418 | Y Pham | Trusting Your Inner Voice in a World That Rewards Noise

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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What if the life you’re trying to control is actually trying to live through you? In this episode of The Greatest Machine, Darius sits down with Y Pham, the creator of ydharma, to explore purpose, ego, and what it truly means to live in alignment with your soul. Y shares how his journey began with studying psychology in Canada, only to realize it wasn’t enough to answer life’s deeper questions. That curiosity led him into philosophy, spirituality, and the ancient teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, where he discovered the concept of dharma, not simply as career or ambition, but as one’s intrinsic nature and rightful alignment with life’s greater order. This conversation dives into what happens when we stop chasing outcomes and start listening inward, and how that shift can transform everything. In this episode, Darius and Y will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Y Pham and His Work (05:39) The Role of Energy in Living Your Dharma (11:25) The Lies of the Ego and Finding Connection (21:26) Awakening to Inner Truths (29:10) The Power of Silence and Solitude (36:51) Building Self-Trust and Noble Identity (41:45) The Future of Humanity: Inner Change for Outer Transformation Y Pham is the founder of ydharma, a modern wisdom brand that translates ancient philosophy and spirituality into practical insights for everyday life. Through short-form videos and documentaries, ydharma has reached tens of millions of viewers worldwide, building a global community around mindfulness, purpose, and personal growth. Drawing from sacred texts, ancient traditions, and great thinkers across cultures, Y explores themes like identity, suffering, inner freedom, and what it means to live well in the modern world. Rather than promoting a specific belief system, ydharma invites thoughtful inquiry and deeper reflection. Connect with Y: Website: https://ydharma.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvAxwB-DfkiOb42S5zDZtg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ydharma_ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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