S2E6 How Your Self-Talk Can Shape the Way You Feel
Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m talking about the stories we tell ourselves and how the language we use about our bodies, our health, and our lives can keep us stuck in patterns we may no longer want. Whether it is saying “I’m so busy,” “I’m always tired,” “I can’t lose weight,” or “my body hates me,” those phrases can become part of the way we experience ourselves. This does not mean ignoring real symptoms or pretending everything is fine. Instead, it is about becoming aware of the story you are repeating and finding a more supportive way to respond to what your body is trying to tell you. In this episode, I discuss: Why your body is always listening to the way you speak about yourself How long-term symptoms can become part of the story you expect to keep living Why changing your language does not mean ignoring or dismissing real symptoms How I realized I was constantly reinforcing the story that I was tired Why curiosity can be more helpful than fear when a symptom appears How to ask what your body may need instead of immediately assuming the worst Why every person’s body has its own language The importance of slowing down enough to check in with yourself How negative self-talk around weight, fatigue, stress, and chronic illness can become deeply ingrained Why recognizing your patterns is the first step toward changing them How shifting “busy” to “full” can change the way you experience your life Why finding joy, connection, hobbies, and things you love can change the way you feel How repeatedly reliving an old trauma can keep it feeling present Why healing can include processing what happened while also beginning to create a new story A simple exercise for identifying the story you are currently telling and the one you want to live instead If you have been struggling with chronic symptoms, health anxiety, stress, or a feeling that your body is working against you, I want you to start with curiosity and compassion. Ask yourself: What story am I telling about my body or my life that may no longer be serving me? Then think about the story you actually want to be living. Your body is not your enemy. Instead of fighting it, begin listening to it, supporting it, and becoming intentional about the language you use every day. Your homework this week is to notice the stories you repeat about yourself, your health, and your life, and begin building a bridge toward a story that feels more supportive, hopeful, and aligned with how you want to feel. Connect with Dr. Kinney Explore resources, tools, and more from Dr. Erin Kinney: https://www.drerinkinney.com/ Take the free Cortisol Debt Score and discover where you stand: https://www.drerinkinney.com/the-cortisol-debt-score Learn more about my latest book, The Cortisol Cure: https://www.drerinkinney.com/the-cortisol-cure Join The Cortisol Cure Community https://www.drerinkinney.com/cortisol-cure-community
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