Summer Shorts: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!What happens when your body panics, your brain spirals, and your self-talk turns unkind?In this Summer Short, Vic shares a vulnerable (and yes, a little traumatic) story about a failed MRI attempt that led to an unexpected but powerful reflection on the stories we tell ourselves when things don’t go as planned. What begins as a medical mishap turns into a conversation about shame, self-advocacy, and reframing hard moments with compassion.Together, Vic and Ryan unpack:Why our default narrative in a tough moment is often self-blameWhat might shift when we slow down and question that storyHow reframing gives us back our power—without pretending things didn’t hurtHosts:Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoachingVic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk