charisma really is, and how it goes far beyond charm or surface-level tricks. Charlie shares the 6 rules of charisma, breaks down different types of magnetic personalities, and reflects on his own journey from shy and reserved to outgoing and confident. He also explores how charisma can become something greater moving through you—pointing toward surrender, purpose, an
E161 - Pete Holmes: Life is a Cosmic Joke - Finding God, Wonder & Freedom in the Unknown
Comedian and spiritual seeker Pete Holmes joins us for a conversation that weaves together humor, mysticism, and the search for truth. Pete opens up about his journey from growing up in a fundamentalist Christian household to having life-altering psychedelic experiences that redefined his understanding of God and religion. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond belief into direct expe
E160 - Aaron Abke: 3 Hidden Beliefs That Keep You Miserable (and How to Break Free)
What if the very beliefs you’ve carried your whole life are the source of your suffering? In this episode, Aaron Abke returns to share insights on the ego, breaking down its three core beliefs that keep us trapped in cycles of fear, lack, and control. He explains how our misunderstanding of the ego causes unnecessary suffering—and how, when seen clearly, the ego can actually be an ally on the path
E159 - Jaiya: The Ancient Practice That Turns Sexuality Into a Path for Awakening
World-renowned sexologist and Tantra teacher Jaiya reveals how sexuality, intimacy, and awakened pleasure can become powerful tools for healing, spiritual growth, and self-realization. We explore why society has shamed sex, how suppression distorts our relationship with our bodies, and how ancient Tantric practices can restore our connection to the sacred.You’ll learn how to harness your life forc
E158 - Tom Campbell: A Physicist’s Guide to Consciousness & The Purpose of Life
Physicist Thomas Campbell presents his groundbreaking Theory of Everything: a paradigm-shifting framework that unites science, philosophy, and spirituality under one fundamental principle: consciousness is the base of all reality.In this expansive conversation, Thomas breaks down the nature of consciousness, how we evolve through a simulated reality, and what it means to live in alignment with you
E157 - Ky Dickens: “These Kids Are Telepathic!” This Reframes Consciousness Forever
In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking research behind The Telepathy Tapes—a project exploring the mysterious, often misunderstood phenomenon of telepathy. Ky Dickens unpacks the origins of the series and reveals a the scientific breakthroughs that challenge the boundaries of what we think is possible. We explore how consciousness, connection, and even love may play a role in how informa
E156 - Joe Hudson: How to Embrace the Emotions You Resist & Find Lasting Freedom
Executive coach Joe Hudson unpacks the inner mechanics of human behavior, and how we can rewire our lives from the inside out. From learning how to feel our feelings to understanding the “three brains” that shape our experiences, Joe offers powerful frameworks for cultivating clarity, authenticity, and freedom. Joe reveals how triggers become opportunities for healing, why vulnerability is a super
E155 - Dr. K: How Eastern Wisdom & Neuroscience Unite to Unlock Human Potential
What if the key to healing, fulfillment, and inner peace isn’t found in choosing between science or spirituality, but in weaving the two together? In this conversation, Dr. K bridges the timeless wisdom of the East with the empirical insights of the West, exploring everything from attention and emotion to enlightenment, desire, and the true self. We dive into why so many feel lost in today’s world
E154 - Sadhguru: Life, Death & Why We Miss What Matters Most
Sadhguru delves into the deepest questions of existence—death, the afterlife, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The conversation begins by exploring how our fear of death often robs us of truly living, and how our identification with thoughts can lead to unnecessary suffering. Sadhguru guides listeners on the pathway to becoming more conscious, challenging us to consider whether we are truly t
E153 - Dan Harris: How to Conquer the Voice in Your Head
Retired news journalist and bestselling author, Dan Harris, explores the journey of transforming the mind through meditation. After experiencing a transformative on-air panic attack in 2004, Dan embarked on a journey that led him from the high-pressure world of network news to the forefront of the mindfulness movement. Drawing from his own skepticism and personal struggles, Dan shares how meditati
E152 - Mark Manson: Life Advice that Doesn’t Suck: Happiness, Identity & Success
Mark Manson dives deep into the messy reality behind personal growth and self-help, challenging the myths and misconceptions that hold most people back. From the hidden struggles that shape our identity to the sacrifices no one talks about, Mark unpacks why real change is so difficult—and why most advice fails to deliver. You’ll hear about the traps of chasing perfection, the struggle to live auth
E151 - Alberto Villoldo: What Shamans Know About Healing & The Human Journey (That We’ve Forgotten)
