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  • IS YOUR EGO YOUR AMIGO?

IS YOUR EGO YOUR AMIGO?

Thursday 8th January 2026

Discover how inner voices impact recovery and why making your ego your amigo is crucial for sobriety.
11 minutes
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On the Brink: The No Grey Area Podcast
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Yosiya
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Is Your Ego Your Amigo? Exploring Inner Voices in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Understanding inner voices aids emotional maturity.
  • Balancing Id, ego, and superego is key in recovery.
  • Listening to oneself promotes self-awareness.
  • Avoiding unrealistic expectations prevents relapse.
  • Making the ego your ally supports rational decisions.
"Make sure that your ego is your amigo."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of "On the Brink: The No Grey Area Podcast" tackles the intriguing question: Is your ego your amigo? Hosted by Yosiya Sserugabi Lwanga, a seasoned voice in recovery, and Pamela Reynell, a renowned transformational life coach, the discussion centres around the complex dynamics of our inner voices.
Yosiya shares his personal battle with alcohol and the enlightening role that understanding Freud's concepts of the Id, ego, and superego played in his recovery. The episode sheds light on the importance of listening to those inner voices, not as folly, but as a path to emotional maturity. Yosiya argues that ignoring them could lead to perilous decisions, especially for those in recovery.
Pamela adds her perspective, encouraging listeners to engage in conversations with themselves to truly understand their feelings and desires. A key takeaway from this episode is the balance between these inner voices. The Id, representing our primal instincts, often pushes us towards impulsive actions. Meanwhile, the superego demands perfection, which can lead to unrealistic expectations and potential relapse. The ego, however, acts as a mediator, promoting rational decision-making.
Yosiya emphasises that making your ego your amigo is crucial for maintaining sobriety. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for anyone navigating recovery or interested in mental health. It’s a reminder that self-awareness and inner dialogue are powerful tools in the journey to sobriety. So, is your ego your amigo? Dive into this engaging discussion to find out.
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