Podcasts about Stories We Tell

Every family has a story. Some are spoken on purpose. Others are repeated so often nobody even notices anymore — "we never have enough," "people can't be trusted," "marriage is always hard." Repeated long enough, those statements become stories. And stories repeated long enough become beliefs your children carry into their own future.Mephibosheth knew what it was like to live inside the wrong story. Crippled as a child while fleeing a king he believed wanted him dead, he spent years hiding in Lo-debar — a place whose name literally means "nowhere." But when King David finally sent for him, it wasn't for judgment. It was to give him a permanent seat at the king's table.The story Mephibosheth believed about the king didn't match the king's heart. And some of us have been living the same way — carrying stories about God that don't reflect who He actually is.This week, guest speaker Pastor John Jupp continues our Shaped series by asking: what story is your home repeating? Because grace doesn't erase the painful chapters — it refuses to let them write the ending.

Some of the best memories aren't the big, picture-perfect moments. They're the ordinary ones that somehow become family stories. Jennifer shares some encouragement about not just numbering our days, but noticing them. ResourcesYou're Doing Better Than You Think by Jennifer Watson

Joshua and T.K. speak with writer Conner Habib about how the stories we consume shape our lives, esotericism, letting go of heirlooms, what to do with the junk you don't want to inherit from your parents, and more! Discussed in this episode: Whatever tracks you leave in the mud or the sand, the wind smooths them over. (1:17) Why does storytelling matter, and how do the stories we consume and create shape our lives? (3:51) Who was Rudolf Steiner, and what is esotericism? (19:06) Listener Tip: Letting go of an heirloom doesn't mean letting go of its story. (25:32) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's solo tour and T.K.'s Clutter Counseling sessions. (35:34) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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We all do it. A coworker walks past in the hallway and doesn't say “hi,” a colleague posts a vague rant on Facebook, the headlines scream “housing crash”—and our brains instantly start filling in the blanks. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we explore how the stories we tell ourselves can fuel drama, fear, and bad decisions… or create peace, clarity, and better business. We start with a heartfelt tribute to our longtime friend and listener Bob, and how his deep faith shaped the way he faced the end of his life. From there, we dig into why our brains are wired to “complete the loop,” how social media algorithms amplify outrage, and why it's so important to question our first assumptions. We talk real estate fears, market “doom” narratives, parenting, boundaries at work, therapy trends around “narcissism,” and why sticking to the facts is one of the most powerful emotional and professional skills you can build. Whether you're a leader, realtor, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants less drama and more peace, this conversation will help you see your own stories more clearly—and choose better ones on purpose. #MindsetMatters #LeadershipAndLife #WorkplaceDrama #SocialMediaDetox #TheSessionWithLondaAndDavid

The stories we tell ourselves shape how we see our abilities, our potential, and our future. A single setback can easily become a limiting belief about who we are. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores how to separate outcomes from identity, recognize unhelpful internal narratives, and reframe limiting beliefs into growth-oriented statements that help us move forward and unlock our potential.

The Stories We TellAs we can see from the story of Joseph and his brothers, the stories we tell can make us who we are–for good and for ill. https://standrewsgreencastle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sermon_8_9_2026.mp3Subscribe to Podcast feed This post The Stories We Tell is on the Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church website.

What parts of yourself have you learned to hide in order to be taken seriously? My guest on this episode is Mark Heywood, a friend of the show, returning guest and someone I've collaborated with on a number of projects. Episode Summary & Guest ProfileMark has spent more than twenty years working in crisis management and operational resilience, while simultaneously building a successful career as a bestselling novelist, screenwriter and, more recently, stand-up comedian.On the morning we recorded this conversation, Mark published an article marking his fifty-first birthday. In it, he reflected on the pressure many of us feel to present only one version of ourselves professionally, arguing that his creative and corporate lives were never really separate. As he puts it, they were 'not two jobs, but one obsession wearing two different lanyards.' That simple idea becomes the starting point for a much wider discussion about the stories we tell ourselves, and the stories organisations tell themselves.Along the way we explore:Why "stay in your lane" may say more about other people's expectations than your own potential.Why organisations often encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, while rewarding conformity.What interviews, dress codes and organisational culture reveal about human behaviour.Why stories often influence behaviour more effectively than rules, policies and frameworks.What films can teach us about operational resilience, cybersecurity and crisis management.Why the Titanic remains one of the most powerful lessons in organisational failure.How imagination is a strategic capability rather than a soft skill.Why thinking through "severe but plausible" scenarios requires organisations to become better storytellers.LinksMark's birthday article: "A Birthday Declaration from Someone Who Spent Over Twenty Years Pretending to Be Half of Himself" (LinkedIn)Mark's Behind The Spine podcastThe Writing SalonBehind The Spine podcastMark on LinkedInMark's previous appearances on the show talking about The Creative Industries under COVID, and Human Risk in the Creative IndustriesFilms, Stories & People MentionedDie Hard  Apollo 13 The Martian The Odyssey (Christopher Nolan)Don't Look UpSnakes on a Plane Sharknado Noah's Ark RMS TitanicRachel Heyhoe Flint Jeremy King AI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 – Why do we hide parts of ourselves to be taken seriously?03:40 – Mark explains why he stopped separating his creative and corporate identities.08:00 – Which hobbies and outside interests are considered professionally acceptable—and why?10:30 – Job interviews, authenticity and bringing your whole self to work.16:00 – Jeremy King on why behaviour matters more than dress codes.19:00 – Rachel Heyhoe Flint, the MCC and what institutional rules reveal about culture.23:00 – Why stories influence behaviour more effectively than rules.24:00 – The Trojan Horse and using films to teach cybersecurity and resilience.29:00 – The Titanic as a lesson in organisational resilience rather than maritime history.32:00 – Conduct versus outcomes: why testing matters more than compliance.36:00 – Using stories and popular culture to make risk real.38:00 – Noah's Ark, history and the enduring power of storytelling.40:30 – CrowdStrike, PPE and why organisations keep repeating the same mistakes.46:00 – Stories aren't predictions—they're a way of exploring possibility.49:00 – A ransomware exercise and the danger of relying on fixed policies.52:00 – Returning to the Titanic: preparing for the inquiry before the crisis.55:00 – Thinking like an attacker and challenging assumptions about cyber risk.58:00 – Taylor Swift, insurance and why seemingly ordinary data can become highly sensitive.1:02:00 – The idea of "risk inflation" and why yesterday's rules aren't enough.1:10:00 – Why memorable stories change behaviour more effectively than realistic scenarios.1:15:00 – Reverse stress testing and imagining what could really break an organisation.1:20:00 – RAG ratings, reporting and the danger of looking resilient instead of being resilient.1:23:00 – Final reflections on creativity, identity and why being more than one thing is a strength.

