Rewriting the Stories That Hold You Back

I don't know who needs to hear this, but the stories you’ve been telling yourself about who you are and what you’re capable of aren’t even true. In this episode, we dive deep into the narratives that limit us, questioning the doubts and fears that shape our lives. The good news is you have the power to rewrite them—and I'm hoping this episode helps you begin to do just that.

I’m sharing a personal story about how I once believed my voice didn’t matter and how I finally broke free from that limiting belief. We'll also reflect on how these stories often stem from childhood or societal conditioning, and why they don’t have to define you. It’s time to challenge the narratives that hold you back and step into the truth of who you really are, friend.

If you're ready to rewrite your own story, there's also a guided exercise in here to help you identify and reframe the beliefs that are no longer serving you. This episode is all about shifting your mindset and embracing the belief that you are more than enough—and always have been. You'll wanna grab a journal for this one.

Reflection prompts from this episode:

• What is a belief that has been limiting you? 

• Where did this belief come from? 

•  Is this an absolute truth? Is there any evidence that contradicts this belief? Challenge the belief with facts and experiences that prove it wrong.

• Rewrite this belief into one that empowers you.

• Now that you’ve reframed the belief, it’s time to breathe life into it. Speak it out loud.

• Close your eyes and imagine yourself fully embodying this new belief. Visualize what your life would look like if you truly believed this story, then write down what you see.

Credits:

Music - "I Enjoy My Space" by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist (via Epidemic Sound)

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Hold Space for Self-Doubt, but Don't Stay for Tea

Affirmations to Fill Your Cup

Transforming Pain into Purpose

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Hosted by Steph R. Long (certified embodiment facilitator and former Deputy Director of Enterprise for Refinery29 Unbothered), In Case Nobody Told You is a podcast that empowers you to reconnect with your authentic self along your wellness journey. Drawing from years in holistic well-being, Steph guides listeners in to realigning their bodies, minds, and souls, with each episode delivering practical tools and insights to help you break free from limitations, embody your fullest potential, and live in harmony with your true essence. At the core of Steph’s messages is a commitment to helping listeners remember their inherent brilliance. By reclaiming these truths, we transcend the legacies of colonialism and societal conditioning that have sought to diminish our worth.

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