The Devil on Your Shoulder: Unpacking the Ego

Welcome back to Atlantis Waites Reflections! In our latest episode, we dive deep into the messy, fascinating world of the ego— that sneaky "devil on your shoulder" whispering fear and driving us to fake it just to fit in. Inspired by a story of a Stepford mom named Jen, we explore how childhood wounds shape this inner voice, pushing us toward validation or away from shame.

The ego isn’t just a loud braggart—it’s a fear-driven trap, born from those awkward tween moments and reinforced by social media’s endless ego-loosh factory. Can you kill it? Nope! But you can tame it with inner work—journaling, therapy, or facing your fears head-on.

Science backs this: mindfulness studies from 2020-2024 show it quiets the panic.

Take Jen: she ditched the PTA cupcakes for painting, letting her soul lead. What about you? What’s one thing you’re faking to feel safe? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s wrestle this together. Listen to the full episode (9-10 mins edited) on [Spotify] or [Apple Podcasts], and visit atlantiswaites.com for more. Catch you next time!