Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Life18 Mars

How Your Ego Hijacks Your Meditation (And How to Take Back Control)

Okay, y'all. Your ego has been lying to you — and it's really good at it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three sneaky ways your ego pulls you right out of your meditation practice every single time: time, body, and environment. We're talking fake sore throats, alarming thoughts about whether you left the front door open, and the "brilliant idea" trap that your ego absolutely loves to use on you. I'll also walk you through a gorgeous flower meditation using the mantra Aham Brahmasmi — because it's time to remind that divine, holy self of yours who's actually in charge. Spoiler: it's not your ego. You are the boss. Let's go. 🌸 💡 3 Key Learning Points

Your ego knows your weaknesses — time, body discomfort, and your to-do list — and it will use all of them to pull you off your cushion. Knowing that is half the battle.
That sore throat, achy knee, or urgent thought to check the front door? It might be 100% your ego. Real but not real — but still real. You'll get it when you hear it.
The mantra "This is all I'm supposed to be doing" isn't just motivation — it's ego defense. Use it.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs

🧠 Mantra of the episode: Aham Brahmasmi — "I am Brahman. I am the divine. I am connected to cosmic consciousness."
🌸 Flower Meditation — A visualization practice for gently setting your ego's interruptions aside, petal by petal.
💪 The Cheri Flake Willpower Challenge — 40 days of "I will" and "I won't" — a real-life lesson in what your body will fake to get you to quit.
🍬 Hall's Cherry Cough Drop Gate — Possibly the most relatable addiction confession ever recorded.
🧘 David G (davidg.com) — Cheri's beloved meditation teacher and the keeper of the Aham Brahmasmi mantra.
🏡 Retreats with Cheri — Outdoor saunas, hot tubs, sound healing, group hypnotherapy, yin yoga, all-inclusive, zero dishes. Yes please.
💌 thestresstherapist.com — Info on therapy, retreats, and joining the stress-free crew.
📲 Follow Cheri: @thestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter

Produced and edited by Owen Flake.

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