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

When it comes to disease, mental illness, and addiction in our society, trauma is largely misunderstood and not discussed enough. In this live episode of the Know Thyself Podcast, we are joined by world-renowned author Dr. Gabor Maté, as he explains the myth of normal, and how to heal trauma in a toxic culture. He describes the origins of trauma and how memories of the past haunt our subconscious behaviors. Revealing how when we use our awareness and compassionate inquiry to heal these traumas, we unlock the gift of rediscovering our true nature.  The podcast is followed by a live Q&A from our audience, where Dr. Maté discusses the broken school system, ADHD as a coping mechanism, psychiatric medications, ayahuasca, and much more.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:40 What is Trauma  6:33 Little t VS Big T Trauma  10:08 Toxic Culture  18:18 Our True Nature  22:16 When We Abandon our True Selves 28:43 Breaking Unconscious Patterns 34:47 Survival Mechanisms  38:03 Observing the Origin of Trauma  42:36 Modalities for Making the Unconscious, Conscious 44:20 Trauma Disguised as a 'Winning' Personality 55:08 Parenthood - Stopping the Transfer of Trauma  58:42 A Broken School System  1:04:20 ADHD as a Coping Mechanism  1:12:18 Unresolved Anger  1:16:47 Psychiatric Medication  1:21:17 Healthy vs Toxic Habits  1:25:49 Keeping an Open Mind  1:30:20 Origin of Depression & Anxiety 1:34:06 Ayahuasca and Entities 1:38:53 Addressing Generational Trauma 1:46:55 Psychedelic Assisted Therapy  1:52:15 Neurosis in a Toxic Culture  1:58:16 Conclusion ___________   Dr. Gabor Maté   A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.   After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in over thirty languages, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction; When the Body Says No; The Cost of Hidden Stress; Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder; (with Dr. Gordon Neufeld) Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers; and his most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. Gabor is also co-developer of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by hundreds of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally.    Website: https://drgabormate.com Dr. Maté's Latest Book, The Myth of Normal: https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/   ___________   This live podcast was made possible by Still Life - which provides stillness tools and techniques to actively induce peace, meaning and clarity   For more information on their meditation app or in person events, visit: https://still.life or visit their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/still.life/?hl=en   ___________   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.

14 Feb 20232h 1min

As humanity pushes towards the brink of the 6th largest extinction, we are faced with a choice to listen and transform, or resist the inevitability of change. Today, Zach Bush, shares his perspective on the end of an era for humanity, and the beginning of a New Earth. He explains the cycle of death and rebirth, and why difficult times is essential for transmutation. He also shares how we can get in touch with our inner knowing, and be the generation that allows for the New Earth to be birthed.   We finish the episode with a guided activation, so if you are listening while doing something that requires your full attention - we advise that you skip this part and listen to it later.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:58 The End of an Era 8:56 Earth’s Cycle of Extinction and Transmutation  23:12 Creating a New Earth 36:06 Our Opportunity to Listen 49:42 Embodied Self Expression 58:38 How we can Heal 1:10:00 Overwhelmed to Enlightenment 1:14:49 Guided Activation 1:39:46 Conclusion ___________   Zach Bush:   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/    SERAPHIC GROUP:  http://seraphicgroup.com/   ION* https://intelligenceofnature.com/   https://www.facebook.com/IntelligenceofNature/ https://www.instagram.com/intelligenceofnature/ https://www.youtube.com/ionbiome    FARMER’S FOOTPRINT:  http://www.farmersfootprint.us/   https://www.facebook.com/farmersfootprint  https://www.instagram.com/farmersfootprint/    THE JOURNEY OF INTRINSIC HEALTH:  https://journeyofintrinsichealth.com/  https://www.instagram.com/journeyofintrinsichealth/   ___________   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.

