That quiet voice that says "not for me, not yet, maybe never," what if it's the very thing standing between you and the life you're meant to live? Podcaster Noah May joins host Ria to talk about limiting beliefs: where they come from, why they feel so much like facts, and how to start dismantling them without turning the process into another reason to feel bad about yourself.
Noah speaks candidly about his own journey with anxiety and depression while building three successful podcasts, and why the only opinion that ultimately matters when pursuing a goal is your own. This episode offers grounded, practical encouragement for starting small, asking for help early, and staying the course through setbacks.
About the Guest:
Noah May is a journalist and podcaster from Alabama, a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in journalism. He hosts three podcasts, including lethal venom, Music Talks, and Southern Reads, and speaks openly about navigating anxiety and depression while building a career in media.
Key Takeaways:
- Mental health struggles aren't a monolithic experience. Different people are affected differently, even by similar circumstances.
- Limiting beliefs often build up gradually, sometimes from childhood experiences, sometimes from an overload of things accumulating until they collapse in on themselves.
- Tracing a limiting belief back to its origin can help in dismantling it, though the specific root cause varies from person to person.
- When pursuing a goal you deeply believe in, other people's opinions, even well-meaning ones, matter far less than your own conviction and persistence.
- Start small and ask for help early. Waiting too long to seek guidance or feedback makes recovery from setbacks harder.
- Setbacks and criticism are part of the process, not proof that the goal was a mistake. Staying true to what you believe in matters more than avoiding every stumble.
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Episode Chapters:
[00:00] The Voice That Says "Not for Me" — recognizing the invisible walls that hold us back
[04:00] (approx.) The Biggest Misconception About Mental Health — why it isn't a one-size-fits-all experience
[09:00] (approx.) Where Limiting Beliefs Come From — childhood, buildup, and personal triggers
[14:30] (approx.) Spotting Limiting Beliefs in Daily Life — how they show up around unmet expectations
[19:45] (approx.) Whose Opinion Actually Matters — trusting your own conviction over outside criticism
[24:30] (approx.) Starting Small and Asking for Help Early — practical first steps for beginners
[29:00] (approx.) Bouncing Back From Setbacks — staying the course without spiraling into shame
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