The State I Am In
Welcome to The State I Am In, a podcast that amplifies the voices and stories of Alaskans, hosted by fellow Alaskan, Manny Coelho. Each week, we dive deep with hunters, aurora chasers, athletes, entrepreneurs, elected leaders, and everyday heroes to explore the topics that matter most in the Last Frontier. Through engaging conversations, we uncover insights, gain practical tools for daily life, and strengthen our connection to this incredible place we call home.
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The State I Am In
#029 Perspective: Reframing Your Story - Manny Coelho
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Over the last few conversations, one theme keeps rising to the surface: perspective.
From reclaiming cultural identity, to rebuilding after divorce, to redefining dreams after paralysis, the stories shared by Nikki Corbett, Delana Green, Jake Long, and Clare Henry all carry a common thread — life rarely unfolds the way we expect, but how we choose to frame it shapes what comes next.
In this solo episode, I reflect on what these Alaskans have taught me about context, resilience, and the freedom we all have to reinterpret our circumstances. Drawing from ideas in The Obstacle Is the Way and the timeless reminder that we always have the power to decide who we become next, this episode explores how shifting perspective can cut adversity down to size.
If you’ve been facing challenges in your health, your family, your dreams, or your sense of direction, this conversation is an invitation to reconsider the story you’re telling yourself.
Because sometimes the obstacle isn’t the end of the road — it’s the lens through which we learn to see differently.
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