You’re Not Who They Told You to Be | How to Rewrite Your Story With James Lumumba

(Airs 5/25/2026 at 5:10 pm)Have you ever had a moment where you stopped and thought… how much of who I am is actually me? In this episode of Work is Third, Dawn Hunter sits down with James Lumumba, host of Don’t Be Afraid to Talk, for a powerful conversation on identity and how to rewrite the stories we’ve been told about ourselves. Together, they explore how many of the beliefs people carry about themselves are shaped by early experiences, expectations, and the need to belong along with what it takes to question and rewrite those stories. This episode covers:

Letting go of external expectations
Understanding guilt and people-pleasing
The connection between belonging and self-worth
Rewriting personal narratives
Learning to love yourself and build healthier relationships

Through honest reflection and shared experience, this conversation offers a reminder that self-awareness is the first step toward real change, and that it’s possible to define yourself on your own terms.
📚 Guest Info
Website: https://co-creatingcoach.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontbeafraidtotalk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslumumba/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dontbeafraidtotalk/

📔Resources Mentioned Pieta House, Pieta | Preventing Suicide and Self-Harm since 2006 Movie: Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

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