082 - The Story You Tell Yourself

This week’s episode is a reflection on something that quietly shapes every part of our lives. The story we tell ourselves about who we are, what we are capable of, and what is possible for us.

I open this episode by sharing what felt like a full and layered week. Family time, small routines, unexpected wins, books I could not put down, and moments where I noticed just how much meaning can live inside ordinary days. None of it felt extraordinary on the surface, and yet all of it mattered.

From there, I talk about a shift I made in what I am intentionally taking in. Music has always played a powerful role in my emotional and mental landscape, and recently I realized how much it influences the way I speak to myself. I share how creating a short, intentional playlist has become a form of daily meditation and mental rewiring for me. One that reminds me I am allowed to take up space, to stand out, and to move through the world with confidence rather than permission.

I also share a moment with my daughter as she faced something unfamiliar and how that conversation reminded me of a powerful reframe. There is familiar and there is unfamiliar. That is it. When we tell ourselves “I can’t” or “I don’t know how,” we often stop ourselves from learning. When we allow ourselves to move from unfamiliar to familiar, everything changes.

At the heart of this episode is one truth I keep coming back to. The most important story you will ever hear is the story you tell yourself about yourself. Words create worlds. The words I speak internally shape how I show up, how I grow, and how I experience my life.

This episode is an invitation to notice the language you use with yourself. To become curious about whether the story you are telling is one you want to keep living inside. And if not, to gently begin telling a new one.

If this episode stirred something in you, I would love to hear from you. You can reach me at stephanie@stephanieravenscraft.com. I would be honored to hold space with you as you reflect on the story you are telling yourself and how you want to show up in the world.

Until next time, live your life on purpose.