The Sticks and Stones Saying… Yeah It’s Crap [episode 144]
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Many of us grew up repeating the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” While it may have been intended to build resilience, I’ve come to believe it’s simply NOT true.
In today’s episode, I’m talking about the sticks and stones saying, and honestly, why it’s crap. Yes, words matter. The things we hear repeatedly + the things we tell ourselves every day shape how we think, what we believe, and ultimately, how we experience the world.
Our brains learn through repetition. Over time, the words we hear from others and the thoughts we repeat to ourselves (i.e., negative and discouraging statements) create patterns that influence our beliefs and behaviors.
The encouraging news, though? Those stories aren’t permanent. Through neuroplasticity, we have the ability to build new pathways and choose thoughts that better serve us!
Healing often begins with paying attention to the words we speak, hear, and believe. If you’ve been carrying thoughts that no longer serve you, know that change IS possible.
Need more support with your healing journey? I’d love to walk alongside you. Schedule a free 30-minute call, and let’s talk about 1:1 Good Movement Guidance. Don’t forget to mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off!
In this episode, The Sticks and Stones Saying…Yeah It’s Crap, I cover:
- How words shape our thoughts, beliefs, and reality + how repeated thoughts create permanent neural pathways
- How limiting beliefs can be rewritten through neuroplasticity
- Changing your thoughts that you practice every day + pairing with grace & self-compassion
- Personal examples of changing limiting beliefs in everyday life
- Why releasing resentment starts with changing the story you tell yourself
- How small shifts in thinking can create lasting transformation
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- Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
- Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting
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Related Episodes:
- Episode 2: It Starts with Self-Awareness
- Episode 86: What Grace Is (And What It’s Not)
- Episode 143: Why Self-Awareness Is Important and Also Sucks
More about the Good Movement Draws Good Movement podcast:
In stockmanship (the art and science of handling cattle in a safe, effective, low-stress manner), we have this phrase . . . good movement draws good movement.
It’s this thing that happens when we ask a small group of cattle, maybe a cow or a pair, to move out in a certain direction, and their movement draws the whole herd into moving in the same direction.
Good movement happens when we approach the cattle with a positive attitude, read and really listen to what they’re telling us, and communicate accordingly.
We don’t approach the aware, flighty cattle the same as we do the tame, docile cattle. We adjust ourselves, our energy, and our approach, and we communicate with each other differently.
These adjustments help us effectively draw good movement from each, which then draws good movement from the herd. But it starts with us.
The same is true for humans. Good movement starts with us.
Welcome to Good Movement Draws Good Movement, the podcast where farmers, ranchers, and rural folks can grow relationally through awareness, understanding, and effective communication.
Hey, it’s me – T. I’m your host, and I, along with my guests, will be covering topics related to drawing good movement – things like self and social awareness, brain science, positive psychology, extending grace, and so much more.
We’ll share tools that can help you understand why you are the way you are, why others are the way they are, and how you can use that to step out of self-told lies with grace and compassion to draw good movement in conversations, relationships, and life in rural America.
Tune in every Tuesday, and make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! Let’s go draw good movement!
