Break free from autopilot and reconnect with your core identity. This episode explores practical tools for mapping your values, understanding emotional triggers, and mastering the lifelong journey of knowing yourself.

Self-awareness isn't about firing the security team; it’s about letting them know the 'Self' is back in charge. The goal isn't to kill off the loud parts, but to lead them so they aren't running the show on autopilot.
Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco

Lena: You ever have those days where you’re just moving on autopilot, doing everything "right," but you still feel totally disconnected from the person in the mirror? It’s like you’re a stranger to yourself.
Miles: It’s a heavy feeling, Lena, and honestly, more common than people think. I was reading that a huge 58% of young adults actually feel they lack a sense of purpose. We spend so much time meeting everyone else's expectations—our bosses, our families—that we end up losing our own core values in the noise.
Lena: Right, and then we wonder why making simple decisions feels so hard! It’s interesting how we can know our favorite coffee order but have no clue what our emotional triggers are.
Miles: Exactly. Socrates famously said the unexamined life isn't worth living, but we rarely get taught *how* to actually do that inner work. So, let's dive into the foundational questions that help us peel back those layers.