Thought Wasps (Episode 6)
from Reframeables Hosted by Rebecca & Natalie Davey
Nat and Bec open by talking about weird nature. Bec snips invasive caterpillars in half because they can’t exist on her grape vine! Bec jumps to a heavy thought that flits into her mind lately: “I’m ugly. I’m stupid.” Nat calls it a “thought wasp,” taken from Jeanette Winterson’s reframing of the Atlas myth. They discuss the need to protect themselves from the weight of the world. Nat admits to her own thought wasps, which have more to do with imposter syndrome: “No one wants me” and “Is this everything?” They discuss countering strategies: persisting in prayer (as Miriam Toews’ grandmother character offers up in her new book Fight Night), conversation and reframing for one another, as well as gratitude and joy! We love hearing from our listeners! Leave us a voice message, write to the show email, or send us a DM on any of our socials. If our conversations support you in your own reframing practice, please consider a donation on our Patreon, where you can also hear bonus episodes, or tipping us on Ko-fi. Subscribe to the Reframeables Newsletter. Follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube too.
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Nat and Bec open by talking about weird nature. Bec snips invasive caterpillars in half because they can’t exist on her grape vine! Bec jumps to a heavy thought that flits into her mind lately: “I’m ugly. I’m stupid.” Nat calls it a “thought wasp,” taken from Jeanette Winterson’s reframing of the Atlas myth. They discuss the need to protect themselves from the weight of the world. Nat admits to her own thought wasps, which have more to do with imposter syndrome: “No one wants me” and “Is t...
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- 2:42 Bec talks about inviting their mom to be on the podcast and getting a firm "No!"
- 5:20 Bec talks about the dark thought she's been having. Nat calls it a "thought wasp."
- 13:28 Nat gets into her own wasps thoughts around imposter syndrome.
- 24:41 Another wasp for Bec is her obsession with progress.
- 28:55 They discuss ways to counter the wasps.
- 35:13 Nat gets to know her students through a story; Bec talks about resisting joy.
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