157. What If It Isn't Broken

What if something you have believed about yourself for years is no longer true? Sometimes we carry old beliefs, assumptions, and stories into the present without stopping to ask whether they still fit. They may have come from a hard season, someone else’s words, or a decision that once helped us survive. Over time, those stories can begin to sound like facts. In this episode, Dr. Phyllis shares how removing an old piece of plywood from a garage window led to a powerful question: Is this still true? She invites you to gently examine the narratives shaping your choices, faith, dreams, and sense of self, without judging who you were or the choices you made in the past. This week’s reflection: What is one narrative you have been living around that you may need to look at again? In this episode: (0:00) The plywood-covered window that sparked a deeper question (4:30) How yesterday’s narratives can shape today’s life (6:09) Where the stories we believe about ourselves come from (8:28) Why change can begin by simply “lifting a corner” (9:14) Asking yourself, “Is this still true?” (11:07) Honoring who you were while giving yourself permission to look again (14:01) Why what has been covered for years may not be gone (15:47) Questioning beliefs about God, faithfulness, and putting yourself last (18:30) Choosing based on what is true today (20:10) One narrative to gently examine this week If you know you want to live your life differently—not just keep getting through it—join Dr. Phyllis on Substack for weekly reflections, deeper conversations, and encouragement. Visit: https://drphyllishayesreams.substack.com