The Myth of "Me" | Scott Flynn on...
The Myth of "Me" | Scott Flynn on “I Am,” Consciousness, the Pursuit of Your Bliss and the Illusion of Separateness,
The Story of Us: From Cosmic Dawn to the Depths of Being by Jeff Ellison
S3 · E23
Sep 27, 2026
01:09:39
Episode notes

What if the person you think you are isn’t actually the deepest version of who you are?

Fair warning: this episode may require a little mental stretching.

In this episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with Scott Flynn for a fascinating exploration of non-duality, consciousness, identity, suffering, happiness, and one of humanity’s oldest questions:

Who am I?

Scott’s journey didn’t begin in a monastery or philosophy classroom. He was a successful builder when the housing crash sent his life into a tailspin. Although his business survived, the experience left deep wounds and launched what he describes as a 15-year search to become happy again.

He explored yoga, meditation, therapy, medication, psychedelics, spiritual teachers, and eventually the ancient te ... 

Keywords
buddhism
mentalhealth
Coping
mindfulness
identity
hinduism
presence
curiosity
meaning
nonduality