Ep 27 | How are your words damaging your identity? Rethinking the labels we live by, and how to choose words that actually serve you.
Release Date: 06/10/2025
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info_outlineWelcome to Episode 27 of The Brain Changers™. In this episode, Rebekah is joined by heart-led changemaker and transformation specialist Maryanne Katsidis for a conversation that will challenge the way you speak about yourself - and possibly change the way you see yourself too.
From “I’m an empath” to “I have anxiety,” many of us use labels that seem helpful on the surface but actually keep us stuck, depleted, and disconnected. Rebekah shares how she used to believe she was highly sensitive, when in reality, she was just emotionally burnt out. Together, they unpack why the language we use about ourselves matters so much, and how to shift it into something more empowering.
Expect soulful stories, practical strategies, and a refreshing take on identity, boundaries, and emotional self-leadership. This episode is your gentle (but honest) invitation to ditch the labels and get curious about who you really are.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
✅ Why labels like “anxious” or “empath” might be masking depletion, grief, or lack of boundaries
✅ How your self-talk and identity language impacts emotional well-being and growth
✅ The hidden damage caused by over-identifying with diagnoses or traits
✅ A simple daily check-in practice to reconnect with yourself (no fluff, just honesty)
✅ How to rewrite your internal script with compassion and clarity
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and intro to the topic
03:15 – The problem with labels: Rebekah’s ‘empath’ story
08:40 – Why we cling to identity words (and why they’re not helping)
15:30 – Labels vs. clarity: What’s underneath your ‘title’?
22:45 – Disconnection, identity, and the cost of lazy language
30:10 – How to tell if you’re depleted, not deeply sensitive
37:00 – The emotional toll of not processing your feelings
42:00 – The power of inner child check-ins (and why they work)
52:20 – How to begin rewriting your identity through language
58:00 – Final takeaways and practical next steps
Links and Resources
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Connect with Maryanne Katsidis
Website: https://www.maryannekatsidis.com
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Listen to her podcast, 'The Heart-Led Changemakers Podcast', wherever you listen to your podcasts. And remember to follow her at @heartledchangemakers
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