Question Yourself

What if the parts of you that feel most shameful, rejected, or unworthy are not obstacles — but gatekeepers? In this final episode of Season 1 of Question Yourself , we conclude our exploration of The Tools with the work that challenged us the most: The Shadow . After nearly giving up on this practice altogether, a breakthrough conversation leads us to psychotherapist and coach Kristan Sargeant ,...

How facing your most rejected self can free your most authentic one. What if the part of you you've spent your whole life hiding — the one you feel ashamed of, embarrassed by, or unworthy of — was actually the key to your confidence and freedom? In this moving episode of Question Yourself , Bethany and Diane explore The Shadow — one of the most personal and confronting Tools from Phil Stutz's grou...

Learn how to recognize and push back against "Part X"—the self-destructive force inside you—with Phil Stutz's powerful tool, Cosmic Rage . In this episode of Question Yourself , Diane Leja and Bethany Meloche introduce you to Part X—Phil Stutz's name for the negative force inside us that whispers "you're not good enough" and tries to sabotage our growth. You'll discover how to spot your own Part X...

How to move beyond shallow lists and discover authentic gratitude Gratitude is everywhere these days—gratitude lists, dinner table rituals, affirmations. But what if those practices feel forced, shallow, or even dismissive of your real struggles? In this bonus episode, Bethany and Diane unpack the science and soul of gratitude—why it matters, how it can go wrong, and how to access the kind of grat...

What if the way out of resentment isn't punishment, but love? In this episode, we explore The Tools: Active Love—a practice to free yourself from rage, grudges, and the endless replay of injustice. In this episode of Question Yourself , Diane Leja and Bethany Meloche introduce Active Love , the second tool in Phil Stutz's The Tools . Designed to break the cycle of resentment and release you from w...

What if pain isn't the enemy, but the path forward? In this episode, we explore The Tools: Reversal of Desire and how it can help you break through avoidance and move toward freedom. In our first episode of Question Yourself , Diane Leja and Bethany Meloche introduce themselves and the journey that led them to self-inquiry. Then they dive into a powerful practice from Phil Stutz's The Tools — the...