The Unlearning the Stories We Tell Ourselves livestream series explores how to identify and rewrite the internal narratives that quietly shape your decisions, confidence, and leadership presence. In each 15-minute episode, coach Katy Caroan focuses on one specific story, such as procrastination, colliding values, missed opportunities, or limiting beliefs. With practical tools and real-life insights, this series helps you uncover the beliefs that hold you back and gives you language to move forward. Whether you are navigating personal change or leading others, these sessions encourage you to let go of outdated stories and create space for growth, clarity, and renewed energy.

• Why shifting perspective from “I must learn more” to “I must unlearn more” can reduce overwhelm and boost focus

• How changing your mental narrative challenges the belief that every thought requires analysis or action

• The value of reversing stories that reinforce struggle, such as weight loss or professional expectations

• How identifying core patterns like “I always try to…” or “I constantly have to…” reveals limiting beliefs

• Why exploring professional, mental, and physical stories helps build awareness and unlock better choices

• Why focusing on roads not taken often fuels regret, guilt, and limiting beliefs

• How reframing past decisions helps shift attention from “what if” to “what now”

• The value of reflecting on both the path you chose and the one you didn’t to gain clarity

• How imagined discomfort (like fear of hunger or failure) can block action and delay progress

• Why asking “what would I change with a magic wand?” reveals hidden desires and opens new possibilities

• Why identifying unconscious beliefs like “I’m not enough” helps shift automatic patterns

• How collecting evidence against limiting beliefs can rewire confidence and decision-making

• The importance of involving others to challenge assumptions and accelerate unlearning

• Why reframing avoidance (like fear of failure or discomfort) creates space for growth

• How simple conditioning techniques can help build new habits that replace outdated narratives

• Why procrastination is often a symptom of conflicting personal values, not poor discipline

• How identifying value clashes reveals the real reason behind inaction or delay

• The importance of acknowledging and balancing values like visibility, professionalism, and humility

• How unlearning labels like “I’m a procrastinator” opens space for self-compassion and progress

• Why resolving internal value conflicts leads to clearer decisions and renewed momentum

• Why “it’s too late” or “it’s too early” are often just stories that delay progress

• How repeatedly asking “Why does this happen?” can reveal hidden fears and values

• The importance of shifting from output-based goals to small, consistent input actions

• How digging into beliefs around safety, investment, and reputation unlocks clarity

• Why taking imperfect action now builds momentum and dissolves limiting narratives

• Why identifying your personal “cover story” helps reveal limiting self-beliefs

• How blended alibis can make unlearning feel safer and more achievable

• The importance of questioning stories you’ve told yourself for years

• How involving others in your growth journey builds accountability and trust

• Why replacing outdated narratives creates space for meaningful behavior change

• Why unlearning the guilt around procrastination reveals useful patterns and insights

• How identifying your typical procrastination triggers helps surface limiting beliefs

• The importance of noticing what you do instead of the task and what that says about avoidance

• How shifting focus to input goals and visible progress reduces overwhelm and builds momentum

• Why embracing procrastination with curiosity can lead to better self-awareness and more effective action

• Why common self-narratives like “I always try to…” or “I constantly have to…” reveal limiting patterns

• How flipping your internal script can shift from pressure to clarity and empowerment

• The importance of exploring professional, mental, and physical stories to uncover stuck beliefs

• Why completing thought prompts helps surface values, fears, and outdated motivations

• How reflecting with others builds accountability and supports lasting change