Yosiya
Yosiya
IS YOUR EGO YOUR AMIGO?
IS YOUR EGO YOUR AMIGO?
IS YOUR EGO YOUR AMIGO?
Thursday 27th June 2024
Yosiya and Pamela explore Freud's id, ego, and superego concepts to help you understand their impact on addiction recovery.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Be aware of your inner voices: id, ego, and superego.
- Set realistic expectations to avoid relapse.
- Listen to your own feelings and thoughts.
- Ignore outside chatter and focus on your inner self.
- Make sure your ego is your amigo for better decision-making.
Ignore the outside chatter. Don't give in to the whims of the id or the unrealistic expectations of the superego.
Ever wondered if your ego is actually helping or hindering your recovery? In this engaging episode of 'On the Brink: The No Grey Area Podcast', Yosiya Sserugabi Lwanga and Pamela Reynell dive deep into the intricacies of our inner voices and how they influence our mental health and recovery journey. Yosiya, drawing from his own experiences with alcohol addiction, explores Freud's psychoanalytic concepts of the id, ego, and superego, providing a unique perspective on their roles in recovery.
He shares personal anecdotes about how the impulsive nature of the id led him to relapse and how unrealistic expectations from the superego can be detrimental. Pamela, a transformational life coach, adds her valuable insights, emphasising the importance of self-awareness and listening to one's inner voice. She encourages you to ignore outside chatter and focus on your own feelings and thoughts.
The episode is packed with practical advice, including three quick tips for maintaining emotional balance: being aware of your inner voices, setting realistic expectations, and making sure your ego is your amigo. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the challenging path of addiction recovery or supporting a loved one through it. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of your mental landscape and learn how to make your ego work for you, not against you.