We’re back with a very personal episode where we unpack the sneaky little stories we tell ourselves (and totally believe).

From childhood insecurities and school struggles to self-worth, dating, and whether cookies count as self-care, we’re diving into it all. Christina shares how she broke free from the belief that she wasn’t smart, and Joe confesses his deep mistrust of picky eaters 😂

We talk ADHD, food culture, emotional patterns, and how to finally stop living by a script that was never meant for you.
Plus: the secret power of baby plates 🍼

Topics Covered:
• Stories we tell ourselves
• Limiting beliefs around worth and confidence
• ADHD and childhood conditioning
• Why school isn’t a great measure of intelligence
• Generational expectations and appearances
• Food, relationships, and self-love
• Journaling, intention, and energy healing
• Embracing your inner child to heal

Recommendations:
🗣️ TEDx Talk – “The Story You Tell Yourself” by John Sharp
📕 Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz
🎙️ Giggly Squad
📝 Journaling for self-awareness

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Timestamps:
00:00 We're Just Stories
01:02 The Power of Limiting Beliefs
03:31 Taco Bell and Childhood Favorites
06:24 Upbringing & Food Habits
09:31 Relationships and Food Compatibility
12:26 Confidence and Job Applications
15:46 Identifying Limiting Beliefs
18:38 Self-Perception and Education
21:28 Rewiring the Narrative
24:24 Learning to Accept Compliments
27:14 Real-Life ADHD in Women
35:32 Perception vs. Reality
36:58 How to Break a Limiting Belief
39:28 Generational Baggage Around Self-Worth
44:25 Self-Love ≠ Self-Indulgence
46:15 Intentional Living as a Healing Tool
50:17 Reflection, Journaling & Daily Practice
51:28 Inner Child Work & Healing
54:38 Self-Care Through Play and Presence
59:18 Letting Go of the Old Story
01:02:09 Choosing Self-Compassion
01:04:32 Final Thoughts & Baby Plates
01:08:32 MA 20 Second Outro