Most of us who use AI tools live with a quiet contradiction: the tools are genuinely useful, and using them raises real ethical problems — work that might have gone to a person, the energy and water that data centers consume, and models trained on creators' content that was never paid for. This episode of The Psych Files sits in that uncomfortable middle and asks what psychology can tell us about it, drawing on Festinger's cognitive dissonance, the trivialization research of Simon, Greenberg, and Brehm, Bandura's moral disengagement, and Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning to show how we quietly talk ourselves into staying comfortable. Along the way Michael turns the lens on himself — as someone whose own YouTube videos have been scraped to train these systems — weighs whether local AI models actually resolve any of the ethical problems, and lands on the idea that the discomfort may be worth keeping rather than rushing to explain away.

In a world racing toward smarter machines, empathy speakers and authors Rob Volpe and Maria Ross get curious in this limited subseries about what only humans can feel, do, and be — and why that's our greatest competitive advantage. Enjoy this limited subseries here on The Empathy Edge.Morality, Conscience, Storytelling & CommunityWhere does our sense of right and wrong actually come from? Maria and Rob trace the roots of human morality across three sources: evolutionary wiring that hardwired empathy for group survival, cultural transmission passed down through family and community, and the personal reflection that continues to shape our ethics well into adulthood. They look to Frans de Waal's research on chimps and bonobos, and to highly social species like wolves, crows, and honeybees, who enforce unwritten norms on the group. But a key distinction: animals register unfairness, while humans ruminate in moral anguish over it.By the end of the conversation, they find themselves less certain than when they started about whether humanity could ever agree on even three to five truly universal moral principles, and invite their listeners to contact us with their opinions.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com and search by episode title."That's where our empathy work lies - how do you bridge that gap between your different potentially moral or ethical codes?" — Maria Ross Episode References: Frans de Waal on morality in primates, Primates and Philosophers Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: righteousmind.comPeter Singer, The Expanding CircleColler Doolittle Prize for interspecies communication: https://coller-dolittle-24.sites.tau.ac.il/ The Ezra Klein Show: Chris Rufo Thinks the Right Can Control This. I Don't: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-rufo-thinks-the-right-can-control-this-i-dont/id1548604447?i=1000774824710Sara Konrath, University of Michigan study on empathy in college students: news.umich.edu/empathy-college-students-don-t-have-as-much-as-they-used-toAbout Maria Ross: Maria Ross is a speaker, author, empathy strategist, and host of The Empathy Edge podcast, now in its sixth year. She believes cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive™, and has spent decades helping leaders balance empathy with accountability to drive better results, stronger teams, and lasting impact. She is the author of four books, including the award-winning The Empathy Dilemma, a Forbes.com contributor on Workplace Empathy, and creator of two LinkedIn Learning empathy courses. About Rob Volpe: Rob Volpe is the Founder/CEO of Empathy Activist and the creator of The 5 Steps to Empathy, which he chronicles in his award-winning book Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time. He is a recognized thought leader, speaker, and consultant in the improvement of communication and collaboration in organizations of all sizes in all industries. Connect with Rob Volpe: Website: robvolpe.expert Book: Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One ConversationX: x.com/rmvolpe LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe Facebook: facebook.com/EmpathyActivist Instagram: instagram.com/empathy_activist Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red Slice

I used to believe success came after reaching a certain milestone—a bigger income, a dream home, or even a Porsche. But when I finally bought the car that had been on my vision board for years, I realized something surprising: achievement doesn't create identity, identity creates achievement.In this episode, I share the personal story behind that realization and the lessons it taught me about limiting beliefs, investing in yourself, and becoming the person capable of creating the life you want.Things I CoverWhy success starts with identityLetting go of limiting beliefsThe power of betting on yourselfThree mistakes entrepreneurs makeFour questions to help you growIf this episode resonated with you, share it with another entrepreneur, subscribe to the Play Bigger Podcast, and leave a review!---

EP152: The Stories We Tell Ourselves - How our mind quickly writes the script   It's been a while friend.  I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and I wanted someone to share my thinking with. Someone that can think along with me.  Because the power of thinking is huge. It's life changing and it comes from where you least expect it.  So here we are then. Technically episode 152, but a new chapter.    We don't need to have all the answers, but we do need to explore the ideas that shape our lives, so that in time, we can make sense of our paths.  Thanks for thinking along with me.   

In this week's episode, Candace explores how easy it is to fill in the gaps when life feels uncertain. Whether it's a relationship, work, parenting, or an unanswered question, the mind often creates a story to make sense of what it doesn't know—and before long, that story can begin to feel like reality. Using the image of holding tightly to an empty dog leash, Candace reflects on the illusion of control, the weight of assumptions, and how journaling has helped her release anxious thoughts instead of carrying them in her body. It's a gentle reminder to loosen the grip, question the stories we create, and leave space for the truth to unfold.

