Join Kristine Best as she speaks with Vangelis Kalogirou about his journey of self-discovery and overcoming a strict upbringing. Vangelis shares how societal pressures and early coping mechanisms shaped his music aspirations and creative outlets. They discuss his experiences at IBM, the creation of masks and false identities, and breaking free from indoctrination. Vangelis highlights working with Arno Goran to remove psychological blocks and find his true self. The conversation delves into the impact of religious indoctrination, acknowledging past abuse, and discovering agency. Vangelis emphasizes the importance of self-care, achieving neutrality, and following internal guidance for personal fulfillment.

(0:00) Introduction and Vangelis Kalogirou’s background
(2:12) Impact of strict upbringing and early coping mechanisms
(5:23) Music aspirations, societal pressures, and creative outlets
(8:22) Learning, evolving with technology, and IBM experiences
(11:22) Creation of masks, false identities, and lack of unconditional love
(15:18) Breaking away from indoctrination and shifting perspectives
(20:34) Working with Arno Goran and removing psychological blocks
(22:14) Finding true self and overcoming programming and traumas
(24:30) Impact of religious indoctrination and childhood chaos
(27:47) Realizing, acknowledging past abuse, and finding new perspectives
(31:12) Discovering agency and starting a new chapter
(33:55) Self-discovery journey and rejecting external expectations
(38:19) Turning negative experiences into positive outcomes
(41:11) Importance of self-care and personal well-being
(44:33) Achieving neutrality and internal guidance for fulfillment