Your Stories Matter Fri, 15 May 2026 15:20:12 +0200 https://jessicagrahamcoaching.com/ en-us © 2026 Jessica Graham Coaching yes e62de20d-3b2c-5fa4-9fb2-b698fecf3bb9 Jessica Graham episodic true Your story is bigger than your darkest chapter.


So many women have done the therapy. The courses. The personal development deep-dives. And somehow — they’re still stuck. Still making decisions from old narratives. Still living inside a story they didn’t consciously choose.

That’s what this podcast is about.


Your Stories Matter is for growth-minded women — especially those building businesses — who are ready to stop being run by the stories they inherited, absorbed, or were told to carry. And start living from the ones they actually want.


Hosted by Jessica Graham, certified narrative advisor and story coach, each episode goes inside the real-time rewriting process — the triggers, the patterns, the identity shifts, and the moments that change everything. Because entrepreneurship has a way of dragging (often kicking and screaming) every unhealed story into the light. And when it does, you have two choices: stay stuck or rewrite.


Your mess is your message. Your turning points are your treasures. Your struggle is your purpose. And being brave enough to say my story matters — that’s where everything changes, toots. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) narrative coaching, rewrite your story, women's personal growth, identity work, story coach, women in transition, identity shift, limiting beliefs, midlife awakening, emotional burnout, entrepreneurship mindset, narrative therapy Jessica Graham https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8bjvym9dwcniv1iqnf79fgmj0a92?.jpg Your Stories Matter https://jessicagrahamcoaching.com/ Episode 4: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready (A Behind-the-Scenes Launch Story) Episode 4: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready (A Behind-the-Scenes Launch Story) What actually happens when you finally do the scary thing?

Most of us wait to feel ready before we take the leap. But what if the terror you feel right before you do it is actually the sign you're exactly where you're supposed to be?

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 24 hours after launching this podcast — the feelings that came up, the feedback that surprised me, and the pattern I noticed in myself that I wasn't expecting to unpack on air.

We'll cover:

  • Why doing the thing you're most called to do can feel the most exposing
  • The question I've been sitting with: do you actually need a rock bottom to change?
  • How looking back at every risk I've ever taken gave me permission to finally take this one
  • Why "one baby step" is not a cliché — it's literally how this podcast got made

This one is raw, unscripted, and very behind the scenes. If you've been sitting on something you keep almost doing — this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:58 The podcast launch: what actually happened

14:53 The risks that always paid off

20:21 Rock bottoms and change

24:38 The awakening that led to Rewritten

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> What actually happens when you finally do the scary thing?

Most of us wait to feel ready before we take the leap. But what if the terror you feel right before you do it is actually the sign you're exactly where you're supposed to be?

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 24 hours after launching this podcast — the feelings that came up, the feedback that surprised me, and the pattern I noticed in myself that I wasn't expecting to unpack on air.

We'll cover:

  • Why doing the thing you're most called to do can feel the most exposing
  • The question I've been sitting with: do you actually need a rock bottom to change?
  • How looking back at every risk I've ever taken gave me permission to finally take this one
  • Why "one baby step" is not a cliché — it's literally how this podcast got made

This one is raw, unscripted, and very behind the scenes. If you've been sitting on something you keep almost doing — this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:58 The podcast launch: what actually happened

14:53 The risks that always paid off

20:21 Rock bottoms and change

24:38 The awakening that led to Rewritten

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> Jessica Graham Buzzsprout-19156025 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200 2170 1 4 full true Welcome to Your Stories Matter Welcome to Your Stories Matter This is the podcast for women who have done the therapy, the courses, the personal development deep-dives — and still find themselves stuck in the same patterns, making decisions from stories they didn't consciously choose.

Here's what I know to be true: you don't have a decision problem. You have a story problem.

Your Stories Matter is a space where we get honest about the narratives running underneath everything — your confidence, your relationships, your business, your sense of self. And we rewrite them. Not in theory. In real time.

I'm Jessica Graham, certified narrative advisor and story coach. I've rebuilt my own story from the ground up — through divorce, identity collapse, and building a business that forced me to face every unhealed thing I thought I'd already dealt with.

This podcast is what I wish I'd had during all of it.

If you're ready to stop living inside a story that was never really yours — you're in the right place.

Subscribe wherever you listen. New episodes drop weekly.

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> This is the podcast for women who have done the therapy, the courses, the personal development deep-dives — and still find themselves stuck in the same patterns, making decisions from stories they didn't consciously choose.

Here's what I know to be true: you don't have a decision problem. You have a story problem.

Your Stories Matter is a space where we get honest about the narratives running underneath everything — your confidence, your relationships, your business, your sense of self. And we rewrite them. Not in theory. In real time.

I'm Jessica Graham, certified narrative advisor and story coach. I've rebuilt my own story from the ground up — through divorce, identity collapse, and building a business that forced me to face every unhealed thing I thought I'd already dealt with.

This podcast is what I wish I'd had during all of it.

If you're ready to stop living inside a story that was never really yours — you're in the right place.

Subscribe wherever you listen. New episodes drop weekly.

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> Jessica Graham Buzzsprout-19134257 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200 211 trailer false Episode 3: Name the Trigger (And What to Do Next) Episode 3: Name the Trigger (And What to Do Next) Do you know how to figure out what’s actually triggering you — and what to do with it once you do?

Most of us can feel when something’s off. We just don’t have a process for tracing it back to the root. 

In this episode, I’m walking you through my exact methodology for naming a trigger, finding the pattern underneath it, and beginning to rewrite the story attached to it.

We’ll cover:

  • How to identify the emotion that’s actually coming up (not just the surface reaction)
  • The process for tracing a trigger back to a specific memory or pattern
  • What externalizing the problem means and why it’s a game changer for identity work
  • How to find the alternative story and start integrating it as a new identity

This is the how-to episode. Practical, personal, and built from real experience.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Understanding betrayal and trust

03:43 Identifying triggers and emotions

12:49 The process of reparenting

17:41 Finding trust and abundance

26:02 Moving forward with awareness

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe so you never miss one.


♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> Do you know how to figure out what’s actually triggering you — and what to do with it once you do?

Most of us can feel when something’s off. We just don’t have a process for tracing it back to the root. 

In this episode, I’m walking you through my exact methodology for naming a trigger, finding the pattern underneath it, and beginning to rewrite the story attached to it.

We’ll cover:

  • How to identify the emotion that’s actually coming up (not just the surface reaction)
  • The process for tracing a trigger back to a specific memory or pattern
  • What externalizing the problem means and why it’s a game changer for identity work
  • How to find the alternative story and start integrating it as a new identity

This is the how-to episode. Practical, personal, and built from real experience.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Understanding betrayal and trust

03:43 Identifying triggers and emotions

12:49 The process of reparenting

17:41 Finding trust and abundance

26:02 Moving forward with awareness

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe so you never miss one.


♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> Jessica Graham Buzzsprout-19134213 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200 1730 1 3 full true Episode 2: From Betrayal to Trust (In Real Time) Episode 2: From Betrayal to Trust (In Real Time) Why do we spiral into crisis mode over things that don’t actually warrant it?

In this episode, I’m getting honest about a pattern I’m currently rewriting in real time — moving from betrayal into trust. What started as a simple argument with my husband revealed a much deeper story that had been quietly running my reactions for years.

We’ll cover:

  • What betrayal actually means (hint: it’s probably not what you think)
  • The five emotions tied to a betrayal block and how to identify them in yourself
  • Why your biggest emotional reactions are rarely about what’s happening in front of you
  • What abundance really means — and why trust is the thing blocking it

This one’s raw, real, and exactly the kind of conversation we don’t have enough of.

