Know Thyself

André Duqum
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Know Thyself is a community supporting you to KNOW the true nature of yourself and the world around you, THRIVE in your health, wealth, and relationships – ultimately empowering you to CREATE and share your true self with the world. Each week André Duqum interviews experts in their field; ranging from spiritual educators to cutting edge scientists, heart-led creatives & more on topics such as the true nature of ‘Self’, “what is reality?,” and exploring the fundamental pillars we all need to unlock our fullest potential. Contributing to birthing a more beautiful world, one episode at a time.

  1. E181 - Joscha Bach: A Cognitive Scientist’s Guide to Consciousness & The Illusion of Reality

    19 HR AGO

    E181 - Joscha Bach: A Cognitive Scientist’s Guide to Consciousness & The Illusion of Reality

    Joscha Bach explores the nature of consciousness, free will, and reality through the lens of computation, cognitive science, and philosophy. Rather than treating the mind as a mystical entity, Joscha frames consciousness as a constructed dream—a model generated by the brain to make sense of the world and coordinate behavior. We examine why beliefs should remain provisional, how the self functions as a useful fiction, and why suffering emerges when internal learning signals misfire. Joscha explains why free will feels real even if decisions arise before awareness, how meaning exists beyond the individual ego, and why wisdom is not simply knowledge but the ability to orient oneself within larger systems of value. BON CHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally use https://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself [Code: KNOWTHYSELF] André's Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro: Josha Bach 04:24 Agnosticism, Evidence, and Logical Alternatives 11:20 Reality as a Mental Simulation 13:00 What Physicalism Actually Claims 16:55 Telepathy, Rituals, and Distributed Minds 19:45 Consciousness Does Not Make Decisions 22:55 Free Will as a Post-Hoc Story 24:00 Consciousness as a Trance State 26:00 Meditation and the Illusion of Self 29:10 Out-of-Body Experiences Explained 31:07 Ad: BON CHARGE 36:30 Why the Brain Fills in Missing Reality 39:50 Dreams, Selves, and Narrative Identity 43:20 Intelligence, Models, and World-Building 47:10 Why Reality Feels Stable 51:00 Meaning, Agency, and Mental Compression 55:10 Why Consciousness Feels Central (But Isn’t) 59:30 The Psychological World vs Physical Reality 1:04:10 Intelligence Without Awareness 1:08:45 The Cost of Believing the Self Is Real 1:13:30 Waking Up From the Narrative 1:18:40 What a Cognitive Science View Really Implies 1:23:30 Final Thoughts: Living Inside the Dream ___________ Episode Resources: https://www.cimc.ai/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    1h 27m
  2. E180 - David Ghiyam: The Universal Laws of Creating Prosperity & Wholeness in Life

    27 JAN

    E180 - David Ghiyam: The Universal Laws of Creating Prosperity & Wholeness in Life

    In this conversation, David Ghiyam shares the spiritual framework that has guided his life for over 25 years—one rooted in the idea that reality operates according to universal spiritual laws, just as it does physical ones. Drawing from Kabbalistic wisdom and lived experience, David explains how the soul’s purpose is not comfort, but transformation, and how life’s challenges are designed to reconnect us with a deeper source of fulfillment. We explore the concept of the “light of the Creator,” the idea of spiritual baggage carried across lifetimes, and why pain, relationships, and adversity act as mirrors for inner growth. David reflects on periods of profound darkness in his own life—financial collapse, loss, doubt—and how a shift from victimhood to responsibility opened the door to unexpected clarity, healing, and abundance. MUDWTR - Up to 43% off sitewide (and a free frother!) https://www.mudwtr.com/knowthyself [Code: KNOWTHYSELF] André's Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro - David Ghiyam 04:57 The light of the Creator 08:25 External teaching vs internal understanding 12:36 Kabbalah in the life of David 18:39 What is the source of consciousness? 26:50 The trap of “needing” energy 31:00 Ad: Mudwtr 32:21 Does everything happen for a reason? 39:43 The magnetic quality of being whole 52:51 The role of business in our spiritual paths 59:55 Protecting the seed 1:09:08 How to practice trust in your intuition 1:18:18 One spiritual law people violate daily 1:29:26 Closing thoughts ___________ Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/davidghiyam https://www.davidghiyam.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    1h 35m
  3. E179 - Reggie Watts: The Absurdity of Being a Human Being

