Your Brain--The Story Builder (Part 1)

Have you ever walked past two people whispering, caught a quick glance, and instantly thought, They’re talking about me? Ten minutes later you learn they weren’t talking about you at all—they were planning a surprise.

What happened in that gap? Your brain built a story. Fast.

Our brains are incredible problem-solving machines. Give them a few puzzle pieces and—boom—they fill in the rest. Sometimes that’s useful. But other times, it gets us into trouble because our “fast gear” jumps to conclusions before we’ve gathered all the facts.

In this episode, we’ll explore: ✅ The difference between facts, truth, and stories ✅ Why our brain automatically fills in missing information ✅ How those completions can be wrong—and misleading ✅ Tools to pause, check, and rewrite the story before acting on it

You’ll also learn:

• Why your brain operates in two gears—fast (automatic, emotional, efficient) and slow (analytical, deliberate)

• How assumptions, emotions, and memory distort our perception of reality

• A practical exercise to separate facts, truth, feelings, and story so you can see more clearly

💡 Key Takeaway: Your brain’s fast gear writes the first draft. But your slow gear is the editor—and it’s your responsibility to pause, fact-check, and make sure your story matches reality before acting on it.

✨ Try This: Grab a piece of paper and create four columns: Facts – Truth – Feelings – Story. Pick a recent situation and write out each part. Notice where your assumptions and emotions colored the story. This simple practice can dramatically reduce misunderstandings and miscommunication.

Tune in to learn how to stop letting snap judgments run your life—and start creating space for more accurate, compassionate, and connected stories.

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