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Lies My Ego Told Me

Lies My Ego Told Me

Von: Cathyrine "Lilo" Armandie
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 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.GauxMax 2025 Hygiene & gesundes Leben Persönliche Entwicklung Persönlicher Erfolg Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit
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  • Ep. 17: I can Carry the Weight, with Theresa Claiborne

    Ep. 17: I can Carry the Weight, with Theresa Claiborne
    Jan 20 2026
    Season two of Lies My Ego Told Me takes off with aviation trailblazer Theresa “TC” Claiborne, the first Black woman to graduate from U.S. Air Force pilot training. She shares the lie that shaped her life: “I can carry the weight.” From being deliberately minimized at a historic milestone to proving herself again and again in the cockpit and beyond, Theresa opens up about invisibility, the quiet pressure of being “the first,” and why she now sees that weight as both burden and gift.

    In this episode:

    Who is Theresa “TC” Claiborne?
    Theresa “TC” Claiborne is an aviation pioneer who became the first Black woman to graduate from U.S. Air Force pilot training. She later flew for United Airlines for more than 34 years, retiring in May 2024 as a Boeing 787 Captain.

    What is Theresa Claiborne known for?
    She is known for breaking barriers in military aviation, serving as a KC-135 pilot in the Air Force and Reserves, and becoming a long-tenured United Airlines captain while advocating for representation, mentorship, and equity in aviation.

    Why wasn’t Theresa Claiborne’s graduation widely celebrated?
    Theresa describes how media interest was high, but decisions were made to limit coverage—minimizing her achievement despite its historic significance and impact.

    What advice does Theresa give to people carrying heavy responsibility?
    Theresa encourages people to keep moving forward, lean on community, and remember they don’t have to carry everything alone—while still honoring the reality that the burden is often placed unfairly.


    Resources & Links
    • Show: Lies My Ego Told Me
      • Episode page, resources, and links: liesmyego.com
      • Leave a 5-star rating and written review on Apple Podcasts to support the show.


    For more resources: liesmyego.com
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  • Ep. 16: Never Leave Your Wingman Behind, with Nicole Malachowski

    Ep. 16: Never Leave Your Wingman Behind, with Nicole Malachowski
    Dec 2 2025
    In the season finale of the now award-winning Lies My Ego Told Me, Lilo sits down with her longtime hero, Colonel (Ret.) Nicole “FiFi” Malachowski — the first woman to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. What begins as a story of breaking barriers in the F-15E Strike Eagle becomes a raw account of institutional betrayal, medical gaslighting, and the years Nicole spent fighting for an accurate diagnosis after tick-borne illness left her bedridden. This conversation explores how she turned that devastation into advocacy, becoming a powerful wingman for patients with chronic Lyme.

    More about this episode:

    Who is Nicole “FiFi” Malachowski?
    Nicole Malachowski is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, the first woman to fly with the Thunderbirds, a combat-proven F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, a former White House fellow, and a national advocate for tick-borne illness patients.

    What happened to Nicole after her tick bites?
    Nicole developed over 60 symptoms, experienced cognitive decline, paralysis, and periods resembling locked-in syndrome. Despite clear signs of Lyme disease, she was repeatedly dismissed by doctors and endured 24+ specialist visits before receiving a correct diagnosis.

    Why did Nicole feel abandoned by the Air Force and the medical system?
    Nicole was told her symptoms were psychosomatic, advised to “retire,” and left without support during two years bedridden. Her final years in uniform were marked by institutional gaslighting, a lack of follow-up, and a retirement handled without ceremony or acknowledgment.

    How did she turn her experience into advocacy?
    Nicole helped shape Air Force policy on complex medical conditions, became a keynote speaker, and co-authored a National Academies of Sciences report that officially recognizes Lyme infection–associated chronic illness.

    What can friends or colleagues do to support someone with chronic illness?
    Nicole emphasizes simple acts: consistent check-ins, listening without judgment, learning about the illness, helping the caregiver, and showing up without waiting to be asked.

    Resources & Links
    • NicoleMalachowski.com – Advocacy, speaking, and resources
    • LivLymeFoundation.org – Tick-borne illness support
    • LymeDisease.org – Research, education, and patient tools
    • Show: Lies My Ego Told Me
      • Episode page, resources, and links: liesmyego.com
      • Leave a 5-star rating and written review on Apple Podcasts to support the show.


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  • Ep. 15: Fragility is Weakness, with Charlie Cannon

    Ep. 15: Fragility is Weakness, with Charlie Cannon
    Nov 18 2025
    Lilo sits down with performance coach and resiliency strategist Charlie Cannon to unpack the lie that shaped his life: that fragility and sensitivity are weakness. From a traumatic car accident that nearly killed his sister to the hidden wounds of elite boarding school and abuse, Charlie shares how survivor guilt, partying, and a “survival mask” kept him running from his pain—until he chose to turn toward it. He explains his crumple zone approach to resilience, the healing power of movement and somatic work, and what it really means to live with authentic strength, vulnerability, and wholeness.

    More about this episode:

    Who is Charlie Cannon?
    Charlie Cannon is a performance coach, educator, and resiliency strategist who works with elite teams, executives, and high-performing individuals. He is known for his crumple zone philosophy, which teaches that resilience comes from flexibility, not rigid toughness. His story appears in the documentary Boarding on Insanity and in Joe Foster’s bestselling book How to Survive and Thrive.

    What happened during Charlie’s 1997 accident?
    On July 7, 1997 at 7:17 a.m., Charlie fell asleep at the wheel, causing a catastrophic car accident that left his sister in a coma. He walked away with minor injuries, which triggered deep survivor guilt, trauma, and emotional collapse. The accident eventually became the catalyst for his healing and purpose.

    How did boarding school trauma affect him?
    Charlie was sent to boarding school at age eight, where he experienced emotional abandonment, dissociation, and later revealed abuse, which led to the eventual imprisonment of two teachers. This environment taught him to hide vulnerability, disconnect from emotions, and build a “survival mask” based on self-reliance, approval-seeking, and emotional detachment.

    What is “privileged abandonment”?
    “Privileged abandonment” refers to children raised in elite institutions where material privilege exists but emotional safety, attunement, and consistent parental presence do not. Charlie explains how this dynamic affects attachment, emotional regulation, intimacy, and leadership.

    What is the “crumple zone” philosophy of resilience?
    Charlie teaches that resilience requires strength + flexibility. Just as a car’s crumple zone absorbs impact, humans need emotional softness, adaptability, psychological flexibility, and centeredness to withstand life’s disruptions. Rigid toughness breaks; flexible strength bends and rebuilds.

    What message does Charlie have for survivors still living in silence?
    You are not alone. Your story matters. There are people who will believe you and support you. Reclaiming your voice—one small step at a time—is an act of strength.

    Resources & Links
    • Charlie Cannon Coaching: charliecannon.com
    • Documentary: Boarding on Insanity (on privileged abandonment and boarding school trauma)
    • Book: How to Survive and Thrive by Joe Foster, featuring Charlie’s story
    • ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
    • Show: Lies My Ego Told Me
      • Episode page, resources, and links: liesmyego.com
      • Leave a 5-star rating and written review on Apple Podcasts to support the show.


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