Summer Shorts: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

What happens when your body panics, your brain spirals, and your self-talk turns unkind?

In this Summer Short, Vic shares a vulnerable (and yes, a little traumatic) story about a failed MRI attempt that led to an unexpected but powerful reflection on the stories we tell ourselves when things don’t go as planned. What begins as a medical mishap turns into a conversation about shame, self-advocacy, and reframing hard moments with compassion.

Together, Vic and Ryan unpack:

• Why our default narrative in a tough moment is often self-blame
• What might shift when we slow down and question that story
• How reframing gives us back our power—without pretending things didn’t hurt

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk