The Power of Stories with Lani Peterson, Psy.D.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lani Peterson, Psy. D., a psychologist, executive coach, and workshop designer/facilitator who has extensive experience working with individuals, groups, and organizations in the areas of leadership, emotional intelligence, personal and team development. This conversation dives deep into the transformative practice of applied storytelling, exploring how the narratives we hold about ourselves can either limit us or unlock our truest potential. True healing and connection take immense courage—the vulnerability to risk sharing our lived experiences, trust others with our truth, and step into "safely uncomfortable" spaces where real growth happens. When we engage in the sacred cycle of storytelling, listening, and responding, we don't just bridge deep-seated differences; we invite a profound shift in perspective that has the power to change both the teller and the listener, thickening our self-concept and allowing us to collectively reclaim our personal agency. Lani ends with a prompt for listeners, highlighting the idea of the “golden shadow”, stating that “Often what we admire in another, is something that we actually have a bit of within ourselves and want more of. What is the light that is within you?”. This is an episode that you do not want to miss!