Episode #159 - Narratives and Nervous Systems

Have you ever been absolutely certain about something… only to realize later your brain made the entire story up? Sixes are wired for threat detection. When our nervous system becomes activated, our brain often fills in the blanks with a narrative that explains what’s happening — even if that narrative isn’t true. In this episode, I walk through a real-life moment when my own brain went “super sixy” and created a painful story out of a misunderstanding. More importantly, we explore what happens after those moments. Because the real work for Sixes isn’t stopping the stress response — it’s how we treat ourselves once we realize what happened. In this episode we explore: Why Six brains create stories when there’s uncertainty How nervous system activation shapes the narratives we believe The “certainty trap” and why the brain prefers a painful story to not knowing How to interrupt the pattern with awareness and self-compassion The most important skill for Sixes: not turning on yourself after the fact If you’re a Six who has ever thought: “I should have known better.” “I can’t trust my instincts.” “What is wrong with me?” This episode is for you. A question to take with you: Do I actually know this is true… or is my brain filling in the gaps? Helpful Links: Sign up for my FREE Series on Confidence or Self Loyalty email series! You can find me on Instagram HERE You can contact me HERE if you have questions or want to chat more about Life Coaching