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 power of the mind while erasing conditioned responses. Reflecting on his personal evolution from darkne...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 135
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 of our suffering and how to rewire these problems at the source. He examines common limiting belie...
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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 meaning out of pain. This episode is an impactful one for anyone looking to better navigate life’s chall...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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, Jeff discusses the pursuit of health in a world often plagued by illness. He shares his thoughts on unl...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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 followed, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life. Wilson passionately argues...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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 human potential: revealing that we are far greater than we know and these technologies threaten that v...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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 split the episode up into 3 sections: to Know, to Thrive, to Create. For deep spiritual wisdom and answer...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Dr. Mindy Pelz explores the profound mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of fasting. She discusses how fasting can unlock the miracle within us, providing transformative effects on our health and well-being. Dr. Pelz delves into the incredible processes that occur within your body while fasting, unpacking ideal fasting durations, eating windows, and re-feeding. Dr. Pelz also addresses the emotional and spiritual dimensions of fasting, examining our relationship with food, the purification p...
Dec 24, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee unpacks the pillars of health and happiness that determine the quality of our life. Beyond the daily habits we implement, he discusses the impact that our mindset has on our health outcomes and how by getting to the root cause of this we can heal our bodies from the inside out. He reveals the most powerful practices he's discovered in his 20 years as a medical doctor: from cultivating deep introspection and knowledge of your body, to the secret to easily making big changes ...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Gabby Bernstein explores the profound self help practices from IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy) aimed at helping to release limiting beliefs and unlock inner freedom. She explains the inner parts of ourself that hold us back, influencing our thoughts and behaviors, often originating from an early age. And how by acknowledging and understanding these inner aspects, we can address internal conflicts, heal trauma, and transform limiting beliefs. Gabby shares who we are at our core: the "Self" ...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 126
In a world of overindulgence, from drugs, food, news, and social media, Dr. Anna Lembke reveals the science that explains why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain... and what to do about it. She explains how addiction works in the brain and how this plays out on an individual level from the micro decisions we make every single day to the macro. She shares the proven methods to escaping this cycle of suffering and how by intentionally choosing pain through healthy practices like cold ...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Visit https://marekhealth.com/knowthyself and get a 10% discount on the Optimization Package (use code KNOWTHYSELF) Author and researcher Dr. Lisa Miller unpacks the science of the Awakened Brain and how humans are innately wired for spiritual experiences. She discusses the root causes of the mental health crisis our planet is facing, and how by reconnecting to this innate spirituality we have the power to heal on a global level. She describes depression as two sides of the same door, revealing ...
Nov 26, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Relationship expert Alison Armstrong explores the profound dynamics of relationships and their role in personal evolution. She delves into key insights about understanding men, addressing common misconceptions that women may have. She unpacks how masculine and feminine energies commonly interact in our society, as well as the influence of hormones on our behaviors and perspectives. Alison highlights the subtle behaviors women exhibit as requests for safety in their relationships, emphasizing how...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 123
John Vervaeke delves into the concept of the meaning crisis facing our planet and explores how we can cultivate lives filled with purpose and wisdom. He shares his personal journey through a meaning crisis and reflects on how Socratic wisdom has shaped his understanding. As he examines the broader implications of our current societal struggles, John highlights the main contributors to this, drawing parallels between modern times and historic civilizations and examining four essential aspects tha...
Nov 12, 2024•3 hr•Season 1Ep. 122
Rupert Spira provides a profound exploration of non-dualism, addressing fundamental questions about our true nature and the essence of existence. Beginning with the inquiry “Who Are You, Really?” Spira guides us through a journey that challenges our habitual thoughts and beliefs, encouraging a deeper connection to our being. He delves into our inherent longing for happiness and the qualities of awareness that shape our experience. As he explains how the universe separates itself to know itself, ...
Nov 05, 2024•2 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey reveals the foundations for better health and how to create harmony in your mind, body, and spirit. He shares his insights on cutting-edge biohacking techniques that not only enhance your energy and vitality but also support your spiritual journey. He discusses the integration of technology in meditation practices to maximize your mental clarity and well-being, explaining how breathwork can elevate your consciousness.We also cover essential health basics, including...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Marianne Williamson reveals the profound teachings of Jesus beyond traditional dogma, delving into the mystic aspects of his message, offering fresh perspectives that can help reclaim your energy and reshape your understanding of existence. She explores the symbolic truths hidden in Jesus' teachings: from Heaven & Hell, to Crucifixion, to Resurrection, and how these understandings can help us heal ourselves and the world. She dives deep on the meaning behind the dark night of the soul, and g...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 119
Aaron Doughty returns to Know Thyself this week for an intriguing conversation around the CIA Gateway Process: a formula for raising your consciousness and creating your dream life. He discusses how this hidden information came to him and how, by practicing it, everything changed. He explains Reality Transurfing, a fascinating view on reality and how to attune to the frequency of your desires. He also unpacks the philosophy of 'pendulums' as they relate to the division in our collective consciou...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 118
This week we explore the depths of Kabbalah, unique self, and Eros with renowned philosopher Marc Gafni. He begins by defining the foundational concepts of Kabbalah, setting the stage for an exploration of the interplay between masculine and feminine energies that shape our reality. He introduces the profound symbol of the Tree of Life and its relevance to personal mastery. As he describes each piece of the 11 stories in the Tree of Life, the discussion unfolds to encompass the realms of imagina...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Nassim Haramein, a veteran physicist working on one of the most complex and difficult problems in physics, describes his insights into our holographic universe, consciousness, and zero-point energy. He discusses fundamental principles of spacetime and the groundbreaking discovery of zero point energy, revealing the profound implications of these concepts for humanity. Nassim explores the nature of gravity, proposing that understanding and potentially controlling it could revolutionize our techno...
