Hosted by Destwin J. Adotey · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 40 episodes
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Welcome to Beyond the Self, where we embrace the power of giving and growing. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and shared value. I believe in the profound impact of helping others, and through insightful conversations, personal stories, and collective wisdom, we'll unlock your inner potential to make a positive impact on the world. Let's create a ripple effect of value together
Destwin J. Adotey hosts Beyond the Self, a education show with 40 episodes published.
What would you do if you could only love? This week’s newsletter explores one of the most profound and difficult questions of the human experience — what does it actually mean to love without condition? Not “I will stay
What tethers you to the earth when success tries to spin you off the planet? This week’s newsletter is about finding your grounding principle before life happens in a good way. Too many of us get carried away when things
Man must struggle. Not for suffering’s sake, but because struggle adds meaning to life. This week’s newsletter explores Aristotle’s two types of happiness: Hedonia (pleasure) and Eudaimonia (meaning and purpose). I share
What would you create if you gave yourself permission to make something terrible? This week’s newsletter is about the liberation that comes from letting go of perfection. I share how producer Rick Rubin gave his artists
“A formidable person is one who seems like they’ll get what they want, regardless of whatever obstacles are in the way.” — Paul Graham This week’s newsletter is about becoming that person. The kind of person who sees har
What “impossibility” have you accepted that might just be someone else’s limited perspective? This week’s newsletter tells the story of Dr. Edith Eger, a Holocaust survivor whose son Johnny was born with cerebral palsy.
Life has a way of making us self-centered—our problems, our growth, our wins. But we miss the point if we stop there. This week’s newsletter is about going beyond yourself and becoming a domino effect of blessings in oth
What if everything we thought we knew about love was just the beginning? In this powerful episode of Beyond The Self, we revisit a conversation that changes how we see love entirely. Claudia shares her fascinating perspe
In this deeply moving and insightful episode of Beyond the Self, I sit down with Pastor Richard C. Whitcomb, Lead Pastor of Agape New Testament Church and a man whose entire life has been dedicated to the service of othe
Reflection is one of the most underrated tools for growth. In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy—an astute speaker, traveler, and deep thinker—to explore how looking back can help us move forward with greater clarity a
Pain is often seen as something to escape, but what if it could be a catalyst for our most authentic creativity? In this episode of Beyond the Self, I sit down with Negyem, an artist whose journey has been shaped by pers
This Christmas let’s rediscover the true essence of the holiday season—a time for giving, connection, and being present for the ones who matter most. In this special episode, we explore how going beyond ourselves can cre
In this episode of Beyond the Self, we dive deep into the complexities of relationships and what it truly means to go beyond right or wrong. Relationships aren’t just about compromises—they're about navigating the gray a
In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Self, we explore the deeper dimensions of love—what happens when the initial thrill fades and how true love reveals itself in moments of challenge. Inspired by a friend's i
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Self, I sit down with Rob Lion, Professor, Researcher, and Performance Consultant at Black River Performance Management, to explore how true performance goes beyond individual achie
🎉 Episode Anniversary Special: 🎉 In this special episode celebrating Beyond the Self's one-year anniversary, we dive into a thought-provoking idea: Why We Should Inconvenience Our Friends. Inspired by YouTuber Adella A
In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Self, host Destwin Adotey engages in a heartfelt conversation with Melody Ama about the power of resilience. As fellow explorers of personal growth, Destwin and Melody shar
In this episode of Beyond the Self, we explore the profound impact of community on our health, happiness, and longevity. Inspired by Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones and insights from Robert Waldinger and the Harvard Study of A
In this compelling episode of Beyond the Self, we delve into the profound question: Why should we be emotionally intelligent? Join us as we explore the transformative power of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and how it can p
In this episode of Beyond the Self, we explore the transformative power of vulnerability through the lens of Brené Brown's Daring Greatly. Discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and more auth
Dr. Edith Eger
Holocaust Survivor and Author of The Ballerina of Auschwitz
1 appearance on this show
Claudia
Marketing Expert & Trauma-Informed Coach · theScoliCoach
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy
self-declared Anti-Pope · The Geekly Grind
2 appearances on this show
Samuel
national judge · Italy
1 appearance on this show
Kwame
Luxury Fashion Designer · Ancestor Project
1 appearance on this show
Rob Lion
professor and expert in organizational performance · Black River Performance Management
1 appearance on this show
Dan Buettner
National Geographic explorer, Emmy Award-winning producer, New York Times best-selling author · National Geographic
1 appearance on this show
Dr Robert Waldinger
professor, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, Zen master · Harvard University
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Goleman
author of Emotional Intelligence
1 appearance on this show
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