Ego Was Here
Anna Iris
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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.
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The Side of Acting People Never See | Charlotte Stoiber #41
What happens after your first acting role is in an Oscar-nominated film? In this episode of Ego Was Here, actress Charlotte Stoiber opens up about acting, rejection, identity, mental health, and the…
The Pop Star Life Everyone Dreams Of and the Reality Nobody Sees | Anthony Kavana #40
What happens when a 90s pop star looks back at the story the spotlight never showed? In this episode of Ego Was Here, British pop star and author Anthony Kavanagh, known to many as Kavana, joins the…
Untold Stories From the Cult Classic Film Blood In Blood Out | Victor Rivas Rivers #39
Why does Blood In Blood Out still mean so much to audiences more than 30 years later? In this episode of Ego Was Here, actor Victor Rivas Rivers returns for a deeper conversation about the making…
Why the "Oscars" of Voice Acting Almost Never Happened | Rudy Gaskins #38
Why are the most recognizable voices in the world almost invisible? In this episode of Ego Was Here, Emmy-winning television producer and director Rudy Gaskins reflects on the idea behind SOVAS (the…
Not Everyone Wants You to Speak Up | Tara Beier #37
What happens when you try to protect your mother and she turns against you? In this episode of Ego Was Here, singer-songwriter Tara Beier shares the moments that shaped her relationship with her…
The Reality of Making Movies No One Prepares You For | Brandon Slagle #36
What does working in film actually look like, and how far is it from the dream people imagine? In this episode of Ego Was Here, filmmaker Brandon Slagle shares a grounded perspective on building a…
The Side of His Life No One Knew | Victor Rivas Rivers #35
What happens when a child grows up in a home where survival becomes part of everyday life? Actor Victor Rivas Rivers, known for his iconic role as Magic Mike in Blood In Blood Out and for The Mask…
Why Creative People Often Suffer | Klara Landrat #35
What drives creativity and why do so many creative people struggle on a deeper level? In this episode of Ego Was Here, we explore the connection between life experience, emotional depth, and artistic…
Why She Refused to Stay Silent About Hollywood | Paz de la Huerta – Part 3 #34
Actress, model, and painter Paz de la Huerta continues her conversation about her time in Hollywood, sharing why she has chosen to keep speaking about the experiences she says shaped her life and…
Her Body Was Shutting Down and No One Knew Why | Ngozi Onwuchekwa #33
Ngozi Onwuchekwa joins Ego Was Here to share the story of a health crisis that changed the direction of her life. What began as the feeling that something was seriously wrong soon became a long and…
The Rise of Britain’s “It Girl” and What the Headlines Didn’t Tell You | Sophie Anderton #32
British supermodel Sophie Anderton rose to fame in the 1990s almost overnight, becoming one of the most recognizable faces of the era. In this episode of Ego Was Here, she speaks about the reality…
The Whistleblower Who Shattered Hollywood’s Silence | Paz de la Huerta - Part 2 #31
Actress, model, and painter Paz de la Huerta speaks about Epstein, Weinstein, and the celebrities she says shaped what happened to her behind closed doors in Hollywood. In this episode of Ego Was…
Paz de la Huerta Speaks on Epstein, Weinstein, and Hollywood’s Power Circles - Part 1 #30
Actress, model, and painter Paz de la Huerta speaks about Epstein, Weinstein, and why she decided to come forward publicly. She describes abuse she says she experienced in her family and how…
My Father Threatened My Life After I Escaped an Arranged Marriage | Dima Ghawi #29
What do you do when choosing your own life puts you in danger? Born in Jordan, Dima Ghawi grew up in a culture where women were discouraged from pursuing education or independence. After escaping an…
The Hidden Truths About Midlife Every Woman Must Know | Heike Yates #28
What if midlife is not a crisis or something to fix, but a powerful point of change? This episode explores what women often face in midlife: shifting roles, changing bodies, and the pressure to keep…
Inside the Mind of a Mayor Who Fights For Change | Janice Kovach #27
What does leadership feel like when responsibility comes first and there are no perfect answers? In this episode of Ego Was Here, Janice Kovach, Mayor of Clinton, New Jersey, reflects on leadership…
Why Success Didn’t Stop Her From Feeling Behind | Laura Behnke #26
What happens when your life doesn’t unfold in the order you expected? In this episode of Ego Was Here, Laura Behnke shares her experience of building a successful career while quietly questioning…
How Limiting Beliefs Quietly Shape Your Life - Karen Leigh #25
What if the reason some parts of your life feel hard to change has nothing to do with motivation or effort, but with beliefs that were formed long before you were aware of them? In this episode of…
How to Stop Overthinking and Get Your Life Back | Mary Starks #24
What if the reason you feel stuck in your head, exhausted, and disconnected from your own life isn’t because something is wrong with you, but because overthinking has quietly taken…
The Prodigy Dilemma: Breaking Free from the Pressure to Have It All Figured Out | Elinor Keyes #23
What actually happens when you grow up faster than everyone else? In this episode, filmmaker, actor, and producer Elinor Keyes shares what it was really like to start college at 13 through an…
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Ego Was Here has published 41 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
Ego Was Here is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.
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