We are all unreliable narrators of our own lives. The story we tell ourselves about why a relationship ended, why we have not met the right person, or why someone else needs to change before things can get better may feel completely true. But it is still only one side of the story. Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, New York Times advice columnist, and host of the podcasts Dear Therapists and Since You Asked. She has spent years listening to the stories people tell about their lives, while also being honest about her own experience on the other side of the couch. In this special episode of Real Love Ready, recorded live at the Global Love Conference in New York City, Robin and Lori explore what changes when we become willing to question our own version of events. Together, they talk about why the most dangerous story in a relationship is that everything was the other person's fault, what flexibility can tell us about someone's capacity for partnership, and how to know whether someone is genuinely ready for love. They discuss ghosting, rejection, chemistry, and the conversations we are often afraid to have early on in a relationship. They also look at how AI and texting are changing intimacy, what many of us have been taught about vulnerability, and what it takes to make room for someone new after divorce, loss, or a whole life lived before them. This is a conversation about becoming a more honest narrator of your own life, not by taking responsibility for everything, but by getting curious about the part that belongs to you. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/loveready. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) Introduction (00:06:52) The Stories We Tell Ourselves (00:10:20) Unfinished Business & Flexibility (00:14:38) Are You Actually Ready for a Relationship? (00:17:19) Ghosting, Rejection & Taking It Personally (00:22:37) The Cement Is Still Wet: Speak Up Early (00:25:51) The Conversations Couples Need to Have (00:29:28) AI, Texting & Real Connection (00:38:02) Starting Over & Making Room for Someone New (00:45:34) Situationships, Infidelity & Audience Questions QUOTES “It's not that people aren't telling the truth; it's that they're telling the truth as they see it.” – Lori Gottlieb “The stories we tell ourselves often shape the way we love.” – Robin Ducharme “Relationships are like cement. In the beginning of a relationship, the cement is still wet.” – Lori Gottlieb “It's so much about communication. It's so much about just being honest. It's scary to have those hard conversations, but you have to have them.” – Robin Ducharme “The easy part of a relationship is: we are both really interested in each other. The harder part is, how do we deal with difficulties that come up?” – Lori Gottlieb ABOUT THE GUEST Lori Gottlieb is a licensed psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold more than three million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. She writes The New York Times' "Ask the Therapist" advice column, co-hosts the podcasts Dear Therapists and Since You Asked, and spent six years writing The Atlantic's "Dear Therapist" column. Her highly acclaimed 2019 TED Talk, "How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life," has been viewed more than 7 million times and was named one of the year's 10 Most-Watched TED Talks. Lori is a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, CBS Mornings, CNN, and NPR's Fresh Air. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigottlieb_author/ Website: https://lorigottlieb.com/ GET THE REAL LOVE READY BOOK Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy is a clear, compassionate guide to the knowledge, skills, and daily practices that help us love with greater intention, truth, and heart. https://geni.us/RealLoveReadyBook Follow Us: @realloveready  @robinducharmeofficial  @soulprintmediaco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Community Church, 07.19.26 Rev. John Girard - The Stories We Tell Ourselves Pt2 by First Community Church

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Rewrite Your Inner DialogueThe way you speak to yourself matters! Your thoughts influence your choices and the opportunities you believe are possible. Sometimes the biggest obstacle isn't what's happening around you—it's the story you've been telling yourself for years.This isn't about pretending everything is perfect. It's about recognizing that you have the ability to choose a different narrative—one that helps you move forward instead of keeping you stuck.Take a deep breath, settle into the present moment, and begin building a mindset that supports the life you want to create.When you're ready to rewrite the story you tell yourself, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:...

How often have you assumed you knew exactly why your partner did something, only to find out you were completely wrong?In this episode of This Changes Everything, Sarah explores one of the biggest hidden relationship killers: the stories we tell ourselves. When our brains don't have enough information, they fill in the blanks. Unfortunately, those stories often come from our fears, past experiences, attachment wounds, and cognitive biases instead of reality.You'll learn why your brain is wired to make assumptions, how cognitive distortions and confirmation bias can quietly sabotage your relationships, and why most couples aren't arguing about what happened but what they believe it meant.Sarah breaks down the psychology behind these patterns in a relatable way and shares practical tools you can start using today to separate facts from assumptions, communicate with curiosity instead of certainty, and build stronger, healthier relationships.If you've ever found yourself thinking, “I know exactly why they did that,” this episode might completely change the way you communicate with the people you love.Get your personalized roadmap to a slower, more pleasurable sex life at https://beduc.at/pd2629-tceFor up to 65% off your order, head to https://veracityhealth.co and use code TCEDISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.Billing Code: EP155-06/25/26/TCE-BILL-ACCEPTEDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the future isn't something we're trying to predict... but something we're trying to understand about ourselves?The stories we tell about tomorrow often reveal more about today than we realize.In this thoughtful conversation, Michael sits down with author and cultural thinker Amy Bernstein to explore why speculative fiction has become one of the most powerful ways to make sense of an uncertain world. Together, they examine how imagination helps us process fear, hope, identity, and the questions that refuse to leave us alone.Their conversation moves beyond books into something deeply human—why creativity matters when the world feels unsettled, what art can say that facts alone never can, and how the stories we create often become the mirrors that help us recognize ourselves.Along the way, they explore:• Why speculative fiction is having a cultural moment.• How imagined futures help us navigate real-world uncertainty.• The courage it takes to keep creating when doubt is loud.• Why artists often challenge the stories society tells us to accept.• What fiction reveals about identity, belonging, and the future we're quietly building together.If you've ever wondered why certain stories stay with you long after you've closed the book, this conversation offers an answer—and perhaps a few new questions worth carrying with you.Because sometimes the most revealing stories aren't about the future at all.They're about who we're becoming.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Self Help Antidote, I speak with John Graham, author of Quest: Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning. The book chronicles John's transformation from an adrenaline-seeking diplomat into a global peacebuilder, while sharing the stories of ordinary people who have taken extraordinary risks for the common good.John is also a leader of the Giraffe Heroes Project, originally founded by his wife, Ann Medlock. The project was created to tell the stories mainstream media often overlooked: stories of people who “stick their necks out” for others.Our conversation explores how stories shape cultures, influence behavior, and provide living examples of the qualities we want to develop. As John explains, if we want more heroes in society, we must tell more stories of people behaving heroically.But heroism does not necessarily mean dramatic acts of courage. It can mean taking a personal, professional, or social risk to protect others, serve a community, challenge injustice, or contribute to something larger than yourself.We discuss the search for a meaningful life and why serving others may be one of the most reliable paths toward finding it. John shares how to identify forms of service that align with your talents, why other people may see your strengths more clearly than you do, and how stepping outside your own perspective can help reveal a deeper sense of purpose.We also examine what prevents people from living meaningfully: fear, social conditioning, concern about other people's opinions, and the danger of caring so much about what others think that you lose control of what you think.The conversation moves from purpose and courage to the modern communication landscape, including contempt and hostility online, the importance of choosing mediums where you can make a genuine difference, and the role of conversation in building trust, engagement, and social change.This is an episode about the stories we consume, the examples we follow, and the person looking back at us in the mirror each morning.Because a meaningful life is not simply something we find.It is something we create through courage, contribution, and service.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com

First Community Church, 07.12.26 Rev. John Girard - The Stories We Tell Ourselves by First Community Church

SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Tonya Cornileus explores how revisiting and rethinking the stories we tell ourselves can lead to personal growth and freedom. She shares personal insights on how old conclusions shape our lives and offers practical questions to challenge those narratives.Keywordsself-awareness, personal growth, storytelling, mental models, revisiting beliefs, self-improvement, emotional intelligence, life lessonsKey topicsThe impact of stories and beliefs on personal identityThe difference between self-esteem and insecurityRevisiting and revising old conclusionsThe importance of precise self-understandingPractical questions to challenge your narrativesChapters00:00 Introduction: The Power of Stories We Tell Ourselves01:20 Personal Examples: Coconut Water and Brussels Sprouts03:32 The Role of Stories in Shaping Our Lives05:00 The Story of My Parents' Divorce and Its Impact07:50 Distinguishing Between Self-Esteem and Insecurity10:16 The Importance of Precise Self-Understanding12:12 The Value of Revisiting and Rethinking Stories13:34 Examples of Common Self-Limiting Labels17:25 Redefining Leadership and Other Labels19:19 The Impact of Rethinking Old Conclusions21:38 The Power of Revisiting Personal Narratives23:00 The Labels We Attach to Ourselves24:22 Personality is Malleable and Changeable25:50 Questions to Rethink Your Stories27:09 Closing: The Invitation to Revisit Your Beliefs27:53 Your Aha Life Podcast Outro.wavResourcesPersonality Isn't Permanent by Dr. Benjamin Hardy - https://www.amazon.com/Personality-Isnt-Permanent-Dr-Benjamin-Hardy/dp/0593192294Thanks for listening. If you enjoy listening to Your Aha! Life: The Podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, comment, and share it with your friends. I appreciate you helping Your Aha! Life to grow. XO, Tonya

SummaryIn this episode, Tonya explores how the stories we tell ourselves shape our identity and influence our growth. She shares her personal journey of re-evaluating a long-held narrative and encourages listeners to question their own stories for a more authentic understanding of themselves.Keywordsself-awareness, personal growth, storytelling, identity, mindset, mental healthKey topicsThe impact of personal stories on identityHow stories shape our beliefs and behaviorsThe difference between low self-esteem and insecurityRevisiting and revising old narrativesThe importance of self-awareness in growthTakeawaysOur stories about ourselves are often incomplete or inaccurate.Re-evaluating our narratives can lead to greater self-understanding.Insecurity is different from low self-esteem; it relates to safety and stability.Stories can be revised to better reflect our true experiences.Asking ourselves 'Is this still true?' can unlock personal growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the power of personal stories00:31 How stories shape our identity and beliefs00:56 Personal story: childhood and feelings of void01:24 Reflecting on teenage years and self-perception02:24 The moment of realization: insecurity vs. low self-esteem03:19 Understanding insecurity and its impact03:49 The importance of revisiting and revising stories04:17 Encouragement to question our self-narratives05:16 The power of creating new, accurate stories05:44 Final question: What story needs re-evaluation?Thank you for listening. If this episode sparked something within you, I'd love to hear it. Leave a comment or reach out to me at tonya@yourahalife.com. To learn more about Your Aha! Life, visit my website and consider subscribing to receive more resources and subscriber perks. I invite you to listen, follow, and share this podcast with your friends to help me grow Your Aha! Life. Thank you!!XO,Tonya

1 Corinthians: The Church, the City & the Way of Jesus - 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 The Stories We Tell Nathan Wolff Download

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Welcome to You Had to Be There, the podcast where we take a deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Bre Kennedy. Bre kicked off 2026 with the release of The Alchemist, an introspective and beautifully crafted album centered on collaboration, self-love, and personal growth. Throughout both her music and our conversation, Bre offers a thoughtful perspective on navigating life's complexities, capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between with remarkable honesty. In our conversation, Bre shares an honest look at her creative process, offering insight into the vulnerability, intention, and collaboration behind her songwriting.Be sure to check out The Alchemist and Bre's journey through the links shared below, and follow along with the podcast @uhadtobetherepod on IG, TikTok and, Substack. Thanks so much for listening; I'll catch you next time.Listen to The Alchemist Follow Bre on IGFollow You Had to Be There

The Stories We TellFeaturing Graham GremoreEvery story has the power to shape how we see ourselves and each other.In this episode of Forged in Fire, Robert Garrett and guest co-host Itai Bailey sit down with Graham Gremore, Editor-in-Chief of Queerty, to explore how journalism, media, and authentic storytelling influence LGBTQ+ leadership.Together they discuss:How leading a newsroom differs from leading in the spotlightWhy representation in media still matters, even during periods of backlashThe evolution of journalism in the age of podcasts, social media, and short-form contentOvercoming imposter syndrome and finding the confidence to lead authenticallyWhy the most important stories aren't always the ones with the biggest audienceThroughout the conversation, Graham reflects on his journey from freelance writer to editor-in-chief, sharing lessons about resilience, adaptability, and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that help people feel seen.Because leadership isn't always about being the loudest voice in the room.Sometimes it's about deciding whose voice gets heard.

When Dr. Maggie Kang's nine-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare, incurable autoimmune disease, she was the radiologist who first saw the images. What followed was not just the grief of a mother watching her child suffer. It was two years of silent, suffocating guilt built on a story that made no logical sense but felt completely true. In this episode, Dr. Kang talks about the difference between pain and suffering, why doctors are particularly vulnerable to the stories that keep them stuck, and what it actually takes to let those stories go. The insight she shares is one that applies far beyond rare disease diagnosis, and doctors who have ever blamed themselves for a bad outcome will recognize it immediately. Episode Highlights [01:00]: Dr. Kang describes the moment she first saw her daughter's images as a radiologist, and what the following five weeks in hospital looked like for their family. [06:00]: She had tried thinking her way through the guilt for two years before coaching surfaced a belief she had never once said out loud to another person. [11:00]: Dr. Kang explains why this particular belief was so hard to release, and how cultural background, professional identity, and motherhood all collided in ways she had not anticipated. [15:00]: The moment she stopped asking what had gone wrong and started asking a different kind of question entirely set off a chain of events that is still unfolding today. [25:00]: She draws a clear line between pain and suffering that reframes how doctors might think about everything from a difficult diagnosis to a bad clinical outcome. [31:00]: A lobster metaphor that her whole family now uses to talk about growth, uncertainty, and what it actually means to let go of a story that is no longer serving you. Three Key Takeaways 1. Pain is unavoidable. Suffering is the story we add to it. Dr. Kang makes a distinction that sounds simple and lands hard. Pain is the actual experience: a child who is sick, a patient outcome that did not go as hoped, a career that suddenly changes course. Suffering is the additional layer of blame and guilt that doctors quietly construct around that pain, often without ever examining it or saying it aloud. For doctors, who are trained to believe that good outcomes follow from doing everything right, this distinction is particularly important. When things go wrong despite their best efforts, the story they reach for is often the harshest one available. 2. The stories that keep doctors stuck rarely survive being questioned out loud. Dr. Kang spent two years convinced she should have caught her daughter's diagnosis earlier, even though the pediatric presentation of the disease she knew was entirely different from what she had trained on. It was not logic that kept that belief in place. It was shame. Shame keeps stories in the dark, and stories in the dark grow. What coaching gave her was not an answer, but a question: are you sure? That single question, asked with genuine curiosity by someone else, was the beginning of everything that followed. 3. Letting go of a story means tolerating not having one. Dr. Kang uses the lobster as her metaphor, and it is a good one. When a lobster grows, it has to shed its shell and endure a period of complete vulnerability before the new shell forms. The discomfort of that transition is not a sign something is wrong. It is the growth itself. For doctors, releasing a long-held belief about what they should have done or who they should be does not feel like freedom at first. It feels like losing ground. Dr. Kang describes that period honestly and what she found on the other side of it. Guest Bio Dr. Maggie Kang is a TEDx speaker and certified coach who works with mothers navigating life with a child's chronic or rare disease diagnosis. She runs the Lobster Lessons newsletter and advocates for the neuroimmune disease community alongside her daughter Nell at maggiekangmd.com. Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click Here Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don't forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @thechartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life. Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.

Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Exodus 19:2-8a and Romans 5:1-8. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search YouTube for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

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Slow Down and Question the Stories Controlling Your ChoicesWhy Do Stories Take Hold?I start by recalling a high school memory: there was someone I admired from afar but convinced myself was out of reach. The story I told myself then—“she'll never go out with me”—seemed so logical at the time that I never even tried to ask. This early lesson stuck with me in surprising ways as I got older. It wasn't just a high school crush; the same pattern resurfaces even in adulthood.For example, more recently, I hesitated to invite a high-profile guest to the podcast. The old narrative returned: “they're too important, they won't respond.” When I examined it, though, I realized it was just that—a narrative with no real evidence behind it. I didn't know they would say no. I wasn't rejected; I simply made up a story and acted as though it were already true.How Our Brains Protect UsReflecting further, I notice how often these inner stories are about keeping us safe. Our brains, in many ways, are doing their job—shielding us from pain or disappointment. But there's a danger in allowing this protective instinct to overrule reality. When self-doubt or insecurity becomes the main script running in our minds, we risk accepting fiction as fact.I encourage you to take a step back and observe the impact these stories have on your own life. Whether it's at home, at work, or in your personal relationships, these internal narratives can hold us back, sometimes for years. The good news is that none of this is set in stone; we all have opportunities to pause and question our assumptions.The Challenge and Reward of QuestioningI share a more personal example—the story I internalized during childhood about abandonment. Because of experiences in my early life, I unknowingly carried this fear into adulthood. It took decades before I finally challenged the belief that every relationship could end in abandonment. It wasn't easy—changing these ingrained stories takes real effort, and our minds are adept at convincing us their version is the truth.Still, through intentional reflection and curiosity, I was able to recognize that while abandonment can happen to anyone, living in constant expectation of it was no longer serving me. When we allow ourselves to slow down and really look at these stories, we can often separate fact from feeling, and open ourselves to new possibilities.Moving from Fear to IntentionWhether it's the hesitation to send a podcast invitation or deeper wounds from our past, the pattern is the same: the stories feel real and comfortable, sometimes more so than the possibility of a positive outcome. Our brains resist new evidence, preferring what's familiar and “safe.” That's why it's so important to confront these narratives with intention and, above all, self-compassion.I'm not here to lecture on brain science, but I am passionate about the importance of being intentional—slowing down, getting curious, and treating disappointment as another temporary guest, not as a permanent state. If we can listen to our disappointment, even give it a “microphone,” we may gain the courage to move past it. Over time, this builds new neural pathways—new patterns that support healthier thinking and richer relationships.Tips for Managing the Inner NarrativeBefore wrapping up, I offer a few practical suggestions:Slow Down: Find moments in your day to quiet your mind. Turn off music during your commute, take a few deep breaths, or carve out five minutes for reflection. Finding mental stillness, even briefly, makes space for honest questioning.Question Without Judgment: Take an inventory of your thoughts. Ask yourself, “Is this story really true? Why do I believe it? Is it serving me?” It's not about whether you're good or bad for believing a story, but whether it's true and helpful now.Validate and Adjust: Not every story we tell ourselves is false. Some have value and should remain part of our worldview. The key is to ensure they're valid, not self-limiting myths.Throughout the episode, I reflect on how our value systems shift as we age. As children, what truly matters is straightforward—family, close friends, relationships. But as we grow and life becomes more complex, outside influences (career, money, status) compete for top billing. Our internal stories often reinforce these shifting priorities, sometimes to our detriment.The Lasting Impact of Our StoriesAs I close, I return to a conversation with a client who realized while watching his children that the simplest values often matter most. It's a reminder that the stories we tell ourselves don't just affect us—they shape our relationships and what we pass on to others. By continually examining and updating these stories, we honor what's genuinely important.In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com or visit their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.New episodes are available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month!Please review our podcast Music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/deeperLicense code: PEYKDJHQNGSZXDUEhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Spirit of EQWe hope you enjoy the podcast. Hopefully, you're tuning in on a regular basis. We'd love it if you would give us a great review on whatever platform you're listening to the podcast. It's so appreciative and helps us as we try to get more exposure for the work we do and the episodes that we publish. We're grateful to you as a listener. Secondly, our content is for educational purposes only. 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What happens when the path you carefully planned is no longer the path you're meant to follow? In this episode of Rooted, Susan sits down with friend, leadership advisor, and AI educator Cheryl Thompson for a conversation about career reinvention, burnout, self-agency, and the stories that shape our lives. Cheryl shares her journey from automotive manufacturing and engineering leadership to entrepreneurship, sound healing, and helping leaders navigate the emerging world of artificial intelligence. Along the way, she reflects on the lessons she learned as one of the few women in highly male-dominated environments, the challenge of asking for help, and the burnout that ultimately forced her to slow down and listen more closely to herself. Together, Susan and Cheryl explore questions that many of us face: • What story am I telling myself about who I need to be? • How do I know when it's time to change direction? • What happens when we stop proving ourselves and start paying attention to what energizes us? • How can nature help us reconnect to ourselves in an increasingly artificial world? This conversation is an invitation to consider where you may have more agency than you realize, what old stories you might be carrying, and how slowing down can create space for something new to emerge. Connect with Cheryl: Website: https://www.cherylthompsonadvisory.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylthompson/ Learn more about Susan and Rooted: https://www.susanmorganbailey.com Resources Mentioned: • Coaches Training Institute (CTI) • Sound Healing and Sound Bath Practices • Artificial Intelligence for Leadership and Career Development

