Have you ever realized that the way you see yourself might not be the truth?

In this episode of The Perceptual Shift Show, James and Robbie Quine explore how early experiences shape self-perception and quietly influence the way we relate to ourselves, others, and life itself. From childhood wounds to moments of kindness, they examine how stories formed long ago can continue to define how worthy, lovable, or capable we believe we are today.

Reading from pages 17–19 of The Perceptual Shift, the conversation moves through real-life examples of distorted perceptions around belonging, abandonment, scarcity, illness, intimacy, and self-worth. James and Robbie reflect on how these beliefs take root, how they show up in adult behavior, and how reflection allows us to question what no longer serves us.

This episode is about slowing down, looking honestly at the lens you’ve been using, and choosing to meet yourself with compassion instead of judgment. When you learn to see the real you, self-love becomes less of a concept and more of a lived experience.

“I see you… I see you again.” — James Quine

WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE * How early experiences quietly shape self-worth and identity * The stories we tell ourselves — and how they become our reality * Why reflection is essential for self-love and healing * Mirror work, inner-child connection, and self-compassion * Rewriting old narratives that no longer serve your growth

TIMESTAMPS 00:03:10 – Why perception, not circumstance, shapes your reality 00:14:25 – How childhood experiences create lasting self-beliefs 00:27:40 – Mirror work and learning to speak to yourself with compassion 00:41:55 – Seeing your inner child and becoming your own ally 00:57:20 – Rewriting the narrative and stepping into a more empowered self

Every Saturday, James and Robbie host a live Perceptual Shift Book Study on Zoom.

This is a safe, supportive space to slow down, reflect, share, and work through the book together — one page at a time. Everyone is welcome, and no prior experience is needed.

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The Perceptual Shift: How to Love Your Life and Manifest Abundance is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle.

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Have you ever felt boxed in by a label someone gave you — or one you gave yourself?

In this episode of The Perceptual Shift Show, James and Robbie Quine explore how early conditioning, stereotypes, and expectations can quietly shape who we believe we’re allowed to become. Reading from page 16 of The Perceptual Shift, they share personal stories of being defined by the past, breaking out of molds, and reclaiming the freedom to choose a new direction.

Robbie reflects on signing a bad contract from low self-esteem, the moment his musical dreams were stalled, and how rediscovering passion—not approval—brought him back to creativity. James shares a pivotal “rain on your parade” experience that changed the entire trajectory of his life, proving that sometimes the setback is the turning point.

Together, they unpack how to break free from identities that no longer fit, why reinvention is always possible, and how choosing your own path is an act of power.

“Rather than putting my head down… I kept my head up high… and I decided, you know what, I’m gonna push through this.” — James Quine

TIMESTAMPS

11:55 When labels and stereotypes try to define you 14:30 The seven-foot-tall Lurch takes the stage 17:20 When a setback stalls an entire dream 21:40 Remembering why you create — for love, not approval 29:35 The Blue Lagoon moment that changed James’ entire path

SATURDAY PERCEPTUAL SHIFT BOOK STUDY (LIVE ON ZOOM)

Join James and the Perceptual Shift community every Saturday for a live book study where we read from the book, share real-life experience, and work the tools together.

Every Saturday 3:00 PM Pacific / 6:00 PM Eastern Meeting ID: 890 3935 2595

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BOOK

The Perceptual Shift: How to Love Your Life and Manifest Abundance Available on Amazon (print + Kindle) and Barnes & Noble.

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Have you ever reacted to something and wondered, “Why did I do that?” Or caught yourself believing something about yourself that doesn’t even feel true?

In this episode of The Perceptual Shift Show, James and Robbie Quine explore how much of our thinking, reactions, and self-image isn’t actually ours — it’s inherited. From family dynamics, early conditioning, and subtle messages absorbed growing up, many of us are still carrying emotional “trash” that no longer serves us.

Reading from page 13 of The Perceptual Shift: How Your Perceptions Shape Reality, James and Robbie dive into the process of reevaluating inherited beliefs. They unpack how old beliefs, toxic reactions, and outdated survival patterns quietly shape our adult lives, often without us realizing it.

This episode isn’t about blaming parents or reliving the past. It’s about awareness — noticing what you’ve been carrying out of habit rather than truth, and consciously deciding what’s worth keeping and what’s time to discard.

As Robbie shares, this work can feel like “cleaning off your glasses and not seeing through an old filter anymore.” When you take out the trash, you don’t become someone new — you make room for the best version of yourself.

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