{"podcast":{"title":"The John Chester Show","slug":"the-john-chester-show-7782458","podcast_index_feed_id":7782458,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/the-john-chester-show","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/the-john-chester-show","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/41/e9/ef/1d/41e9ef1d-455a-47ff-b2db-64cddf38b84d/5e4f4f33e72748b000660f66013fec2d6dc50896eee361769287ab9c85b49b09bab00e9f87e3762fcfb50f2c10023f15cac4599ee636ecacd5f40c3d5c7f0825.jpeg","author":"John Ivor Chester","episode_count":33,"summary":"The John Chester Show is a podcast dedicated to helping people overcome life’s challenges through faith, wisdom, and practical encouragement. With a strong Christian perspective, John Chester speaks honestly about the struggles many people face—offering biblical insight, thoughtful guidance, and real-world motivation to help listeners move forward with confidence and purpose. Each episode delivers uplifting conversations, personal reflections, and faith-centered inspiration designed to strengthen your mindset, renew your hope, and help you break through the obstacles holding you back. Whether you're navigating difficult seasons or simply seeking deeper spiritual growth, The John Chester Show equips you with the encouragement and perspective needed to live with greater clarity, resilience, and faith.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-john-chester-show-7782458"},"episode":{"title":"What to Say When You Talk to Yourself","slug":"what-to-say-when-you-talk-to-yourself","published_at":"2025-11-21T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-john-chester-show-7782458/what-to-say-when-you-talk-to-yourself","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-john-chester-show-7782458","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/7905f397-7d85-4ab3-a011-d1446f6d1883.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/7905f397-7d85-4ab3-a011-d1446f6d1883.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"In this enlightening episode, John Chester delves deep into the transformative power of self-talk, emphasizing why the words we use with ourselves matter immensely. Drawing from his 30 years of experience in psychology, John shares personal anecdotes and insights about how our inner dialogue shapes our beliefs and ultimately our actions. Inspired by Dr. Shad Helmstetter's classic book 'What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,' John discusses how negative self-talk can be a significant barrier, leading to detrimental mental health outcomes. He recounts his struggles with depression and how he learned to recognize and reshape those inner voices that once held him back. The journey from negative programming to empowering self-affirmations is laid bare as he navigates through the critical stages of programming, beliefs, attitudes, feelings, and actions, illustrating how each stage is interlinked. With practical advice on setting boundaries and taking responsibility for personal growth, listeners are encouraged to challenge their self-perceptions and rewrite the narrative they tell themselves. Whether you’re grappling with self-doubt or striving for personal success, this episode empowers you to take control of your self-talk and cultivate a mindset that fosters positivity and resilience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.","meta_description":"In this enlightening episode, John Chester delves deep into the transformative power of self-talk, emphasizing why the words we use with ourselves matter…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1743,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-john-chester-show-7782458/episodes/what-to-say-when-you-talk-to-yourself/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-john-chester-show-7782458/what-to-say-when-you-talk-to-yourself.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}