Ep: 1 Discovering True Self: Unconfronted Shadows, Icy Egos, And The Noble Fall To Self-Acceptance

Rainier Wylde is a writer and teacher who helps people find themselves fully and deeply alive in the present moment. He was a therapist, a professor in psychology, a spiritual director, and host of the podcast Lost Man Standing. He also worked as a landscaper, a warehouse worker, and an abject failure, which has made him realize that living is much more than just a job. Rainier believes that people should be constantly moving and exploring in order to stay alive and finds it odd when people say that their job defines their life. He encourages people to find a connection to themselves, others, and the world around them for a more fulfilling life.

This episode explores people who are in relationships with their business partners. They discuss how their relationships have led to the discovery of their true passions in life. They talk about how it's important to not attach your passion to money, as it can lead to burnout and loss of interest. Instead, they suggest living life to the fullest and embracing who you are and what you're passionate about.

The conversations highlight the importance of following your passion and living life without attaching it to money.

The conversation with Rainier is about the importance of understanding one’s true self, and the need to confront one’s shadow self. Rainier explains that he spent much of his life trying to live up to the expectations of others, particularly his father, and in the process, he ended up burying his true self and forming a protective layer of ego.

Rainier talks about how failure and hardship were the cracks in the ice that allowed him to start to confront his shadow self. Rainier encourages others to be brave enough to confront their shadows and to be honest with themselves about who they really are and what they really want.

0:00:00

Interview with Rainier Wyilde: Exploring Life, Work, and Finding Yourself Fully Alive

0:02:18

Blending Passion and Work: A Conversation with Jennifer on Weight Loss Coaching

0:04:23

Combining Passion and Purpose: A Conversation on Living Out Loud and Finding True Passion

0:08:04

Exploring the Impact of Ego and Failure on Self-Discovery

0:16:05

Confronting Your True Self: Taking the Big Leap and Letting Go of What Has Lifted You Up

0:17:54

Conversation on Authenticity and the Power of Letting Go

0:19:40

The Invincibility of Love and the Necessity of Effort

0:22:02

The Importance of Relating in Relationships

0:25:53

Conversation on the Necessity of Self-Love for Active Love

0:28:17

Conversation on Transformation and Self-Love

0:35:00

Conversation on Embodied Action and Self-Love

0:37:13

Empowering Self Expression Through Creative Writing