Episode 15: Rewriting the Stories That Keep You Stuck

Описание: It is easy to stay stuck in old stories because they are familiar, even when they are not true. In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine opens Pathway Five, Do the Work, and sits down with professional calligrapher and small business owner Leah Spiros to talk about rewriting the stories that keep you stuck and choosing the next step forward.

Leah shares what courage has looked like in seasons of uncertainty, and how she has learned to move forward without needing a perfect plan or a guaranteed outcome. They talk about how quickly we can absorb narratives from other people when a relationship shifts, and why doing the work often means returning to truth instead of letting someone else write the story for you.

Together, Justine and Leah explore what it looks like to bring kindness and intentionality into everyday interactions, especially when you are serving people in real time through your work. They also talk about redefining courage, not as bravado or being the loudest voice, but as showing up with steadiness, boundaries when needed, and the willingness to keep walking forward.

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Key Takeaways
▪️ Pathway Five, Do the Work, is about checking the stories in your brain and reclaiming what is true.
▪️ It can feel easier to stay stuck because it is known and predictable, even when it is not healthy.
▪️ Healing and courage are often not about the “best” step or the “right” step, but simply taking the next step.
▪️ When something shifts in a relationship, our brains tend to fill in the gaps with stories, especially “in the absence of data.”
▪️ Rewriting your story can mean refusing to let other people’s opinions take up “rent free space.”
▪️ Courage does not have to look like bravado; sometimes it is quiet, steady, and simply walking in.
▪️ Intentionality can shape the way you show up in small moments, including how you speak to people when they are rushed or frustrated.
▪️ Finding “your people” can change the story you believe about yourself, including the belief that you do not fit.
▪️ Boundaries can help you stay yourself in spaces that are not safe enough to hold all of you.

About Justine
Author, Speaker, and Corporate Trainer of Courage
Full of grit and grace, Justine Froelker uses her fiery passion, her story, and the occasional curse word to empower others to show up as their whole selves in their life and work.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:26 Introducing Today's Guest: Leah
05:08 Leah's Journey and Insights on Courage
07:50 Navigating Uncertainty and Faith
08:33 Overcoming Adversity
16:59 The Role of Faith in Business
20:57 Building a Small Business with Kindness
21:11 The Power of Prayer in Business
21:33 Spreading Kindness and Joy
22:26 Handling Difficult Clients with Grace
22:55 The Importance of Intentionality
23:59 Love in Interactions
26:53 Redefining Courage
33:57 Embracing Creativity and Finding Your Fit
38:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement