Have You Created a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!We trace how confirmation bias primes our expectations and how self-fulfilling prophecies turn false beliefs into real outcomes. Mary shares a personal story about self-reliance, asking for help, and learning to invite support without losing strength.• recap of confirmation bias and everyday examples • definition of self-fulfilling prophecy and how beliefs drive behavior • rejection sensitivity and the signals that push people away • Mary’s childhood story and the origin of “I’ve got it” energy • divorce, unmet support, and the cost of not asking • reframing help as strength and updating social cues • practical reflection prompts to break the cycle • small experiments to test new beliefs and behaviorsIf you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting me. Use the link in the show notes -- It would be so appreciated :)Support the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!