PBNN Series: E12766 – IDENTITY

In this episode, Steve Harper and Michelle Cutler, a storytelling coach and screenwriter, delve into how the stories we tell ourselves shape our identities and influence our lives. They highlight the power of reframing these narratives to create new perspectives and opportunities. Cutler shares personal anecdotes, such as completing a marathon despite identifying since childhood as a non-athlete to illustrate the power of reframing limiting narratives. Harper contributes a childhood memory of being labeled an underachiever, discussing how that belief influenced his life until he challenged it. Cutler provides practical tools, including exercises like “Flip the Script” and “Name the Narrator,” to help clients rewrite negative inner stories into empowering ones. She emphasizes that storytelling is not just a creative tool but also a means for personal transformation, leaving listeners inspired to reflect on and reshape their own narratives.