Ep. 13 – Self-Talk, Self-Sabotage, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

In this episode of Relentless & Real, we talk about something every leader experiences but few people openly address: self-talk. The voice in your head that questions your decisions, criticizes your mistakes, and quietly shapes the outcomes you experience every day. We explore why negative self-talk is so common, why women tend to be especially hard on themselves, and how those internal narratives can quietly become self-sabotage in both life and leadership. This conversation breaks down how self-talk influences the mindset cycle, the connection between the stories we tell ourselves and the results we see in our lives, and why awareness is the first step to changing the pattern. We also talk about how leaders can interrupt negative thinking, give themselves the grace to grow, and model healthier thinking for the people around them, especially the next generation watching and learning. Because the way you speak to yourself matters. It shapes your confidence, your decisions, and ultimately the life you build. And sometimes the most important leadership work happens in the conversations no one else hears.