"That Old B*tch Self Doubt: How to Release Your Past & Prioritize a Meaningful Future" | Episode 044

In this reflective and empowering episode, we dive deep into the subtle yet loud voice of self-doubt and how it impacts your relationships, mindset, and growth. Starting in our brand-new recording space, we explore the art of creating hope for the future and the wisdom behind Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching (Ep. 9). Along the way, we uncover insights about recognizing coincidences (shoutout to Dr. Joe Dispenza), embracing gratitude—even at Thanksgiving dinners—and reading signs from the universe.Key takeaways include:How to spot and shift negative self-talk, whether in your daily routines or during workouts.Why meaningful relationships are essential and how to evaluate friendships with honesty and love.The importance of releasing unhealthy dynamics and supporting others' creative ventures.A timely reminder: You can’t take on new opportunities while clinging to the past.And yes, we’ll discuss why ruling a country might actually be like cooking a small fish. 🐟From tackling self-doubt to navigating personal growth with grace, this episode is packed with relatable moments, ancient parables, and actionable advice to help you take things less personally and live with more intention. Plus, Lola sneezes (adorably), and we solve the mystery of whether house phones still exist!0:40 New recording space3:50 Creating hope for future episodes4:40 Book club LIVE!6:45 Verse 9 “Tao Te Ching” by Lao Tzu7:45 Noticing coincidences - Dr. Joe Dispenza8:50 Thanksgiving / Be grateful for your family / Don’t yell at your uncle 10:00 Signs from The Universe11:46 Learning to not be hard on yourself 13:20 Seeing progress keeps us going14:00 Negative Self Talk while running and working out16:10 This too shall pass18:50 That old bitch known as Self Doubt”20:20 Did you have an entirely bad day or a rough 10 minutes?21:57 Noticing negative self talk in the moment23:30 Resistance is loudest when you are following your passion25:30 The importance of meaningful relationships and connections27:15 The difficulty of honestly analyzing the relationships and friendships in your life29:07 Addiction plays a part in unhealthy dynamics with people in your life30:23 There’s no hard feelings in growing apart32:00 Having hard conversations is part of the deal on this podcast33:14 Making your circle smaller can be the best thing for you35:15 Discovering the driving forces in your life36:12 You’re lying to yourself about prioritizing your time38:23 “You have to release people with love”41:06 The importance of supporting your friends in their creative ventures42:01 Lola sneezes #adorable42:35 You can’t take on new and exciting opportunities while still clinging to the past43:10 House phones still exist?!? No way44:00 Solving the puzzle of what does and does not belong in your life45:10 How to respond and evolve by not taking things personally Join our exclusive community on GROUPED where you can find uncut episodes, messaging with your hosts, and early access to promotionshttps://app.grouped.com/whothoughtwedbeherepodJoin Whoop with our promotional code and get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/us/en/Whothoughtwedbeherepod/Sign up for online therapy with our referral link.Get 20% off your first month with our podcast's link:Shout out to our favorite neighborhood screen printer JOKER INK  https://www.jokerink.com/NEW EPISODES WEEKLY!"Who Thought We'd Be Here?" is hosted by Steven Aigner and John Pugh. https://linktr.ee/whothoughtwedbeherepodPlease Like, Follow, Share, and Enjoy!!!