In the sixth webinar, we tackled the elusive and weighty concepts of ego, suffering, and peace. Explored from a bird’s eye view, and synthesizing ancient spiritual wisdom with contemporary psychology, our conversation was truly a bridge between worlds, setting up the next three sessions focused on investigation from the ground level. Big thanks to Lorne and his Healthy Seminars team for providing invaluable anecdotes and reflections along the way, as well as the opportunity for us all to gather in contemplative community. And of course, much gratitude to all the participants who make these beautiful sessions what they are. Watch the video and read a brief description below.
Anatomy of the Ego, Part 1:
Ego and The Cycle of Suffering
Topics for Webinar #6:
- Introduction to the next series of four webinars.
- What is ego?
- Why does ego exist?
- What is suffering?
- Outlining the Cycle of Suffering with a general and specific example.
- What is the antidote to suffering?
- Outlining the Cycle of Peace with a general and specific example.
- Dialogue and Q&A with attendees throughout.
- And more.
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And… I’m thrilled to announce that Lorne enjoyed this webinar so much that he decided to turn it into a special episode for The Coherence Code Podcast! A short introduction was added, it was slightly shortened and edited for better flow and brevity, and it was released on June 15th, 2026. Below you’ll find a description with key takeaways, the Spotify (audio) and YouTube (video) versions, and some great pithy shorts! It’s also available on Apple Podcast.
Episode 160: The Hidden Cause of Suffering and How to End It with Eli Recht
In this special episode of The Coherence Code Podcast, Dr. Lorne Brown shares a recording from the Healthy Seminars webinar series “Anatomy of the Ego” with Eli Recht. Together, they explore how the ego creates suffering through fear, false beliefs, emotional resistance, and unconscious defense mechanisms. Eli explains why suffering is not caused by external events but by our internal relationship to those events, and how awareness, acceptance, and conscious feeling can dissolve the cycle of suffering. Blending psychology, spirituality, mindfulness, and practical self-inquiry, this conversation offers a roadmap for moving from inner conflict to peace and coherence.
Key Takeaways:
- The ego is not who you are—it is a mode of perception based on separation and duality.
- Suffering is created internally through resistance, not by external circumstances.
- Emotions are meant to move through us; when suppressed, they become trapped and fuel suffering.
- Awareness is the antidote to false beliefs, emotional resistance, and ego identification.
- Peace emerges when we stop fighting reality and learn to consciously experience what is present.
And some shorts from the interview…