Ep 34. Emotional Health and Personal Growth with Andrzej Kozlowski

In this enlightening episode of "Everyday Epigenetics. Raw. Real. Relatable.," we are chatting about the power of emotions with our guest, Andy Kozlowski—a Taoist sage, empath, guide, shaman, NLP specialist, business coach, and meditation champion. The conversation uncovers the nuanced understanding of emotions as neutral signals rather than negative states to be suppressed.

Seeing Emotions as Neutral Messages
Andy introduces the revolutionary concept that emotions are inherently neutral—they serve as indicators informing us about our internal states. Ignoring these messages can lead to emotional buildup and eventual overflow, manifesting as prolonged stress or anxiety. This understanding marks a significant shift from the often culturally ingrained view that certain emotions should be hidden or suppressed.

Cultural Norms: Unraveling the Mask of Suppression
I highlighted how societal pressures, particularly on men, often mandate the suppression of emotions. This societal norm can severely impact mental and physical health. Our discussion emphasizes the necessity of emotional expression for achieving emotional release and maintaining well-being.

The Intersection with Stoic Philosophy
The conversation seamlessly ties into Stoic philosophy, which advocates for responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. This approach aligns with Andy's emphasis on self-awareness and managing one's internal world to handle external stressors and anxieties effectively.

Self-Reflection: The Path to Personal Growth
Andy shared an insightful personal anecdote revealing how his perception of his girlfriend's jealousy changed upon recognizing his own feelings of jealousy. This story underscores the importance of self-awareness and reflection in addressing and overcoming personal emotional struggles. By looking within ourselves, we can better understand and navigate our interactions and relationships.

Emotions and Organ Health Connection
One of the fascinating aspects of Andy's discussion is the relationship between emotions and physical health from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. He explains how unprocessed emotions can negatively impact specific organs. For instance, prolonged anxiety can affect the spleen, leading to issues like low self-esteem. Understanding these connections demonstrates the profound interconnectedness of our emotional and physical health.

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Emotions
Andy outlined how unresolved emotions can transform over time—anxiety may evolve into depression, and depression into more critical health concerns. This underscores the urgency for actively addressing our emotions rather than allowing them to fester and exacerbate.

Building Self-Belief: The Foundation of Well-Being
Andy passionately discusses the importance of self-belief as the cornerstone for tackling emotional and personal challenges. He cautions against an overreliance on external solutions and stresses the crucial role of internal strength and confidence in personal growth.

The Complexity of Beliefs Shaping Reality
The dialogue dives into how our beliefs shape our realities and experiences. Yet, if left unchecked, these beliefs can become chains that restrict our growth. Andy's unique approach involves leveraging universal consciousness to help people release such limiting beliefs, though he remains critical of how Western society often rushes through spiritual practices, leading to spiritual ego rather than true growth.

Advanced Practices and Western Misinterpretation
Andy provides a candid critique of the modern approach to spiritual practices like meditation and yoga, which have been diluted into fitness trends. He warns against teaching advanced spiritual practices, such as Kundalini yoga, to beginners without proper groundwork, as it can result in adverse effects like "controlling me syndrome."

Awareness in Spiritual Discipline
The traditional pace of building spiritual practices over decades has been lost in the rush for quick fixes, leading to spiritual immaturity. Andy reiterates that genuine spiritual growth demands patience, discipline, and a thorough foundational understanding.

The Law of Attraction: A Clarification
Finally, the conversation addresses the popular concept of the Law of Attraction. Andy argues that while belief holds significant power in shaping reality, the notion of manifesting desires is often oversimplified. Rather than being a universal truth, it is a human-created framework that can sometimes lead to more confusion and frustration.


Stay authentic and embrace your emotions as part of the human experience. Through awareness, self-reflection, and genuine spiritual practices, we can navigate the complexities of our emotional and physical worlds, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Join us next time for more raw, real, and relatable insights on Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.

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Learn About Andrzej Kozlowski:
Andrzej is a Speaker, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, Mindset Coach, Shaman, NLP specialist, Reiki GrandMaster. An expert in mind and subconsciousness with over 10 000 hours meditated. .A practitioner of Wu Wei, Andy has mastered the art of acting without acting, allowing him to open the doors to limitless possibilities.

Since the age of 10, Andy has explored both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, training as a Shaolin apprentice and studying under Buddhist monks, Catholic exorcists, shamans, and Tao masters. His pursuit of enlightenment blends Western understanding with a die-hard passion for Eastern wisdom, crossing paths with countless teachers and spiritual guides. With a diverse educational background in psychology, clinical dietetics, personal training, NLP, hypnosis, Silva mindfulness techniques and business coaching, Andy is an expert in mind and subconsciousness.
Andy’s experiences are as varied as they are profound, including 10,000 hours of meditation, 600 hours of training sessions, and transformative journeys such as Ayahuasca retreats, 11-day fasting, and Holotropic breathing retreats, Internal Family Settings, Hoʻoponopono practice . Professionally, he has excelled as a high-end IT manager, entrepreneur in: logistics, cryptocurrency,e-commerce, gem trading and transformational coach, offering deep insights into health, awareness, spirituality, and more. Today, Andy helps highly motivated individuals with unique do it for you offer to release any negative blocks,limiting patterns, negative emotions