Power Up The Word Effect – with Becky Kemp – Episode #618

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Becky Kemp shares how a simple prayer led her to discover the power of changing her words to escape depression.

Dr. Paul Jenkins hosts Becky Kemp on Live On Purpose Radio to discuss 'The Word Effect,' a concept about the power of intentional language. Becky is introduced as a speaker and author who helps people create beautiful lives through psychological principles. She recounts her personal story, revealing she experienced depression and anxiety in her late thirties despite appearing fine externally. A pivotal moment came during a prayer when she realized she could change her words to change her story. Becky started with the phrase 'I accept myself unconditionally right now,' which she placed on her bathroom mirror and repeated daily, leading to gradual self-acceptance. She later founded a t-shirt business called Becoming Threads to spread positive messaging. Becky explains how language directs the brain's reticular activating system, focusing on what you emphasize. She contrasts limiting phrases like 'I can't because' with empowering questions like 'How can I?', illustrating with an example of her internet outage before the podcast. Dr. Paul adds the analogy of people stuck on a broken escalator to show how language can create helplessness. Becky references a National Science Foundation study stating humans have about 60,000 thoughts daily, with 80% being negative and 95% repetitive. She outlines her book's framework of seven 'A' power words: acknowledge, ask, accept, abundance, action, appreciate, and aspire. These words provide a structured approach to navigating challenges and fostering creativity. Becky emphasizes that this process is not magic but principle-based, accessible to anyone. She encourages listeners to start with small phrases and use the framework to transform struggles. Dr. Paul concludes by directing listeners to Becky's website and book for further resources.

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A practical conversation about replacing "I can't" with "How can I?" when plans stop cooperating.

Live on Purpose Radio takes a familiar motivational idea and gives it a practical center: Becky Kemp makes the case that everyday language can steer attention, especially when pressure narrows the options people think they have.

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When "I can't" keeps showing up, press play for a better question.

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