Assumptions Continued: The Unseen Saboteurs of Connection

In the previous episode, we uncovered how invisible scripts—our assumptions—can quietly derail connection. This week, Gail returns to close the loop.

In Part 2 of Assumptions: The Unseen Saboteurs of Connection, Gail goes deeper into how we can notice and neutralize those knee-jerk reactions that keep us stuck. From the “lizard brain” to the 90-second rule, she explores the neuroscience of emotion and the everyday tools that help us respond rather than react.

You’ll learn how to name your inner saboteur, practice impulse control, and build habits that create space for calm and clarity. Along the way, Gail shares practical reflection questions, grounding exercises, and a bit of humor to remind us—progress is possible, even if it takes practice.

If Episode 7 helped you see your assumptions, this one helps you shift them. Tune in to transform awareness into action—and learn how to quiet your “Gloria” before she runs the show.

Shift from reaction to reflection.

Note: In this episode, Gail references the concept of “Positive Intelligence.” The founder of Positive Intelligence is Shirzad Chamine, whom she wishes to acknowledge here.

Books Mentioned:
• My Stroke of Insight by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
• Speak-Up Culture by Stephen Shedletzky
• Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross
• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• An Inside Story: A Children's Book for Grown-ups Too! by Chris Hartstein and Leland Brigham

Others Mentioned:
• Seth Godin
• Dr. Gloria Wilcox (creator of The Feelings Wheel)
• Cy Wakeman