Know Thyself

E160 - Aaron Abke: 3 Hidden Beliefs That Keep You Miserable (and How to Break Free)

26 Aug 2025

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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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E160 - Aaron Abke: 3 Hidden Beliefs That Keep You Miserable (and How to Break Free)

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet

Other episodes from Know Thyself

E198 - Dr. Todd Rose: Why Your Desires Aren't Actually Yours (Here's Who Planted Them)

E197 - Compilation: 9 Great Thinkers on the Inner Work That Frees You (Special Announcement!)

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E194 - Arthur Brooks: How To Find The Meaning of Your Life

E193 - Dr. Paul Conti: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Understanding Your Mind

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