Ep. 49 | Rewriting the Stories We Carry: Self-Discovery, Abundance, and Trusting the Process

What if some of the stories you've been telling yourself aren't actually yours to keep?In this deeply personal solo episode of Tutum Talk, Cara Nance reflects on the stories, beliefs, and experiences that shape how we see ourselves—and what can happen when we become willing to question, rewrite, and reimagine them.Drawing from her own experiences with moving, life transitions, self-discovery, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Cara explores the ways childhood beliefs can quietly influence our adult choices, relationships, work, and relationship with abundance.She shares the unexpected story of mowing lawns and babysitting, and how a seemingly ordinary childhood experience became a powerful metaphor for the beliefs we carry about earning, worth, work, and what we believe is possible for us.This episode is an invitation to pause and get curious:What stories are you carrying?Where did they come from?And what might become possible if you allowed yourself to believe something new?Cara also reflects on the tension between taking action and trusting divine timing, the courage it takes to be honest with ourselves, and the importance of creating safe spaces for the tough and brave conversations that lead to real growth.Most importantly, she offers a reminder she is learning to practice herself:“I get to believe that good things will continue to happen to me.”In This Episode, Cara Explores:How Internal Family Systems (IFS) has helped her better understand herself and her internal worldThe ways childhood experiences can shape our adult beliefs and behaviorsThe surprising story of mowing lawns and babysitting—and what it taught her about work, earning, and abundanceWhy reflection and self-awareness are essential parts of personal growthMoving as both a physical experience and a metaphor for transition, change, and growthHow we can begin identifying and rewriting limiting beliefsThe difference between taking aligned action and trying to force an outcomeLearning to trust timing, the process, and the possibility of good things happeningThe importance of creating safe spaces for tough, brave, and honest conversationsWhat it means to make room for abundance—not just financially, but in all areas of lifeA Question to Take With You What story are you carrying that might be ready to be rewritten?And perhaps an even more important question:What would change if you allowed yourself to believe that good things could continue to happen to you?Sometimes the work isn't about forcing ourselves to believe something completely new.Sometimes it's simply becoming curious enough to ask whether the story we've been carrying is still true.Sometimes growth isn't about becoming someone new.Sometimes it's about rewriting the story of who you've always been.Connect with Cara Nance & Tutum Leadership CoachingCara Nance is a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and founder of Tutum Leadership Coaching. Through strengths-based coaching, team development, workshops, and retreats, Cara helps leaders and teams move from chaos to clarity and connection.If you're ready to better understand your strengths, strengthen your leadership, and create a workplace where people can do their best work, 1:1 coaching may be your next step.💻 6 in 6 Experience: https://tutumleadershipcoaching.com/mastermind-registration🌐 Website: https://www.tutumleadershipcoaching.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutumleadershipcoaching📅 Schedule a conversation: https://calendly.com/tutumleadershipcoaching/let-s-connect🎙️ Subscribe to Tutum Talk with Cara Nance wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who believes leadership begins with people.Together, we can create workplaces, schools, and communities where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.About Tutum Talk:Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection. Music provided by Music_Unlimited