    20 JAN

    E179 - Reggie Watts: The Absurdity of Being a Human Being

    In this conversation, Reggie Watts explores creativity not as a skill reserved for a few, but as the fundamental way human beings relate to reality itself. From comedy and music to improvisation, paradox, and play, Reggie reflects on how we’re constantly creating our experience of life—often without realizing it. We talk about absurdity as a doorway to truth, humor as a form of instantaneous awakening, and why laughter momentarily dissolves identity, ideology, and certainty. Reggie shares how improvisation shapes his philosophy of living, why structure exists to be transcended, and how playfulness restores a sense of freedom in a world that often feels rigid and over-defined. BON CHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally use https://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself [Code: KNOWTHYSELF] André's Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro - Reggie Watts 04:54 The absurdity of being human 07:21 The insight gained through self-reflection 11:34 The philosophy of improv 19:06 Realizing the artist in you 24:27 Ad: BON CHARGE 25:44 Reggie’s form of death meditation 38:14 Altered states as a reference point 46:09 Not all transpersonal experiences are equal 52:43 Reframing anxiety after altered states 1:03:25 It’s all an illusion 1:12:44 Service to self vs service to others 1:19:28 Building community 1:23:15 Closing thoughts ___________ Episode Resources: https://www.reggie-watts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reggiewatts https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    1h 33m
  4. E178 - Jesse Michels: What UFO Sightings Reveal About Power, Technology, and the Unknown

    13 JAN

    E178 - Jesse Michels: What UFO Sightings Reveal About Power, Technology, and the Unknown

    In this conversation, Jesse Michels joins me to explore a question that’s becoming harder to dismiss: what if the phenomenon we call UFOs points to something real—and we don’t yet know what it is? Rather than arguing for belief or disbelief, this episode is an invitation to curiosity, careful inquiry, and intellectual honesty about the limits of our current understanding. We examine historical UFO encounters near nuclear sites, government secrecy, and the growing body of anomalies that don’t sit comfortably within a purely materialist worldview. This is a conversation about staying grounded while remaining open. About asking better questions. And about whether phenomena like UFOs, non-human intelligence, or something we haven’t yet named might be nudging us to expand how we think about reality, consciousness, and our place in the universe. Momentous: Best Creatine in the game https://livemomentous.com [Use code KNOWTHYSELF for up to 35% off] BONCHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally use https://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself [Code: KNOWTHYSELF] André's Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro 06:36 Questioning the Nature of Reality 09:18 A Timeline of Non-Human Intelligence Evidence 23:37 Why Nuclear Sites Attract Attention 31:55 Extraordinary Claims, Extraordinary Evidence 40:29 Ad: Momentous 41:51 Letting Go of Human-Centric Thinking 47:49 Studying Claims Without Dismissing People 58:58 Non-Human Biologics and Physical Evidence 1:06:10 Ad: Boncharge 1:07:25 What May Have Been Quietly Explored 1:18:55 The Hidden Branch of Physics 1:26:38 Reframing Aliens Through Consciousness 1:33:33 Grays, Nordics, and Reptilians Explained 1:40:10 Why We Don’t See Reality Directly 1:53:58 Glimpses Outside Linear Time 1:58:44 Why Aliens Look Strangely Human 2:07:32 Shared Phenomena in Altered States 2:15:32 Jesse’s Personal UFO Experiences 2:23:35 The Monolith as a Metaphor 2:29:07 The Problem With Visual Proof 2:35:24 What Is Actually Happening? 2:46:47 Voices Worth Listening To 2:51:22 What Would You Ask an Alien? 2:53:19 Closing Thoughts ___________ Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/Jessemichels https://www.instagram.com/jessemichelsofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    2h 59m
  5. E177 - Key Insights to Enter 2026 With Clarity, Focus, and Direction

