Episode 13: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Bad news is inevitable. The part we rarely get taught is how to stop it becoming a story that wrecks our confidence and drives panic-led choices. We’re talking about reframing: the skill of separating what happened from what you’re telling yourself it means, especially when life throws a proper spanner in the works.We get personal about redundancy, the uncertainty of a consultation period, and that stomach-drop moment when the decision becomes real. We talk honestly about the pressure of income, mortgages and family life, and why even “it’s not a reflection on your performance” can still feel like a hit. From there we move into practical resilience tools that help us come back to centre: giving ourselves time to process, going for a walk, talking it through, journalling, and shifting attention to the circle of control so we can act instead of spiral.Then we share the turning point: taking a proactive stance, exploring options, and stepping into freelancing even with the “can I actually do this?” doubts. To make it usable for you, we end with three questions we lean on when things go sideways, including how to challenge the first story your mind offers and how to look for what the situation might make possible. If you’re navigating redundancy, job loss, career change, mindset work or just a season of uncertainty, this one will give you language and structure to move forward. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave us a review with the reframe you’re working on right now.