163. Stories: why they serve and why they don't

As an author,  writing enthusiast and former college journalist,  story and the art of story has been the pulse of my being since age 5. Plus, stories are how we humans make sense of the world. However, this year during my own stillness practice (and thanks to my coach), I started understanding the negatives of stories-- especially the ones we repeatedly tell ourselves.  This episode unpacks how and why stories can be addictive and thus hold us back from possibility. Episodes mentioned on storytelling: 21. A chapter from my book: Singledom 27. NYT Best-Selling Author, David Wedge 44. John Riggi: Writing, Directing and. Producing in Hollywood 50. Author and Actress Jacqueline Journey 63. Racecar driver and Author Kristian Alexio 67. Author and Show-runner Emily Belden on tenaciousness Email Garrett for a clarity session or with questions: [email protected] #daretomove #storytelling  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices