E129 - Know Your True Nature & Unlock Your Purpose in 2025 (Know Thyself Best Moments)

Artist, Coach, and Spoken-word Poet, Adam Roa, explains the art of choosing love throughout all of life's moments. He shares his perspective on relationships & conscious uncoupling, how to alchemize pain into art, and what it's like to go viral. He also tells the story of how he manifested $1,000,000 in 5 days.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  7:23 Conscious Relationships 13:29 How to Choose Love Over Fear 17:36 Conscious Uncoupling  28:06 Free will and destiny  31:20 Poem: Us  36:30 Creative alchemy  44:54 Going Viral 48:45 Depression 53:43 Tools to Know Thyself 1:04:14 Manifesting a Million Dollars 1:32:16 Connect with Adam 1:33:35 Poem: Heaven  1:39:18 Conclusion   ___________   Adam Roa:    Adam Roa is an artist, content creator, and spoken word poet. He creates content that helps enlighten, expand, and entertain in hopes that we will one day live in a reality in which everyone is choosing love in every possible moment. He has a podcast called "The Deep Dive With Adam Roa", a series titled "The Art of Choosing Love", and a book: "Treat Yourself Like Someone You Love"   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.roa/ Website: https://adamroa.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamRoaOfficial Buy "Treat Yourself Like Someone You Love": https://adamroa.com/products/treat-yourself-like-someone-you-love-3-tools-to-make-self-love-easier-book?variant=31766923837518 The Art of Breaking Up: https://from.adamroa.com/art-of-breaking-up   ___________   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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Loka 20221h 39min

Filmaker, Sam Kolder, shares how he has found meaning to life by confronting death. From base jumping, to dealing with illness and the death of loved ones - Sam's biggest teacher in life has been death. He also explains the lessons he has learned throughout the process of creative mastery, and how to achieve flow state in artistic expressions. He shares what it looks like to create Heaven on Earth, and his vision for life.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Burning Man 11:49 Becoming @SamKolder 17:42 Confronting Death  22:46 BASE jumping 27:56 Heaven on Earth 39:11 How to Create a Life of Purpose 43:54 Practices for Personal Growth 49:29 Flowstate & Distraction  54:16 Advice for Creatives  59:02 Sam’s Vision for His Life 1:01:23 Reflections on Success 1:04:44 Life is Beautiful 1:07:55 Conclusion ___________ Sam Kolder is a renowned self-taught filmmaker, best-known for his unique style of video editing that influenced a new era of content creation. Since beginning his career in 2014, Sam’s talent for Film making has amassed him a dedicated following and has enabled him to to see the world and make this passion his full time career. On top of this Sam is also an avid thrill seeker. Skydiving, base jumping and cliff jumping are just a few of the activities Sam enjoys doing in his free time.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkolder/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/koldstudios Kolder Creative: https://www.koldercreative.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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Loka 20221h 10min

Ammar Kandil of Yes Theory shares his evolution through self love, success, and building an empire with his best friends. He explains what it truly means to Seek Discomfort, and why the hardest thing he's ever done is face off with his own mind. He also tells his perception on success, and the Will Smith/ Oscar's scandal.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 3:50 Yes Theory’s Evolution 12:23 Building an Empire with Friends  20:13 Seeking Discomfort  24:40 Hardest Thing I’ve Done: Dark retreat  37:16 Childhood Trauma & Self Acceptance  42:10 Be Who You Are & Walk Freely  56:32 Yes Theory’s Big Moments 1:01:20 Will Smith: Our heroes are human  1:08:43 Happiness and success  1:14:53 Power of No 1:20:36 Vision for the Future  1:27:49 Conclusion   ___________   Ammar Kandil:    Ammar Kandil is a filmmaker and content creator, who co-founded Yes Theory - a YouTube Channel dedicated to seeking discomfort. Together they launched a global movement with a community of over 10 million followers across multiple platforms, which creates films, viral videos, and tools to inspire. https://www.instagram.com/ammar/   Yes Theory:  "Project Iceman" Film: https://www.theicemanfilm.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/YesTheory Website: https://yestheory.com/ Seek Discomfort Merch: https://www.seekdiscomfort.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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Loka 20221h 29min

André shares his experience of 6 days in total darkness. Darkness retreats have been used for spiritual purposes across many ancient cultures. They can be an incredible way to tap into your inner stillness, and drop deeper into a state of awareness. Today, André sits down with Scott, owner of Sky Cave Retreats, to unpack his time in the dark - and why it is so valuable for others to experience.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:11 Why Darkness? 12:03 Logistics of Creating a dark space 18:09 History of dark retreats  23:40 Psychedelic visuals  25:43 10 days in darkness  30:31 Relativity  38:04 Solitude & Seeking Discomfort  44:54 Deepest Insights  1:00:14 Conclusion ___________   Sky Cave Retreats:    Scott Berman, co-owner of Sky Cave Retreats, has spent over two years in self-guided solo retreats fasting and meditating in the wilderness, over a year at various Goenka Vipassana Centers sitting and serving, and has also done extensive formal retreats with various spiritual teachers and adepts across many different lineages & traditions.   He has done over 70 days in the dark in multiple solo dark retreats, and facilitated over 200 dark retreats with his partner.   Nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou Wilderness in Ashland, Oregon, Sky Cave Retreats offers a safe space for you to experience total darkness.     https://www.skycaveretreats.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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Loka 20221h 2min

