Today’s episode explores the intricate world of our psyche and ego processes, shedding light on how they can sometimes lead to confusion.

Drawing parallels to a bustling city, the psyche is likened to the city’s infrastructure, with the ego as the mayor trying to maintain order.

However, when the ego becomes overly ambitious, chaos ensues. The episode delves into how social and cultural conditioning further complicates our understanding of these aspects, creating inner conflicts akin to city planners with different backgrounds.

Tune in to unravel the mysteries of the human psyche and ego with a wink and a smile.

00:00:00 – Introduction by Anna
00:00:10 – Exploring Psyche and Ego
00:00:31 – Social and Cultural Conditioning
00:00:42 – Psyche as a City, Ego as the Mayor
00:01:04 – Ambitious Ego and Resulting Confusion
00:01:16 – Cultural Influences on Inner World
00:01:37 – Conflict Between Psyche and Ego
00:01:48 – Societal Expectations vs. Core Values
00:02:08 – Achieving Balance Between Psyche and Ego
00:02:29 – Questioning Motivations
00:02:50 – Journaling and Mindfulness Practices
00:03:11 – Embracing the Journey
00:03:22 – Conclusion and Farewell

Credits:

Featured Guest: 

Anna Getz

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Music Score: Epidemic Sound

Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker

Mixing, Engineering, Production and Mastering: Aloft Media

Executive Program Director: Anna Getz

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We are all on the journey to discover the light inside, that beacon that guides us to live our truest, most authentic selves.

You can hear more from Jeffrey on his podcast The Light Inside where he aims to deliver actionable insights into our unconscious behaviors leading to richer, happier, and more fulfilling lives.