Jacquie Forde

The Unashamedly Human Podcast

Jacquie Forde

  • Drama Queen -

Drama Queen -

Wednesday 5th March 2025

Jacquie Forde explores how unconscious thought patterns shape our reality and offers practical tips for managing them.
8 minutes
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The Unashamedly Human Podcast
Author:
Jacquie Forde
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Taming the Inner Drama Queen: A Fresh Look at Thought Patterns

Episode Overview

  • Thoughts can be influenced by past experiences and societal conditioning.
  • Unconscious thought patterns can trigger stress responses.
  • Traditional talk therapy might not always address deep-seated patterns.
  • Somatic practices and body-based therapies can help release stored trauma.
  • Changing our relationship with thoughts can lead to greater clarity and self-compassion.
Not every thought is telling the truth. Some of them are just echoes of old fears, societal pressures, and let’s be real, your mother’s voice reminding you to wear a cardigan
In this episode of The Unashamedly Human Podcast, Jacquie Forde takes a deep dive into the inner workings of our minds, particularly focusing on the 'drama queen' that resides within us all. Women, juggling careers, families, and everything in between, often find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of thoughts that can be uplifting one moment and utterly debilitating the next.
Jacquie explores how these thoughts, often rooted in past experiences and societal conditioning, shape our reality and sometimes hold us back from living our best lives. Through relatable anecdotes and client stories, she highlights how unconscious thought patterns, formed from childhood traumas or generational beliefs, continue to influence our behaviours and emotions. For instance, Sarah, a brilliant executive, is plagued by the irrational fear of being fired if she doesn't respond to emails at odd hours.
Emma constantly apologises for things beyond her control because she learned to shrink herself to keep the peace. These examples illustrate how deeply ingrained thoughts can trigger stress responses and affect our daily lives. Jacquie emphasises that traditional talk therapy might not always be enough to address these unconscious patterns. Instead, she advocates for somatic practices, breathwork, and body-based therapies to release stored trauma and rewire our nervous systems.
By changing our relationship with our thoughts and viewing them as fleeting rather than absolute truths, we can break free from generational trauma and create new narratives for ourselves. Jacquie's approach is both practical and compassionate, offering a fresh perspective on mental and emotional healing. So, if you've ever found yourself overthinking or second-guessing every move, this episode is a must-listen. It provides valuable insights into understanding and managing your thoughts, ultimately leading to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.