7 Feb 20231h 45min

Mike Majlak went from being an opioid addict to a successful author, podcast host, and content creator. Today he shares his story of overcoming 10 years of addiction, having the courage to begin recovery, and making impact his redemption.  He opens up about his biggest regrets in life and explains why he wouldn't trade his past for anything. He also shares the struggles of balancing life as a content creator and using his platform for positivity. He debunks the common misconception that more money/fame = more happiness, explaining his current struggles with anxiety and mortality. Mike and André reminisce about their time together living at the Maverick house with Logan Paul, and the journey to making Impaulsive.    ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 3:57 How Far I’ve Come 7:46 Addiction & Rock Bottom 23:15 Recovery & Redemption 34:14 How it Shaped me 40:29 What I Regret Most 44:24 Life as a Content Creator 51:49 Creating Impact 1:02:51 Success & Stardom 1:11:25 Will Success Make You Happy? 1:17:03 Mindfulness and Mortality 1:23:15 The Maverick House 1:33:59 Impaulsive  2:01:09 Conclusion ___________ Mike Majlak:   Mike Majlak is an author, content creator, and co-host on the popular podcast, “Impaulsive,” with Logan Paul.    Mike Majlak was a seventeen-year-old from a loving, middle-class family in Milford, Connecticut, when he got caught up in the opioid epidemic that swept the nation. For close to a decade thereafter, his life was a wasteland of darkness and despair. While his peers were graduating from college, buying homes, getting married, having kids, and leading normal lives, Mike was snorting OxyContin, climbing out of cars at gunpoint, and burying his childhood friends. Unable to escape the noose of addiction, he eventually lost the trust and support of everyone who had ever loved him. Alone, with nothing but drugs to keep him company, darkness closed in, and the light inside him--the last flicker of hope--began to dim. His dreams, potential, and future were all being devoured by a relentless addiction too powerful to fight. Despair filled him as he realized he wasn't going to survive.   Somehow, he did... He not only survived, he thrived.   Now he's a social media personality with millions of followers, and an entrepreneur, marketer, podcaster, YouTuber, and author who hopes to use his voice to shine a light for those whose own lights have grown dim.     "The Night Shift" YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeMajlakVlogs Impaulsive: https://www.youtube.com/@Impaulsive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybigmike/ Mike's Book "The Fifth Vital": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087L8DWZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_VZP4W87QW8JZQR0J8ZZ4_0   ___________   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.

31 Jan 20232h 4min

After 2.5 years of being in relationship with each other, Blu and André share why they ended things and what they learned. They dive deep into how to create the foundations for a healthy partnership with love, respect, and play. They explain some of the challenges they faced together, and how they moved through conflict with grace.  They also share how they individually processed their breakup, and what the pain taught them. On the other side of grieving their relationship, they have remained close, despite new loves coming into their lives. Reminding us that true love lasts forever.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:54 Why We Stayed Friends 10:55 Conflict in our relationship 24:42 Processing Difficult Emotions in Partnership 33:52 Facing Jealousy  47:07 True Love Lasts Forever  51:26 What We Learned 55:04 Why We Broke Up  1:08:20 Grieving Our Break Up  1:23:14 Dating Other People 1:33:05 Our Key Takeaways  1:38:25 Answering Your Questions  1:44:47 Conclusion ___________   Blu:    Blu is a motivational speaker, artist, musician, podcast host and co-founder of Florescence – a modern mystery school for women. She has dedicated the past decade to her understanding of the medicinal nature of the plant kingdom as well as the archetypal nature of the collective unconscious. Blu’s genius is in her ability to connect with the world that lies beyond our 5 senses while keeping her feet firmly planted on the ground so that she can bring us golden truths of beauty, love and unity in a way that is playful and authentic.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluofearth/ Website: https://www.bluofearth.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bluofearth   ___________   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.

24 Jan 20231h 47min

Vegan Bodybuilder, Nimai Delgado, shares his journey to finding alignment & crafting the life of his dreams. Nimai was raised by immigrant parents in a Hare Krishna Community, where he built a foundation of compassion and spirituality. After accepting a job as an engineer later in life, he decided to pivot and went on to become an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder. Today he shares how to find the courage to live in alignment with your purpose, and his journey of self acceptance & activism.  Nimai dives deep on overcoming toxic masculinity, healing childhood trauma, and going from victim to creator. He shares his secrets to manifestation that have helped him live the life of his dreams.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:25 Nimai’s Unique Upbringing  9:53 Vegan bodybuilding 15:31 Activism vs Attractivsm  19:18 Transcending Labels 28:28 Toxic Masculinity  33:58 Unpacking Childhood Trauma  45:46 Crafting the life you want 57:04 From Victim to Creator  1:01:38 How to Manifest 1:22:09 Conclusion ___________   Nimai Delgado:   Nimai Delgado is a vegan professional bodybuilder, lifestyle coach, and motivational speaker. He’s been featured on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine as well as James Cameron’s upcoming documentary The Game Changers.    Nimai currently hosts the 'Nimai Delgado Podcast', and posts motivational videos for healthy living on his YouTube Channel.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimai_delgado/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-JiCSn29MdBYX5rRxuacQ   ___________   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.

