🎙️ Podcast Episode 37: What Else Is True? Changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves
From the Running to Myself Podcast with Trisha Stanton
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Hey friends, welcome back to Running to Myself—the podcast where we talk about mindset, movement, and what it really means to grow into the person you're meant to be. I'm your host, Trisha Stanton, and I’m so glad you’re here.
Today’s episode is all about something that quietly shapes our lives far more than we realize—
The stories we tell ourselves.
And more importantly—how we can change them.
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Six years ago, if you had told me that I’d be living with this much joy and purpose, I wouldn’t have believed you.
Not because I didn’t want it.
Not because I didn’t hope it was possible.
But because the stories I was telling myself at the time were limiting what I could even imagine.
Here’s what I want to tell you today—and I hope you carry this with you:
đź’Ą The beliefs we hold about ourselves impact everything in our life.
And just because you believe something… doesn’t mean it’s true.
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I want to do a little exercise with you. You can come back to this later if you're driving or walking, but if you're sitting down, even better.
Take a moment to write down five things you believe about yourself.
Just five statements. Don’t overthink it—just write what comes to mind.
Now, once you have those written down, go back and label each one as either a T for Thought or an F for Fact.
Here’s the difference:
* A fact is something that can be proven with dates, events, or measurable data.
* A thought is a belief or opinion—something your brain offers, based on your own experiences or interpretation.
Most of the time, we treat thoughts as if they are facts.
And that’s where things get tricky.
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Let me give you a real-life example from my own story.
For years, I believed this about myself:
“I have a short attention span.”
It didn’t sound harsh or cruel. In fact, I used to say it with a little bit of humor.
But underneath, there was a subtle judgment—like maybe I was flaky. Maybe I lacked follow-through.
And I had plenty of “evidence,” right? I’d changed careers. I’d stepped in and out of teaching. I’d made big life shifts more than once.
But one day, someone said to me:
“Wow, you’ve had a really interesting and exciting life.”
And that comment cracked something open for me.
Because that’s also true.
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So I started practicing a simple question:
“What else is true?”
Yes, I’ve shifted directions often.
But here’s what else is true:
* I’ve had the freedom to follow dreams—like staying home with my kids, owning a horse, running a hobby farm.
* I’ve been supported in those choices by a husband who always believed in my path.
* I’ve said yes to new things because I trust myself to know when it’s time for change.
* I’ve had a life full of rich, meaningful experiences that I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Same life.
Same facts.
New story.
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So now I want to invite you to do the same.
Take one of the thoughts you wrote down earlier—especially if it leans a little negative.
Something that weighs a little heavier than you’d like.
Now ask yourself:
“What else is true?”
Write down a few new thoughts—ones that are still true, but feel lighter, stronger, or more empowering.
This practice doesn’t mean ignoring the hard stuff.
It means refusing to be defined by the first thought your brain throws at you.
Because you have access to other truths—and those truths can shape your mindset, your confidence, and your life.
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You are not just the passive receiver of your thoughts.
You are the gatekeeper.
You are the director.
And when you shift into that role—when you start asking “What else is true?” in every situation—you open yourself up to a whole new way of thinking, and a whole new level of freedom.
Your brain will adapt.
Over time, it will start offering more hopeful, creative, and empowering thoughts.
And when your thoughts shift—your results follow.
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If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who needs a reminder of their power to rewrite the story.
And if you’re ready to go deeper into this kind of mindset work with personalized support, I’d love to talk with you.
You can book a free coaching consultation at trishastanton.com.
And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple or Spotify. It helps more people find the show—and reminds them they’re not alone.
Until next time, ask yourself:
What else is true?
And remember—mindset matters. 💙
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