Stories We Tell Ourselves
In life, we find ourselves to be the product of repetition. This podcast is dedicated to the ever-expanding universe of the Stories We Tell Ourselves, and how those stories can sometimes predetermine our behavior and station in life. Welcome!
Stories We Tell Ourselves
Montezuma II & New Wisdom
In this episode, we explore the life and downfall of Montezuma II, the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire. Born into a powerful lineage, Montezuma leaned heavily on tradition, faith, and the wisdom passed down through generations. But when Hernán Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors arrived, those same traditions that once gave him strength became his greatest weakness — leading to the betrayal of his people, collapse, and his tragic death.
EXCERPT STORY: UNDER THE UMBRELLA THORN
In the second half, we feature an exclusive chapter from the upcoming novel Under the Umbrella Tree — a powerful story about legacy, survival, and the courage to break with the past in order to forge a new future