Ego Was Here is a raw podcast about identity, ego, and the messy beauty of being human. Host Anna Iris explores self-awareness, vulnerability, and mental health through unfiltered conversations with artists, thinkers, and creators.
These honest stories go beyond achievements, revealing the parts of ourselves we hide and the longings we carry. If you’re craving authenticity, human connection, and deeper truth, this space is for you. Follow to start unmasking your story.
Jason London on Dazed and Confused, Fame and Life Beyond Acting #58
What does more than three decades as an actor teach you about fame, creativity, and what really matters?
Jason London is an actor, musician and artist best known for playing Randall “Pink” Floyd in Dazed and Confused. His film career began with The Man in the Moon alongside Reese Witherspoon, followed by roles in The Rage: Carrie 2, Out Cold, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and Jason and the Argonauts.
In this episode of Ego Was Here, Jason shares how acting unexpectedly entered his life, the early advice that shaped the way he approached it and what he learned from working with actors including Martin Sheen, Susan Sarandon and Sam Shepard.
He reflects on making Dazed and Confused before anyone knew what the film would become, becoming famous at a young age without fully realizing it and watching new generations continue to connect with the movie.
Jason opens up about losing his sister, his parents and people who were part of his life, including Shannen Doherty, Matthew Perry, Luke Perry and Van Der Beek. He reflects on grief, acceptance and learning to live with the things we cannot change.
Beyond acting, we talk about his love of music, painting and writing, why expressing himself through music feels so different from acting and what continues to inspire him today.
24 Sept 2026
Why His Near-Death Experience Changed the Way He Saw Life | David Ditchfield #57
What happens when one moment completely changes what you believe about life and who you are?
David Ditchfield is an artist, composer and author whose life took an extraordinary turn after a serious train accident and an experience he says took him beyond his physical body.
Before the accident, David had always wanted a creative life but believed it was beyond his reach. Then everything changed.
In this episode of Ego Was Here, David shares what he remembers from his near-death experience, what he believes he encountered and the overwhelming sense of love he felt. He also reflects on the question that stayed with him after he returned: why was he still here?
David shares how he became convinced he had returned for a reason, why he no longer believes in coincidence, and how his life unexpectedly opened up through creativity. He began painting and eventually composing orchestral music without formal training, discovering abilities he had never believed he possessed.
A conversation about extraordinary experiences, creativity, purpose, self-belief and how one moment can change the direction of a life.
17 Sept 2026
Why Returning Home Was the Hardest Part of His 568-Day Journey | Sam Clear #56 - Part 2
He walked 15,636 kilometers (around 9,700 miles) across 21 countries in 568 days, hoping to inspire greater unity along the way.
But when he finally returned home, the journey was far from over.
Australian adventurer, author and speaker Sam Clear soon discovered that returning to ordinary life was harder than he expected.
In this episode of Ego Was Here, Sam shares why he had to forgive the same person more than once, even after telling him face-to-face that he forgave him. He also reveals why he returned to Panama to find a family he had never forgotten, what happened when he finally found them, and why that reunion meant so much to him.
Sam also opens up about the difficult transition back to everyday life and how revisiting his journey helped him rediscover the extraordinary people and moments he had almost forgotten.
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