Narrative Podcast

E. 26 ”I Don’t Know My Identity” Robert Saul’s False Narrative

As children, we aren't given road maps for this thing called life. As Robert (Bob) Saul was growing up he was bullied, didn't "fit in", and often had stomach issues.  He was lucky enough to have a childhood psychologist see him and help him figure a few things out.  That Dr. had such an impact on Bob that he wanted to go into medicine.  In his junior year of college is when he felt a strong pull to pediatrics. He felt this was the space he could have the greatest impact.  He finally knew his path.
Bob learned a lot from his patients.  Bob had experienced a lot in his personal life with a disabled daughter and foster children he and his wife had cared for. In 93' he was heard a speaker share "I am the problem. I am the solution. I am the resource." Yes, Bob had found his identity in the pediatric medical world but now in his community. He has established 5 steps to community Improvement that he explained, they are 
Learn to be the best parent you can be
Get involved
Stay involved
Love for one another
Practice Forgiveness
With these principles in mind, he has written multiple books. Writing for Bob started with letters to the community, actually intended for himself. He starts his days excited for work. He still loves what he does and encourages us all to forgive each other - continue to evolve in your forgiveness journey.
Connect with Dr. Robert (Bob) Saul: robertsaul@me.com
Check out Dr. Robert Saul's Books: MyChildrensChildren.com
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Ep.25 ”If You Don’t Do Something Praise Worthy Then You Are Not Worthy of Love” Evan VanDyke’s False Narrative

When you grow up as the baby of 6 kids in your family you have a lot of people to watch as you are growing up and forming your values. Evan Van Dyke was doted on by his family and told he was going to grow up and be successful.  So naturally Evan thought he needed to do something that his family would be impressed with, enough to sing his praises.  Evan equated success with money. His mom was the epitome of positivity.  Evan wasn't sure it was ok to be negative.  
There came a time when Evan started to question the need for success, money, praise, and his Mormon upbringing. Once he did his due diligence researching Mormonism, he decided it wasn't the life for him anymore. But when you take your name out of the Book of Mormon you can expect to lose those that were once close to you. You lose their praise too.  When that happened Evan had to decide that he was enough.  He decided he could have negative emotions but to always practice gratitude. He is still very positive but admits life has it's problems. Through his gratitude, he's learned to shift his thinking about solving problems. 
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Ep. 24 ”You’re Gonna Be Defeated” Kelly Tyan’s False Narrative

"You're gonna be defeated." Maybe this wasn't a struggle for Kelley Tyan when she was younger but it really played a role in her adult life. In her younger years, Kelley watched her mom struggle with rheumatoid arthritis.  She saw her mom rely on her faith, push through pain, and show up.  Kelly knew she could too. 
But as she got older and bad things happened and she started playing the comparison game, that negative voice in her head got louder and louder.  She's a breast cancer survivor, her daughter has been in two very serious accidents, and more. Then she lost her mom.  That was her person.  They were very close and alot of value was held in their relationship.
 Now Kelley had to face this world on her own.  But that ended up being ok.  Kelley bets on herself these days!  She relies on her faith and trusts what God says about her. She's addicted to the climb (the journey to being your own courageous leader. ) There are two voices in your head, which one will you let speak the loudest?
Kelly's Mantra: "I will not be defeated by my negative inner voice."
Connect with Kelly Tyan: LinkedIn or @KelleyTyan on Instagram
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Ep. 23 ”To Make a Big Impact, You Have To Make a Lot of Money” Ian Garlic’s False Narrative

When you grow up around successful people and your friends are highly successful, you see their glamorous lifestyle.  You start to think things matter. The car. The house. The trips. The impact. That's what Ian Garlic used to think, in order to have great impact you have to have great wealth!
Until one day he realized, he'd rather enjoy the journey than worry about the ultimate conquest which wouldn't result in satisfaction.  He'd seen his parents lose everything and pick themselves back up. This example about mindset.  When things get hard you have to push through.  He learned too that if he did it once he could do it again.  This mindset has served him well. He identified two types of successful people. The people that are in it for the money and the people that are in it for the impact.  Success depends on your definition. Listen to hear Ian's definition and how he impacts others. 
To Connect with Ian Garlic: Ian Garlic on LinkedIn or @Ian.Garlic on Instagram
Ian's Book: Video Testimonials: How to Land the Big Fish 
Book referrals:  Man’s Search for Meaning by Vickor Frankl
How to Be Like Walt by Pat Williams
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Ep. 22 ”Because I’m not enough, I will be perfect to prove my value” Sara Whedon’s False Narrative

Somehow Dr. Sara Whedon established a picture of perfection that she strived for daily. Around age 16 she knew she could not keep up this perfect life. In her 20’s, she questioned “When did I start thinking ‘I should be ___ by now’”? But she couldn’t figure out how to let it go of the norms she believed and what a perfect life looked like. But when her mom was diagnosed with cancer she had to fall into being present and problem solving and that did not reflect perfection.
That opened a whole new chapter of life where she decided she did have value! She thought to herself, “Clearly, there are things I don’t know. I want to move forward. And the only way to move forward is to do something different.” She got help because she knew someone who had value deserved help. Now she helps others do the same. She lets them know you can do hard things when you are scared, suffering, don’t know the outcome, and even when you don’t want to.
To Connect with Sara Whedon: www.drsarawhedon.com or support@drsawhedon.com
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Ep. 21 ”I Grew Up With Perfect Parents Like Everyone Else” Lynn Catalano’s False Narrative

Through the eyes of a child, Lynn Catalno compared her parents to Ward and June Clever.  But at 12, she realized something was off about her father and his behavior.  Her mother was an enabler and enabled him to act like a narcissist.
Lynn finally addressed how she felt about her father, as an adult.  She had such clarity over what had happened. She decided for herself that she had value and deserved unconditional love.  She had not received that from her father but knew that's what she deserved going forward in other relationships.
Immediately after her mother's passing his narcissistic behavior continued and ultimately was the demise of their relationship.  Listen now to see how she has used this pain to heal others. 
Gloria Steinem Quote: "The final stage of healing, is using what happens to you to help other people."
To Connect with Lynn Catalano:
TikTok @‌lynncatalanospeaks 
Instagram - @wreckingballrelationships
LinkedIn - Lynn Catalano, Esq.
Facebook – Lynn Catalano Speaks 
Lynn's Book: Wrecking Ball Relationships: How to Identify, Live With, or Leave the Narcissist in Your Life
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Ep. 20 ”I’m Comfortable Doing The Bare Minimum!” Travis Curnutte’s False Narrative

"I spent so long not doing anything, I didn't learn how to do anything!" Travis Curnutte, our guest today, shared this realization.  This became clear to him as he knew he needed a course correction in his career and life.  Travis grew up with a successful father and he knew he wanted to be in business one day too despite having Tourretts.  
Many years later, Travis was in business just not the tech world he wanted to be in.  He wasn't actually ok with doing the bare minimum there was just no challenge and no one was asking for more out of him. But when he lost everything, his very supportive wife agreed to invest in their futures by taking a risk, before he could even complete his thought.  The risk paid off and now Travis is successful, in tech, where he has to learned to hire people who challenge him, invest in personal growth, and transparency to avoid demise again. 
Connect with Travis Curnutte on LinkedIn: @TravisCurnutte or X @travisCurnutte
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Ep. 19 ”As a Christian Women, My Service Is To Be In the Kitchen.” Becky Mason’s False Narrative

What do you do when you grew up in a conservative Christian home? You are taught to follow the rules.  You watch and respect your elders.  When Becky went to church functions she'd see all the women being of service in the kitchen.  Naturally, she thought she was supposed to serve in this way too.
That didn't sit well with Becky.  She knew what she believed but for some reason felt there was a need to reel in her fun and crazy side.  This feeling was always there. 
When the Captivating Conference in Colorado came up, she knew she needed to attend. The message she heard directly from God was that she was purposely made the way he needed her for his purpose.  He didn't want her to tone it down.
Now Becky serves others, just not from the kitchen.  She has found a way to be disciplined to refine her purpose of making an impact on others and being of service.
To Connect with Becky Mason: rebeccamason234@yahoo.com or on FB: @Becky Mason and IG: @BeckyMasonBAM
Books Mentioned: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
Captivating by Stasi Eldredge
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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Ep. 18 ”I Have To Fit In and Hide My Family’s Shame” Alex Pauls’s False Narrative

Coooome-a, Come-a, Come-a, Come-a, Come-a, Chameleon...Alex Pauls growing up felt like he had to behave like a chameleon and fit in.  He finally had enough and decided to be OK with who he was, regardless of his desire to have everyone like him. 
He found the spark of "I'm special" again he felt when he was 3 or 4 years old. Alex worked on himself and became "The Character." Not choose the character that he felt like he had to be around each person. He lost some friends as he found himself and his worth. Catch the full story of growth, adventure, learn more about Alex's book, and the successful business he and his wife have!
To Connect with Alex Pauls: alex.kpdesign@gmail.com 
or LinkedIn: @Alex Pauls
Check out KPDesigns.ca and ConquerYourBusiness.com
Our Book: Partners in Everything on Amazon 
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Ep. 17 ”I’m Not Like Others” Tucker Nielson’s False Narrative

Discover the journey of Tucker Nielsen, a young computer science master's student at Michigan Tech, as he shares the power of embracing his uniqueness. At 15 he was diagnosed with a form of autism called pervasive developmental disorder.  Tucker recounts his transformative journey from uncertainty to clarity. Tucker harnessed his superpower of intense focus and empathy. From battling depression and anxiety to finding purpose and fulfillment, Tucker's story is empowering for anyone struggling to find their path in life, when you don't feel like others. Listen as he shares his passion for writing, teaching, and using Lego bricks to empower college students in their learning journey. He has learned he is like others he is just uniquely created but with so much purpose.
To Connect with Tucker Nielson: neilsentucker28@gmail.com
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