Lies My Ego Told Me
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...
They Have My Best Interest at Heart, with Justin Leone
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 IdentityGenerational Trauma and Its EffectsNavigating Adult RelationshipsNavigating Personal Relationships and Family DynamicsCareer Ambitions and Personal GrowthThe Evolution of Love and Rela...
I Have to do This Alone, with Angelina “STRIKE” Stephens
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.
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I Can Have It All, with Dr. Kate Bieri
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 AmbitionRole of Ego in Self-ValueImportance of Play and RestChildbirth and Identity TransformationTransition to MotherhoodThe Struggle of Balancing Work and FamilyNavigating Guilt and...
I’m Invincible, with John “Rain” Waters
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 BackgroundJourney to Becoming a Fighter PilotInvincible Mindset in Aviation...
I’m Not Good Enough, with JoAnne Bass
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 Leader...
My Ego is a Liar, with Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie
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 pe...
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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...
