Ep: 14 The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Humans have an inherent desire to find meaning and purpose in the world and our place within it. Through 'stories', we organise our experiences, memories, and emotions into coherent narratives that provide us with that much-needed sense of meaning.

Join Elle and Ella as they explore the concept 'The stories we tell ourselves'; and how these narratives shape our lives and influence our perception of reality.

Main points of discussion in this episode:

• Explore the power of the narratives we construct within our minds and their influence on our lives and perception of reality.
• Distinguish between the stories we tell small children and fictional tales, and the stories we tell ourselves, which shape our beliefs.
• Understand how these self-created stories become lenses through which we perceive ourselves, others, and the events around us.
• Recognise the role of stories as frameworks for interpreting our lives, establishing identity, defining values, and making sense of the past, present, and future.
• Discuss how trauma can alter our stories and limit our perspectives.
• Engage in a conversation about Byron Katie's well-known reframing thought process question.
• Hear personal stories from hosts Elle and Ella, sharing instances when they caught themselves in limiting narratives.
• Learn about the empowering practice of using the sentence "the story I am telling myself right now is___."
• Discover gentle ways to reframe our stories and choose narratives that empower us.
• Uncover the transformative potential of examining evidence, challenging assumptions, and embracing alternative perspectives to reshape our narratives in alignment with our authentic selves.

Thank you for joining us on this thought-provoking journey into the power of the stories we tell ourselves. Remember, the stories we create within our minds have a profound impact on our lives. By reframing and choosing empowering narratives, we can shape our reality and embark on a path of personal growth and transformation.

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