Why Positive Thinking Hasn’t Worked (And What Actually Does) | Marisa Peer

About this episode

Marisa Peer discusses how language affects self-worth and offers practical steps for effective positive thinking.

What if the reason positive thinking hasn’t worked for you… isn’t because you’re doing it wrong, but because no one ever showed you how your mind actually listens? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Marisa Peer, and we go far beyond motivation or feel-good affirmations. This is a practical, step-by-step breakdown of how the words you use, especially the ones you say to yourself, directly shape your self-worth, confidence, and the reality you experience. We talk about why so many people know what they should think, yet still feel stuck… why saying “I’m trying” quietly reinforces failure… and how subtle language patterns can either work with your brain or cause it to push back entirely. If you’ve ever: * Felt like you’re “doing the work” but nothing is changing * Struggled with feeling not enough, even when life looks good on paper * Tried affirmations that felt fake or forced * Wondered whether you can really have it all, career, health, relationships, fulfilment …this conversation will land. Marisa shares the exact phrases, sentence structures, and mindset shifts that actually create change, including one powerful sentence you can start using today to rebuild…

People in this episode

Host: Erika De Pellegrin

Guest: Marisa Peer

Topics covered

• positive thinking
• self-worth
• confidence
• language patterns
• mindset shifts

Keywords

• positive thinking
• self-worth
• affirmations
• mindset
• language patterns

Sponsors

COZY EARTH

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: COZY EARTH

Books & works: I am Enough Book

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