Attachment to ego becomes problematic when it gets in the way of your relationships, growth, and life satisfaction. In today’s episode of Your Life in Process, Diana Hill and Dr. Joseph Ciarrochi discuss the practice of non-attachment and how letting go of ego might help you perform better. Non-attachment allows for deeper connection and a feeling of interconnection. 

About Joseph Ciarrochi

Professor Joseph Ciarrochi has published over 150 scientific journal articles and many influential books, including, The Weight Escape, Your Life, Your Way, Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life, and Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology: The seven foundations of well-being. He has been rated as one of the most influential scientists in the world, with his work being discussed on T.V., and in magazines, newspaper articles, and radio. He has been honored with over four million dollars in research funding. His most recent book is due out in July 2022 and is called, What Makes You Stronger: How to thrive in the face of uncertainty using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 

Key Takeaways

• The ego can attach to beliefs, outcomes, objects, and relationships, which creates numerous challenges.
• When we let go (nonattachment), we have better outcomes in our performance, life satisfaction, and relationships.
• You can practice letting go of ego by

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Remember when you become psychologically flexible, you become free.

Episode Segments

• [00:00] Introduction
• [00:57] Learn ACT With Diana
• [01:59] Listener Feedback
• [02:58] Sponsor: Lightfully Behavioral Health
• [04:06] About Joseph Ciarrochi
• [08:50] What Is Non-attachment?
• [12:34] Joseph Ciarrochi’s Personal Experience With Ego
• [16:36] Barriers To Non-attachment
• [17:51] How Attachment Gets In The Way Of Our Core Human Needs
• [25:06] Letting Go Of Ego With People Who Are Different From you
• [26:48] How To Support Non-attachment In Kids
• [29:47] The End Of Normal
• [30:40] You Are Already Whole
• [32:41] Feeling Non-attachment In The Body
• [35:47] Harmonious Passion
• [38:47] Strategies To Strive Without Ego
• [44:57] Key Takeaways
• [46:27] Your Daily Practice
• [48:52] Connect With The Podcast