In this episode of Wake the Fake Up, Chervin sits down with André Duqum to explore the themes of finding home within oneself and nurturing authentic connections with others. The two delve into topics such as awakening, self-actualization, the power of community and the importance of authentic brotherhood. Throughout the episode, Chervin and Andre also explore the importance of trust and nourishing deep relationships in one’s path to self-discovery.  Let us know what you think in the comments! === TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00 - Introduction  00:03:15 - The Importance of Brotherhood and Self-discovery 00:06:19 - The Fruits of Self-Actualization 00:09:09 - The Importance of Nourishing Relationships & Personal Growth 00:12:08 - The Importance of Doing the Inner Work 00:14:54 - Immersive Experiences for Personal Transformation 00:17:57 - The Power of Quieting the Mind and Finding Alignment 00:20:52 - Finding Yourself Through Silence 00:24:07 - Cultivating Community and Powerful Conversations 00:27:07 - The Art of Living and Social Equity 00:30:19 - Exploring Different Modalities and Discernment in Spirituality 00:33:34 - The Danger of Pretense in Human Connection 00:36:39 - Cultivating generosity and overcoming scarcity mindset 00:39:39 - Cultivating Ease and Gratitude in Life 00:42:39 - Embracing the Spirit of Life and Joy 00:45:50 - Finding Humor in Life and Embracing Authenticity 00:49:03 - Conclusion === André Duqum, the host of the Know Thyself Podcast, leverages his passion for producing media-as-medicine & joy for cultivating community to spread messages that uplift the collective consciousness. André has been devoted on his spiritual journey for many years & works towards building a bridge for wisdom and transformation to land in the hearts of the everyday human. André has shared the mic in conversation with prominent figures such as Sadhguru, Russell Brand, Sam Harris, Joe Dispenza & Gabor Maté to name a few. André is also the founder of Meraki Media - a production company aimed at uplifting the voices of societies' game-changers, rule-breakers and spiritual powerhouses. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Andre’s favorite 50 books: https://www.knowthyself.one/books https://youtube.com/@AndreDuqum === Connect with WaketheFakeUp: Instagram: https://instagram.com/wakethefakeup_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website: https://www.wakethefakeup.com Newsletter: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com/join Chervin Jafarieh  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chervin333/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chervin333?_t=8ZlZ7FZWhvW&_r=1 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherv