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April 7, 2025 37 mins

Warning: This episode could transform your entire life… because the quality of your life is simply a reflection of the stories you tell yourself.  

Discover the 10 stories we tell ourselves that hold us back, and how to overcome them. These stories were implanted in childhood and have caused us much self-inflicted misery. Today you will learn to break free from these destructive thought patterns and rewrite your stories. 

Join Matt O'Neill and Marianne Renner as they explore these 10 stories and reveal how small daily habits of acceptance can lead to profound personal growth. 

Are you ready to join the Good Mood Revolution and rewrite your story?

0:00 Introduction

5:00 Childhood trauma and its lasting impact

10:14 The moment everything changed

15:29 Accepting reality while pursuing growth

20:00 Overcoming the "not good enough" story

25:36 Reframing negative situations positively

31:35 The power of consistent practice and resources for further learning and growth

Resources Mentioned:

📚 "10 Stories You Tell Yourself That Hold You Back and How to Overcome Them" by Marianne Renner

Marianne Renner's website: mariannerenner.com

Free chapters and workbook available at mariannerenner.com/selftalk

The work of Byron Katie at https://thework.com/

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