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Know Thyself

Know Thyself is a community supporting you to KNOW the true nature of yourself and the world around you, THRIVE in your health, wealth, and relationships – ultimately empowering you to CREATE and share your true self with the world.

Each week André Duqum interviews experts in their field; ranging from spiritual educators to cutting edge scientists, heart-led creatives & more on topics such as the true nature of ‘Self’, “what is reality?,” and exploring the fundamental pillars we all need to unlock our fullest potential.

Contributing to birthing a more beautiful world, one episode at a time.

Copyright: © André Duqum

Latest Episodes:

E155 - Dr. K: How Eastern Wisdom & Neuroscience Unite to Unlock Human Potential Jul 24, 2025

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What if the key to healing, fulfillment, and inner peace isn’t found in choosing between science or spirituality, but in weaving the two together? In this conversation, Dr. K bridges the timeless wisdom of the East with the empirical insights of the West, exploring everything from attention and emotion to enlightenment, desire, and the true self. We dive into why so many feel lost in today’s world, how modern distractions suppress the soul, and what ancient traditions already knew about the mind and healing. From shadow work and mystical experiences to the deeper meaning of dharma and the illusion of the personality, this episode invites you to see yourself through a more integrated lens.

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0:00 Intro

2:01 What Eastern & Western Science Lacks

7:32 Knowledge vs Wisdom & Making True Change

14:17 Opening Ourself Up to Deeper Knowing

20:00 Examining Who We Are At Our Core

26:57 Mystical Experiences that Transform You

36:40 Problem of Modern Distractions

42:10 Practices for Cultivating a Concentrated Mind

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47:00 Your Attention is Being Bought

54:09 The Spiritual Cost of a Suppressed & Distracted Mind

56:55 Why So Many Young Men Struggle

1:02:06 You’re Not Depressed, You’re Unhappy

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1:07:15 The Foundation: Healing Deeper Wounds with Shadow work

1:18:08 Create a “safe” environment for someone to heal

1:20:50 False Gurus & Spiritual Hijacking

1:32:50 Karma & How Thoughts Hold You Back

1:40:12 Discerning the Intention Behind Actions

1:47:06 The Paradox of Striving on the Spiritual Path

1:54:00 spiritual practices for accumulating good karma

1:58:17 Reality of Intuition & Cultivating It

2:04:19 Beneficial vs harmful chakra practices

2:07:55 What is Enlightenment

2:13:54 How Samadhi Changes the World

2:19:28 The Purpose of Earth & Waking Up

2:28:48 Defining Who We Are At Our Essence

2:32:45 Past Lives & Reincarnation

2:38:15 How Personality Relates to Awakening

2:40:20 Self Improvement vs Self Acceptance

2:43:29 Discovering & Living Your Dharma

2:55:04 Conclusion

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E154 - Sadhguru: Life, Death & Why We Miss What Matters Most Jul 15, 2025

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Sadhguru delves into the deepest questions of existence—death, the afterlife, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The conversation begins by exploring how our fear of death often robs us of truly living, and how our identification with thoughts can lead to unnecessary suffering. Sadhguru guides listeners on the pathway to becoming more conscious, challenging us to consider whether we are truly the drivers of our own lives. He discusses the ways we accumulate energy that doesn’t serve us and addresses the problem of a cluttered mind. As the dialogue unfolds, Sadhguru encourages us to face the fragility of time, contemplate the mysteries of the afterlife, and find meaning in both living and dying.

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0:00 Intro

3:52 Our Fear of Death Robs us Of Life

16:04 Identification with Thoughts Lead to Suffering

27:30 The Pathway to Becoming Conscious

36:46 Are You The Driver of Your Life?

46:05 How We Accumulate Energy That’s Not Serving Us

52:59 The Problem of the Cluttered Mind

57:43 Facing the Fragility of Time

1:09:35 The Afterlife & Finding Meaning

1:17:55 Mahasamadhi: Living & Dying How You Choose

1:24:29 Creating Impact While Preserving Inner Peace

1:30:07 Importance of Humor

1:36:13 Embracing Life’s Inherent Unknowns

1:47:00 The Death Process & Breaking Free from Ancestral Conditioning

2:01:04 Mental Health & Miracle of Mind

2:05:53 Conclusion

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E153 - Dan Harris: How to Conquer the Voice in Your Head Jul 08, 2025

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Retired news journalist and bestselling author, Dan Harris, explores the journey of transforming the mind through meditation. After experiencing a transformative on-air panic attack in 2004, Dan embarked on a journey that led him from the high-pressure world of network news to the forefront of the mindfulness movement. Drawing from his own skepticism and personal struggles, Dan shares how meditation became a practical tool for taming the relentless voice in his head and cultivating real happiness.

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0:00 Intro

2:56 10% Happier - Mindfulness for Everyone

6:37 Going Deeper with Contemplative Practices

10:12 Combining Western Knowledge & Eastern Wisdom Traditions

13:21 How Felt Experience Outweighs Intellect

18:55 Surrendering to Life’s Inherent Impermanence

26:45 Relative vs Absolute Truth

30:39 Understanding the True Nature of Self

32:49 Working With Denser Emotions

36:25 Ad: Wix

37:30 How to Notice & Separate Yourself From Desire

42:30 Fueling Your Life From Love, Not Lack

47:38 Awakening & Meeting Spiritually Minded Individuals

59:03 The Importance of Laughter

1:00:57 Where Mindfulness Industry Falls Short

1:06:00 The Future of Humanity is Community

1:09:40 His Daily Meditation Practice

1:15:53 Overcoming the Voice in Our Head

1:21:51 Conclusion

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E152 - Mark Manson: Life Advice that Doesn’t Suck: Happiness, Identity & Success Jul 01, 2025

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Mark Manson dives deep into the messy reality behind personal growth and self-help, challenging the myths and misconceptions that hold most people back. From the hidden struggles that shape our identity to the sacrifices no one talks about, Mark unpacks why real change is so difficult—and why most advice fails to deliver. You’ll hear about the traps of chasing perfection, the struggle to live authentically, and the backwards logic that keeps us stuck.

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0:00 Intro

1:12 How Our Struggles Shape Us

2:57 Building a Life Based on Your Values

10:00 Uncovering Your Hierarchy of Values

16:28 The Struggle of Transforming Our Identity

22:46 Breaking Free from an Inauthentic Version of Ourself

26:37 You Don’t See the Sacrifice that Leads to Success

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29:11 Sacrifices that Lead to Success

34:10 The Backwards Law: Self Improvement vs Acceptance

38:38 What True Inner Freedom Means

43:44 Success & Failure Aren’t What They Seem

49:45 Worst Advice in the Self Help Industry

57:35 Self Help vs Self Obsession

1:02:19 Simple Formula for Massive Change

1:08:27 Beating Procrastination with Meditation

1:13:28 Allowing Ourselves to Evolve

1:17:36 Conclusion

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E151 - Alberto Villoldo: What Shamans Know About Healing & The Human Journey (That We’ve Forgotten) Jun 24, 2025

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In this episode, medical anthropologist and shamanic teacher Dr. Alberto Villoldo shares the healing wisdom he’s uncovered through decades of studying with indigenous healers in the Amazon and Andes. He breaks down the core principles of energy medicine, neuroplasticity, and self-healing—and how we can integrate ancient shamanic practices into modern life. This conversation offers a practical guide for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature, unlock inner resilience, and live in alignment with their true path.

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0:00 Intro

1:46 How He Began His Shamanic Path

8:32 Beyond Knowledge, Cultivating Wisdom

11:55 Knowing The "Self"

15:11 Studying with Indigenous Healers

19:51 Our Ability to Heal Ourselves: Resiliency & Neurplasticity

25:04 Cultivating Vitality in a Nutrient-Depleted World

27:14 Ad: Own Your Health with Function Health

30:20 The Reality of Voodoo Practices

34:20 Working with the Energy Body & Chakras

41:00 Humanity’s Era of Change

46:25 The Medicine Wheel: A Map for Awakening

52:40 Synchronicity is Real. Here's How to Spot it

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56:48 Finding Our Dharma, Living in the Flow

1:02:25 Healing at the Psycho-Somatic Level

1:08:45 Practices to Strengthen Your Connection to Nature

1:13:25 Coming to Peace with Death

1:17:50 Benefits & Pitfalls of Plant Medicine

1:24:39 How to Step Into This

1:28:15 Acquiring Spiritual Gifts & Recalling Your Dreams

1:30:57 Conclusion

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E150 - Gary Zukav: Discover Your Authentic Power & Live from The Seat of Your Soul Jun 17, 2025

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Best-selling author and spiritual teacher Gary Zukav guides us through the profound journey of discovering authentic power and living from the seat of your soul. He explores the ongoing collective awakening on our planet, revealing how humanity is shifting from seeking external power to cultivating authentic, soul-based power. He shares practical wisdom on choosing love over fear, transcending limiting patterns in real time, and harnessing the new consciousness emerging in our lives.

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0:00 Intro

1:59 Great collective awakening on our planet

13:25 The Power to Choose Love over Fear

21:08 What the New Consciousness Shows Us

24:04 Ad: Boncharge Redlight Therapy

25:36 Personality & Relationship Dynamics

30:25 Transcending Fear in Real Time

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36:50 Channeling The Seat of the Soul

47:56 Facing Success with the Book

56:52 2 Steps to Create Authentic Power

1:04:16 Conclusion

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E149 - Dr. Thema Bryant: Becoming Whole: The Truth About Trauma, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery Jun 03, 2025

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Dr. Thema Bryant explores healing trauma, breaking free from people-pleasing, and reclaiming your authentic self. Drawing from her expertise, Dr. Bryant guides us through understanding trauma’s many forms, why we often outsource our sense of self, and how systemic and familial patterns shape our responses. This episode explores practical ways to set boundaries, address emotional suppression, and nurture your unique gifts, while also examining the limitations of talk therapy and the vital role of spirituality in the healing journey. Dr. Bryant offers a roadmap to move beyond survival mode, confront the roots of pain, and embrace the journey toward wholeness and grounded spirituality.

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0:00 Intro

1:29 The Journey to Becoming Whole

3:36 Understanding Trauma & Why Some People Respond Differently

10:15 Stop Outsourcing & Embrace Your Worthiness

16:05 Examining Systemic Issues that Create Trauma

26:22 People Pleasing & Setting Boundaries

33:47 Ad: Pique Life

35:20 How Emotional Suppression Makes You Sick

38:57 Sitting With Emotional Discomfort (& Working Through It)

41:41 Stop 'Keeping the Peace', Find Your Voice

45:23 True Meaning of Grounded Spirituality

48:05 Spiritual Bypassing is a Real Thing

51:14 What It takes to Heal

56:46 Why Talk Therapy Doesn’t Solve All Our Issues

58:33 Spirituality is Essential for Healing

1:02:46 Discovering Your Unique Gifts

1:11:18 Advice for Heart Break

1:15:46 Being the "First" in Your Family

1:20:27 Intelligence of the Heart

1:24:03 Conclusion

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E148 - Vishen Lahkiani: The Formula for Thriving in a Changing World (Success, Intuition, & Fulfillment) May 27, 2025

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Vishen Lakhiani explores the profound shift humanity is experiencing and reveals why the old rules of hustle culture are no longer the path to true success. He lays out an 8 step formula for creating a life of alignment and fulfillment. He reveals how to redefine success on your own terms, embracing simplicity, and uncovering your unique edge in a rapidly changing world.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to better understand how they can thrive in this rapidly changing world.

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0:00 Intro

2:15 The Definition of Success Is Changing

6:32 Finding Our Unique Path to Fulfillment

9:30 8 Rules: Simplicity is the Key to Success

12:15 Wealth Comes from Opportunity

15:12 Discovering Your Unique 'Edge'

18:18 Following What You Love

22:36 Unlearning the BS rules Society Tells Us

26:46 Demystifying & Strengthening Intuition

35:52 Ad: Boncharge Redlight Therapy

37:16 Purpose & Prioritizing Self Growth

41:02 What It Takes to Combine Purpose & Profit

45:26 Formula for Attracting Abundance

52:18 Make Space for Calmness

56:21 Hustle Culture is a Thing of the Past

1:00:51 The Future of AI Is Here: How Will Life Change?

1:10:47 What's Our End Goal As Humans?

1:14:39 Human Genius: What Defines the 1%

1:18:57 The Power of Community

1:21:40 True Meaning of Spirituality

1:28:25 Relating to the Ego

11:29:49 What It Means to Know Thyself

1:30:24 Conclusion

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https://www.vishen.com

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E147 - Zach Bush: 6 Powerful Lessons Nature Teaches Us About Being Human May 20, 2025

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Zach Bush unpacks how moving from individualism to interconnectedness can heal both ourselves and the planet. This episode delves into breaking the cycle of consumerism, remembering the innate intelligence of life, and embracing the changes that come with personal growth. Through powerful metaphors-like death as a way home to ourselves-and reflections on the seasonality of life, Zach reveals how stress and challenge are essential for true growth. This conversation offers a hopeful vision for the future and practical insights for coming home to ourselves and the earth.

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0:00 Intro

1:39 From Individualism to Interconnectedness

7:12 Breaking the Cycle of Consumerism

12:33 Remembering Our Innate Intelligence

17:52 The Transformation Zach Has Been Going Through

21:45 Metaphor of Death to Bring Us Home to Ourselves

25:54 Embracing the Seasonality of Life

33:30 Ad: PiqueLife

36:40 Relationship Between Stress and Growth

39:49 Unlocking Our Unique Dharma

44:58 Creating Space for Stillness & Seeing the Beauty of Life

53:18 Prevailing Message for Humanity

57:47 Fear of Death Limits Our Capacity for Life

1:03:00 Prediction for the Next 5 Years

1:08:30 Conclusion

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Episode Resources:

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https://zachbushmd.komi.io/

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E146 - Cory Muscara: Former Monk: “Stop Missing Your Life!” Here’s the Key To Lasting Happiness May 13, 2025

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Cory Muscara shares profound insights on achieving lasting happiness and fulfillment in the present moment. He discusses his transformative journey from awakening to monastic life, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from cycles of internal distress. Muscara challenges common misconceptions about meditation, urging listeners to confront rather than escape emotional pain. Throughout the episode, he offers practical strategies for tuning into inner wisdom and strengthening intuitive knowing.

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0:00 Intro

1:39 Stop Missing Your Life

9:00 Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment

13:43 Awakening & Becoming a Monk

25:32 Breaking the Cycle of Internal Distress

32:41 Stop Meditating Your Way Out of Emotional Pain

41:40 AD: Pique Life Save 20% for Life

45:46 The FACE Model - 4 Steps to Presence

51:04 Truth About Self Love

57:13 The Desire for Safety Controls Your Life

1:00:36 Practice to Tune Into Your Inner Knowing

1:06:53 Commitment & Romantic Relationships

1:27:42 Strengthening Your Intuitive Knowing

1:31:25 IFS Process for Healing Stuck Parts of Yourself

1:53:43 Finding Stability in Surrender

1:58:00 Conclusion

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Episode Resources:

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