In this episode, medical anthropologist and shamanic teacher Dr. Alberto Villoldo shares the healing wisdom he’s uncovered through decades of studying with indigenous healers in the Amazon and Andes. He breaks down the core principles of energy medicine, neuroplasticity, and self-healing—and how we can integrate ancient shamanic practices into modern life. This conversation offers a practical guid
E150 - Gary Zukav: Discover Your Authentic Power & Live from The Seat of Your Soul
Best-selling author and spiritual teacher Gary Zukav guides us through the profound journey of discovering authentic power and living from the seat of your soul. He explores the ongoing collective awakening on our planet, revealing how humanity is shifting from seeking external power to cultivating authentic, soul-based power. He shares practical wisdom on choosing love over fear, transcending lim
E149 - Dr. Thema Bryant: Becoming Whole: The Truth About Trauma, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery
Dr. Thema Bryant explores healing trauma, breaking free from people-pleasing, and reclaiming your authentic self. Drawing from her expertise, Dr. Bryant guides us through understanding trauma’s many forms, why we often outsource our sense of self, and how systemic and familial patterns shape our responses. This episode explores practical ways to set boundaries, address emotional suppression, and n
E148 - Vishen Lahkiani: The Formula for Thriving in a Changing World (Success, Intuition, & Fulfillment)
Vishen Lakhiani explores the profound shift humanity is experiencing and reveals why the old rules of hustle culture are no longer the path to true success. He lays out an 8 step formula for creating a life of alignment and fulfillment. He reveals how to redefine success on your own terms, embracing simplicity, and uncovering your unique edge in a rapidly changing world. This episode is perfect fo
E147 - Zach Bush: 6 Powerful Lessons Nature Teaches Us About Being Human
Zach Bush unpacks how moving from individualism to interconnectedness can heal both ourselves and the planet. This episode delves into breaking the cycle of consumerism, remembering the innate intelligence of life, and embracing the changes that come with personal growth. Through powerful metaphors-like death as a way home to ourselves-and reflections on the seasonality of life, Zach reveals how s
E146 - Cory Muscara: Former Monk: “Stop Missing Your Life!” Here’s the Key To Lasting Happiness
Cory Muscara shares profound insights on achieving lasting happiness and fulfillment in the present moment. He discusses his transformative journey from awakening to monastic life, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from cycles of internal distress. Muscara challenges common misconceptions about meditation, urging listeners to confront rather than escape emotional pain. Throughout the epi
E145 - Dr. Theresa Bullard: Physicist Explores The Missing Link Between Alchemy & Quantum Mechanics
Dr. Theresa Bullard delves into the history of the split between physics and metaphysics, exploring its implications for our understanding of reality. She examines the laws of science that limit our perceptions and discusses her transformative shift from classical to quantum physics. She explains the mathematics of the universe, the 7 steps of the alchemical process, and how to embrace a quantum m
E144 - Phillip Goff: Why Does The Universe Exist? Panpsychism, Fine-Tuning & Cosmic Purpose
Philosopher Phillip Goff explores the nature of consciousness, reality, and the complexities of the human experience. He dives deep into pan-psychism and its surprising intersection with mystic religions. Drawing from his decades of research, he speaks on our finely-tuned universe, meaning/ purpose of life, quantum mechanics, and the Many World’s Theory. The discussion culminates in a call to move
E143 - Michael Beckwith: Discover The Life You Were Designed to Live
Michael Beckwith delves into the essence of a fulfilled life and how to manifest your soul’s true calling and potential. Beyond the outer conditions we face, he shares practical tools and insights for creating our destiny from the inside out. He opens up about navigating life's complexities, facing criticism, and the value of solitude. Ultimately, he inspires a journey toward service and embra
E142 - Merging Science & Ancient Wisdom “We're All One Consciousness” (Compilation)
In a time of seemingly growing division on the planet, what if the most unifying truth is one both sages and scientists agree on: that we’re inseparable on the most fundamental level?In today’s special compilation episode, we weave together the voices of some of the world’s most thoughtful explorers of consciousness: from neuroscientists and physicists to mystics and sages, to examine the illusion
E141 - Deepak Chopra: Mind, Memory & The Multiverse: What is Reality?
Deepak Chopra unpacks the nature of reality: from consciousness, to making meaning, to what happens after death. He shares a blueprint for awakening through transcending the 5 Kleshas, overcoming limiting beliefs, and expanding your perception. Deepak also dives deep into the reality infinite multiverses, the divine lila, and how to create joy in your life. Drawing from his research on AI, he weig
E140 - Dr. Sue Morter: How To Awaken The Body’s Energy Field, “We Were Never Taught This!”
