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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 17 MIN

Manufactured Problems: How the Ego Keeps You Busy

from Face Down In The Arena with Carlos Vettorazzi · host carlosvettorazzi4

Carlos dives into how many of our so-called problems are really avoidant habits driven by the ego. Using insights from Adlerian psychology and his own experiences, he explains how we create a false sense of urgency to dodge uncomfortable feelings, and shares a simple practice to break the problem loop. The episode guides listeners from managing life to embracing presence, acceptance, and retraining the mind for a more constructive life.

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Carlos dives into how many of our so-called problems are really avoidant habits driven by the ego. Using insights from Adlerian psychology and his own experiences, he explains how we create a false sense of urgency to dodge uncomfortable feelings,...

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