Road of Life Podcast Episode 66

Do you ever hear that little voice in your head—the one that tells you you’re not good enough, that you can’t do it, or that you’re failing? Yeah, us too. We call ours “Jack,” and in this episode, we’re sharing how to identify, name, and shut that voice down.

We reflect on how our self-talk impacts not just us, but also the way we raise and inspire our kids. Inspired by Carol Dweck’s Mindset, we dive deep into the concepts of fixed vs. growth mindsets, how they shape our lives, and why focusing on outcomes (like how many goals your kid scored) might just be setting them up for a lifetime of negative self-talk.

We get personal about our own struggles with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and those “I suck” moments—whether it’s cooking dinner wrong or losing at pickleball. And we talk about how to reframe those limiting beliefs, replace them with something empowering, and practice accountability with the people we love.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why the way you praise your kids (or yourself) matters more than you think.
• How to ask better questions like: What did you fail at today?
• Why using the word “should” is secretly sabotaging your progress.
• Actionable steps to turn down the volume on your inner critic.
• How naming your negative voice (hi, Jack!) can help you disassociate from it.

We’re getting real about our journey, our mistakes, and what we’re doing to create more growth and grace in our lives—and we hope it inspires you to do the same.

So, what’s the one thing you’re going to do after listening to this episode? Let’s work on it together.

Love you. Bye. 🎙️

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