From Mind–Body Dualism to Living Without Limits with Gabriella Espinoza

Listen to this episode from The Duff Daddy Experience on Spotify. In the very first episode of The Duff Daddy Experience, Benjamen Duffy kicks things off with one of his closest friends — the brilliant and multi-talented Gabriella Espinoza.At just 21, Gabriella is completing both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Naropa University, diving deep into psychology, yoga studies, and Eastern philosophy. Together, Benjamen and Gabriella explore what it means to push past self-created limits, dissolve the illusions of separation, and live a life of courage, love, and presence.This conversation weaves from philosophy to personal story, blending vulnerability and wisdom in a way that will leave you questioning your own boundaries and possibilities.✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:Gabriella’s academic journey from astrophysics at CU Boulder to Eastern philosophy and yoga studies at Naropa.What “mind–body dualism” is — and how challenging it opens doors to healing and integration.Pushing the body past perceived limits & the power of the mind in endurance, athletics, and life.Buddhism, psychedelics, and archetypes: from the Bodhisattva ideal to living as the “lover, warrior, or magician”.How grief and love mirror each other — and why facing fear with openness can change your life.The beauty of interspirituality: learning from many traditions without being bound by one.Living in service, presence, and spontaneous expression — plus the question: “What do you need to feel complete on your deathbed?”.📲 Connect with Gabriella Espinoza:https://linktr.ee/gce_gabbi?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Podcast: Spirit Meets Soil (available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts)