The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Most Replayed Moment: Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality! How To Rewrite Limiting Beliefs

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Apr 10, 2026
Marisa Peer, therapist and bestselling author on self-belief, dives into how childhood experiences shape subconscious patterns. She explores inherited beliefs, why repetition can rewire the mind, and how self-labels influence behavior. The conversation also touches on mental imagery, the mind-body connection, shame, identity, and how anxious thoughts can affect intimacy.
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ADVICE

Question Inherited Beliefs Before They Run Your Life

  • Question beliefs on purpose instead of inheriting them from family, culture, or old eras.
  • Marisa Peer says confirmation bias then hunts for proof, so even a grandmother’s belief about rich women and love can keep shaping your life.
ADVICE

Use Repetition To Override Fear Before Performance

  • Replace panic scripts with deliberate repetition before stressful events so your body responds with calm instead of shutdown.
  • Marisa Peer contrasts exam thoughts like “I’m going to fail” with “I’ve got a great memory,” arguing fear empties the mind.
INSIGHT

Beliefs Are Repeated Thoughts That Feel True

  • A belief is often just a thought repeated until it feels factual.
  • Marisa Peer says you may not need to change the event itself; changing the story about a noisy neighbor, commute, or irritation changes the experience.
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