The Nature of Reality: A Seth Podcast
Aug 20, 2026 · 10 min · 10 segments
In this episode, Dave presents Seth’s view that physical symptoms can reflect a breakdown in communication between the conscious and subconscious mind, encouraging listeners to treat the body as a…
David SelakHost
According to Seth, the body often becomes the messenger when the conscious mind and the subconscious fall out of partnership.
He stated clearly that the personal subconscious and the ego are equal partners in the formation of any present personality.
The subconscious is more fluid and resilient than the ego, freer from the narrow moment point focus that limits conscious awareness.
It can inform the conscious mind of important developments if the conscious mind is willing to listen.
When that listening does not occur, the subconscious must find other ways to be heard.
Illnesses and various physical symptoms, Seth explained, are often simply the subconscious trying to speak out to an unheeding conscious mind.
If the conscious mind begins to consult with the subconscious as a true partner, those nagging or sometimes explosive physical efforts become unnecessary.
The conscious mind likes to feel in charge while the deeper portions of the self are already handling the vast majority of the organism's intelligence and continuity.
When communication between these two partners is open and respectful, the subconscious has little need to force attention through physical symptoms.
When that communication falters, the body begins to speak on behalf of the neglected partner.
According to Seth, the body often becomes the messenger when the conscious mind and the subconscious fall out of partnership.
He stated clearly that the personal subconscious and the ego are equal partners in the formation of any present personality.
The subconscious is more fluid and resilient than the ego, freer from the narrow moment point focus that limits conscious awareness.
It can inform the conscious mind of important developments if the conscious mind is willing to listen.
When that listening does not occur, the subconscious must find other ways to be heard.
Illnesses and various physical symptoms, Seth explained, are often simply the subconscious trying to speak out to an unheeding conscious mind.
If the conscious mind begins to consult with the subconscious as a true partner, those nagging or sometimes explosive physical efforts become unnecessary.
The conscious mind likes to feel in charge while the deeper portions of the self are already handling the vast majority of the organism's intelligence and continuity.
When communication between these two partners is open and respectful, the subconscious has little need to force attention through physical symptoms.
When that communication falters, the body begins to speak on behalf of the neglected partner.
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