Y’all, this episode? It’s the punch in the gut and the hug your soul needs—at the same time.

I sat down with my friend Lewis Howes, and we dove deep into a topic I know so many of us struggle with—feeling stuck.

Ever catch yourself saying things like “I’m dumb,” “I’m not enough,” or “I always mess this up”? Yeah, me too.

In this short episode, Lewis shares how those quiet (and not-so-quiet) conversations we have with ourselves shape our entire identity—and what it took for him to break free from a negative self-image that kept him playing small.

He talks about the literal contract he wrote with himself (yes, signed and framed!) to embody a new identity—and how it became his anchor on the hardest days.

This is for the doer who still feels like they’re not enough… for the leader who secretly wonders if they’re worthy… for the dreamer who needs to believe again.

So grab your journal, boo. You might just be ready to write your own contract after this.

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[00:42] The mindset shift you need to get unstuck

[01:00] How negative self-talk shapes your identity

[01:56] Lewis’ raw story of internalized self-hatred

[03:00] The healing journey that led to inner peace

[04:07] Writing a new identity contract (yes, literally!)

[05:15] Choosing a believable identity you can actually live into

[06:13] Why integrity and authenticity matter in your transformation

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Lewis Howes, You’re Not Stuck: How to Overcome Your Fears and Rewrite Your Identity, >>HERE<<

Connect With Lewis Howes:

Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host. Howes is a two-sport All-American athlete, former professional football player, and member of the U.S.A. Men’s National Handball Team. His show The School of Greatness is one of the top podcasts in the world with over 500 million downloads. He was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30.

Podcast links: 

The School of Greatness – https://lewishowes.com/podcast/# 
The Daily Motivation – https://greatness.com/daily-motivation/

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