The Story in My Head: Healing & Self-Improvement for the Lazy
The Story in My Head is a podcast about healing, self-improvement and self-care for the lazy. It's a raw and meandering journey through the stories in my head that create fear, plant obstacles and disable me from living the life I want. This is NOT your average self-help podcast. It is not polished and refined and presented as a recipe for healthy living. Rather its an honest sharing of the stories that feed my dark spaces, the consequences of my storytelling, and the ways I'm working to re-write the narrative. I think most of us tell stories in our heads that we fear will be judged if we share. I want to explore the stories that make us uncomfortable including ones about depression, anxiety, conflict, self-esteem, sex, relationships, death, addiction, parenting, adulting. This list goes on and on. These are the issues I struggle with and I don't think I'm alone, yet most people don't want to talk about them. WTF? The Story in My Head podcast, hosted by me...Amy. Where my guests and I talk honestly about things that make us uncomfortable. We will share our stories, our experiences and the nuggets we gather along the way. You might laugh a little. You may cry a little. I suspect you will be able to relate. Nonetheless, it will be shameless entertainment. If you like Unf*ck Your Brain, Help Me Be Me, Unlocking Us, The Mel Robbins Podcast, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Terrible Thanks for Asking, Therapy for Black Girls, Goop, The Happiness Lab, and Happier then you may enjoy The Story in My Head. Check it out.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 67
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Art of Saying NO
Saying "no" can be very difficult. It is also necessary, loving and... I'm recently learning... an act of Self Care. I'm practicing the Art of Saying No as a way to love others as well as myself.
Bucket of MnMs
Sometimes LIFE shoots holes in our plans, our goals and our dreams. It takes a lot of energy to change directions!!! I'm learning to keep an 'energy reserve' for difficult times versus living in my …
Asheville Exhales
Many days after Hurricane Helene, I wander around Asheville NC and see the vast resources that have been donated to my area. There are no words to express the gratitude felt by all of us receiving y…
Asheville Grit
On approximately day 10 of the affects of Hurricane Helene in Asheville; I along with everyone and everything else am covered in dirt, germs and grit. In this episode recorded with background noises …
Asheville Now
This week there are no stories in my head. I can't complete a single thought right now. I am on day 7 of the aftermath on Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC. All major systems in my home town are br…
Murricane
I live in Western NC and 5 days ago experienced Hurricane Helene. Im practicing Gratitude and this week I have found it to be a skill to be practiced, as well as a form of self care! This episode i…
Angry Goggles
The story in my head has fueled fear, depression, and resentment. Now I'm investigating what happens when I share the story in my head with someone I've hurt as an intro to making amends and a begin…
Kiddie Pool
Intimacy is tricky business. Especially when it becomes clear people define intimacy in a lot of different ways. I wonder if we have an Intimacy Language? My mission to learn more about intimacy led…
Got Reactions?
Many times I have been accused of "over-reacting" when I thought I was just "reacting" to the situation in front of me. In actuality, I react to the situation I THINK is in front of me, as seen throu…
Fat Man in Red
Most of the stories that I carry with me into adulthood began in my childhood. I'm looking honestly at the roots of my stories and I'm realizing the original story-teller may not be telling "truth".…
Trusting Me
I've been told I have 'trust issues' and 'to just have faith'. That's tricky when I had lost all faith in myself, in people and in a Higher Power. Now, I'm working to change the way I see my past so …
To Be or Not To Be
I tell stories even in my sleep, and at times my dreams lead me to new questions and new discoveries. Or at least a new experiment! This time I'm working to re-write my "to-do" list.
Mustard Station
When I think about being "triggered" by someone or something, I get irritated. Why? Maybe cause it seems like there is no 'safety mechanism' in place and it feels out of control. I'm working to fi…
My Purple Bicycle
This is the story of when I said to myself "I CAN" when I could not. What we can't do is as valuable as what we can do... as long as we keep both in mind and not focus solely on one or the other.
TransAm Flight
Ever acted outside of your norm in a relationship? Ever acted like a lunatic even when you didn't want to? I have and I compare it to flying on a airplane... and how I react when the flight starts t…
Leave the Feeling
Working to re-write the narrative in my head, I am learning to leave the feeling behind and take the lesson forward. The stories I tell myself fuel my emotions and affect my behaviors. I am not yet…
Space Mountain
Another story, another 'rambling' and another experiment. Digging out of the old and into the new requires dedication, exploration and hard work. I myself prefer to be a bit lazy! Here's some of t…
Flies Suck Too
Part 2 of my rambling about pain, injury and trauma as I share the story in my head about judging my shitty experiences and those of others.
Damn That Sucks
I was once told that our pains, injuries and traumas are like acne.... they each require time and attention to heal. Sometimes our pains, injuries and traumas leave scars. This is my beginning of …
This is NOT Good
The stores in my head have helped me create expectations - both of others in the world and of myself - that are NOT congruent with reality and do not set anyone up for success. Sharing my thoughts o…