Скачать или смотреть #29 - Understand Your Mind: Consciousness, Ego, and The Shadow

Ollie sits down with Pierre Boulliane for a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. Together, they unpack some of life’s deepest questions: What is consciousness, and what truly has it? How does the ego form and why does it so often control us? What role does the hidden “shadow” play in shaping our behavior? This conversation goes far beyond theory - it touches on the practical ways we can expand consciousness to improve wellbeing, confront and integrate our shadow, and learn to detach from the destructive side of the ego. Whether you’re curious about mindfulness, the roots of self-identity, or how to find peace, this episode is a deep dive into the inner forces that shape our lives.

Recorded on May 19, 2025

TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Coming Up
0:54 - Introduction
4:37 - The Mystery of Consciousness: What Really Has It?
11:26 - Why Consciousness May Hold the Key to Ethics
13:41 - How Expanding Awareness Improves Your Life
18:54 - Ego Explained: The Self You Think You Are
23:44 - The Birth of Ego: How It Develops in Childhood
26:39 - The Role Ego Plays in Daily Survival
29:34 - Detach From the Destructive Forces of the Ego
44:38 - Why Ego Always Wants More - How to Stop It
57:55 - The Shadow Explained: The Dark Side of the Mind
1:05:38 - Reintegrating the Parts of Yourself You Hide Away
1:10:01 - Stop Overthinking and Start Accepting Yourself
1:18:20 - How Solitude Helps You Discover the Real You
1:28:51 - Exploring the Hidden Shadows Within Religion
1:33:04 - Shadow Work 101: Exploring Your Hidden Self
1:43:13 - Exploring Good, Evil, and the Voice Within
1:49:48 - The Dance Between Ego and Shadow
1:54:58 - Mindfulness as the Path to Inner Calm

BOOKS USED TO CREATE THE EPISODE
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose: https://amzn.to/3IGmntM
Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness: https://amzn.to/472D1wY
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: https://amzn.to/46LahaE
Meeting the Shadow: The Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature: https://amzn.to/4pKpYHS
Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche: https://amzn.to/3KpZ1ZW
The Laws of Human Nature: https://amzn.to/3ImZewt
Projections: A Story of Human Emotions: https://amzn.to/42iD9Wr
The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in An Age of Diminishing Expectations : https://amzn.to/4gN2nCl
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion: https://amzn.to/4nvYDYu

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