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In this episode, you’ll learn how the ego keeps you stuck in fear, overthinking, and burnout and how shifting into your higher self can bring ease and abundance. Discover the four ego archetypes, how they show up in your life, and simple ways to break free from limiting patterns.

Timestamps:

[0:00] Introduction

[00:45] Why you feel stuck in patterns of fear and self-doubt

[01:22] Your ego is running the show—here’s why

[01:48] The journey from ego to flow

[02:10] Four ego archetypes that keep you trapped

[02:38] How shifting into your higher self creates ease and abundance

[03:36] The desire to serve from overflow instead of exhaustion

[04:27] The ego’s role in survival mode

[05:15] How childhood beliefs shape your work ethic

[05:43] The turning point: Recognizing the critical parent voice

[06:39] How to identify where ego is running your life

[07:28] Resistance and struggle as indicators of ego

[08:13] Why we cannot resist or eliminate the ego

[09:01] The four ego archetypes explained

[09:56] Adolescent: Resists structure and avoids commitment

[10:21] Critical parent: Perfectionist, rigid, and burnout-prone

[10:47] Mature adult: Logical but overthinks and fears flow

[11:42] Inner child traits in business and relationships

[12:36] The fear of abandonment and people-pleasing

[13:55] The adolescent archetype in business

[14:45] The adolescent’s resistance to leadership

[15:37] The adolescent’s impact on health and wellness

[16:28] Perfectionism and the pressure to “do it all”

[17:18] The struggle to delegate and release control

[18:06] Overworking and guilt around rest

[18:32] The toll of stress on health and energy

[19:49] Recognizing the ego’s grip on your life

[20:39] How to let go of your pain story

[21:28] Why the ego believes in separation

[22:20] The scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset shift

[23:11] Defending pain stories and living in illusion

[24:01] How ego clings to struggle while spirit flows with ease

[24:52] How intuition leads to better decision-making

[25:18] Experiencing effortless abundance

[26:07] A guided meditation to connect with unconditional love

[26:58] Expanding the feeling of love throughout your body

[27:48] How to use this awareness to navigate ego moments

[28:38] How to lovingly observe your ego without judgment

[29:28] How to shift from fear-based decisions to love-based choices

[30:42] Building trust in yourself and divine guidance

[31:31] Setting alarms to reset your mindset throughout the day

[33:12] Burnout, scarcity, and disconnection from intuition

[34:26] Experiencing more joy, flow, and ease in life

[35:39] How to integrate this transformation into daily life

[36:26] Trusting in divine timing and flow

Resources Mentioned:

A Course in Miracles | Website

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