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Duncan Trussell discusses the intersection of spirituality and everyday life, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the ego and the nature of suffering.

With humor and wisdom, Duncan Trussell shares how the ego can turn spirituality into another achievement, and why freedom comes from realizing there's nothing to prove. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Duncan chats about: Lessons on spiritual materialism from Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Staying connected to everyday life while being spiritual  Transcendental common sense vs. getting puffed up in the ego Staying connected to everyday life while being spiritual  The trouble with actively ignoring parts of ourselves  Reconciling higher consciousness with everyday affairs  Surrendering to all of it and becoming ‘normal’ again Hyperfixating on suffering rather than the end of suffering About Duncan Trussell: Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. His popular podcast, The Duncan Trussell…

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Host: Be Here Now Network

Guest: Duncan Trussell

Topics covered

• spirituality
• ego
• freedom
• suffering
• everyday life
• spiritual materialism

Keywords

• spirituality
• ego
• freedom
• suffering
• Duncan Trussell
• BetterHelp
• spiritual materialism
• Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, The Midnight Gospel

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