Dr Apples Lacye A. Brown

In a deep dive into the mystical world of Dr. Apples, we uncover the enigma of birthday dolls that strangely resemble his mother, the legendary Hoodoo practitioner, Miss Barule. From the vibrant streets of 1928 New Orleans to the palpable tension of segregation and religious judgments, delve into the heart of a tale where fantasy and folklore intertwine. Join Lacie as she chronicles the complexities of Dr. Apples, the misunderstood boy with a potent lineage and an unyielding quest for answers.
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DISCUSSION WITH DR. LEXX: HOW TO BALANCE THE EGO (PT. 1)
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.
Welcome to the Dr. Apples Universe.
Our host, Lacye A. Brown, is the creator, visual artist, and producer of the Dr Apples Universe (she’s also one of Dr Apples’ assistants).
In this episode of Talk About Apples, Lacye talks to Dr. Lexx James (also known as Dr. Lexx). She is a certified sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, founder of the Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, and best-selling author.
Today, they talk about the purpose of the Dr. Apples character and the theme of “The Ego” from Chapter 1.
Dr. Lexx tells us a bit about identifying an unbalanced ego and the steps you could take if you have discovered it an imbalance in your own ego (check out the Johari Window, it is an amazing starting point to discover your sense of self). 
Episode
Lacye: 00:04
Welcome to Dr. Apple's 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. Apple's 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 one. Imagine if you had magical abilities and it feels like the world is at the palm of your hands. Forget any issues or social media bills. You're about to open the secrets of life. Everything seems magical. You're smart, and you know it. You're powerful, and you know it. All is wonderful. Then, without notice, your best friend, your protector, your only friend, your mother, is kidnapped. What would you do? Could you have prevented this? Was this your fault? And now it's the moment you've been waiting for.
My guest created the Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy. She's a certified sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Missouri. She combines therapy and education to create a well-rounded experience and also to conquer taboo topics. Her therapy work helps people heal from relationship distance, intimacy challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. It's her mission. to deliver sex-positive, comprehensive, gender-expansive, Adi positivity, culturally diverse, queer and trans-inclusive, medically accurate, shame-free sex education.
 Not only that, she's a best-selling author for a book I feel every parent should own. I have it. The book is titled, “These Are My Eyes, This Is My Nose, This Is My Vulva, These Are My Toes”. It's a book to help children of all genders and their caregivers to normalize body parts. I've known her for quite some time. I'm so proud of her. And let me tell you, her heart is bigger than her smile. What a pleasure to have here, Dr. Lexx James, also known as Dr. Lexx. Welcome, Dr. Lexx.
Dr. Lexx: 03:08
Hello.
Lacye:
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In 1928 New Orleans, Dr. Apples grapples with mysterious dolls appearing every birthday that resemble his hoodoo-practitioner mother, Ms. BaRule. As each doll embodies her essence and her powerful legacy, Lacie, his assistant, sheds light on Dr. Apples' origins, his mother's legacy of healing the segregated community, and their complex relationship. As the dolls accumulate, Dr. Apples struggles with his weakening powers and a growing yearning to reconnect with his enigmatic past. Dive into a mystical journey of heritage, societal ostracization, and the quest for understanding.
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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.
Welcome to the Dr. Apples Universe.
Our host, Lacye A. Brown, is the creator, visual artist, and producer of the Dr Apples Universe (she’s also one of Dr Apples’ assistants).
In this episode of Talk About Apples, Lacye talks to Dr. Lexx James (also known as Dr. Lexx). She is a certified sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, founder of the Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, and best-selling author.
Today, they talk about the purpose of the Dr. Apples character and the theme of “The Ego” from Chapter 1.
Dr. Lexx tells us a bit about identifying an unbalanced ego and the steps you could take if you have discovered it an imbalance in your own ego (check out the Johari Window, it is an amazing starting point to discover your sense of self). 
Episode
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 pict
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In a quest for connection, Dr. Apples, a child wise beyond his years, ventures into the ordinary world of the local children. He soon befriends Eugene, whose charming quirks and invitation to a home gathering give Dr. Apples a chance to fit in. But his desires to conform are tested when he witnesses unsettling culinary practices at Eugene's house, forcing him to question the complacency of those around him. Amidst the horrors of booger-infused batters and the drudgery of their mundane routines, Dr. Apples grapples with his own convictions. Will he settle for the familiar or dare to demand more from life?
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DISCUSSION WITH DR. LEXX: HOW TO BALANCE THE EGO (PT. 3)
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.
Welcome to the Dr. Apples Universe.
Our host, Lacye A. Brown, is the creator, visual artist, and producer of the Dr Apples Universe (she’s also one of Dr Apples’ assistants).
In this episode of Talk About Apples, Lacye talks to Dr. Lexx James (also known as Dr. Lexx). She is a certified sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, founder of the Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, and best-selling author.
Today, they talk about the purpose of the Dr. Apples character and the theme of “The Ego” from Chapter 1.
Dr. Lexx tells us a bit about identifying an unbalanced ego and the steps you could take if you have discovered it an imbalance in your own ego (check out the Johari Window, it is an amazing starting point to discover your sense of self). 
 
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. This is part three. So, Dr. Lexx, what would be a sign of an unbalanced ego for, I would say, someone in their late 20s or early 30s? I'm a tad bit curious about that age range.
 
Dr. Lexx: 00:56
So, late 20s, early 30s is usually when we're looking at people starting to build intimacy. or they go into isolation, right? This is typically a time when people start to be social at work or social at school, starting to maybe have serious dating relationships, whoever they're dating. So, a sign that the ego is unbalanced there would be a lot of I don't want to say self-centeredness, self-absorption. So, everything is about self. We've all probably met those people, right, where they only talk about themselves. Or even if you bring something up, they bring something up in relation of themselves. Not for closeness, but so the conversation can shift back to them.
So, we start to see that, oh, well, you're not taking care of me, but you're also abandoning me. And everything is so much me centered. And then on the flip side, we see perfectionism. Right. So, people who are highly critical of anybody who goes against whatever set rules that that person has decided and not just for them, but for all of society. Well, this is the way I do it. 
So, this is the way that everybody else should do it, because this is the way that's the best. That is an unchecked ego. Like, well, no, you know, you can cut paper hearts a bunch of different ways. I just choose it this way. Well, you're wrong. Like, um, I don't know if I want to be your friend anymore. I'm good. Great. Let's end this date now. But that's a sign that ego is, is much, much, much bigger and out of control than you might want to deal with.
 
Lacye: 02:33
Ye
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