E162 - Charlie Houpert: The 6 Laws of Charisma: Become Magnetic by Being Yourself
Charlie Houpert explores what charisma really is, and how it goes far beyond charm or surface-level tricks. Charlie shares the 6 rules of charisma, breaks down different types of magnetic personalities, and reflects on his own journey from shy and reserved to outgoing and confident. He also explores how charisma can become something greater moving through you—pointing toward surrender, purpose, and connecting with something bigger than yourself. We touch on ayahuasca, self-acceptance, the blocks many men face, and the process of letting go of old identities to uncover your unique gifts.Try MUDWTR & Get Up to 43% off + a free frother:https://mudwtr.com/knowthyselfMomentous Creatine - Use Code KNOWTHYSELF for Up to 35% Offhttps://www.livemomentous.comAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________0:00 Intro 2:38 Why Charisma Matters for Everyone7:16 Becoming Natural in Your Own Skin12:40 6 Rules of Charisma to Light Up a Room25:10 Different Types of Charismatic People30:07 How He Went From Shy to Outgoing33:58 Ad: Mudwtr34:53 Making a Lasting Impression in Small Talk41:02 Having Strategy Without Being Inauthentic46:13 Speech, Body Language, and Where it Goes Too Far51:12 Ayahuasca & Self Acceptance56:00 Overcoming the Biggest Blocks for Men1:04:12 Charisma as Something Greater Moving Through You1:06:53 Ad: Momentous Creatine1:08:01 Surrendering to Our Life’s Mission1:18:07 Connecting to Something Bigger1:24:16 Letting Go of An Old Identity 1:27:06 Developing Our Capacity to Listen to What Life is Asking1:34:50 Benefits and Harm of Psychedelics1:39:43 Uncovering Your Unique Gifts 1:47:58 Conclusion ___________Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/charliehoupert/https://www.youtube.com/charismaoncommandhttps://www.charismaoncommand.com/cu-new/https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com
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E161 - Pete Holmes: Life is a Cosmic Joke - Finding God, Wonder & Freedom in the Unknown
Comedian and spiritual seeker Pete Holmes joins us for a conversation that weaves together humor, mysticism, and the search for truth. Pete opens up about his journey from growing up in a fundamentalist Christian household to having life-altering psychedelic experiences that redefined his understanding of God and religion. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond belief into direct experience, why we can never truly be separate from the divine, and how comedy can serve as both healing and revelation.Try Pique Life tea and save 20% for life & get a free frother:https://www.piquelife.com/KnowThyselfStart your free trial with Wix:https://bit.ly/3SXG2qKAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________0:00 Intro 2:46 Asking the Deeper Questions in Life6:27 From Fundamentalist Christian to Psychedelic Experience 11:29 Reinterpreting Religion through the Lens of the Mystical17:10 The Prodigal Son: Reclaiming Our Birthright22:02 Go From Belief to Direct Experience26:50 His Experience on the George Janko Podcast28:41 Ad: PiqueLife30:05 How His Understanding of God Has Changed34:45 Mental Exercise for Experience the “I am”40:36 We Can Never Be Separate from God45:10 Existential Comedy & Wondering at Life’s Mysteries55:28 Ad: Wix56:30 Balancing Being Spiritual & Being Human1:00:05 Lessons from Psychedelic Experiences 1:07:12 The Power & Responsibility of Comedy1:18:27 Are Comedians Traumatized?1:23:03 Future of Comedy in a Changing World1:32:40 Conclusion___________Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/peteholmes/https://www.youtube.com/@peteholmeshttps://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com
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E160 - Aaron Abke: 3 Hidden Beliefs That Keep You Miserable (and How to Break Free)
What if the very beliefs you’ve carried your whole life are the source of your suffering? In this episode, Aaron Abke returns to share insights on the ego, breaking down its three core beliefs that keep us trapped in cycles of fear, lack, and control. He explains how our misunderstanding of the ego causes unnecessary suffering—and how, when seen clearly, the ego can actually be an ally on the path of awakening.Aaron guides us through the process of moving from compulsivity to consciousness, releasing the illusion of lack, and embracing a deeper abundance that is not dependent on external circumstances.Momentous Creatine - Use Code KNOWTHYSELF for Up to 35% Offhttps://www.livemomentous.comTry Pique Life tea and save 20% for life & get a free frother:https://www.piquelife.com/KnowThyselfAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________0:00 Intro1:35 What Ego is & How It’s Misunderstood5:12 How Aaron Woke Up To His Ego10:01 Why Ego is Actually Essential & Useful in Moderation16:44 Spiritual Bypassing & Misconceptions of Nonduality26:33 Balancing Individuation with Integration33:59 Reality of Oneness & Inter-Being38:09 The 3 Beliefs of the Ego that Keep us Trapped44:23 Ad: Momentous Creatine45:29 Overcoming Lack and Embracing Abundance Mindset1:05:16 Ad: Pique Life1:06:30 Practical Steps to Transcending Lack in Real Time1:25:50 The Opportunity Hidden in Challenges1:35:52 Processing Intense Negative Emotions1:42:04 Go From Compulsivity to Consciousness1:46:26 Summary of 3 Steps to Emotional Freedom1:49:41 Outcome Happiness: How to Find Inner Joy that Doesn’t Go Away1:54:15 Releasing Control & Surrendering to Life2:09:49 Growing Through Romantic Relationships 2:17:13 Finding Our Unique Purpose2:25:00 Conclusion ___________Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/aaronabke/New Book: https://a.co/d/8F82w5thttps://www.youtube.com/@AaronAbkehttps://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com
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E159 - Jaiya: The Ancient Practice That Turns Sexuality Into a Path for Awakening
World-renowned sexologist and Tantra teacher Jaiya reveals how sexuality, intimacy, and awakened pleasure can become powerful tools for healing, spiritual growth, and self-realization. We explore why society has shamed sex, how suppression distorts our relationship with our bodies, and how ancient Tantric practices can restore our connection to the sacred.You’ll learn how to harness your life force energy, expand your capacity for intimacy, transmute darkness into light, and unlock your unique Erotic Blueprint. Try Pique Life tea and save 20% for life & get a free frother:https://www.piquelife.com/KnowThyselfStart your free trial with Wix:https://bit.ly/3SXG2qKAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________0:00 Intro 2:14 Sexuality as a Path to Awakening3:59 Why Society Shames Sex6:46 The Link Between Distortion & Suppression 8:55 Coming Into Right Relationship with Sexuality12:04 We’re Missing Our on the “Symphony” of Intimacy 16:44 Why We Must Desexualize Our Mind20:22 Beauty & Subtlety of Awakened Pleasure 26:15 The Lineage of Tantra & It’s Doorway to the Divine32:55 Ad: Pique Life34:20 Tantra Isn’t Just Sex 39:48 How to Make Anything in Life Pleasurable43:52 Transmuting Darkness Into Light48:46 Ad: Wix50:41 Orgasms: Men vs Women58:39 Harnessing Your Life Force Energy1:04:49 Becoming a Multi-Orgasmic Man1:07:16 Erotic Blueprints: Your Archetype for Pleasure1:24:25 Eros vs Sexuality 1:28:43 Becoming Integrated with These Tools1:33:29 Rekindling Your Sex Life with a Longtime Partner1:38:49 The Synchronicity of Coming On This Show1:41:18 Practice to Bring This Into Your Life1:43:28 Conclusion___________Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/missjaiya/https://theblueprintbreakthrough.com/https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com
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E158 - Tom Campbell: A Physicist’s Guide to Consciousness & The Purpose of Life
Physicist Thomas Campbell presents his groundbreaking Theory of Everything: a paradigm-shifting framework that unites science, philosophy, and spirituality under one fundamental principle: consciousness is the base of all reality.In this expansive conversation, Thomas breaks down the nature of consciousness, how we evolve through a simulated reality, and what it means to live in alignment with your purpose. He shares insights from his mystical experiences, out-of-body explorations with Bob Monroe, and how his theory resolves many of science’s biggest unanswered questions.Momentous Creatine - Use Code KNOWTHYSELF for Up to 35% Offhttps://www.livemomentous.comTry Nourish with Up to 36% Off:https://mudwtr.com/knowthyselfExplore the World of High-Quality Handpans:https://ayasainstruments.comAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________0:00 Intro 2:14 His Theory of Everything - A Paradigm Shift for Science8:25 What Consciousness Is at It's Fundamental Aspect21:15 How Consciousness Evolves: Inside the Simulation41:58 Discovering This Theory from a Mystical Experience 47:09 Ad: Momentous Creatine48:16 Sacred Geometry & Interpreting the Metaphor51:28 How the Theory Came Together & Showed No Flaw58:50 Working with Bob Monroe & Having Out of Body Experiences1:01:00 Purpose of Live & How to Tell If You're Living in Alignment1:10:20 2 Practices to Start on Your Aligned Life1:19:11 Existing in an Intuitive Space While Having Discernment1:25:22 Ad: Mudwtr Nourish 1:27:02 The Intellect Can't Grasp This, You Must Experience It1:31:31 What Is Real? Chakras, Paranormal Experiences, Nonphysical Tools1:42:20 Embracing the Illusion without Bypassing Being Human1:46:50 Ad: Ayasa Hand-Pans1:48:22 Enlightenment Through the Lens of His Theory1:53:48 Living Beyond Your Concepts2:02:00 How This Knowledge Transforms Our Life2:06:31 The Future of Humanity 2:24:19 What a Higher Age of Earth Looks LIke2:29:43 AI - It's Impact is Our Choice2:34:45 Aliens & NDEs: Things are Stranger Than We Think...2:44:30 Get Started Today2:48:35 Conclusion ___________Episode Resources: https://www.my-big-toe.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tomcampbellmbt/https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com
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