Ep 160- Life Scripts: Unconscious Narratives that Shape our Reality
By Shwetha Sivaraman
Ep 160- Life Scripts: Unconscious Narratives that Shape our Reality
In this episode of the Meraklis Beings podcast, host Shwetha Sivaraman is joined by Aruna Gopakumar, founder of the School of Youth, psychotherapist, and co-author of And How Do You Feel About That?. They explore the powerful concept of life scripts—unconscious childhood narratives that shape adult behavior—and how understanding them can transform our relationships, leadership, and inner lives. Aruna shares deep insights into psychotherapeutic practices, reparenting, and emotional wellbeing in a heartfelt, enlightening conversation.
Timestamps:
01:00 – Introduction to Aruna and her work
02:24 – What shaped Aruna’s transformation journey?
05:21 – What are life scripts?
08:50 – Why they matter for leaders and professionals
12:55 – Can life scripts be positive too?
14:24 – How childhood shapes adult trust and emotion
15:29 – What are injunctions and how do they affect us?
17:25 – Is it possible to change our scripts?
21:25 – How early roles affect closeness and independence
24:18 – Reparenting: Reconnecting with the inner child
28:07 – Why unconscious dynamics impact success
33:08 – Getting stuck in our script loops
36:06 – Rapid fire: Books, shows, and inspiration