Serial Entrepreneur, Gerard Adams, describes the personal transformation he experienced with healing the father wound. He shares his experience with becoming a father, and how it changed the way that he leads in all areas of his life. He also dives deep into what true ancestral healing takes, and how we can use it to be the torch-bearers for the next generation.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:10 What most people don’t know about success 8:20 Selling Elite Daily: Path to Purpose  13:12 Leadership through Fatherhood 25:54 Healing the Dad Wound 37:37 Releasing Shame 45:48 The miracle of birth  51:13 Writing a book 54:42 Legacy & Authenticity  1:14:08 Conclusion ___________ Gerard Adams:   Gerard Adams is The Millennial Mentor, inspiring the generation to leverage their passions for success and create the lifestyle they dream of. A serial entrepreneur, angel investor, self-made millionaire by the age of 24 and millennial himself, he is most popularly known as the co-founder of Elite Daily. To date, he has built, backed or invested in nine businesses across multiple industries that have all delivered over seven-figure profits. Gerard has recently developed a video series, Leaders Create Leaders, to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerardadams/ Website: https://www.gerardadams.com Leaders Create Leaders: https://www.leaderscreateleaders.com Email: GA@Gerardadams.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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Syys 20221h 17min

Poet & Author, Allie Michelle, shares how she embraced empathy as her superpower- and turned it into art. She explains the process of embracing authenticity, creative alchemy, and love as a catalyst for growth. Reminding us that we are here to experience the full spectrum of human emotions - and when we learn to fully embrace it, we're free.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:19 Empathy as a Superpower 7:05 Embracing Authenticity  9:14 Creative Alchemy  16:27 Pattern Interrupts 18:33 Relationships  20:02 Poem: “Not a Love Poem” 24:06 Love as a Catalyst for Growth  27:11 We are Warriors 29:58 Legends of Lemuria  33:31 Living a Life of Fufillment  43:00 Going to the Depths 47:10 Poem: Destiny 53:56 Forms of Expression  58:37 Conclusion ___________ Allie Michelle:    Allie Michelle is a poet, writer, and co-founder of NFT school for mental health and wellness, We Are Warriors. She is a certified meditation, breathwork and yoga teacher, which has heavily influenced her work. She has done spoken word performances across the globe, continuing to share her work and inspire people to live vulnerably, love deeply, and create often.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel/ Website: https://www.alliemichellel.com We are Warriors: https://www.wearewarriors.co   ___________   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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Syys 202259min

Psychologist, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, reveals the path of authentic self actualization in life. He shares his story of discovering his genius, after going through most of school labeled as "special ed" - reminding us that our gifts don't always fit in the traditional boxes we are told they should. He dives deep today on growth mindset, healthy self esteem, and defining purpose in life. To help us understand on a psychology level, the true journey of Knowing Thyself.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:03 From Special Ed to Psychologist  12:05 Choose Growth 19:54 Gratefulness & Expectation  23:48 Mundane moments  29:03 Defining Narcissism  35:13 Healthy Self Esteem  48:20 Understand your strengths 50:08 Purpose & Clarity 1:00:26 Self actualization  1:07:18 Authentic transcendence  1:09:29 To Know Thyself  1:19:08 Yes, and… 1:21:50 Tapping into our creativity 1:24:40 Conclusion ___________ Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman   Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human potential. He is a professor at Columbia University and founder and director of the Center for the Science of Human Potential. Dr. Kaufman has taught at Columbia University, Yale, NYU, the University of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere.   Dr. Kaufman hosts the #1 psychology podcast in the world— The Psychology Podcast— which has received over 20 million downloads and was included in Business Insider’s list of “9 podcasts that will change how you think about human behavior.” Dr. Kaufman is interested in using his research to help all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. His early educational experiences made him realize the deep reservoir of untapped potential of students, including bright and creative children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability. In 2015, he was named one of “50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world” by Business Insider.   Dr. Kaufman likes to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of the science of potential through his books, teaching, self-actualization coaching, podcast, blog, articles, and speaking engagements. If you’d like him to speak at one of your events, you can make a request here.   Dr. Kaufman’s writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and Harvard Business Review, and he is the author and editor of 9 books.   Website: https://scottbarrykaufman.com Podcast: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/ Self-Actualization Tests: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/selfactualizationtests/ Books: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Syys 20221h 26min

Connection Catalyst, Yogi, and Movement Creator Andrew Sealy shares his advice for cultivating a life that is in alignment with your highest path. He tells his story of finding Yoga and living devotion every day. He also explains how he has found deeper human connection through acro-yoga. And expands on his vision of healing the planet through creating conscious communities.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:06 Andrew’s Life of Devotion 17:35 Self Love 23:34 Impact by Example 30:16 Acro-Yoga & Human Connection 36:36 Cultivating Community 47:15 Vision for the Future 1:02:35 Conclusion ___________   Andrew Sealy:   Andrew Sealy is a connection catalyst, a Yoga artist, and a movement creator. His days are spent traveling to find adventure, practicing to cultivate growth, and constantly absorbing wisdom to creating new experiences that he shares with love to his friends around the world. He finds joy in interviewing Yogis from all walks of life to share their inspiring stories on the Yoga Revealed Podcast.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew7sealy/ Andrew's App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/andrew-7-sealy/id1601202016?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Website: https://www.andrew7sealy.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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Syys 20221h 3min