Oct 01, 2024•3 hr•Season 1Ep. 116
Artist and musician 6LACK opens up about mental health, meditation, and the power of music to heal. He shares his journey of becoming the renowned rapper he is today and how by prioritizing his well-being he has evolved both inside and out. He gives a deep look into his creative process: from overcoming creative blocks and expectations to entering a 'flow state' while creating music. He discusses how turning vulnerability into art has shaped his music, revealing the emotional depths behind his l...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Preston Smiles reveals how to overcome the labels that limit us and create a life of alignment, abundance, and fulfillment. He shares this through the lens of his personal journey: growing up in "lack mentality", being labeled as a special needs kid, and eventually beginning to question it all. He discusses the pivotal moments that woke him up from this limited view of reality and caused him to transform his life - going from being a surf instructor to a multi-millionaire. He reflects on the tru...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Inspirational speaker and author Kute Blackson lays the blueprint for learning how to surrender to life and in turn manifest your true purpose. He shares the power of surrender and how our childhood conditioning causes us to be divorced from our intuition and trust with life. He explains the different stages of surrender: from questioning, to accepting, to grieving; and provides actionable steps for going through this process yourself.Through the lens of his own personal experience, he shares th...
Sep 10, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 113
Author and holistic-wellness expert Kimberly Snyder reveals the ancient teachings of the 5 hearts and how we can use this yogic science to awaken our true power. She explains the concept of heart coherence and why integrating the heart's intelligence with our mind is essential for personal growth and fulfillment. She guides us through the stages of heart awakening, defining each stage, and detailing the factors that contribute to our journey toward achieving the 'Clear Heart' stage. She explores...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Today we are joined by top physicist and inventor of the microprocessor & touch screen, Federico Faggin, for an intriguing conversation into the nature of reality. Federico once had a materialistic scientific perspective on consciousness and reality until one day a spontaneous spiritual awakening changed his perspective forever. In this episode he shares that very experience and how it has shaped his current view on reality. With this deeper knowing, he spent decades researching reality, tod...
Aug 27, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Omarion opens up about the deeply personal experiences that have shaped his spiritual and creative growth. From navigating betrayal and redefining joy, to discovering the healing power of music and meditation, Omarion's story is one of unwavering resilience and self-discovery. Raised by a young single mother, Omarion shares how growing up without strong male role models taught him the invaluable lessons of integrity and living "unbothered." He reflects on his 3-ye...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Paul Chek, a world-renowned expert in high-performance exercise, holistic well-ness and integrative lifestyle management joins Know Thyself for a deep dive into remembering our innate potential as humans and awakening to the truth of reality. Paul delves into the fundamental questions of our existence - the true purpose of this human life and the evolutionary path of humanity's spiritual development. He reveals the vital aspects of our wholeness we've lost along the way and how to reclaim them. ...
Aug 13, 2024•3 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Model and actress Alexis Ren shares her powerful journey of reclaiming her multi-dimensional identity after rising to fame at a young age. Alexis openly discusses the challenges of navigating the opinions of others and societal expectations, and how she ultimately found the courage to shed her outdated identity and embrace the full complexity of who she is. Through her own personal growth work, Alexis discovered the transformative power of acting as a spiritual practice, allowing her to connect ...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Swami Chidananda, a Vedic monk, shares his insights on the secrets to finding happiness and discovering one's spiritual purpose. He describes how he made the decision to become a monk, how it changed him, and advice he has for anyone questioning their own path. He creates a distinction between monk-hood and being a householder, revealing that inner-renunciation and spiritual purity are not limited to ashram life. Throughout the episode, Swami Chidananda discusses the importance of aligning one's...
Jul 30, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Donald Hoffman is back on Know Thyself today to explore the constraints of time and space, and how they shape our understanding of the world around us. He discusses the "headset analogy" - the idea that our senses act as a kind of cognitive filter, preventing us from directly perceiving the true nature of reality. Donald delves into the paradoxes found in various mathematical theorems, and his newest research on "conscious agents" and how it relates to the Gaia hypothesis. The significance of my...
Jul 23, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 106
