ep 16 - What if the story you’re telling isn’t true?

Most of the stories we tell ourselves about what other people think of us… aren’t actually true.In this episode, Nancy and Nicole unpack the invisible narratives that shape our decisions, confidence, and relationships — especially the ones we carry for decades without realizing it.Nicole shares how years of anxiety after selling homes had her convinced clients were unhappy with her — until shediscovered the story in her head wasn’t reality.Nancy reflects on a comment her mother made decades ago that quietly shaped how she viewed herself as a speaker — and how those stories can live in our minds long after the moment has passed.Together they explore:Why our brains create stories about what others thinkHow those stories often become self-limitingThe surprising role hormones and life transitions can play in anxietyHow to interrupt the narrative when it starts running the showAnd why questioning the story might be the most powerful move we can makeIf you've ever held back, second-guessed yourself, or assumed the worst about what others think of you -- this conversation might change the way you hear the voice in your head.