The Story in My Head: Healing & Self-Improvement for the Lazy

The Story in My Head: Healing & Self-Improvement for the Lazy

Author: Amy - Fellow Human Language: English Episodes: 84
Ever feel like the whole self-improvement world is just too much effort? You’re not alone. Hosted by Amy, who describes herself as a Fellow Human, The Story in My Head: Healing & Self-Improvement for the Lazy is a refreshingly different take on personal growth. This isn't about rigid routines or pretending to have it all figured out. Instead, each episode feels like a candid conversation where Amy untangles the internal narratives-those persistent stories in our own heads-that breed fear and create unnecessary obstacles. You’ll hear honest reflections on the messy consequences of letting those stories run wild, all while navigating the intersections of mental health, fitness, and everyday life with a surprising dose of humor. The podcast deliberately avoids a polished, recipe-style approach, offering instead a meandering and raw journey. It’s for anyone who wants to explore healing and self-care but finds traditional methods daunting or disingenuous. By sharing her own dark spaces and struggles, Amy creates a relatable space that feels more like a chat with a friend than a lecture, proving that working on yourself doesn’t have to be a solemn, exhausting chore. Tune in for a genuine, often funny, and always human look at the stories we tell ourselves and how shifting them, even lazily, can change everything.
Episodes
Q Micro Changes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:32
Change, whether unexpected or foreseen, is often difficult. We question everything during change, including where to begin!!!! Today's quickie may offer you a starting place for any changes you'd like to make in 2026. Be…
Q Giving Thanks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:08
Happy Thanksgiving! This mid-week quickie (Q) is the story in my head about giving thanks. gratitude, self care, transition, holidays, self esteem, change, acceptance, joy, love
Build Courage and Let Go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:27
One may say you can't have courage without first having fear. I'm learning to navigate having both at the same time and it's hard to do! At times, fear wins. Other times I seem to have more courage. Either way, as I am m…
Q Acceptance and Action [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:54
It's hard for most of us to accept situations we don't like. However, it is a critical aspect of change. Not liking where we are motivates us to get moving! If you don't like where you are, work on getting ready for wher…
Q Over Reacting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:35
Have you been told you overreact? Do you react rather than respond? You are like me. The stories in our heads are never an exact match to the reality of a situation. How accurate is your story? For it is the story we mos…
Q Self Esteem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:33
I woke up with an attitude problem. I had a poor attitude about myself and the way I was talking to myself was the problem. My self esteem needed some adjustments. For me, that means the Story in My Head needs adjusting!…
Q Decision Making [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:42
It sucks when we are faced with a decision to make or a problem to solve and we don't know what to do. At times we have too many options, at times there seems to be too few. The worst times are when can't perceive of opt…
Q Ina Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:12
The Story in My Head often leads to expectations.... unrealistic ones! And to be honest I've had expectations of how people around me 'should communicate, should behave, and should provide' whenever I am experiencing ang…
Q Humble Pie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:48
This mid-week quickie starts fun and ends serious. This Story in My Head begins dark and smelly, and now offers me permission to feel proud of myself. Celebrate your skills, successes, accomplishments and talents. succes…
Q Be Present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:25
Today I am practicing new coping skills to help reduce stress and anxiety. I've learned I need to practice when I am NOT feeling stressed or overwhelmed. I'm committed to setting myself up for success; and I invite you t…