Mastering Your Ego Through Shadow Work w/Alex Nelson EP 317

Alex returns for the second time to the University of Adversity, talking about mastering the ego, shadow work and personal growth through healing. Alex Nelson, born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an entrepreneur, life transformation coach, retreat facilitator, and the host of the Through The Veil podcast. After selling his asphalt business in early 2017, he embarked upon a journey that led him through various corporate management jobs, finally landing in my current role as a full time personal coach and transformational experience specialist. He spent the last 7 years working closely with coaching clients, after being cured of alcoholism himself. Alex specialises in ceremonial work, healing retreats and plant medicine experiences. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 03:42 The transformation in Alex’s medicine journey 06:45 Why plant medicine as Alex’s preferred choice10:35 What is the ego and how it serves us23:29 The process and power of shadow work29:15 How to know when we are healed and ready for a relationship50:50 Alex’s journey to Ecuador1:25:57 Understanding visions and learning how to navigate their meaning🥇WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE LESSON ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?🥇Alex says, “The ego is like a team of horses that drives the carriage of your mind. Whether those horses are wild or trained will determine how it drives you.”Connect with Alex: Through The Veil websiteConnect with Alex on InstagramConnect with Lance: ● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. ● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel ● 📧 Email Lance at [email protected]📖 Pre-order Mastering Adversity Book hereAbout University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in twice a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!