    23/12/2025

    E177 - Key Insights to Enter 2026 With Clarity, Focus, and Direction

    This final episode of the year is a special compilation reflecting on the lessons, reminders, and moments that shaped 2025. It’s a curated journey through insights from across the year—designed to help you slow down, take stock, and step into 2026 with greater clarity, presence, and intention. This episode is less about doing more and more about listening—reflecting on the growth, challenges, relationships, and inner shifts that defined the past year. It’s an invitation to notice what wants to be released, what wants to be integrated, and what seeds you’re ready to water moving forward. Sometimes all it takes is a one-degree change in direction to alter the entire path ahead. Momentous: Best Creatine in the game https://livemomentous.com [Use code KNOWTHYSELF for up to 35% off] 2025/2026 Reflections and Intentions: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/yearinreview Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:37 Review 2025 Instead of Planning 2026 (E166 – Tim Ferriss) 00:05:27 The Most Important Practice of 2026 (E152 – Mark Manson) 00:10:11 There Is No Wealth Without Health (E128 – Mindy Pelz) 00:12:26 The Importance of a Bedtime Routine (E143 – Michael Beckwith) 00:17:59 How To Grasp The Opportunity of Life (E119 – Marianne Williamson) 00:25:16 The Power of Entrainment (E145 – Dr. Theresa Bullard) 00:31:01 Be Careful With What You Desire (E160 – Aaron Abke) 00:35:18 Explore Your Relationship With Money (E140 – Lewis Howes) 00:41:59 Ad – Momentous 00:43:14 Happiness is an Inside Job (E149 – Dr. Thema Bryant) 00:48:16 The Unique Opportunity of Our Times (E154 – Sadhguru) 00:53:25 How To Discover Your Dharma (E155 – Dr. K) 01:01:11 Living The Moment You're Meant To Live (E164 – Dr. John Demartini) 01:07:53 The Problem With Manifestation (E118 – Aaron Doughty) 01:13:29 Finding Stability in Surrender (E135 – Yung Pueblo) 01:16:23 Relaxing Into Instability (E146 – Cory Muscara) 01:20:42 Looking Back To Plan Ahead (E158 – Tom Campbell) 01:24:35 A Different Perspective of the Future (E165 – Dr. Iain McGilchrist) 01:29:04 The Unlimited Potential of Being Human (E134 – Peter Crone) ___________ Watch the Full Episodes Tim Ferriss: https://youtu.be/NxmUCGuapNw Mark Manson: https://youtu.be/to-APJvffFQ Mindy Pelz: https://youtu.be/pgWnbRg5-cg Michael Beckwith: https://youtu.be/r3wrUmE1L3w Marianne Williamson: https://youtu.be/AQzKagUJGvI Dr. Theresa Bullard: https://youtu.be/mrKiH4J0_5U Aaron Abke: https://youtu.be/zXMKj8fNnYQ Lewis Howes: https://youtu.be/PTPjCtF9es4 Dr. Thema Bryant: https://youtu.be/ItRCT_L2kpA Sadhguru: https://youtu.be/FMoXXb-wKE8 Dr. K: https://youtu.be/zj40FT631P4 Dr. John DeMartini: https://youtu.be/dVR01alAe8o Aaron Doughty: https://youtu.be/79INohJ7KTw Yung Pueblo: https://youtu.be/bwom9Y6ybcg Cory Muscara: https://youtu.be/IrxFMkYUBFg Tom Campbell: https://youtu.be/IoGSWLuH2Js Dr. Iain McGilchrist: https://youtu.be/LZ5C11mlTH4 Peter Crone: https://youtu.be/VCi93m9lloM Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    1h 32m
  6. E176 - Dr. Mindy Pelz: Why Midlife Feels So Disorienting (And What It’s Trying to Teach You)

    16/12/2025

    E176 - Dr. Mindy Pelz: Why Midlife Feels So Disorienting (And What It’s Trying to Teach You)

    Dr. Mindy Pelz returns to explore the deeper meaning of aging, menopause, and the profound psychological and neurological transformations women undergo as they grow older. Drawing from neuroscience, anthropology, mythology, and personal experience, Mindy reframes menopause not as a decline—but as an initiation into wisdom, sovereignty, and inner authority. We discuss the concept of the “second innocence,” the pruning and rewiring of the female brain across hormonal transitions, the grandmother hypothesis, and why modern culture fears aging women. Mindy shares how trauma, grief, solitude, and uncertainty can become gateways to resilience, neuroplasticity, and self-discovery—especially when women stop outsourcing their worth and begin listening inward. Boost your hydration with Pique Life Tea (20% off here): https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro - Dr. Mindy Pelz 03:39 The return to the second innocence 08:18 What’s the purpose of menopause? 16:09 Where the shift begins 23:04 Supporting others without abandoning yourself 31:57 Being considerate vs owning others’ emotions 34:14 Ad: Pique Life 35:55 The power of solitude 43:26 Letting go 52:48 From power over to power within 56:48 The brain architecture of wisdom 1:02:24 Transformation: From a caterpillar to a butterfly 1:19:58 Fasting during menopause 1:26:35 Knowing when and how to detox 1:32:31 Healing through breathwork, EMDR, psilocybin 1:45:12 Lacking a support system 1:49:07 Closing thoughts ___________ Episode Resources: Her new book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/age-like-a-girl-why-the-brain-changes-that-happen-after-40-set-you-up-for-your-best-life-yet-dr-mindy-pelz/1d7c0fe95ab52c4f?ean=9781401975562&next=t https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz https://www.drmindypelz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    1h 56m
  7. E175 - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: How Stress, Trauma, and Modern Life Break Your Gut & How To Restore Balance

