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The story that protects you imprisons you. What if the quiet, throwaway lines you repeat about yourself aren't descriptions – they're commands keeping you stuck?Kevin St. Clergy is a speaker, coach, and host of Beyond Blind Blaming. He recently delivered a TEDx talk at Cambridge four years in the making, and coaches practice owners and entrepreneurs to break through the hidden stories that cap their growth.In this solo episode, Kevin unpacks how protective identity stories quietly run our lives – and shares a practical three-step process to name, rewrite, and escape them.In this episode:(00:00) The story that protects you imprisons you(02:39) Identity statements masquerading as facts(03:32) Why your brain is wired to keep you stuck(04:31) Where these stories originally come from(05:15) How self-deprecating humor becomes a lock(07:01) Why identity must change before behavior can(09:34) Step one — name the story out loud(10:17) Step two — divorce the fact from the story(11:26) Step three — build and speak from your to-be list(13:01) The door that opens when the story changesKevin St. Clergy is the host of Beyond Blind Blaming podcast and author of the book "Beyond Blind Blaming." With over 50 episodes interviewing entrepreneurs and thought leaders, Kevin explores how hidden truths hold people back from breakthrough success in business, relationships, and personal growth through systematic questioning and awareness.From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.
