Lies My Ego Told Me

Lies My Ego Told Me is a bold and deeply human podcast about mental health hosted by Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie—a military veteran, leader, and mother who knows firsthand how the ego can be both a fierce protector and a persistent saboteur. In each episode, Lilo sits down with guests from all walks of life to explore the pivotal moments when ego-driven stories began to unravel—and the deeper truths that emerged in their place. With raw honesty, vulnerability, and occasional humor, these conversations dive into the personal lies we tell ourselves to feel safe, strong, or worthy—and the courage it takes to outgrow them. If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, healing, or personal growth, this podcast will inspire you to challenge your own narrative and reclaim your truth.

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Ep. 7: I’m Not Like my Father, with Leonard Murphy

July 29, 2025 • 64 mins

Leonard Murphy seemed to have it all—prestige, ambition, and success in the banking world. But behind the polished exterior was a man silently unraveling under the weight of addiction, generational trauma, and unresolved pain. In this raw and powerful conversation, Leonard shares how childhood wounds, ego, and ambition fueled his descent—and how losing everything became the gateway to reclaiming his life. Now a sober coach and foun...

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Ep. 6: Mommy Dearest: She Has My Best Interest at Heart, with Justin Leone

July 1, 2025 • 76 mins

Lilo reconnects with longtime friend Justin Leone—musician, award-winning sommelier, author, and entrepreneur—to explore the painful cost of tying self-worth to performance. From a childhood shaped by control and conditional love to a career defined by reinvention, Justin shares how early trauma impacted his adult relationships, his ego, and his ability to trust. With honesty and humor, he opens up about breaking generational cycle...

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Ep. 5: I Have to do This Alone, with Angelina “STRIKE” Stephens

June 17, 2025 • 68 mins

Lilo sits down with retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and mental health advocate Angelina “Strike” Stephens. Ange shares her powerful journey through depression, suicidal ideation, and postpartum struggle—unraveling the lie she once believed: I have to do it alone. From her raw essay Run Toward the Fire to her quiet unraveling behind the scenes of a decorated military career, Ange speaks candidly about the emotional toll of high...

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Ep. 4: I Can Have It All, with Dr. Kate Bieri

June 3, 2025 • 58 mins

Lilo welcomes Dr. Kate Bieri, a trauma specialist, clinical psychologist, and fellow fighter pilot wife, to explore the high cost of unchecked ambition and the hidden toll of toxic overachievement. Kate shares her deeply personal journey of navigating identity, career, and motherhood, reflecting on the lie that you can have it all — and the realization that balance and self-value are more important than relentless achievement.

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Ep. 3: I’m Invincible, with John “Rain” Waters

June 3, 2025 • 55 mins

Lilo reconnects with her friend and former Air Force comrade, John "Rain" Waters, a fighter pilot turned podcast host. Rain shares the personal lie that propelled him through his storied aviation career—“I’m invincible”—and the humbling lessons he learned along the way. From his experiences in the high-stakes world of military aviation to his journey through personal loss and resilience, Rain opens up about the alter ego and his me...

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Ep. 2: I’m Not Good Enough, with JoAnne Bass

June 3, 2025 • 52 mins

Lilo sits down with JoAnne “Jo” Bass, the first woman to serve as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, to talk about the lie that nearly derailed her career: I’m not good enough. Jo shares her journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, breaking barriers as a woman, a mother, and a leader in a male-dominated world. Together, Lilo and Jo unpack the pressures of perfectionism, the importance of preserving the military’s history of...

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Ep. 1: My Ego is a Liar, with Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie

June 3, 2025 • 7 mins

In this first episode of Lies My Ego Told Me, Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie exposes the biggest lie she believed: that she could “have it all.” As a combat veteran, mother, and recovering high achiever, she shares her unfiltered story of ambition, burnout, and the moment she realized her ego was calling the shots. With sharp wit and hard-won wisdom, Lilo invites you to confront your own ego and embrace the truth beneath the chaos. Take...

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May 13, 2025 • 1 min

Lies My Ego Told Me is a bold and deeply human podcast hosted by Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie—a military veteran, leader, and mother who knows firsthand how the ego can be both a fierce protector and a persistent saboteur.

In each episode, Lilo sits down with guests from all walks of life to explore the pivotal moments when ego-driven stories began to unravel—and the deeper truths that emerged in their place.With raw honesty, vulnerabi...

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