Know Thyself

Tim Ferriss opens up about the inner evolution behind his outer success. He shares the practices and perspectives that have most transformed his life: from the art of asking better questions and setting meaningful goals, to the wisdom of subtraction — removing what no longer serves to make space for what truly matters. Tim reflects on how psychedelics, fasting, and deep self-inquiry have reshaped his understanding of sensitivity, healing, and purpose. He explores the balance between self-development and self-centeredness, revealing how real growth begins not in control, but in surrender. To get your free shilajit today: https://fractalforest.co/knowthyself 20% off Pique Life Tea: https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro  2:40 Trusting in What Can't be Controlled 6:45 Reviewing Your Life & Setting Goals 8:54 Why He Devoted His Life to Strategic Self Development 13:13 Asking Great Questions Leads to Great Results 19:12 A Question to Shift Your Perspective on Life 28:04 The Key for Growth: Addition vs Subtraction  38:09 Making the Space for Social Connection 44:14 The Power of Subtraction & Fasting 49:55 Ad: Fractal Forest 51:32 Self Development Without Being Self Centered 59:48 His Journey with Psychedelics  1:14:15 Ad: Pique Life 1:16:47 How Psychedelics Changed How He Sees Life & the Mystical 1:20:22 The Misuse of Psychedelics and How it Used to be Used 1:27:07 Why He started Working with Them 1:31:32 Red Flags & What to Watch Out For 1:37:35 How His Relationship to Sensitivity has Changed 1:46:50 Healing from Childhood Trauma 1:58:28 Creating A Life Worth Living 2:05:28 The Projects He Pours His Time Into 2:10:43 Coyote, a Game of Connection 2:19:50 Diversifying Your Business & Self 2:23:18 Rapid Fire Questions 2:36:20 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources:  https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/ https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/coyote https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

World-renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Iain McGilchrist explores the profound truth about the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and why understanding their relationship can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world. We go far beyond the popular myths of “creative right brain” vs “logical left brain.” Dr. McGilchrist reveals how the two hemispheres actually work together to shape perception, meaning, and even our experience of the sacred. This is a conversation about imagination, intuition, and truth... and about what we lose when the left hemisphere dominates our culture. From education and consciousness to the future of humanity, Dr. McGilchrist shows how rebalancing our relationship to the brain can awaken a deeper, more fulfilling way of living. https://fractalforest.co/knowthyself to get your free Shilajit Today https://livemomentous.com and use code KNOWTHYSELF for up to 35% off the best creatine in the game Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro  2:02 The Brain is Split in Two... Here's Why it Matters 15:57 Right Hemisphere: Wisdom & Intuition 24:00 The Problem with Reductionism  31:02 How Truth is Found in Paradox 38:24 The World the Left vs Right Hemisphere Creates 49:20 Ad: Fractal Forest 50:51 By Grasping for Life, You're Missing Your Life 55:52 Your Relationship to Life Shapes Your Life  1:06:20 Attention is Your Most Valuable Resource 1:15:52 Ad: Momentous Creatine 1:17:00 Defining & Experiencing the Sacred 1:27:38 How Our Education System Should be Structured 1:38:57 The Power of Imagination & Intuition 1:57:13 Accessing Higher Information Through Consciousness 2:07:30 Difference of Information, Knowledge, & Understanding  2:19:56 What it Means to Know Thyself 2:26:22 Expanding the Self, Love & Oneness 2:36:56 Suffering & Meaning of Life 2:42:46 His Message for Humanity 2:48:06 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources:  https://channelmcgilchrist.com/home/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

When life feels confusing or heavy, it’s often because we’re living out of alignment with what truly matters to us. In this episode, world-renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini explains how to uncover your highest values, dissolve self-sabotage, and see the hidden order behind life’s challenges. We explore why setbacks are actually stepping stones, how comparison keeps you from your unique genius, and why clarity comes from asking the right questions. From the search for meaning to the science of values, Dr. Demartini offers timeless wisdom on how to transform confusion into clarity and fear into love. Integrative Psychology Masters https://integpsych.org/therapy Book a One to One call https://integpsych.org/support 20% off Pique Life Tea: https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro  1:41 Discover the Hidden Order to Life: Transcend Infatuation & Judgement 10:45 Becoming Conscious, Seeing Life Objectively 17:37 Impactful Questions for Self Inquiry 29:47 The Cost of Living Out of Alignment 32:30 Ad: Integrative Psychology Masters 33:47 Go From Comparison to Unique Genius 39:49 Discover Your Values with This Process 47:40 Setbacks are not IN the way... They're ON the way. 53:36 Are Our Lives Significant? Big Picture & Nihilism  1:01:45 Ad: PiqueLife 1:03:15 The Meaning of Life 1:09:50 Religion, Essential Self, & The Big Bang 1:13:52 How to Prioritize What Matters in Your Life 1:26:15 Delegating What's NOT Meaningful to You  1:33:18 Embark On Your Personal Journey of Living Aligned 1:37:35 Defining the Essence of Wisdom 1:41:04 Most Influential Books & Teachers for Him 1:44:28 Learn How to Learn & Integrate Information 1:57:08 What Is An Original Idea?  2:02:56 Conclusion  ___________ Episode Resources:  https://drdemartini.com https://www.instagram.com/drjohndemartini/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart returns to share insights from her new book, Signs. After the death of her husband, Tara began experiencing profound synchronicities and communications from beyond that reshaped how she sees grief, love, and consciousness itself. Together we explore the 34 hidden human senses science is beginning to uncover, how to discern real signs from coincidence, and why our names, dreams, and even scents hold deeper meaning than we realize. Tara bridges rigorous science with mystical experience, showing us how signs can offer healing, guidance, and connection with those we’ve lost. BonCharge Red light therapy: Go to https://boncharge.com/knowthyself and use coupon code KNOWTHYSELF to save 15% BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer, go to http://bioptimizers.com/knowthyself and use promo code knowthyself during checkout to save 15 percent. Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro  1:49 Beyond the 5 Senses: 34 Hidden Abilities 9:11 How Death Showed Her the Mystery of Reality, Signs & Consciousness  19:12 Facing the Grief of Her Husband’s Death 26:02 Communicating with Diseased Loved Ones 31:31 Ad: Boncharge Redlight 32:34 An Amazing Sign Sent From Her Father 36:50 Discerning Coincidence Vs. Real Signs 40:29 Mechanism Behind Getting Signs 46:45 Rigorous Discernment & Mysticism 55:58 How Beauty & Nature Evokes Wellbeing in Us 1:02:16 What Scent Reveals About Attraction 1:05:22 Ad: BiOptimizers 1:06:38 How Trauma Lives in the Body 1:20:40 Leverage Lucid Dreaming & Darkness Retreats for Change 1:27:07 Plant Medicine & Altered States of Consciousness 1:35:13 Studying Extra Sensory Perception 1:39:48 How Our Names Shape Us 1:44:26 Building a Life of Significance  1:48:43 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources:  New Book: https://m.cmpgn.page/7fzHPB https://www.instagram.com/drtaraswart/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

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/knowthyself Momentous Creatine - Use Code KNOWTHYSELF for Up to 35% Off https://www.livemomentous.com Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro  2:38 Why Charisma Matters for Everyone 7:16 Becoming Natural in Your Own Skin 12:40 6 Rules of Charisma to Light Up a Room 25:10 Different Types of Charismatic People 30:07 How He Went From Shy to Outgoing 33:58 Ad: Mudwtr 34:53 Making a Lasting Impression in Small Talk 41:02 Having Strategy Without Being Inauthentic 46:13 Speech, Body Language, and Where it Goes Too Far 51:12 Ayahuasca & Self Acceptance 56:00 Overcoming the Biggest Blocks for Men 1:04:12 Charisma as Something Greater Moving Through You 1:06:53 Ad: Momentous Creatine 1:08:01 Surrendering to Our Life’s Mission 1:18:07 Connecting to Something Bigger 1:24:16 Letting Go of An Old Identity  1:27:06 Developing Our Capacity to Listen to What Life is Asking 1:34:50 Benefits and Harm of Psychedelics 1:39:43 Uncovering Your Unique Gifts  1:47:58 Conclusion  ___________ Episode Resources:  https://www.instagram.com/charliehoupert/ https://www.youtube.com/charismaoncommand https://www.charismaoncommand.com/cu-new/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com