🎧 EGO: Finding the Balance Between Self and Soul | The Wrong Words Podcast
What does “ego” really mean—and is it always the villain we make it out to be? In this episode, Oliver Marcelle and Luvon Dungee pull back the curtain on our most misunderstood “self,” exploring how past experiences, cultural conditioning, and even spiritual teachings have skewed our view of ego. From its dictionary definitions to its Greek and Hebrew roots, we challenge the idea that ego must be tamed or trashed—and show you how it can become a powerful tool for growth when balanced with imagination and love.
🧠In this episode, we explore:
Why ego gets an automatic bad rap—and how that fear holds us back
The moment a simple reframe—“recognize your ego and you’d be dangerous”—changed everything
How yesterday’s memories hijack today’s decisions (and stunt our future growth)
The two mental filters (imagination + love) that keep ego healthy and constructive
đź“š We unpack:
Three dictionary definitions of ego—from “I or self” to “sense of your value and importance”
Its Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic origins—and how each lens once spoke to the village, not just one person
Why humility without ego becomes false humility—and leaves us stuck in self-deprecation
The id, ego, super-ego, plus defensive and social egos: how each shows up in daily life
đź’Ą Key moments include:
A raw confession: why children’s unfiltered egos can teach us more than our adult shame
The “Benjamin Button” question: are we unlearning maturity when we let ego run wild?
A bold take on Philippians 2:3—what “value others above yourselves” doesn’t say about self-worth
The “foot on the gas” analogy: when ego keeps you racing versus when imagination and love guide you to coast
🛠️ You’ll walk away with:
A new framework for spotting ego’s fingerprints in your thoughts and actions
Tools to transform past-tense memories into future-focused possibilities
Permission to honor your own value and importance without guilt or apology
Practical filters—imagination and love—to keep ego sharp, not selfish
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đź“Š POLL QUESTION:
When you hear the word “ego,” which feeling comes up first?
A) Fear of arrogance
B) Sense of self-worth
C) Guilt or shame
D) Curiosity about balance
👇 Drop your answer in the comments and tell us how this episode challenged your view of ego!
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