B - INTERVIEW: Dr. Lexx; How to balance the ego Pt. 2

DISCUSSION WITH DR. LEXX: HOW TO BALANCE THE EGO (PT. 2)

Episode Summary

On his 16th birthday, Dr. Apples’ mother was kidnapped by fairies and replaced with a doll. Each year on his birthday, he’s presented a doll, which has his mother’s essence. He’s travelled to various planets, dimensions, and realms, questioned, tortured, and pried his way for clues. He’s on a mission to find his mother.

Ever wondered how the teenage brain navigates the complex journey of identity formation and ego? Join us in this fascinating episode of the Dr Apples interview series as we uncover the intricacies of Teen Dr Apples' evolving sense of self and powers during adolescence. Our special guest, Dr. Lex, sheds light on the psychological development of teens, emphasizing the natural progression of identity and the quest for fidelity. Discover how Dr Apples' initial self-absorption and eventual realization of his mother's absence align with the universal challenges and growth experienced during these formative years.
 
 Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation that explores the balancing act of ego in adolescence. Dr. Lex provides a nuanced perspective on how an unbalanced ego can shape and sometimes hinder the journey of self-discovery and responsibility. From the excitement of newfound powers to the sobering realization of family obligations, this episode promises profound insights into the inner workings of Dr Apples and, by extension, the teenage mind. Tune in for an engaging discussion that not only illuminates Dr Apples' behavior but also offers valuable lessons on the complexities of growing up.

Transcript

B - INTERVIEW: Dr. Lexx; How to balance the ego Pt. 2

 Lacye: 00:04

Welcome to the Dr. Apples interview series. I'm your host, Lacye. And today we delve into the captivating folklore of Dr. Apples. In this episode, we're not just recounting his story, but diving deeper into the theme of the ego. Join us as we dissect this compelling aspect of Dr. Apples journey and uncover the profound insights hidden within. For the discussion, I have the pleasure of having Dr. Lexx to discuss her input along with methods on how to balance that ego. This is part two. So, could you explain what state is teen Dr. Apples in currently based off of episode one?

Dr. Lexx: 00:56 

Oh, teen. I love teens. They're actually one of my favorite groups of people. I know that sounds strange for a lot of folks who are like, what? Teens get such a bad rap, but they're absolutely so amazing. What you don't realize about teens is that the part of their brain that says, I want to have fun and do what I want, it's much larger than the part of their brain that has rational listening, right? The brain actually doesn't finish maturing until around 27. We used to think it was 25. It's 27.

So teen Dr. Apples comes in with all of these powers, like who didn't want powers when they were a teenager? And of course it's like, oh my gosh, you know, my mom is missing and something's up and I have these powers. What am I going to do? How am I going to do this? This is really cool. And that's where he's supposed to be in development as well, because that's how he's developing. He's still learning. this rationale and prioritizing and all of that stuff.

Lacye: 02:01

Nice. I didn't even know that. Yeah. So, um, for me, uh, from my perspective, I was taught, um, just through different spiritual practices about the ego being pretty powerful. Um, like I, since you stated like he's his, ego isn't developed all the way. It's pretty interesting because my focus during that scene was, teen Dr. Apples was just willing to accept the fact that he was so special and he was just going crazy and willing to cave into these thoughts versus looking at the bigger picture, because it took him all day to realize that his mother was missing and something was wrong. He was so focused on himself. I feel as though that was a missed opportunity for him.

Perhaps, hypothetically, he could have prevented this or, you know, it could have been a different outcome had he not been so focused on himself and just willing to accept the craziest, even though it's slightly true, but the craziest reasonings versus what was right in front of him. So would you state that, or would you think or consider that currently Dr. Apples has some form of like an unbalanced ego? I mean, since it's not developed yet, but his is pretty extreme.

Dr. Lexx: 03:43

Agreed. And so what's funny is at Dr. Apples age, right? So as a teenager, a younger teenager at that, right? So Dr. Apples is not 19 turning 20. Dr. Apples is still school age and adolescence. And psychologically, 12 to 19 is a developmental stage that we call identity versus confusion. And what that means is you start to understand that there's like a complexity of life. And you start to look at what's logical around the aesthetics. And the most important thing about this stage is that you're learning the virtue of fidelity. And fidelity literally means faithfulness to a person or to a belief, or being able to demonstrate continued loyalty and support to somebody, right?

So, we see Dr. Apple's loyalty and supporter to himself until he realizes, oh, snap, my mama. Right. Oh, right. Because for teenagers, especially when they have that indomitable. So, the unique perspective of I'm the only me and I'm also what's the word? when they don't succumb to anything, when they are not able to die or that idea that they can just like outlive and do anything daring because they don't have that sense of mortality yet. This is the stage that Dr. Apples is in. So, his ego is actually right on course, even though to others it's going to look like it's very consuming. I see.

Lacye: 05:33

So, in a sense, it's understandable.

Dr. Lexx: 05:38

Right, right. It is pretty large. And he is doing of course, I really can't think of this word. He really is thinking of the fact that invincible. He's invincible. Nothing can touch him. And that is a sense of youth before knees start popping and back start to ache. It's, I'm invincible. And then you throw magic powers on top of that. The swag. Can you imagine? No. So now I'm not worried about my mama. I'm like, this looks a little bit odd, but I'm gonna go about my business today. Oh, this is also strange. And yet that logical persistence doesn't necessarily exist for him yet. Cause he's still developing those skills.

Lacye: 06:23

Thank you, Dr. Lexx. We will continue with this discussion with part three. As we wrap up today's journey with Dr. Apples, ponder the role of ego in his enchanted tale. Don't miss our next episode, where we'll dive deeper into this intriguing interview. Subscribe, share, and join us as we continue unraveling the mysteries of Dr. Apples' world. Until next time, keep exploring the depths of the unseen and join us on the hunt to find his mother.