{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fe6cae4854a25144a3e615b/680f3c4b175ad627101df7e3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Life Scripts: Unconscious Narratives that Shape our Reality","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fe6cae4854a25144a3e615b/1745828671261-27b50a14-1223-48b2-9171-f66722c0a61d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the <em>Meraklis Beings</em> podcast, host Shwetha Sivaraman is joined by Aruna Gopakumar, founder of the School of You, psychotherapist, and co-author of <em>And How Do You Feel About That?</em>. They explore the powerful concept of life scripts—unconscious childhood narratives that shape adult behavior—and how understanding them can transform our relationships, leadership, and inner lives. Aruna shares deep insights into psychotherapeutic practices, reparenting, and emotional wellbeing in a heartfelt, enlightening conversation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>01:00 – Introduction to Aruna and her work</p><p>02:24 – What shaped Aruna’s transformation journey?</p><p>05:21 – What are life scripts?</p><p>08:50 – Why they matter for leaders and professionals</p><p>12:55 – Can life scripts be positive too?</p><p>14:24 – How childhood shapes adult trust and emotion</p><p>15:29 – What are injunctions and how do they affect us?</p><p>17:25 – Is it possible to change our scripts?</p><p>21:25 – How early roles affect closeness and independence</p><p>24:18 – Reparenting: Reconnecting with the inner child</p><p>28:07 – Why unconscious dynamics impact success</p><p>33:08 – Getting stuck in our script loops</p><p>36:06 – Rapid fire: Books, shows, and inspiration</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Shwetha Sivaraman"}