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Our Mind Tells Us Stories
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- May 10, 2026
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- 1241
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Summary
You felt confident. Radiant. Unstoppable. Then nothing changed… except your thoughts - and suddenly, everything looked wrong. In this powerful episode, a simple set of family photos reveals a confronting truth: your mind is constantly telling stories - and many of them aren’t real. What if the way you see your child, your partner… even yourself… isn’t truth, but a narrative you’ve unknowingly rehearsed? This episode will change how you interpret behaviour, emotions, and the hard moments of family life - so you can raise more resilient kids (and be kinder to yourself in the process). KEY POINTS Your brain can’t distinguish between imagination and reality - and your body reacts accordingly We all have a built-in negativity bias that distorts how we see people and situations You move towards what you focus on - in parenting, relationships, and life A simple language shift using “but” can completely reframe your thinking Kids absorb the stories we model - your mindset becomes their inner voice Negative thoughts are loud and bossy - positive ones are quieter and require intention QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Your mind is a great storyteller—let’s make sure it’s telling you great stories.” ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Catch the story : Notice when your thoughts shift negative - pause and question them Flip the “but” : “They’re driving me crazy, but they’re a good kid” Redirect your focus : Ask: What’s working right now? Model self-talk : Speak about yourself and your kids in ways you want them to internalise Turn down the noise : Be intentional about listening to the quieter, calmer thoughts Create better scripts : If reality feels hard, visualise what you wa…