Episode 5

The Stories We Outgrow

We all carry stories about who we are — beliefs shaped by past experiences, old roles, or moments that once mattered. Some of these stories helped us succeed. Others helped us stay safe. But over time, many quietly become limits we don’t even notice.

In this episode, we explore the moment you realise you’ve outgrown a story… yet still find yourself living it.

How these outdated beliefs affect performance, leadership, and wellbeing — and how releasing them opens space for renewal and reinvention.


You'll discover:


• how identity is shaped by the stories we repeat


• why high performers often hit plateaus rooted in old narratives


• subtle signs you’ve outgrown a belief


• how to gently step into a new story that reflects who you’re becoming


Pause Prompt:


What story about yourself have you outgrown… but still find yourself living?


🎧 Coming next:


Episode 6 explores The Power of Still Energy — the strength we find in calm, and how stillness becomes fuel for clarity and performance.


🎵 Music: Autumn Leaves – Maarten Schalkens (Free Music Archive, CC BY)


About the Podcast

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Owen Lewis

I’m Owen Lewis, a Master Hypnotherapist and Transformational Expert who’s spent years helping people move from pressure to presence — finding clarity, calm, and confidence where there was once stress and strain.

My work has always been about more than change — it’s about growth. The kind that comes not from pushing harder, but from seeing differently. I’ve learned, both through my own journey and in supporting others, that growth happens in the pause — the quiet space between effort and insight, between action and awareness.

A Pause for Growth grew naturally from that understanding. It’s a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what truly allows us to perform and live well. Each short episode offers a moment to reset — to realign with clarity, purpose, and the steady calm that makes sustainable success possible.

Whether you’re leading, performing, or simply navigating life’s demands, I hope these reflections help you rediscover your own rhythm of growth — one that feels balanced, human, and real.