Mental Bears Ep 12- The Fortified Mindset: Changing the Story You Tell Yourself

In this episode of the Mental Bears Podcast, Matthew sits down with Justin and Stacey from The Fortified Mindset for a raw, practical conversation about pressure, mindset, stress, and the stories we carry.Together, they break down how the words we use can either increase pressure or help release it. From the powerful “should detox” exercise to the idea of slowing down painful stories so they lose their emotional grip, this episode explores how small changes in language can create real space, clarity, and movement.Justin and Stacey share their journey into coaching, trauma-informed work, nervous system awareness, health, behaviour change, and mindset practice. They explain why mindset is not just motivation or goal-setting, but the story we tell ourselves every day.This conversation is full of simple tools you can use straight away, including how to move from “I should” to “I can because”, how to spot soft talk, and how to start changing the pressure you place on yourself.A powerful episode for anyone carrying guilt, stress, old stories, or pressure they are ready to look at differently.Ask yourself:What bears are you carrying — and what story are you telling yourself about them?