Episode #582 The Power of Storytelling and Belief: How Doug O’Brien Helps Us Rewrite Our Inner Narrative
“We are all living inside stories. Change the story, and you change the life.”
— Doug O’Brien, Storyteller, Hypnotherapist, NLP Trainer
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What if the stories shaping your life weren’t fixed truths, but invitations to evolve, heal, and grow?
Episode Summary
In this deeply reflective episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with master storyteller, hypnotist, and NLP expert Doug O’Brien for a rich conversation about the stories that shape our lives—often without us realizing it. Drawing from decades of experience working alongside legends like Tony Robbins and immersing himself in storytelling traditions, Doug explores how beliefs are formed, how they limit us, and how we can consciously rewrite them.
Together, they explore hypnosis, storytelling, energy, silence, and the power of curiosity. From childhood narratives to cultural conditioning, from fear to courage, this conversation reveals how transformation begins when we question the stories we’ve been living by and choose more empowering ones.
Key Takeaways:
Stories Shape Reality – We don’t just tell stories; we live inside them. Awareness creates choice.
Beliefs Can Be Rewritten – Many limits we carry were inherited, not chosen.
Silence Is Powerful – Pauses, presence, and stillness can communicate more than words.
Audacity Is a Practice – Growth comes from courage, curiosity, and the willingness to try.
Timestamps:
00:00–05:00 – What storytelling really is and why it shapes identity
05:01–12:00 – Hypnosis, NLP, and the stories we unknowingly live by
12:01–20:00 – Practice, mastery, and becoming who you’re meant to be
20:01–30:00 – Energy, silence, and the power of presence
30:01–40:00 – Breaking generational stories and inherited beliefs
40:01–50:00 – Audacity, courage, and choosing a meaningful life
Meet Our Guest:
Doug O’Brien is a master storyteller, hypnotherapist, NLP trainer, and former Tony Robbins Master Trainer. With decades of experience helping people reframe limiting beliefs, Doug blends psychology, storytelling, and deep human insight to help others awaken to their potential. His work focuses on transformation through awareness, narrative, and intentional living. Doug is also the host of the Essential Coaching Skills podcast.
Special Offers:
Essential Coaching Skills Podcast
Doug O’Brien’s work in NLP, hypnosis, and storytelling
Woodstock Storytelling Festival
Influences including Tony Robbins, Milton Erickson, and storytelling traditions
Additional Resources
Blog Post: “Why the Stories You Tell Yourself Matter More Than You Think”
Explore how internal narratives shape behavior, identity, and long-term fulfillment.
Audley's Personal Insights
This conversation reminded me how often we accept stories without questioning where they came from. Doug’s reflections reinforced something I deeply believe: growth begins when we ask, “Is this story still serving me?” Audacity lives in that moment of awareness.
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