What happens when the stories in your head start sabotaging the work you care most about?

In this first episode, we explore "the algorithm in our head" — how our brains feed us old, fear-based narratives that keep us stuck in overwhelm, self-doubt, and disillusionment.

Nita opens up about her 20-year journey in corporate sustainability, from starting as a first-generation British Indian graduate at a global bank to sitting on boards today. She shares her current crisis: watching DEI rolled back, ESG under attack, and net zero being diluted under political pressure, while questioning whether decades of work were "all a waste of time."

Sol guides Nita (and listeners) through live coaching to identify the loudest stories running in our heads and explore how to shift our relationship with them. You'll hear practical tools for moving from autopilot to aligned action, including the "IN/OUT/FORWARD" practice for breaking free from mental doom scrolling.

This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending everything's fine. It's about recognizing when we're stuck in old narratives and finding space to respond with clarity instead of collapse.

If you've ever felt like your inner critic is louder than your sense of purpose, this episode offers both solidarity and practical tools for rewiring the algorithm in your head.

Featured Practice: You can find the IN/OUT/FORWARD technique in a recent post on Sol's LinkedIn

Connect with Sol: https://www.thealtacademy.co.uk/
Connect with Nita: https://bio.site/nitapwoods

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