Ever felt strangely irritated when someone repeats your own words back to you? Maybe it was something you once proudly said about yourself—until it started feeling like a label you’ve outgrown. In this episode, we explore why it’s so uncomfortable to be reminded of who we used to be, and what it takes to close the gap between how we see ourselves and how others still see us. This is about reclaiming your narrative—and learning to speak up for who you are now.

Timestamps:

00:00 Outgrowing old self-labels

06:46 Why I’m mad/sad about the self-label

16:30 Expertise in the thing we hate

20:06 Friends identifying where you hold yourself back

25:14 Teaching others how to see you

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