Episodios

  • Mommy Dearest: She Has My Best Interest at Heart, with Justin Leone

    Mommy Dearest: She Has My Best Interest at Heart, with Justin Leone
    Jul 1 2025
    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 cycles and learning to love without losing himself.

    In this episode:
    • Ego and Identity
    • Generational Trauma and Its Effects
    • Navigating Adult Relationships
    • Navigating Personal Relationships and Family Dynamics
    • Career Ambitions and Personal Growth
    • The Evolution of Love and Relationships
    • Breaking the Cycle of Manipulation
    • Rebuilding Self-Worth and Identity
    • Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
    Learn more at https://liesmyego.com
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    1 h y 16 m
  • I Have to do This Alone, with Angelina “STRIKE” Stephens

    I Have to do This Alone, with Angelina “STRIKE” Stephens
    Jun 17 2025
    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-performance leadership, the stigma around mental health in the military, and how a boat, a baby, and a breaking point became the start of healing.

    In this episode:
    • Burden of Isolation
    • Leadership and Vulnerability
    • Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health
    • Family Planning and Career Challenges
    • Postpartum Struggles and Isolation
    • Complexity of Suicidal Ideation
    • The Journey to Mental Health Awareness
    • Incremental Healing and the Role of Support
    • Understanding Leadership and Mental Health
    • Finding Joy and Strength in Vulnerability
    Learn more at https://liesmyego.com
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    1 h y 9 m
  • I Can Have It All, with Dr. Kate Bieri

    I Can Have It All, with Dr. Kate Bieri
    Jun 3 2025
    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.

    In this episode:
    • Introduction to Ego and Ambition
    • Role of Ego in Self-Value
    • Importance of Play and Rest
    • Childbirth and Identity Transformation
    • Transition to Motherhood
    • The Struggle of Balancing Work and Family
    • Navigating Guilt and Fear
    • Rethinking Success for Future Generations
    • Understanding that Good is Good Enough
    Learn more at https://liesmyego.com
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    58 m
  • I’m Invincible, with John “Rain” Waters

    I’m Invincible, with John “Rain” Waters
    Jun 3 2025
    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 that helped him succeed and the transition to life beyond the cockpit.

    In this episode:
    • Introduction and Background
    • Journey to Becoming a Fighter Pilot
    • Invincible Mindset in Aviation
    • Role of Ego in Fighter Pilot Culture
    • Importance of Call Signs
    • Balancing Public Persona and Personal Identity
    • Reality of Air Show Performances
    • Reflections on Risk and Loss
    • Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
    • Emotional Toll of Miscarriage
    • Empathy Through Shared Grief
    • Life's Fragility and Invincibility
    Learn more at https://liesmyego.com
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    55 m
  • I’m Not Good Enough, with JoAnne Bass

    I’m Not Good Enough, with JoAnne Bass
    Jun 3 2025
    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 diversity, and how true strength comes from embracing both resilience and compassion.

    In this episode:
    • Introduction to Resilience and Leadership
    • Cultural Influences and Personal Identity
    • Impact of Parenting and Generational Expectations
    • Navigating Doubts in Leadership
    • Compassion in Leadership: A Shift in Perspective
    • Balancing Military Life and Parenthood
    • Importance of Community Support
    • Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Leadership
    • Public Scrutiny and Personal Growth
    • The Importance of Diversity and Military History
    • Understanding Veteran Transitions
    Learn more at https://liesmyego.com
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    52 m
  • My Ego is a Liar, with Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie

    My Ego is a Liar, with Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie
    Jun 3 2025
    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 a deep breath, don your oxygen mask, and join her for a journey from breakdown to breakthrough.

    In this episode:
    • Introduction to Lilo’s personal journey
    • Definition and impact of ego—both positive and negative
    • The “having it all” lie and its effect on personal identity
    • Lilo’s military and aviation background
    • The intersection of professional ambition and motherhood
    • The challenges of work-life balance and the toxic myth of having it all
    • Burnout and the breaking point
    • The role of mental health and seeking help
    • Redefining success on personal terms
    Learn more at https://liesmyego.com
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    7 m
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    May 13 2025
    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, 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.


    Show launches in June 2025.
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