INT 169 - Shifting Your Word Choice

Have you ever felt held back by a nagging sense of fear or unworthiness?

In the vast landscape of the human mind, words form the terrain where battles are won or lost; they shape our experiences and define our reality. But what if the challenging paths of trauma and doubt could be navigated with a different set of linguistic tools?

In this episode of the "Int-HER-rupt Podcast," host Linda Yates and guest Amber Ontiveros explore the intricate relationship between linguistics and neuroscience to offer a strategic roadmap for personal and professional transformation.

Amber will guide you in reshaping your internal dialogue and embracing a growth mindset that turns obstacles into stepping stones. Tune in and unleash the leader within — because how you speak to yourself matters, and it's time your words reflect your true potential!

A Journey Through Words and Beliefs

• Amber shares her gripping story of a near-death experience that revolutionized her understanding of internal narratives and biases.
• As an expert in discrimination with roots in traumatic personal experiences, Amber discusses how these form the basis of negative belief systems anchored in feelings of unworthiness and fear.
• She emphasizes breaking these cycles through self-work and developing empowering self-talk.

The Neuroscience of Bias and Empowerment

• With her coalition-building and policy development expertise, Amber sheds light on the neuroscience behind the reticular activation system and self-serving bias.
• She advocates for a growth mindset, suggesting that individuals reframe their perspective on mistakes as opportunities for learning and transcendence.

Healing from the Inside Out

• Amber's approach to healing personal wounds involves mindfulness, breathwork, and self-compassion.
• She suggests practices like visualization techniques and journaling to rewrite the negative scripts that play in our minds, transforming our life experiences.

Shifting Towards Positive Self-Perception