Narrative Podcast

Ep. 10 ”I’m Not Deserving of Love”: False Narrative

“Everything is a gift or an opportunity”…But Evan Mestman didn’t always think this way! Evan was a sickly child and didn’t think he was deserving of love. He regularly saw a chiropractor that poured into him. She was speaking into him, non directly, words of love, support, and encouragement! The faith she shared with him broke down all the walls he’d built up. He looks back and can see how much love she gave him but he didn’t realize it at the time.
Through his faith and life journey of weight loss Evan now pours into others. He exercises his “attitude muscle” daily in his personal life and with those he pours into. Even believes that life is about happiness and happiness comes from pouring into others. He practices what he preaches “Everything in life is a gift or an opportunity.”
Connect with Evan Mestman by email: evan@proattitudes.com or proattitudes.com.
Evan’s book: The Habits of Healthy Eating
Join my Facebook Group "Living the B3 Way to Wellness": https://www.facebook.com/groups/proattitudestheb3way
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DO YOU WANT TO ESCAPE THE DIET TRAP? Click here:
https://proattitudes.com/escape-the-diet-trap-vsl-entry/
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Ep. 9 ”My Lot in Life is to be a Mom and Wife”: False Narrative

When you grow up in small-town Iowa, you don't realize how big the world really is.  As Tiffany Mason grew up she watched her mom and observed her being a good mom and wife.  Like a lot of us, we think we'll grow up to be similar to our parents.  Tiffany learned her lot if life was to be a supportive mom and wife. 
Until a few years ago, that's what Tiffany did.  Her husband was successful and was recruited for new opportunities which meant multiple moves. Six years ago, they settled in Florida and the kids were old enough; she knew it was her time to go back to full-time work.  After a few flops, she has settled into being a successful Podcast Manager.  She now knows differently: the "American Dream" is out there for anyone and it's none of your business what others think of you!
Connect with Tiffany Mason: virtuallyyouva.com
Tiffany's Podcast: Memories with a Beat  (Apple link but available on all popular podcast platforms)
One of the Good One's Episode: 28 Happy Early Valentine's Day! 
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Ep. 8 ”If It Needs to Get Done...I’m Gonna Have to do It”: False Narrative

God has a funny way of slowing you down when you won't!
Analisa Woods shared how she was a responsible second oldest sister, growing up in a family with 7 children.  She got things done.  As she got older she started to believe that if it was going to get done she had to do it, from previous experiences. 
Analisa was always busy completing to-do lists that others ideally should have been helping to complete.  People relied on her and knew she'd get it done!  Till one day when God slowed her down. She was in a terrible car accident and had a long recovery...in bed. She saw things will still get done in her absence.  She saw others step up to the plate.  
But there are two lessons you gain from this conversation!  In the 80's, there was this charismatic movement of leaders of the church.  Little did Analisa's parents know but they were exposing their family to a cult!  She realized something was off in the teachings. And her parents soon saw the light too.
A valuable lesson was learned through this unfortunate exposure...to seek the truth.  No longer will Analisa believe because someone spoke it or she read it on social media.  She now goes to credible sources like the Bible to get facts.  Do not blindly accept what man says...get factual proof that it is in fact truth. 
To Connect with Analisa Woods: Email: woods595@yahoo.com  or Analisa Woods on Facebook
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Ep. 7 ”I’m Not Qualified to Teach the Bible”: False Narrative

Screaming your wife's name, dripping sweat, after waking up from a nightmare!  This was where my guest Tim Woods found himself after hearing from, what he believed was God, saying "You've been taught right from wrong, and if you died now, you'd be here, in hell!"
You don't know what you don't know.  Or you only know what you are taught, right? Tim was raised in a Christian home being taught the "right" way to look, dress, and act!
Tim knew the life he was living wasn't on track with what he'd been taught but he'd seen some holes in what he'd been taught that took him off the beaten path. 
You have to listen to all the signs that were there guiding his path but he was resistant.  He was hard-headed!  He has gone back to his Christian background and has gained the confidence to teach the Word of God according to The Bible not his childhood teachings. He's "staying on the wall" 
To Connect with Tim Woods:
www.TWBricksstudio.com, YouTube: TWBricks, and IG: TW_Bricks
Don't forget to check out the Ultimate Brick Show
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Ep. 6 ”I’ve Always Been On My Own”: False Narrative