17 Jan 20231h 23min

Ben Nemtin, founder of The Buried Life, shares how to live the life you want and achieve everything on your bucket list. He tells the story of his most pivotal moments, from overcoming depression - to creating The Buried Life, he explains the importance of purpose and the people you surround yourself with.  The Buried Life was an MTV show in which Ben & his friends travelled around the country crossing everything off their bucket list, and helping others do the same. Ben has since become a motivational speaker & creator of the Bucket List Journal, aiming to help others live their most authentic lives and die with no regrets.  Ben explains today how to claim your authentic self, and make true shifts in life.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:41 Ben’s Most Pivotal Moments  7:51 The Buried Life  15:02 Follow Your True, Original Course 35:47 Best Buried Life Moments 41:29 Claiming Your Authentic Self 50:37 Making Change in Your Life 53:07 How the Internal Shifts the External  1:04:28 Ben’s Bucket List 1:05:42 Conclusion   ___________ Ben Nemtin:   Ben is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and a star of the MTV show The Buried Life. In 2022 Ben ranked 3rd Best Motivational Speaker in the World and World’s Top Organizational Culture Thought Leaders by Global Gurus.   As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured in major media including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennemtin/ The Bucket List Journal: https://writeyourlist.com Website: https://www.bennemtin.com The Buried Life: https://theburiedlife.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.

10 Jan 20231h 7min

Oren Harris explains how to find freedom in Flowstate and master anything in life. He shares his story of having a spontaneous spiritual awakening, overcoming anxiety with public speaking, and discovering the magic in Flowstate. He explains how to transcend the old habits & mind patterns that hold us back, and expand our own identity. He also explains a formula for expansion, and how to listen to what your body is asking for. Oren also describes how to create a divine union partnership, and the holding of the masculine heart.      ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  2:34 Freedom in Flowstate 9:50 How Oren found Flow  23:14 How to find Flow  34:00 Transcending & Expanding Identity  46:35 Turning Devotion into Transformation 51:54 Formula for Expansion 1:01:05 Balancing Masculine & Feminine  1:08:16 Divine Union 1:20:42 Holding the Masculine Heart  1:23:51 Conclusion ___________ Oren Harris:   Oren Harris is a transformational coach, a spiritual teacher, and a pioneer on the leading edge of human consciousness.   His primary mission in life is helping people wake up to their true selves to live a limitless life of contribution and fulfillment. ​ He awakens them to their unique genius and the higher-self within to have a profound impact on the planet through the full expression of their soul’s gifts and fulfillment of purpose.   Oren helps leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, visionaries and creatives tap into the incredible power of flow. He bridges them to their high mind to have a profound impact on the planet through the full expression of their soul gift. ​ ​Despite his accolades and abilities, Oren's real super power is simply his love and presence which reminds people of who they really are while drawing out the best in us.     Website: https://www.orenharris.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orenharris/ Join the Limitless Circle: https://login.circle.so/checkout/the-limitless-circle-membership?request_host=thelimitless.circle.so   ___________   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.

3 Jan 20231h 26min

Are you ready to break free from your old habits & achieve your 2023 goals? Celebrity Mindset Coach, Jason Goldberg, shares how to tap into your unique gifts and make your resolutions come true this year. He tells his story of overcoming unworthiness and anxiety, and instead living life in alignment with his purpose. He shares his secret to releasing self-imposed pressure, and recognizing that we are not our identity. He also explains how to overcome perfectionism, and experience true freedom in life.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 3:08 Overcoming Unworthiness - Jason’s story  10:59 You’re Not Your Identity  23:58 Finding Your Unique Gifts  28:18 Strengthening Intuition 33:07 How to Break Bad Habits 37:34 Anxiety 44:30 Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism  50:11 Experience Freedom in Life  52:10 Jason’s Rap 54:13 Vision for the future  55:29 Conclusion ___________   Jason Goldberg:   Jason “JG” Goldberg is a Mindset Mentor and Self-Leadership Coach for Celebrities, Change Makers and CEOs.    He is also the host of The Jason Goldberg is Ruining Podcasting Podcast, author of the #1 International Best-Seller on Self-Leadership entitled “Prison Break” and creator of the Playful Prosperity AND Competition-Proof Business Immersion programs.      JG has been a featured expert on media outlets including ABC, CBS, and FOX as well as teaching on the MindValley and SoulPancake platforms and has founded multiple start-ups including one in partnership with NASA and the space shuttle program.   He now focuses on blending his signature mix of simple and transformational wisdom, captivating storytelling, practical business mentorship, and belly-busting humor to make personal growth less “personal growth-y” and to leave everyone he meets with at least 5% more joy than when he found them!   As a sought-after international speaker and host, JG has shared the stage with some of the world’s greatest thought-leaders and innovators in human potential and performance including Jason Silva (Host of Nat Geo’s “Brain Games”), Dr. Sean Stephenson (The 3 Foot Giant), Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements), Vishen Lakhiani (CEO of Mindvalley), Steven Kotler (Stealing Fire), Marisa Peer (the UK’s psychotherapist to the stars) and many others.     Get a FREE copy of Jason's Book, "Prison Break": https://thejasongoldberg.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://thejasongoldberg.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejasongoldberg/   ___________   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 Dec 202256min