111 - Alex Martynov: Mindfulness, Inner Freedom & Connecting With Your True Self
Freedom, Leadership Coaching, Self-Discovery, Personal Growth, Inner Freedom, Mindfulness, Complexity, Psychology, Self-Leadership, Authentic Living, Career Transition, Spirituality, Viktor Frankl.
Timothy Allen talks with Alex Martynov.
In this episode, we delve into the intricate dance between inner freedom and external constraints, exploring how our internal dialogues can create either liberty or self-imposed limitations. Alex shares insights on how unwittingly, our internal processes can lead to more tension and restriction, emphasizing the significance of self-awareness and psychological understanding in achieving true freedom.
The discussion navigates through topics such as the societal influences on personal values, the importance of acknowledging and negotiating with our inner needs, and the role of mindfulness in connecting with our true selves. We also touch on the concept of self-authoring, where individuals craft their own beliefs and values, moving beyond societal indoctrination. We explore the balance between logical and intuitive decision-making, highlighting the importance of both in personal and professional contexts.
Alex offers practical advice on addressing internal conflicts and the yearning for change, sharing methods to uncover and embrace one's true desires. We discuss the challenges of career transitions, the necessity of authentic living, and the potential of viewing life as a series of small, safe experiments to navigate complexity and uncertainty.
Enjoy the conversation.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:30) Introduction
(06:23) Things that we do internally tend to create restrictions or oppression (12:15) The process of giving up smoking (15:00) Tell me about some things that I probably don't know about freedom (23:59) The whole world appears to have become far more politicized recently (26:07) Negotiating physical freedom with inner freedom (33:21) Mindfulness is about letting go and experiencing life as a fresh moment (38:30) Logical decisions vs intuitive decisions (45:40) A psychedelic trip completely changed my life (49:35) Stuckness & trauma (55:40) What do you want? (01:00:30) Asking…