916 | What Armour Do You Choose to Wear?

In this episode, I am sharing the concept of "armour" and how it impacts our lives, drawing inspiration from a powerful quote by Brené Brown. I reflect on my personal journey of wearing this metaphorical armour, which I initially believed was a protective shield against judgment, criticism, and the opinions of others. This armour, while it served a purpose for a time, became a suffocating prison. I learned that dropping the armour allowed me to embrace vulnerability, find my voice, and heal. I emphasize the importance of recognizing that our motivation can either stem from avoiding pain or moving towards pleasure. Many of us are great at articulating what we don't want, but struggle to define what we truly desire. I share the difference between defensive armour, which is fear-based and limiting, and "unbothered armour," which supports our boundaries and personal growth. This unbothered armour is about using daily practices and resources to maintain a balanced and regulated nervous system, allowing us to stand tall in the face of criticism and challenges. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 - Choosing Your Armour 00:02:10 - The Weight of Armour 00:04:28 - Motivation: Avoiding Pain vs. Seeking Pleasure 00:07:50 - Reframing Armour 00:09:37 - Building Unbothered Armour Thank you, Jamie Fitzpatrick, for sparking this concept Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Meet me at the Heart-Wired CEO LIVE Event on November 7th & 8th. Grab your tickets HERE and save $260!! Download "You Are Supported" Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HERE The Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the "Follow" button to never miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG, click HERESubscribe on YouTube, click HEREMentioned in this episode:QUIZOUTSPOKEN AD QUIZ https://nlp.marshavanw.com/ OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp