What Story Are You Telling Yourself? with Jay Waddell

**Healing begins the moment you choose yourself.** **What story have you been telling yourself… and is it time to rewrite it?** In this episode of *Rise Up and Heal*, I sit down with speaker, author, storyteller, and dog walker Jay Waddell from Colorado. Drawing from both lived experience and professional expertise, Jay shares his inspiring journey of rewiring his brain, building resilience, and discovering that healing begins when we choose to challenge the stories that have shaped our lives. Together, we explore how our thoughts influence our reality, why resilience is something we can develop, and how rewriting our inner narrative can open the door to hope, growth, and lasting change. This conversation is a reminder that our past may explain us, but it doesn’t have to define us. Jay offers practical wisdom and heartfelt insights that encourage us to see ourselves with greater compassion and recognise that we all have the capacity to create a different future. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, questioned your self-worth, or wondered whether change is truly possible, this episode will remind you that healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been beneath the stories you’ve carried. **Jay is currently working on a collaborative book that will feature stories of resilience, healing, and transformation from people around the world. If you’ve overcome adversity and feel called to share your story, he’d love to hear from you. You can contact Jay directly at:** [**jaywaddell2221@gmail.com**](mailto:jaywaddell2221@gmail.com) If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to subscribe to *Rise Up and Heal* for more conversations about healing, self-worth, resilience, personal growth, and living with intention. If you have a story you’d like to share on the *Rise Up and Heal* podcast, I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at [anni@riseupandheal.com](mailto:anni@riseupandheal.com). **Much love,** **Anni x** **Follow me and stay connected:** Instagram: @rise\_up\_and\_heal Facebook: Rise Up and Heal LinkedIn: Anni Neill TikTok: @rise\_up\_and\_heal 🎙️ Listen to the *Rise Up and Heal* Podcast on Spotify. 💌 Join my newsletter for weekly support and inspiration. 🌿 Website: www.riseupandheal.com 📧 Email: [anni@riseupandheal.com](mailto:anni@riseupandheal.com)