Transforming Perspectives and Stories

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This chapter explores the concept of how changing our perspective and story can have a transformative effect on our lives. It discusses the tendency to cling to our own version of events and seek validation from others, contrasting it with the idea of wise compassion found in therapy. The chapter emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and recognizing our own role in the situations we face.

Lori Gottlieb believes we all have an inner narrator. In this episode, she explains why the story you tell yourself is key to your happiness (or lack thereof). She also discusses the stages of change, why relationships are a dance, and the steps to finding a good therapist that can help you edit the story of your life. Lori is a therapist, the bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and a co-host on the Dear Therapists podcast. She was once also an executive at NBC, overseeing shows like the hit medical drama ER. It’s through these varied experiences that she’s realized the power of being aware of your personal narrative and being willing to edit your story.

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