The Stories Your Brain Tells—and How to Change Them

In this episode, we explore the powerful idea that what you tell your brain, it believes. The thoughts we repeat—often without even noticing—can shape how we see ourselves, our abilities, and our lives. We'll talk about the "little gremlin" voice that many of us carry in our heads and how those messages often originate from past experiences, other people, or old beliefs that no longer serve us. More importantly, we'll walk through practical ways to interrupt those thoughts, blunt their impact, and begin replacing them with something more helpful and empowering. We'll also explore an important truth: sometimes what we tell our brain is out of sync with what our body already knows. Your nervous system often recognizes patterns of safety or danger long before your logical mind is ready to acknowledge them. Learning to notice those signals, quiet the gremlins, and reconnect what your brain and body are telling you can open the door to clarity, better choices, and a life that feels more aligned with who you really are. KEY TAKEAWAYS Acknowledge the thought Blunt the thought Distract yourself, or energetically block, the thought Let the thought go – or change the thought See your life change!! BEST MOMENTS You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens. – Louise Hay Turn your wounds into wisdom. – Oprah Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love. – Brené Brown Your biography becomes your biology. – Caroline Myss Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. – Marianne Williamson VALUABLE RESOURCES If you're struggling in a relationship and wondering if it might be controlling, you're not alone. Download my free guide at locatecoaching.com/freegift to help you find clarity and confidence. EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Check out other episodes of Life After: From Surviving to Thriving: https://sites.libsyn.com/460833/site ABOUT THE HOST Jill McKnight is a mindset coach and speaker as well as an Erickson Professional Certified Coach. She specializes in supporting those who are rebuilding their lives and finding their most aligned path forward. Jill knows that the tips and tricks in each episode work – because she's used them to change her life and her clients have used them to change their lives! Jill has the education and life experience to help you rebuild your life, whatever the circumstances… and move from surviving to thriving! Through her talks, events, programs, and podcast "Life After: From Surviving to Thriving", Jill provides her clients with a unique mix of thoughtful guidance and sincere care. She lives in a small town in Washington with her son and is committed to co-create a world with more hope, connection, and healing for us all. CONNECT & CONTACT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@locatecoaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/locatecoaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEImRGJXX4hrdS_NM3wWXg Email: [e-mail]