    09/12/2025

    E175 - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: How Stress, Trauma, and Modern Life Break Your Gut & How To Restore Balance

    In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz walks us through unseen forces shaping our health, energy, and emotional lives. From the chemicals in our food system to the hidden drivers of inflammation and burnout, we dive into why so many people today feel exhausted, misaligned, and disconnected from their true well-being. We examine how modern culture normalizes habits and environments that work against our biology, and why healing requires more than symptom management — it demands addressing the root causes, rebuilding alignment, and taking ownership of what we allow into our bodies and minds. 20% off Pique Life Tea (FREE glass beaker and frother!): https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro: Will Bulsiewicz 02:34 How much of our mood is controlled by our gut? 09:40 Two diseases: individualism and materialism 23:30 The intelligence that lives in our gut 35:31 Ad: Pique Life 36:46 What is immune intelligence? 48:01 Detoxing from environmental toxins 54:54 Why are chemical companies allowed to poison us? 57:39 A short horror story 1:02:45 Looking out for what to avoid 1:05:27 The effects of factory farming on our bodies 1:17:36 Humans are the microbes of the Earth 1:26:23 Conclusion: Changing the world ___________ Episode Resources:  https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Plus-Activate-Inflammation/dp/0593418794 https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/ https://theguthealthmd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    1h 33m
  8. E174 - Lucy Hale: Sobriety, Self-Worth & Rebuilding From the Inside Out

    02/12/2025

    E174 - Lucy Hale: Sobriety, Self-Worth & Rebuilding From the Inside Out

    Lucy Hale joins me for a deeply honest conversation about sobriety, identity, childhood wounds, fame, intuition, and learning to finally feel at home within yourself. Known globally as a singer and actress, Lucy opens up about the parts of her journey most people never see: the fear beneath early success, the alcoholism that followed her from childhood, the spiritual intervention that changed her life, and the inner work she’s committed to since. BONCHARGE Holiday Sale - 25% off the best red light therapy products https://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself [Code: KNOWTHYSELF] MUDWTR Black Friday Sale - Up to 50% off sitewide https://www.mudwtr.com/knowthyself [Code: KNOWTHYSELF] Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro: Lucy Hale 03:27 What do you attribute your ambition to? 04:49 Alcoholism 14:23 Hitting rock bottom 19:33 Finding meaning in yourself 27:59 Old Lucy vs New Lucy 33:30 Ad: Boncharge 35:28 How has your connection with yourself revealed new insights? 44:40 How do you navigate being in the public eye and staying true to yourself? 47:26 What are you getting intuitively about the next chapter of your life? 50:49 Ad: Mudwtr 51:57 How do you handle rejection as an actor? 54:34 From your young age, what called you to being in this line of work? 57:12 Is there a moment that stood out to you that said "I made it"? 59:51 Pretty Little Liars 1:05:54 What would you say to past Lucy? 1:08:01 Was taking responsibility of your life what shifted it all for you? 1:12:37 How do you view your sense of spirituality? 1:19:48 What is your relationship to boredom? 1:23:00 How has the definition of beauty evolved for you? 1:28:56 What does prayer look like to you? 1:29:51 Being 36 and the biological clock 1:34:46 Closing thoughts - Lucy's masculine vs feminine side ___________ Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/lucyhale/ https://www.instagram.com/thelightdwellers/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

    1h 39m
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Know Thyself is a community supporting you to KNOW the true nature of yourself and the world around you, THRIVE in your health, wealth, and relationships – ultimately empowering you to CREATE and share your true self with the world. Each week André Duqum interviews experts in their field; ranging from spiritual educators to cutting edge scientists, heart-led creatives & more on topics such as the true nature of ‘Self’, “what is reality?,” and exploring the fundamental pillars we all need to unlock our fullest potential. Contributing to birthing a more beautiful world, one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    André Duqum
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © André Duqum
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    Know Thyself

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