Be Your Own Life Coach | Episode 4: How Childhood Failure Shapes Adult Identity
"Remember your first big failure as a kid? Maybe you flunked a test, forgot your lines in the school play, or got picked last for kickball. Today, we explore how those small childhood fails carry big messages that still whisper in our adult lives." – Bretagne
In this playful yet powerful episode, we're digging into the emotional roots of childhood failure—and how those moments quietly influence our adult lives. Whether it’s becoming a perfectionist, avoiding feedback, or constantly apologizing, chances are the story started way back when.
In this episode, we unpack:
Why childhood failure feels so big and permanent
How school, family, and culture shape our emotional response to failure
The link between early embarrassment and adult behavior patterns (hello, imposter syndrome)
Personal and hilarious stories from Bretagne and Anike—because healing doesn’t have to be heavy
How to reframe those old moments with wisdom instead of shame
Coach Yourself Segment:
Get guided through journal prompts like:
What failure still makes you hold back today?
What belief did you form about yourself in that moment?
What would your wiser, adult self say to your younger self now?