What if the biggest disruption to your nervous system isn't what's happening around you — it's the story you're telling yourself about it? In this episode, Stephanie shares how a college assignment completely dismantled her certainty about "the facts" — and why the difference between "he slammed the door in anger" and "the door closed with force and a loud noise" changes everything, right down to your chemistry.From road rage to crying babies in the grocery line, we explore the 90-second chemical wave that rises when we feel infringed upon — and the choice point that determines whether we let it pass or keep surfing it into a full-blown cortisol storm. This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending discomfort isn't real. It's about getting precise with your internal language so your body isn't responding to a story that was never actually true.Your invitation: get curious about the conversation running inside your head — and notice which wave you're choosing to ride.Thank you for listening! To learn more about Dr. Stephanie Shelburne and her work follow the links below. https://www.drstephanieshelburne.comhttps://www.instagram.com/onegranoladoc/https://www.newenglandschoolbem.orghttps://www.stonelionsfarm.org