Rethinking Rules We Follow, But Do Not Serve Us

Stop and ask yourself this question: What are the rules that I live by that actually do not serve me? 

In this The Rest of Us podcast episode, host Dana Tenille Weekes invites us to question the rules around us and our internal scripts that keep us tethered to unrest. 

This is the second-to-last episode of The Rest of Us podcast. We are wrapping up Season One and will return in February or March 2026.

What You’ll Settle Into

• Three types of rules to rethink or examine closely that may seem obvious to identify, but not always: (1) “this is how it’s always been,” (2) unified fronts, and (3) shame or conformity, rather than understanding. 
• A reflection exercise to help you identify one rule that slowly erodes your sense of self, and to embrace a new rule or mindset that can lead you to live the life you desire or want to maintain.

Key Quotes & Insights

“The problem arises when the rules governing our mindset do not serve us, and as a result, we have disciplined ourselves not to serve ourselves and our humanity.”

“Unchallenged excuses will take over your life like a slow boil.”

“It is often in the mistakes that the real possibilities are planted or where necessary pivots manifest.”

“Some people believe that judgment is the knowledge and understanding you need. It’s not. Judgment will remain regardless of whether you conform.” 

“Accountability should lead us to learn, grow, and understand ourselves with an open and accepting embrace.”

LENGTH: 28 minutes