Hey everybody, welcome back to the podcast. Today, my guest is Dr. Joey Weber, a world-renowned expert in equanimity and a TIRI assistant professor at Bolton University in England. Joey and I take a deep dive into an array of topics around equanimity, including: How to acknowledge and let go of emotions How trauma affects our cognitive biases Finding the balance of compassion, passivity and assertiveness in the workplace The role of ego and self-perception What "Water Off A Duck’s Back" actually means The illusion of self Keeping the ego in check while balancing the desire for individuality Navigating loneliness and the divine desire for companionship This was such a beautiful conversation for me. For those of you that don't know, Joey was my first-ever podcast guest. Since that conversation, we’ve kept in touch. There is lots of tactical stuff in here, mainly centred around my own experiences, as I opened up about some of the things I've been struggling with lately and asked Joey for his help in using equanimity to find well… equanimity. And, If you like surprises, stay along to the end of the episode for a special announcement. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dr Joey Weber. #Equanimity #Loneliness #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast JOEY’S STUFF:Joey’s Website: https://bit.ly/437uKmV Joey’s Book: https://bit.ly/45vJgqq MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj Chapters 00:00 Addressing Childhood Trauma and Attachment Styles 10:32 Acknowledging and Letting Go of Emotions 13:29 Finding the Midpoint: Healthy Coping Strategies and Assertiveness 19:19 The Role of Ego and Self-Perception 29:51 The Duck Analogy: Letting Water Roll off Your Back 35:00 Exploring the Nature of the Self 41:36 Exploring the Illusion of Self 42:57 Meditation and the Practice of Looking for the Self 49:36 The Nature of Ego and the Desire for Individuality 01:00:34 Processing Trauma and Healing 01:03:18 Navigating Loneliness and the Desire for Companionship 01:13:10 The Experience of Loneliness 01:22:39 Embracing All Emotions 01:26:17 Finding Equanimity in Acceptance 01:32:20 Planning Trips and Retreats

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