In this episode of the Building Thinkers podcast, Tracy and Stephanie Silver discuss one of Tracy’s 12 favorite problems, “how might we rewrite broken soundtracks?” The concept of “rewriting broken soundtracks,” refers to the limiting beliefs and negative thoughts that often replay in our minds.
Stephanie’s incredible life story is one of resilience and healing in the face of deep trauma and heartache. She shares her deeply personal journey with overcoming those broken soundtracks to build a life beyond what she could have imagined.
In this conversation, Tracy and Steph discuss the power of rewriting our internal soundtracks and overcoming limiting beliefs. They explore the origins of these scripts and how they shape our lives.
Tracy and Stephanie share their personal journeys with soundtracks and how they have found freedom and joy in rewriting them. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and challenging negative thoughts, and offer guidance for those who want to start exploring and rewriting their own soundtracks.
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Key Takeaways:
- Soundtracks are the limiting beliefs and negative thoughts that get stuck on replay in our mind. These internal dialogues can significantly impact our feelings and actions. Recognizing and challenging negative thoughts is the first step in rewriting broken soundtracks.
- Neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our brains and create new, positive neural pathways.
- Rewriting broken soundtracks requires self-reflection, honesty, and a willingness to challenge our own beliefs.
- Perceptions of success and failure vary among individuals. Stephanie challenges the notion that one must hit “rock bottom” to initiate change, arguing that personal definitions of bottom differ widely.
- They discuss the importance of viewing one’s challenges from different perspectives to foster change. By embodying positive beliefs about oneself, individuals can shift their energy and influence how they are perceived by others.
Book Recommendations:
Anywhere, USA by Stephanie Silver https://amzn.to/4d8E6TH
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza https://amzn.to/3Xzqf3e
Existential Kink by Dr. Carolyn Elliott https://amzn.to/3Xvb37i
Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton https://amzn.to/3zqEpeO
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein https://amzn.to/4dbsHTm