Be honest: do you make better or worse decisions when you're afraid? Yesterday, we named three things that show up when our backs are against the wall: fear, sarcasm, and worst-case thinking. Today, we slow down and look at how they feed each other into a cycle that never takes us anywhere. Jesus put it plainly in Matthew 6:27, asking who of us can add a single hour to our life by worrying. So what would it look like to name the pattern the moment it starts?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

In this episode of the Tell Me Somethin' Good podcast, Clint explores why the stories we tell ourselves are usually far more limiting than reality ever required, and how the narrative running in your head about who you are, what you deserve, and what is possible for you is shaping absolutely everything. Check it out! ---------- If you like the podcast, you'll love the Tell Me Somethin' Good! book. Check it out: Tell Me Somethin' Good! - https://www.tinyurl.com/yxcsg3sh ---------- Have Clint bring his message of positivity to your organization, either in person or virtually. Check out his Speaker Video   ---------- Follow me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/clintswindall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmsg_clintswindall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clintswindall2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clintswindall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-swindall-csp-9047174/ ---------- Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 6, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

This week's Sesh starts in one place and somehow ends somewhere completely different, which is honestly how most great conversations go. We dive into Utah's long history with prescription pills, share stories about pain medication, addiction, recovery, and how easily people can find themselves heading down a road they never intended to travel.  From there, the conversation shifts into chronic pain, fitness, alcohol, personal responsibility, and the frustrating reality that sometimes the best solutions come from random people who've lived through the same problems rather than the professionals you expected to help.  Then things take a turn into dating, relationships, identity, self-worth, and the strange expectations we place on ourselves and each other. We talk about modern dating, why genuine connection feels harder than ever, how people confuse job titles and income with value, and why many of us are still carrying stories about who we think we're supposed to be.  Along the way we explore friendship, fatherhood, religion, community, personal growth, networking culture, leadership, and why helping other people often ends up helping ourselves just as much.  Utah's long history with prescription pill abusePain medication, addiction, and recovery storiesWhy movement often helps chronic pain more than medicationThe surprising similarities between dating and video gamesHow self-worth gets tangled up with money and careersDating apps, modern relationships, and connectionFatherhood, purpose, and personal growthWhy community matters more than networkingLeadership, hiring, and building better workplacesThe stories we tell ourselves about who we areOne Thing to remember,Most of us spend a lot of time trying to become the person we think we're supposed to be. Sometimes the better question is whether that story was ever ours to begin with.Keep the Mic on.Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going.We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.Find everything in one place here:

