The Stories We Tell Ourselves | S2021
We all have stories we tell ourselves that sound harmless on the surface. “I work better under pressure.” “I’ll start Monday.” “This is just who I am.” But those stories quietly become prisons. In this solo episode, I pull apart the blind spots and self-sabotaging patterns that keep high performers stuck, stressed, and spinning their wheels. I share why smart, capable people are often the hardest to help because they’ve become masters at justifying avoidance while calling it productivity.
I walk through the trigger-behavior-reward loop that drives procrastination, perfectionism, doom scrolling, binge watching, overworking, and control issues. I also unpack why willpower usually fails and why curiosity works better when it comes to breaking habits that no longer serve you. From the RAIN process to the hidden cost of “one more hour won’t hurt,” this conversation is about learning to face the uncomfortable truth underneath your habits so you can finally stop bulldozing your way through life and start moving with less friction, more awareness, and a hell of a lot more freedom.
Key Takeaways:
· Learn why procrastination and self-sabotage are often protection mechanisms, not laziness.
· Discover the hidden reward loops driving habits like doom scrolling, overworking, and avoidance.
· Understand why high performers and entrepreneurs are especially vulnerable to blind spots.
· Hear how the RAIN process helps break destructive patterns without relying on willpower.
· Explore the stories you repeat that may be quietly limiting your growth, relationships, and success.
About Rebecca:
In 2008, I blew up my life in spectacular fashion. I left a cult, got divorced, and for a time, lost even the few people I had leaned on. I thought greener grasses awaited me. I was wrong. Despite building a wildly successful digital marketing business, remarrying and growing my family to four kids, I felt nothing but dread each morning.
Then came what I now call Epiphany Town. It was that electric moment when I stopped defining my life by what happened to me and began building on purpose. That phase lit me up in a way I had never felt. Now I devote every ounce of my energy to guiding others through their own version of Epiphany Town. I help them find the barriers that are actually holding them back, finally let go of self-sabotaging stories, and leap into a life that is meaningful and deeply fulfilling.
I believe each of us has a story to tell, a gift to offer, and a life worth waking up for. Whether your goal is to impact one person or a million, I am here to help you see your place, claim your voice, and live your life on your terms.
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