EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 34 MIN
The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How to Rewrite the Narratives Keeping You Stuck
from That's So Nourishing · host Ashley Krooks
What if the stories you're telling yourself aren't actually true?In this episode, we're diving into the powerful inner narratives that shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, our opportunities, and our lives. So often, we move through life believing the stories we tell ourselves as fact…stories like “I'm not good enough, they don't like me, I'm lazy, I can't do this, or something is wrong with me.”These stories are not the full truth. They are protective patterns, often formed from past experiences, that your mind uses to try to keep you safe.You are the main character of your own life, and at any moment, you can begin to rewrite the narrative.In this episode, we explore how to start recognizing the stories you're caught in, how to separate fact from interpretation, and how to choose a more empowering story with compassion, curiosity, and awareness.You’ll walk away knowing how to catch yourself in a disempowering story, ask what is actually true, find evidence against the limiting narrative, and take aligned action that helps rewire old patterns.This episode is an invitation to reclaim agency over your life, shift the narratives that are holding you back, and begin creating the story you actually want to live.In this episode, we cover:Why the mind loves stories and attaches meaning to every experienceThe four types of stories we tell ourselves: stories about ourselves, about situations, about other people, and about the worldHow old stories become protective patterns formed from past experiencesWhy stories feel completely convincing even when they have nothing to do with what is actually happeningHow to catch yourself when you're spiraling in a storyThe difference between what actually happened and the meaning you're making of itHow to ask "what is the story I'm telling myself?" and separate fact from interpretationWhy compassion is essential when shifting old narrativesHow to find evidence against a limiting storyWhy taking action can help you rewrite your inner storyHow to choose a more empowering story about yourself, your relationships, and your lifeIf this episode resonated with you:Please like, subscribe, share this episode, and leave a five-star review. It helps this podcast reach more women who are ready to return to themselves, feel deeply nourished, and create more empowered lives.Join my email list HERE to receive free weekly practices, live webinar invitations, and deeper support in applying these principles to your own life and/or business.Let’s connect on Instagram: @ohtheplacesashgoesAs always, let's get nourished!
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What if the stories you're telling yourself aren't actually true?In this episode, we're diving into the powerful inner narratives that shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, our opportunities, and our lives. So often, we move through life believing the stories we tell ourselves as fact…stories like “I'm not good enough, they don't like me, I'm lazy, I can't do this, or something is wrong with me.”These stories are not the full truth. They are protective patterns, often formed from past experiences, that your mind uses to try to keep you safe.You are the main character of your own life, and at any moment, you can begin to rewrite the narrative.In this episode, we explore how to start recognizing the stories you're caught in, how to separate fact from interpretation, and how to choose a more empowering story with compassion, curiosity, and awareness.You’ll walk away knowing how to catch yourself in a disempowering story, ask what is actually true, find evidence against the limiting narrative, and take aligned action that helps rewire old patterns.This episode is an invitation to reclaim agency over your life, shift the narratives that are holding you back, and begin creating the story you actually want to live.In this episode, we cover:Why the mind loves stories and attaches meaning to every experienceThe four types of stories we tell ourselves: stories about ourselves, about situations, about other people, and about the worldHow old stories become protective patterns formed from past experiencesWhy stories feel completely convincing even when they have nothing to do with what is actually happeningHow to catch yourself when you're spiraling in a storyThe difference between what actually happened and the meaning you're making of itHow to ask "what is the story I'm telling myself?" and separate fact from interpretationWhy compassion is essential when shifting old narrativesHow to find evidence against a limiting storyWhy taking action can help you rewrite your inner storyHow to choose a more empowering story about yourself, your relationships, and your lifeIf this episode resonated with you:Please like, subscribe, share this episode, and leave a five-star review. It helps this podcast reach more women who are ready to return to themselves, feel deeply nourished, and create more empowered lives.Join my email list HERE to receive free weekly practices, live webinar invitations, and deeper support in applying these principles to your own life and/or business.Let’s connect on Instagram: @ohtheplacesashgoesAs always, let's get nourished!
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