We've been told that if we just show people the data on racial health disparities, change will follow. It hasn't. In this episode, Corey sits down with Dr. Sarah Gollust (University of Minnesota) and Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. (Cornell University), researchers with the Collaborative on Media and Messaging for Health and Social Policy (CommHSP), to unpack why the numbers alone never move people — and what does. They dig into the fear of "backlash," why context changes everything, and the surprising finding that the communities most affected by inequity are often the most ready to act, yet are routinely left out of the research about them.Show NotesWhy does telling people the facts about health disparities so often fail to create change? Dr. Sarah Gollust and Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. have spent two decades studying exactly that question — how media and messaging shape what the public believes about health, race, and who deserves care. In this conversation, they make the case that data without context can backfire, while stories grounded in lived experience can mobilize people across racial and political lines.In this episode:Why "just show them the data" is an incomplete strategy — and what people actually need to understand the why behind health outcomesThe moment a governor called COVID "the great equalizer," and why it crystallized the urgency of getting health communication rightThe study that found 94% of racial-equity messaging research relied on majority-white or all-white samples — and what that bias erased"Beyond fear of backlash": why explaining the causes of disparities removes defensiveness instead of triggering itHow America's individualistic culture pushes people toward blaming individuals ("just eat healthier," "just exercise") instead of seeing systemsWhy people of color, often excluded from the research, turn out to be the most willing to mobilize for changeThe power of narrative transportation — and why Neil opens academic papers with a quote from Dr. King's The Other AmericaHow the collapse of local health journalism makes community-grounded stories harder to tell, and why independent platforms matter more than everKey takeaway: Don't go quiet because the conversation is hard. You're likely in the majority — and the right words, with real context, can bring people in rather than push them away.Connect with our guests:CommHSP: https://commhsp.org/Follow the collaborative on LinkedIn for new research and accessible summariesConnect with The Healthy Project:Subscribe to the Live, Work, Play, Pray Substack for more on population health, advocacy, and community wellnessThis episode touches on heavy topics, including structural racism and health inequity. Take care of yourself as you listen.A Word From Our SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Goodfeed.Good conversations like this one deserve a place to live and grow — and that's exactly what Goodfeed is built for. If you're a creator, advocate, or community builder who's tired of fighting the algorithm just to reach the people who actually want to hear from you, Goodfeed gives you a better way to share your voice and connect with your community on your own terms. No gatekeepers. No noise. Just your work, reaching the people who care about it.Check it out at https://www.goodfeed.co/ and start building your feed today. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this powerful episode of InnerViews, Ivory Bennett sits down with author, musician, and creative visionary Qpidluv for a deeply honest conversation about foster care, masculinity, identity, and healing through storytelling. From entering foster care as an infant to creating The Safe Home Chronicles and the Forever Home Project, Qpidluv reflects on survival, imagination, and the search for belonging. Together, Ivory and Qpidluv explore what home really means—and how creativity can become both refuge and reclamation.

Send Cathy a text:)Caregiving is already hard enough…But sometimes the hardest part isn't just what's happening around you—

In this bonus episode of 7 Minute Stories Presents: The Storytelling University, Aaron sits down with Rainn Wilson, the award-winning actor, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Soul Boom podcast, for a conversation about storytelling, spirituality, anxiety, faith, and the inner narratives that shape our lives. From vivid childhood memories in Nicaragua to Alice in Wonderland, The Office, the meaning of suffering, and the search for God, Rainn reflects on creativity, the soul, and whether storytelling might be one of humanity's oldest ways of finding meaning. Team: Created & Hosted by: Aaron Calafato Audio Engineer & Lead Editorial: Ken Wendt Produced and Edited by Brooks Borden & Aaron Calafato Guest Coordinator: Dania Khalife Here's the 7 Minute Stories Universe schedule, so you know what's on the feed and when to expect new episodes! Love 7MS & TSU? Here's how to support: *Follow the pod wherever you're listening *Tap 5 Stars *Text one person you love a link to your favorite episode. Partner with us and reach millions! Become a sponsor of TSU. ⁠Reach out to us!

For most of human history, stories were not primarily viewed as commercial products to be sold. Story functioned first as myth, meaning-making, entertainment, cultural memory, and a way of understanding ourselves and the world around us. But in today's marketplace-driven culture, storytelling exists almost entirely within commercial systems—something that inevitably shapes not just what we create, but how we relate to story itself. In this episode, I explore the tension between story as product and story as something deeper, older, and more archetypal. From publishing culture and content creation to commercial pressure and creative burnout, modern storytelling increasingly exists inside systems designed around visibility, productivity, and sales. And although those systems offer real opportunities for writers, they can also subtly reshape not just what we create, but our relationship to the creative process itself. Writers deserve to be supported for their work, and stories deserve to reach audiences. But it's worth examining how the modern entertainment marketplace influences our understanding of story—particularly when success metrics begin to overshadow resonance, meaning, and the deeper relationship many writers feel toward creativity itself. We explore: - Story as process vs product - Commercial storytelling vs archetypal storytelling - The commodification of story - Creative flow vs content production - The relationship between marketplace culture and creative burnout - How writers can balance commercial success with creative wholeness This episode is an invitation to reexamine what story is, what role storytellers serve in society, and how writers can remain connected to the deeper meaning of story while still navigating the realities of the marketplace. TIMESTAMPS 2:09 Story-as-product vs. story-as-archetype 3:40 Story Did Not Originate as a Commodity 5:40 Value, Money, and Meaning in a Marketplace-Driven Culture 6:00 The Storytelling Animal 6:39 Before Words, There Were Stories 8:09 Storytelling as Medicine, Meaning, and Cultural Foundation 8:53 One of Contemporary Culture's Dissonances… 10:16 How Perspective Subtly Influences Our Relationship to Our Stories 12:04 The Contemporary Model for Storytelling 13:32 The Most Important Balancing Act 14:46 4 Tips for Writers to Balance Commercial Success and Creative Wholeness 15:23 Understand Your Own Unique Perspectives About Story 17:32 Define Success on Two Levels—Not One 18:59 Write Your Best Stories by Honoring Your Relationship to Story 20:38 Engage With Story as an Archetypal Force 22:40 It's About the Lens You're Writing Fro LINKS & RESOURCES Read the post/transcript: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-marketplace-shapes-storytelling

We tell stories all the time: about our partners, our past, and ourselves. But what happens when those stories quietly start running the relationship?In this episode of Get Psyched, we sit down with Saz Russell to unpack the narratives shaping our love lives, our boundaries, and our sense of self. From “relationship mediation” to monogamy hangovers, this conversation gets into the messy, fascinating space between perception and reality... and how to come back to truth without losing connection.If you've ever thought “they never understand me” or “maybe I'm the problem,” this one is going to land. The crew explores:

