“Mapping the patterns beneath behavior in trauma-informed clinical practice."

Ego Episodes

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Sept. 22, 2023

The Transformative Potential of Understanding Attachment Styles

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the importance of healthy connections in our lives. He delves into the spiritual journey of forming these connections and the mental obstacles that can hinder them. By examining the influence of early childhood associations and conditioning, Jeffrey and his guests shed light on how they shape our perceptions of love, trust, and emotional security. Additionally, he highlights the wisdom of a monk and a retired neurosurgeon in t...
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June 23, 2023

Ten Feet Tall and Bullet-Proof : How unhealthy confidence often leads us to ineffectively self-assess

Jeffrey and Constantin discuss a range of topics related to personal growth and self-assessment. They explore the complexities of emotional regulation and the impact of social programming on our biases. They also delve into the societal and cultural factors that contribute to the over-evaluation and over-inflation of performance and the struggle with self-assessment and confidence. The conversation highlights the importance of awareness and the need to step away from our emotions to gain a more ...
154
June 16, 2023

Healthy Ego Development: Letting Go of Inner Chatter and Embracing Self-love

In this episode, guest, Rachel Lavin and host Jeffrey Besecker, discuss healthy ego development and empowering our ego to work for us rather than against us. "I struggled with that for so long until I just got tired of the chatter. I got tired of the anguish and I got tired of feeling like I wasn't living my authentic life." -guest, author, fitness trainer, and well-being coach, Rachel Lavin The guest, Rachel, is a personal trainer, health coach, body love educator, and author of the book "Don...
Guest: Rachel Lavin
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Oct. 27, 2022

Socially Engineering Insecurity: Sowing the Seeds of Self-Doubt

Knowledge. It’s one of the only resources that grows as we share it. Yet sometimes, that’s not so easy. Why do we sometimes find it so difficult to share our knowledge? And furthermore - why does at times it seem so challenging to accept the valid input and constructive criticism of others? Since ancient times, when the words “know thyself” were inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, sages and philosophers have hailed the importance of self-knowledge. Modern research, however, has called...