Dr. Sue Morter shares her profound insights into the intricate connection between healing the soul, mind, and body. She discusses the importance of transcending and integrating our five senses, recounting a spiritual experience that deeply influenced her path. Throughout the conversation, she addresses the need for healing at the root cause, revealing her unique process for bodily healing. As she
E139 - Lewis Howes: The Secret to Unlocking Real Abundance (It’s Not What You Think)
Lewis Howes delves into the concept of prosperity, exploring the deeper meanings behind real abundance. He emphasizes that gratitude and generosity serve as powerful gateways to a more fulfilling life, while also addressing the importance of transcending a scarcity mindset. He encourages us to discover our unique definitions of a rich life, alongside practical strategies for investing in ourselves
E138 - Veda Austin: The Hidden Intelligence of Water: Structure, Memory & Healing
Crystallographer Veda Austin unpacks the mysterious intelligence of water and what she's learned from 15 years of researching it's design. She reveals the freezing method she uses to study 4th phase water, capturing fascinating images of water reacting to photos, words, music, and more. She shares the molecular difference of tap water and spring water, the memory and consciousness of water
E137 - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: “Your Gut is Wiser Than Your Mind!” - Science of Intuition, Mood & Microbiome
Leading gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, delves into the fascinating world of the microbiome and its profound impact on our health. He discusses the gut-brain connection, and reveals how our intuition and gut feelings are intertwined with it. He shares insights into the best diets for gut health, the influence of the nervous system on it, and it's impact on our mental health. Ultimatel
E136 - Jillian Turecki: How To Find Love, Keep Love & Become Love
Relationship expert Jillian Turecki reveals how to overcome the blocks that ruin relationships and begin crafting your love life from within. Jillian shares her personal journey, detailing the pivotal moments of miscarriage and divorce that transformed her perspective on love and relationships. She emphasizes that love truly begins with oneself, urging listeners to self-source their wholeness befo
E135 - Yung Pueblo: Reflections on Awakening & Becoming a Presence of Love
This week we dive deep into the transformative insights of writer Yung Pueblo, exploring his journey towards becoming a presence of love. He shares his experience of sitting through a 45-day Vipassana silent retreat, shedding light on how such profound stillness can deepen our wisdom and awareness. He discusses the importance of embracing impermanence and the practices necessary for honing the pow
E134 - Peter Crone: Finding Freedom From Ego & Subconscious Limiting Beliefs
This week renowned mindset coach Peter Crone comes back for a transformative discussion on breaking through the barriers of the subconscious mind. He explores how to unlock inner freedom and create lasting change in our lives.Peter delves into the intricacies of the subconscious mind, helping us define its role and influence on our daily experiences. Peter reveals the patterns that lie at the root
E133 - Azrya Bequer: Transform Pain into Purpose & Grief into Gold
After the tragic fires that burned through LA, we are joined by Azrya Bequer who lost her home in the blaze. In this episode, she opens up about the process of transmuting grief into grace and leaning into a deeper trust throughout the heartbreaking situation.
She shares the importance of embracing the ever-changing nature of life, cultivating a deeper sense of trust and intuition, and making mea
E132 - Jeff Krasno: “Comfort is Killing You” - Know THIS about Stress & Anxiety
Jeff Krasno, the visionary founder of Commune, shares how to unlock your human potential in our modern world.
He and André reflect on the transformative power of surrender, particularly during the harrowing LA fires. Jeff shares his insights on navigating adversity and the importance of embracing "good stress" through practices like cold plunges, exercise, and meditation.
As they delve deeper, Je
E131 - Rainn Wilson: Comedy, God & Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
Famous for his role as Dwight Schrute on the Office, Rainn Wilson has brought light to the world through comedy and uplifting spiritual content. Reflecting on his time filming the iconic series, Wilson discusses how comedy has served as a healing force in his life, stemming from his childhood experiences. He opens up about his struggles with depression and the profound spiritual awakening that fol
E130 - Gregg Braden: Artificial vs Ancient Intelligence: The Rise of Tech Without Losing Our Power
Scientist Gregg Braden is back on Know Thyself today for a deeper dive into the inherent beauty of humanity and the technology that threatens it. Pulling on the threads of our last conversations, Gregg opens up about the current state of the world: from transhumanism to artificial intelligence, giving a warning message about these innovations. He provides a reframe on what we’ve been told about hu
E129 - Know Your True Nature & Unlock Your Purpose in 2025 (Know Thyself Best Moments)
Here's the link for my 2024/25' journal prompts, I hope you enjoy them! https://www.knowthyself.one/journal-prompts
To celebrate the ending of 2024 and welcome in a new year, we’ve put together a special episode with our favorite Know Thyself moments over the past 12 months. Each one is aimed at supporting you to actualize your purpose and become the truest version of yourself in 2025. We’ve spli
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