Watching Our Egos: The Podcast

About Watching Our Egos: The Podcast

New episode every Wednesday ❤️ Conversations about alcoholic family systems, mental health, ego, unlearning what shaped us and so much more.

Publisher

Jake G

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2026

Latest episode

29 May 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 May 2026

   Life Lessons, Silk Shorts Story, Artistic Expression and More

   This week Jake and Missy dive into life lessons they wish they were able to learn earlier in life. Jake recounts the time he made a very poor decision with his money in buying a very expensive pair of shorts. The power of artistry is also discussed.

2. 

   6 May 2026

   Jealousy, Intuition vs Insecurity, and Social Media’s Role in Manufacturing Constant Comparison

   This week Jake and Missy dive into a topic a lot of people don’t want to admit they frequently experience: Jealousy. Is jealousy about your partner- or about how you see yourself? When are we being insecure rather than intuitive about our partners? Jake and Missy also discuss how social media can badly inflate people’s jealousy. Open relationships vs monogamous relationships are once again discussed.

3. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Control in Relationships

   Jake and Missy dive into what control means to them. Missy shares what it was like to lose her phone in Bali. Jake shares how control in his family of origin drove him insane. Is control an illusion? Are we ever truly in control? How does control develop and show up in our daily lives? How do unpredictable life events change your perception of control? Listen to find out.

4. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Communication That Works

   Communication is the thread that runs through everything: love, work, family, and the quiet stories we tell ourselves when we do not know how to say what we mean. We start with a simple question that gets surprisingly big fast: when someone says they’re “struggling with life,” how much of that is really a communication problem including the inability to express needs, name emotions, or stay present during conflict? From slouched posture to zoning out, we look at the signals our bodies send when our voices cannot. We unpack how family systems, especially alcoholic or chaotic environments, can teach us to retreat into our heads as a coping mechanism. That matters in adult romantic relationships because the same pattern shows up as freezing mid-conversation, misreading tone, or assuming the worst. We share a funny but painfully relatable miscommunication story about boiling eggs twice, then pivot into deeper territory: pre-verbal emotion, nervous system activation, and a practical strategy for moments when you “can’t find the words” by describing sensations in your body first. From there we go straight at abandonment fear, ego defence, and why people sometimes burn bridges even when they crave connection. The most grounding takeaway is the commitment to never self-abandon, because when you stay aligned with your values, other people’s reactions become survivable. We also talk couples therapy as proactive skill-building, “receiving the communication” without reacting, and how workplace communication and social media make all of this harder. If you want better communication skills, stronger boundaries, and healthier relationships, hit play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with the one idea you’re taking with you.

5. 

   11 Apr 2026

   Friendship Breakups, Complexities of Parenting, and New Life Stories

   Jake dives right into a vulnerable current event in his life. The complexities of parenting as it relates to taking care of yourself, the right to privacy, and doing what's best for your kids is discussed. Missy shares stories from her past and Jake comments on what his future relationship with alcohol might look like.

6. 

   11 Apr 2026

   Permission, Patriarchal Male Parenting, and More Political/Cultural Commentary

   Missy dives into what the concept of permission really means in an alcoholic family system. Jake recounts a very vulnerable conversation with his dad. Both continue their conversation about today’s political and cultural climate.

7. 

   31 Mar 2026

   Conspiracy Theories, Trust in Different Media Types, Jake’s Future and More

   Jake and Missy dive into the reality of conspiracy theories: are they valid or are they crazy? Social media, big news corporations, and various other entities that we rely on for information are discussed. Jake explores the possibility of living outside the US in the future.

8. 

   19 Mar 2026

   Trusting Our Partners, Monogamy vs Alternatives, and Lots of Politics

   This week, Jake and Missy dive into whether tracking your partners location is a healthy thing to do. They expand into why they believe monogamy is still what works best for each of them. Missy goes down a large rabbit hole about politics after Jake opens up about his recent questioning of capitalism.

9. 

   12 Mar 2026

   Jake Before Coming Out, Education Framed as “Indoctrination”, Examining Our Parents and More

   Jake explores a tough question: do we actually resent our parents, or just the beliefs they taught us? He also reflects on the early days of discovering his sexuality and the internal struggles that came with it. Plus, a look at the growing political claim that education is really “indoctrination.”

10. 

    25 Feb 2026

    Special Guest Lelia B: Al-Anon Convention Reflections, Recovering from SA Trauma and More

    Special Guest Lelia B joins to reflect on a weekend of healing! Various other topics discussed including healing from SA/rape trauma.

11. 

    18 Feb 2026

    TikTok Experience, Plant Medicine, American Privilege and More

    Audio is better this week. Jake discusses his experience with marketing the podcast on TikTok over the last 7 weeks. Missy and Jake talk about plant medicine. Missy does a deep dive into the true privilege of being an American.

12. 

    11 Feb 2026

    Perfectionism, Racing Thoughts, Chasing the Carrot, Concept of Death and More

    Jake and Missy ditch the effort to go in with a topic idea and go with the most natural form of conversation. Perfectionism, racing thoughts, “chasing the carrot”, and the concept of death are just some of the big picture topics discussed.

13. 

    4 Feb 2026

    Spirituality, Religion, Higher Powers, Manifestation, and a Little Bit of Politics

    Jake and Missy discuss organized religion, spirituality, and how they came to believe what they believe. Jake discuses why he’s an atheist. The importance of Manifestation and the belief that everything happens for a reason is also addressed. Jake and Missy also relate it back to our egos and talk about opening our minds to political opinions we don’t agree with.

14. 

    28 Jan 2026

    Patriarchy, Male Ego, and Becoming Better Men

    Audio is different this week! Microphones are working and editing is limited- so if we say ummm and like a lot please forgive us! Missy and Jake dive into the Patriarchy of the United States. The male loneliness epidemic, social media targeting young men, boys not being allowed to cry and various other topics are discussed. How the patriarchy has created a fragile male ego is discussed and advice is offered for 21st century men going forward in their romantic relationships.

15. 

    21 Jan 2026

    Jake’s dating history, darkest mental breakdown, and advice for previous generations

    Jake does a deep dive into his past experiences with guys, sharing what he’s learned and how he’s grown from them. He also revisits the darkest moment of his life, reflecting on what drove him to not want to be here anymore. Advice is given to previous generations who have had kids.

16. 

    14 Jan 2026

    Reactions to episode 1, living with fear, and the darkest places we’ve been

    Jake and Missy react to the outpouring of love and support after releasing the first episode. Jake gets more personal about his past. Both discuss living with fear and specific ways ego is stopping us from being our authentic selves. The darkest mental headspace we’ve been in is discussed.

17. 

    7 Jan 2026

    Introductions, Reflections, and Goals for this podcast

    This week, Jake and Missy do a deep dive into their personal and family history. Missy answers five questions, extensively covering everything you need to know. Goals for the podcast are discussed.

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