Send us Fan MailDoes your brain like to make up stories that are keeping you stuck?These stories (aka limiting beliefs or unhelpful beliefs) can be the source of significant stress in your life and often keep you from making the changes you wish to make.In this episode, Dr. Bybee shares a personal story about how this was showing up for her recently and how listening to a Humans Leading episode from Season 1 helped her. She's also bringing back that powerful conversation with mindset trainer and psychotherapist Caroline Ferguson to help you learn to hear the self-talk that quietly drives stress, burnout, and reactivity in your own life. You'll learn how to spot the hidden stories behind our emotions and use simple tools to respond with more calm, clarity, and choice. If you'd like some support to go deeper in this work, Dr. Bybee will be holding a free stress management workshop on May 27th from 7-8pm eastern time called “Transform Your Day: 3 Simple Strategies for Stress Management.” In the workshop, you'll learn to identify limiting beliefs you have around self-care and stress management and begin to transform them. These beliefs can cause us so much stress and keep us stuck, as Dr. Bybee has seen in her own life. By writing different, more helpful stories for ourselves, we can put ourselves on the path to a less-stressed, more satisfying life. If that sounds helpful for you, you can register by going to jillianbybeemd.com or here. Where to find Caroline:Substack: Something MoreJoin me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you're ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I'm ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website. 

The way we talk to ourselves, the stories we carry, have so much influence on how we see the world.As we continue with "The Other Side of Change," we hear stories from two women and how their inner stories influenced their lives.Thanks so much for listening! LY

There are stories running in your mind right now that feel completely true.They're not loud or obvious.They're the ones that feel familiar… automatic… unquestioned. And they're shaping everything - your decisions, your reactions, your results. In this episode, we slow that down. We look at the sentences you're believing and start asking a better question:Is this actually true… or is it just well-practiced?Because once you see the story clearly, you get to decide if it still belongs. And that's where things start to change.If willing, I'd love and so appreciate if you left a review of your experience as a podcast listener or as a client of mine! You can do that here:https://thisisnotyourpracticelifepodcast.com/

What if the story you've believed about yourself isn't true and rewriting it could change everything? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Tricia Baxley on her new book The Stories We Tell Ourselves: The Soul Journey to Uncovering the Hidden Scripts That Define Us. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comTricia Baxley is a Certified MBTI Practitioner and a Certified Life Coach, empowering others to overcome obstacles and embrace their full potential. She is a proud member of the International Coaching Alliance, dedicating her life to helping others heal and achieve lasting transformation. In addition to her professional pursuits, Tricia is passionate about mission work, intentional travel, and running, which fuel her drive to connect with others and explore the world with purpose.A devoted mother of two amazing boys, Tricia holds degrees in finance and psychology, which have shaped her unique approach to understanding human behavior. Through her work, she continues to inspire those around her to break free from their limitations and create a life of purpose and fulfillment. https://apath4healing.comTo learn more about interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

We Jews are obsessed with telling stories – as the core of the Passover Seder and beyond.  The obsession to do so is woven into the fabric of Jewish life and practice.  Through interpreting our people's narrative, we become the story we tell about ourselves and we partner with God in completing creation.

"You forgot because you didn't care enough." Most people with ADHD have been told that — or have told themselves that — more times than they can count.Dr. Daniella Karidi returns to challenge it. She's a PhD researcher from Northwestern who has spent her career studying memory in ADHD, and her opening argument is one of those ideas that reframes everything that comes after: forgetfulness isn't a failure. It's the default of the system.This episode also kicks off a new series on ADHD and aging — what happens when the structure we've built around our ADHD starts to change, how to tell normal forgetting from something more serious, and why brain fog in perimenopause and menopause is absolutely not your imagination.Dr. Daniella Karidi is the founder of ADHD Time and a board member of CHADD Greater Los Angeles. Find her at adhdtime.com and on YouTube at ADHD Time on Air.Links & NotesSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (00:46) - Join the Community: Patreon.com/theadhdpodcast (02:05) - Memory & ADHD with Dr. Daniella Karidi (32:35) - Aging Issues (39:00) - Declining Cognition, Aging, and ADHD (54:39) - Visit ADHDTime.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup_____Your ADHD brain is one of the best storytellers in the room. The problem is it doesn't always know when it's making things up.I'm recording this two days before movers arrive, from a house I no longer own, in a t-shirt, with dilated pupils. Classic.I sold Bullfrog Farms, my six-and-a-half-acre country home, and decided to do the most opposite thing possible: move into a high-rise in San Francisco. Three HOA rejections later, all because of two small dogs named Teddy and Moe, I went from "this is inconvenient" to "we're basically going to be homeless" in under a week.That spiral brought me back to something I keep teaching but had to relearn myself. In this episode I talk about the ADHD brain's compulsive need to fill uncertainty with narrative, the difference between reacting to a story and reacting to data, why public criticism hits differently than private criticism when your nervous system has no agency, and how a misidentified baby egret became the most honest lesson of the month.If your brain has ever taken one rejection, one unanswered text, one hard week, and turned it into a verdict about your entire life, this one is for you.Resources: Website: tracyotsuka.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tracyotsuka YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tracyotsuka4796FREE 3-days to Fall in Love With Your ADHD Brain training on Jan 6th:  https://tracyotsuka.com/ilovemybrain Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com Send a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, Shift helps you train it. Practice mindset work in just 10 minutes a day. Learn more at tracyotsuka.com/shift Instead of Struggling to figure out what to do next? ADHD isn't a productivity problem. It's an identity problem. That's why most strategies don't stick—they weren't designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It's a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits.

Kelly sits down with Enneagram coach Courtney Smith, co-author (with Elise Loehnen) of the workbook Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness, to explore the cultural scripts women inherit about how we're supposed to be—and what happens when we start questioning them. They talk about why taking responsibility feels both terrifying and liberating, the difference between being stuck and choosing agency, and how fear keeps us playing roles that don't serve us. It's about the courage it takes to face what you've been avoiding, the surprising freedom that comes from talking back to yourself, and why wholeness might be worth risking everything you thought kept you safe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices