EP 19: The Lies We Tell Ourselves: Perspective, Compassion and the Stories We Inherit

The Grounded Path - Tools for Soul · Sep 24, 2026 · 33m

You Are Not Who They Think You Are

How often do you take someone else's behaviour personally?

A friend says they'll catch up, then doesn't followthrough—and suddenly you're wondering what you did wrong.

A family member has known you for years and keeps describing you as "stubborn," "difficult," "cheeky," or"the problem child"—until eventually, you start believing them.

But what if their perception of you isn't your truth?

In this episode of The Grounded Path | Tools for Soul,Ema explores the stories we create about ourselves based on other people's behaviour, opinions, expectations, and…