📓 Grab your journal — you’re going to want it.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:57 Today’s topic: Rewriting my story of betrayal

03:36 Understanding the emotions and experiences

06:58 The impact of guilt on ability to trust

09:42 Exploring abundance and redefining worth

12:34 Important conversations and processing emotions

18:36 Introduction to narrative integration

 🎙️ Your Stories Matter is a podcast for growth-minded women ready to stop living inside stories they didn’t choose — and start rewriting them.

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> Why do we spiral into crisis mode over things that don’t actually warrant it?

In this episode, I’m getting honest about a pattern I’m currently rewriting in real time — moving from betrayal into trust. What started as a simple argument with my husband revealed a much deeper story that had been quietly running my reactions for years.

We’ll cover:

  • What betrayal actually means (hint: it’s probably not what you think)
  • The five emotions tied to a betrayal block and how to identify them in yourself
  • Why your biggest emotional reactions are rarely about what’s happening in front of you
  • What abundance really means — and why trust is the thing blocking it

This one’s raw, real, and exactly the kind of conversation we don’t have enough of.

📓 Grab your journal — you’re going to want it.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:57 Today’s topic: Rewriting my story of betrayal

03:36 Understanding the emotions and experiences

06:58 The impact of guilt on ability to trust

09:42 Exploring abundance and redefining worth

12:34 Important conversations and processing emotions

18:36 Introduction to narrative integration

 🎙️ Your Stories Matter is a podcast for growth-minded women ready to stop living inside stories they didn’t choose — and start rewriting them.

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> Jessica Graham Buzzsprout-19133927 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200 1164 1 2 full false Episode 1: Why Owning a Business Forces You to Know Yourself (and Rewrite Your Story) Episode 1: Why Owning a Business Forces You to Know Yourself (and Rewrite Your Story) Ever feel like building a business is breaking you open in ways you never expected?

That’s because it is, and it’s not an accident.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why entrepreneurship is the most intense personal development journey you’ll ever sign up for, and what to actually do about it.

We’ll cover:

  • Why owning a business exposes every unhealed story you’re carrying
  • How looking outside yourself for permission keeps you stuck and disconnected
  • The step-by-step process Jessica used to stop mimicking others and build a business that finally felt like hers
  • Why your mess is actually your message — and how to start using it

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your offers, your voice, or yourself, this is your starting point.


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:57 Today’s topic: Entrepreneurship is personal development on crack

08:05 Building up trust in yourself

15:42 Identifying and externalizing the problem

22:13 Rewriting your story and identity

28:33 Finding community and support in the entrepreneurial journey

🎙️ Your Stories Matter is a podcast for growth-minded women ready to stop living inside stories they didn’t choose — and start rewriting them.

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

]]> Ever feel like building a business is breaking you open in ways you never expected?

That’s because it is, and it’s not an accident.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why entrepreneurship is the most intense personal development journey you’ll ever sign up for, and what to actually do about it.

We’ll cover:

  • Why owning a business exposes every unhealed story you’re carrying
  • How looking outside yourself for permission keeps you stuck and disconnected
  • The step-by-step process Jessica used to stop mimicking others and build a business that finally felt like hers
  • Why your mess is actually your message — and how to start using it

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your offers, your voice, or yourself, this is your starting point.


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:57 Today’s topic: Entrepreneurship is personal development on crack

08:05 Building up trust in yourself

15:42 Identifying and externalizing the problem

22:13 Rewriting your story and identity

28:33 Finding community and support in the entrepreneurial journey

🎙️ Your Stories Matter is a podcast for growth-minded women ready to stop living inside stories they didn’t choose — and start rewriting them.

♥ Connect with me on Instagram: @jessicagraham.storycoach

♥ Sign up for the FREE monthly gathering for ambitious women in business, Stories in Action.  

♥ Book a call to discuss narrative coaching. 

♥ Start the process with a FREE Name The Narrative Session. 

About me: I help female founders and ambitious women rewrite the stories that are keeping them stuck in outdated identities. 

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