From Programming to Power: The Mental Shift That Changes Everything (Episode 23)
- Lisa Schoenthal
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
What if most of the thoughts running through your head… aren’t even yours?
What if the voice telling you to play small, stay quiet, or keep the peace isn’t your truth—it’s your programming?
That’s exactly what we explore in this episode of Sip Tea with Me. And if you’re committed to living in alignment and authenticity, this conversation is a must.
In Part 2 of The Summer Sovereignty Series, we’re talking
Thought Sovereignty—because before you can reclaim your voice, your relationships, your body, or your business… you’ve got to reclaim your mind.
Where Does Programming Come From?We’re all carrying invisible belief systems handed to us by:
Religion – beliefs passed down without question
Family systems – unspoken rules and generational conditioning
School – where conformity was rewarded and curiosity was silenced
Media and politics – designed to trigger, divide, and control
Social media – algorithms that subtly shape our thinking without our awareness
These sources influence our identity, decisions, self-worth—even our desires. And it happens so subtly we often don’t even realize it.
The Cost of Unconscious ThinkingWhen you don’t examine your thoughts, you:
Operate from fear instead of freedom
Shrink your voice to stay accepted
Inherit limitations that don’t belong to you
Seek approval instead of alignment
You can’t live a sovereign life while carrying someone else’s script.
So how do you reclaim thought sovereignty?It starts with this 3-step process:
Observe – Notice your inner dialogue. Ask: “Whose voice is this?”
Interrupt – Pause. Breathe. Unfollow. Unsubscribe from that old belief.
Choose – Speak new thoughts that match your truth and future—not your programming or past.
This is soul work. This is frequency work. This is freedom work.
Why Now?Because we’re in a collective awakening—and awakening without sovereignty just means you’re aware… but still trapped.
True liberation starts in the mind.
Imagine a world where we all think clearly, speak truthfully, and live aligned with our highest selves. That world isn’t some fantasy. That’s what happens when we unplug from the noise and reclaim our mental space.
This Week’s Practice:Pause. Reflect. Notice one thought you’re ready to release today.Then, speak these aloud:
✨ I choose thoughts that align with my truth—not my programming.✨ My mind is mine. I release what no longer belongs to me.✨ I speak to myself with love, clarity, and sovereign authority.
Ready to dive deeper?Listen to Episode 23: From Programming to Power: The Mental Shift That Changes Everything on Sip Tea with Me—and come back sovereign.
Ready to take this work deeper?If you’re feeling the pull to unplug from the noise, reconnect with your truth, and rise in your full feminine power—this is your invitation.
Join me this October in Mexico for La Vida Sagrada—a sacred, soul-fueled gathering designed to help you remember who you are, reclaim what’s yours, and rise in community with women walking the same transformational path.
Expect deep connection, powerful breakthroughs, ocean rituals, soul nourishment, movement, rest, and realignment. This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a return to your sovereign self.
🌺 Space is limited to keep it intimate and powerful.🌕 We’ll gather during Día de los Muertos—a time of remembrance, rebirth, and radiant transformation.
✨ Details and registration at www.lisaschoenthal.com.Your next level isn’t waiting. It’s already calling.
With Love From,
Lis XO
