Embracing Our Ego Processes and Development with a Wink and a Smile

19/07/2024 4 min Temporada 7 Episodio 204

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Episode Synopsis

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 Anna00:00:10 - Exploring Psyche and Ego00:00:31 - Social and Cultural Conditioning00:00:42 - Psyche as a City, Ego as the Mayor00:01:04 - Ambitious Ego and Resulting Confusion00:01:16 - Cultural Influences on Inner World00:01:37 - Conflict Between Psyche and Ego00:01:48 - Societal Expectations vs. Core Values00:02:08 - Achieving Balance Between Psyche and Ego00:02:29 - Questioning Motivations00:02:50 - Journaling and Mindfulness Practices00:03:11 - Embracing the Journey00:03:22 - 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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