What if the stories you tell yourself are the very things keeping you stuck? In this episode, I chat with Carrie Rowan—author, musician, speaker, coach, and joy-bringer—about the power of rewriting your inner narrative. From personal transformation to musical healing, Carrie shares how our stories shape our reality... and how we can change them. We dive into: Why our inner dialogue matters more than we think How to shift from “Why is it so hard?” to “What if it gets easier?” The neuroscience of focus and how to train your brain to look for the good Using creativity, music, and mindfulness to spark healing and joy And the magic of girlfriends + a glass of French rosé Let’s make joy the new soundtrack of your life. [00:03:00] Carrie shares what it means to “tell a new story” [00:07:00] The moment she caught herself spiraling—and rewrote the narrative [00:13:00] From corporate success to creative fulfillment [00:18:00] How her music and book became tools for transformation [00:20:00] Meditation, mindfulness, and serving with your story [00:25:00] The role of curiosity in healing and change [00:30:00] The power of focus: looking for what’s good [00:33:00] “Do the thing”—how action brings clarity [00:35:00] Rosé, art, and joy in everyday moments To connect with Carrie, or learn more: https://carrierowan.com/ When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 31–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald
