Episode 5: Rewriting Old Narratives and Choosing Courageous Self Care

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine opens Pathway Five: Do the Work, the part of the curriculum focused on rewriting old narratives, healing what needs to be healed, and choosing courage in the way you live, lead, and care for yourself. She welcomes Derek Weber, CEO of GBG, real estate entrepreneur, creator of LeadWithAI.us, and longtime accountability coach.

Derek shares the story of his three and a half month sabbatical taken during one of the hardest seasons in his businesses and the lowest point in his health. He explains how long term stress, burnout, and unresolved narratives pushed his body into toxic overload, and how stepping away created space for rest, clarity, and healing.

Together, Derek and Justine explore how childhood stories, old wounds, and repeated patterns shape our identity and reactions. They talk about the subconscious anchors that hold us in place, why the mind body connection matters, and how belief work can create physical and emotional breakthroughs. Derek explains the moment that shifted his entire perspective, the release he felt in his body, and how that experience changed the way he leads, parents, and lives.

They also discuss the dangers of trying to prove yourself, the importance of stillness, why self care is one of the most generous things you can offer others, and how doing the work begins with deciding who you want to be, not what you want to accomplish.

Key Takeaways

• Pathway Five is about reclaiming and rewriting the stories that shape your life.
• Old narratives formed in hard seasons can limit growth unless they are named and healed.
• The mind body connection is powerful and can shift when beliefs shift.
• Presence requires clearing mental noise and identifying subconscious anchors.
• Courage sometimes looks like being still instead of acting.
• Taking care of yourself is selfless because it allows you to bring your best to others.
• Rewriting stories requires curiosity, compassion, and the willingness to unlearn.

About the guest

Derek Weber is the CEO of GBG, a real estate entrepreneur, and the creator of LeadWithAI.us. He is passionate about leadership, health, personal growth, and helping others use AI to work smarter and more creatively. Derek writes extensively about leadership, meaning, and healing and brings deep insight into how our stories shape our lives.

Connect with Derek

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derekaweber