Episode 285 Believe in Something

Episode 285 Believe in Something

From Three Word Podcast by Lisa Thal

December 23, 2025 · 8 min · Episode 286

About this episode

In this episode, Lisa Thal discusses the significance of belief as a daily practice amidst personal challenges.

Episode 285 A morning run brings one word back to the surface: Believe. In this episode, I share why that word became more than inspiration in our home. It became a decision. Between my wife Olivia’s esophageal cancer journey and my mom’s Alzheimer’s dementia progression, belief stopped being an idea and started becoming a daily practice. I also share the moment I realized time was the real urgency, and why I chose to step away from a career I loved to build a life rhythm that made room for the people I love most. What you’ll hear in this episode Why “Believe” is not decor, it is a decision How uncertainty can test your mind and your heart The difference between hope and action The phrase that changed my year: “Believe it to see it” A simple practice to move forward when the roadmap is not clear Key message Belief is not pretending. Belief is choosing. Belief is action before proof. The “Believe” practice (takeaway) Name what you want in one sentence Name the fear underneath it Choose one proof step you can take in the next 24 hours Examples of proof steps: one email, one conversation, one appointment, one calendar decision, one first draft. Memorable lines (pull quotes) “That…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa

Topics covered

  • belief
  • cancer
  • Alzheimer's
  • personal growth
  • decision making

Keywords

  • inspiration
  • action
  • hope
  • uncertainty
  • life rhythm

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Believe

Books & works: Believe in Something

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