Wes Grant’s life was a rough start. He had a single mom who married into an abusive marriage. Wes experienced abuse too. Soon, Wes found himself hanging around with the wrong crowd doing the wrong things. Wes’s story is that of falling in and out of trouble.
When he felt he had hit his lowest point, in Nicaragua, his old friend Luke offered him somewhere to stay and food in his belly. On his first night, Luke looked at him and said “You’ll be all alone in the world unless you find God.”
Listen in as Wes explains how that piece of advice would come back to haunt him till he made a decision to go all in. 
If you are finding yourself in a similar situation and would like to connect with Wes feel free to call him at his personal number (619) 518-1908 and business is (858) 433-5001
www.ascensionhomeservices.com
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Ep. 5 ”Pretend Everything is Ok To Prove You Have Value”: False Narrative

After Kathleen was adopted, she learned to pretend everything was ok. Who did she learn this from? Her mom, as she put Kathleen in ice skating even though they couldn’t even pay their bills. Then Kathleen lost her dad and pain set in. She found herself turning to drugs for the second time. See Kathleen had learned the game of pretending everything was ok all the while it was a mess under the surface. She knew how to put on the perfect facade. Kathleen hid her drug addiction pretty well until she didn’t.
Her world changed when she was at the center of a serious car accident. God saved her life and Kathleen knew it. She knew there were lessons waiting for her to learn. Find out what happened at the top of the mountain when she realized her pack was too heavy to carry. She definitely has a new narrative and a successful business because of it!
To Connect with Kathleen:  KathleenGrant1027@gmail.com on Facebook KathleenGrant and IG KathleenGrant7920
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Ep. 4 ”Go to College So You Can Be Successful”: False Narrative

Many people also believe the false narrative of "Go to college so you can be successful!" Ian quickly realized this wasn't HIS path.
Ian opened the Iron Pig in MI to start the path of entrepreneurship. When the pandemic hit, his curiosity to challenge authority and government gave way. Ian felt it was important to take a stance, be honest about it, and keep money flowing during the pandemic, going against the emergency order to shut down. This choice came with backlash.  
By failing his way to the top by "risking it for the brisket" he has gained more knowledge than desired due to fighting his way through the judicial system! He's currently waiting on a verdict! But his narrative has changed for good. 
Follow the Iron Pig on all social platforms @ironpigsmoke and www.ironpigsmoke.com
Check out the podcast at www.murphyslawpodcast.com and all streaming services @murphyslawdcast. 
To learn more or to Connect with Tim and Steve: WWW.Narrative.Live or on LinkedIn
 

Ep. 3 ”I Have to Take Care of Everyone”: False Narrative

Tim Croll grew up in a legalistic Baptist home. He was put in charge of his younger siblings.  This made Tim feel responsible for all his sibling's safety and their actions. "I have to take care of everyone."  Through empty promises from his parents, he too learned he couldn't trust anyone.
As an adult, Tim followed the other false narrative of "Just get a job and everything will be ok." But it wasn't!
Now Tim leans on mentors for authentic conversations and perspectives.
To learn more or to Connect with Tim and Steve: WWW.Narrative.Live or on LinkedIn

Ep. 2 ”If you stand in your own way, you’ll never see your potential”: False Narrative

Once Corey Samz had earned his way into the Magnet Program in high school (he was selected due to his artistic talent) a teacher shared with Corey that if he didn't get out of his own way, he'd never see his potential.
When his employer, whom he was loyal to, despite others saying he could do more, laid him off, Corey realized his potential.  This was an open door to explore and his wife supported him. Due to his severance package, he had the freedom to explore that potential. There was an opportunity to teach about what he loved!
To Connect with Corey Samz: www.samzbrego.com or on social media
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Ep. 1 ”Work Hard and Get Promoted, Right?”: False Narrative

As Steve watched his dad growing up he absorbed two narratives.  First, if you work hard you will get promoted. And the other was that your career was your identity. 
When life didn't seem to be playing by those rules, Steve took note.  He decided to change his narrative.  He would not be defined by his career.  Everything was there for the taking. He also found the value of an infrastructure of having people he trusted to talk to. 
Listen now to Steve's story
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