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Upbuilding The Self

Upbuilding The Self

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Two former monks, a former startup founder/CEO, and a former equity derivatives trader dive into how to be our best selves, free from the ego. Our egos are the identities we create for ourselves and wish the world to validate, but when we are not seen as we want to be, we feel insecure. This podcast lives at the intersection of leadership and spirituality. It will help you understand your ego and shed light on your inner world so that you can act with greater clarity, compassion, and the freedom to be your best self.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Upbuilding The Self episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Upbuilding The Self for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Upbuilding The Self episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Upbuilding The Self - Introducing: Upbuilding the Self
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10/13/21 • 2 min

Join two former monks, a former startup founder/CEO, and a former equity derivatives trader as they journey into how we can become free from our egos - the identities of who we think we should be - in order to become who we really are. This podcast will help you understand your ego and the unconscious motivations, insecurities and emotions that affect your every action and relationship.

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Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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Upbuilding The Self - Can I Be Successful If I Give Up My Ego?
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10/24/24 • 47 min

My ego drives me to achieve, and if I were to give up my ego, wouldn't I also be giving up that drive and all my future successes?
With this prompt as the starting point, Vipin, Rasanath, and Michael dive into the nuanced relationship between the ego and ambition, exploring whether our quest for success is truly driven by the ego – or if there's a deeper force at play. Drawing on timeless teachings from Eastern wisdom, particularly the Bhagavad-gita, the hosts examine how the ego shapes our desires, motivations, and definitions of success. Through candid personal stories, philosophical insights, and practical reflections, they challenge the idea that surrendering the ego means surrendering ambition. Instead, they offer fresh perspectives on how aligning with the true self can lead to more authentic, fulfilling achievements.

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Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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Upbuilding The Self - If You Think You're Self-Aware, You're Not
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10/20/21 • 39 min

Most of us think we are self-aware. But what does it actually mean to be self-aware? And why is it that people who think they are self-aware are usually the opposite? The Upbuild team unpacks this paradox of self-awareness and the challenges that we face in becoming self-aware. The team also discusses why having real self-awareness brings up shame, why we often respond to feedback with the phrase, "I am aware of that," and how our egos get in the way of "true self" awareness.

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Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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At Upbuild, meditation is our core practice to help us move away from the ego and toward the self. In this episode, Hari Prasada leads a 20-minute guided meditation to help you become present with your breath and the three centers of intelligence: the head, the heart, and the body.

Links:
Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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Conversations can be triggering. How we deal with those triggers determines everything about how effective and meaningful those conversations (and by extension, our relationships) end up being. In this episode, Michael, Rasanath, and Vipin explore the tool of “Pinch Moments” as a way to be able to recognize, call out, and address conversations that trigger us... without triggering ourselves.

Links:
Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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As Rasanath shares in this episode, “Walking through our shame is the deepest experience of authenticity.” But what does it really mean to “walk through our shame” and how does one actually do that? In this episode, Michael and Rasanath do a deep dive into the emotion of shame and how it is impacting all of our lives in both big and subtle ways. They explore the nature of shame, its origins, and its complex role in our daily lives and relationships. They shed light on how shame fuels our actions, the internal struggle it creates, and the transformative journey from shame to humility. They also share strategies to confront and carry shame—an essential step towards achieving authenticity and higher consciousness.

Links:
Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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Upbuilding The Self - Our Complicated Relationship with Accountability
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07/12/24 • 63 min

Do you like being held accountable? Do you like holding others accountable? In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath delve into different aspects of accountability. They explore the often anxiety-inducing way that accountability is viewed, how it can be misapplied, what makes for a more empowering approach, and the need for partnership in the process. This episode will help increase your desire for accountability and counter the strong tendency toward its avoidance.

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Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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Upbuilding The Self - Saying the "Right" Thing vs. What We Actually Feel
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06/27/24 • 37 min

Whether we are writing birthday cards, telling somebody how we feel about them, or giving a speech at a funeral, most of us find ourselves trying to say the “right” thing,” rather than what we actually feel. In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath discuss the importance of genuinely connecting with our emotions, the cost of saying the right things without feeling them, and the tendency to prioritize efficiency over authentic emotional expression. Through personal anecdotes and practical frameworks, they explore how to reconnect with our heart and its emotions, providing actionable steps to lead a more fulfilling and empathic life.

Links:
Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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Upbuilding The Self - Meditation #2: Mantra Meditation
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05/23/24 • 12 min

At Upbuild, mantra meditation is the centerpiece of our meditation practice. In this episode, Hari Prasada leads a mantra meditation using a very simple and sacred syllable: Ram. This syllable is very absorbing, has a strong resonance in the body, and brings a deep connection to ourselves and to our source. As yogis and sages have been doing for ages, when we ground the mind with a mantra, it's incredible the treasure that can be attained.

Links:
Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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In the second episode of our Nonviolent Communication miniseries, Michael, Hari Prasada and Rasanath take a deep dive into the incredibly tight connection between needs and feelings, exploring how the nuances of these terms affect our conversations and interactions. They reveal how our needs are connected to feelings, how many of us mistakenly use the word “feeling,” and the importance of seeking understanding. They also discuss how acknowledging our feelings and unmet needs can open up a path to self-awareness and compassion for others.

Links:
Upbuild Coaching Training (six-month program, starts October 19th)
Enneagram Workshop (October 4-5, 2025)
Upbuild Website

Instagram: @upbuildnycFacebook: UpbuildLinkedIn: Upbuild

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FAQ

How many episodes does Upbuilding The Self have?

Upbuilding The Self currently has 78 episodes available.

What topics does Upbuilding The Self cover?

The podcast is about Spirituality, Enneagram, Religion & Spirituality, Startups, Podcasts, Executive Coaching, Finance, Self-Improvement, Education, Leadership Development, Self and Coaching.

What is the most popular episode on Upbuilding The Self?

The episode title 'Our Complicated Relationship with Accountability' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Upbuilding The Self?

The average episode length on Upbuilding The Self is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Upbuilding The Self released?

Episodes of Upbuilding The Self are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Upbuilding The Self?

The first episode of Upbuilding The Self was released on Oct 13, 2021.

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