Peace Talk: Question Your Thoughts Change Your World with Grace Bell & Friends

Grace Bell, change coach + therapist
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Peace Talk is hosted by Grace Bell, facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie. You'll hear folks from all walks of life dedicated to self-inquiry especially using The Work and IBSR (inquiry based stress reduction)...and the life of freedom and joy that can be led by having an open mind, and looking.

Episodes

  1. MAY 1

    Peace Talk Episode 299: group does The Work on tax amendments, getting ones needs met

    Beautiful work today with questioning beliefs about tax amendments, invasive people, those who are getting away with something, personal needs, mates. Listen and follow along with your own self-inquiry. Who are you without your story? 🎁 FREE STARTER KIT: First Response Guide to Thought Storms Tools for working with thoughts from the place of awareness Download: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/starter-kit-first-response-guide-to-thought-storms/ CONNECT: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com 📧 Email: gracewithwork@gmail.com #Awareness #Consciousness #MichaelSinger #AnthonyDeMello #Byron Katie #SelfInquiry #TheWitness #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #InnerPeace #Meditation #SpiritualWisdom #TherapyTools #PersonalGrowth #QuestionYourThoughts #TherapistOnYouTube

    1h 13m

  2. APR 22

    Peace Talk Episode 298: laid off, no response, estranged daughter, invading guest

    Beautiful work today with questioning beliefs about unexpected guests, estranged daughters, getting laid off, co-workers who waste our time, no reply from a text. What happens when we believe stories that feel painful and stressful? Who are we without our stories?  🎁 FREE STARTER KIT: First Response Guide to Thought Storms Tools for working with thoughts from the place of awareness Download: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/starter-kit-first-response-guide-to-thought-storms/ CONNECT: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com 📧 Email: gracewithwork@gmail.com #Awareness #Consciousness #MichaelSinger #AnthonyDeMello #Byron Katie #SelfInquiry #TheWitness #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #InnerPeace #Meditation #SpiritualWisdom #TherapyTools #PersonalGrowth #QuestionYourThoughts #TherapistOnYouTu

    1 hr

  3. MAR 6

    Peace Talk Episode 296: Group Inquiry work on criticism, anger, run-arounds, hurt, fear, forgiveness

    Who are we without our stories of whatever those other people need to do, in order for us to be happy? 🎁 FREE STARTER KIT: First Response Guide to Thought Storms Tools for working with thoughts from the place of awareness Download: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/starter-kit-first-response-guide-to-thought-storms/ CONNECT: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com 📧 Email: gracewithwork@gmail.com #Awareness #Consciousness #MichaelSinger #AnthonyDeMello #SelfInquiry #TheWitness #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #InnerPeace #Meditation #SpiritualWisdom #TherapyTools #PersonalGrowth #QuestionYourThoughts #TherapistOnYouTube

    1h 16m

  4. FEB 6

    Peace Talk Episode 295: Friends doing The Work: headaches, friends, inadequacy, worry....what if we didn't believe it?

    A group of sincere inquirers do The Work together.  🎁 FREE STARTER KIT: First Response Guide to Thought Storms Tools for working with thoughts from the place of awareness Download: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/starter-kit-first-response-guide-to-thought-storms/ CONNECT: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com

    1h 7m

  5. 12/16/2025

    Peace Talk Question Your Thoughts Episode 294: What is awareness and why does it matter?

    Who are we without our stories of whatever those other people need to do, in order for us to be happy? 🎁 FREE STARTER KIT: First Response Guide to Thought Storms Tools for working with thoughts from the place of awareness Download: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/starter-kit-first-response-guide-to-thought-storms/ CONNECT: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com 📧 Email: gracewithwork@gmail.com #Awareness #Consciousness #MichaelSinger #AnthonyDeMello #SelfInquiry #TheWitness #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #InnerPeace #Meditation #SpiritualWisdom #TherapyTools #PersonalGrowth #QuestionYourThoughts #TherapistOnYouTube

    11 min
  6. Peace Talk Episode 293: How to Question a Thought in Under 5 Minutes | The Work of Byron Katie

    12/15/2025

    Peace Talk Episode 293: How to Question a Thought in Under 5 Minutes | The Work of Byron Katie

    Today's Grace Note is about making inquiry accessible—because you don't need perfect conditions to question your thoughts. Someone once asked me: "How long does The Work take? I don't have time to journal for an hour every time I'm upset." Here's the truth: you can question a thought in under five minutes. In the car. While making coffee. While your kid is getting their shoes on. The point isn't to do it perfectly. The point is to do it. 🎁 FREE STARTER KIT: First Response Guide to Thought Storms Includes the 4 Questions laid out step-by-step for quick inquiry Download: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/starter-kit-first-response-guide-to-thought-storms/ In this video: The 5-minute speed version of Byron Katie's inquiry process Why waiting for "perfect conditions" keeps you stuck Step-by-step breakdown: 6 steps in 5 minutes Byron Katie's Four Questions: Is it true? Can you absolutely know that it's true? How do you react when you believe that thought? Who would you be without that thought? Turn the thought to the opposite, to yourself, switch places with the other This week's practice: Set a timer for 5 minutes. Pick one recurring stressful thought. Question it using the steps in this video. This is part of my series: Grace Notes + The Work of Byron Katie. Grace Notes are excerpts from my newsletter (2011-present) where I documented my inquiry journey. At the end of each week I share one concept from a Grace Note and then dive into a practice from The Work. New to The Work? Visit thework.com for free resources and worksheets. New videos 3x/week: 📅 Mondays - How minds work, therapy insights, wisdom teachings 📅 Wednesdays - Inquiry for compulsive eating & addiction 📅 Fridays - The Work of Byron Katie + Grace Note readings CONNECT: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com 📧 Email: gracewithwork@gmail.com 💬 What's your biggest barrier to doing inquiry? Let me know in the comments.

    15 min

  7. 12/14/2025

    Peace Talk Episode 292 Questioning the thought: I cannot stop this behavior (eating, drinking, screening, etc)

    "I Can't Stop" - Is It True? | Client Story Using The Work "I can't stop eating." or I can't stop drinking or I can't stop thinking about my ex-boyfriend. If you've ever thought this and felt completely defeated by it, this video is for you. Today I'm sharing a common client story about what happens when we question this thought using Byron Katie's inquiry process.  🎁 FREE STARTER KIT: First Response Guide to Thought Storms Includes the 4 Questions framework for questioning any stressful thought Download: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/start... In this video: Why "I can't stop" is not actually true The four questions that revealed what was really happening The difference between "I can't stop eating" and "I can't stop thinking about eating" and also "I can't stop feeling" Bring curiosity to your wonderful self--this is the peaceful path. Put your behavior out of a job more naturally, instead of applying aggression.  Key insight: The problem isn't the eating. It's thoughts about the eating that makes you feel powerless, and thoughts about life that make you feel powerless. This is part of my Wednesday series on inquiry for emotional eating and compulsive behaviors. While I focus on emotional eating, this questioning process works for any "I can't stop" thought—drinking, scrolling, worrying, people-pleasing. New videos 3x/week: 📅 Mondays - How minds work, therapy insights, wisdom teachings 📅 Wednesdays - Inquiry for compulsive eating & addiction 📅 Fridays - The Work of Byron Katie + Grace Note readings CONNECT: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com 📧 Email: gracewithwork@gmail.com 💬 What's one "I can't stop" thought you'd like to question? Drop it in the comments.

    9 min

  8. 12/13/2025

    Peace Talk Question Your thoughts Episode 291: What is the work of Byron Katie? Let's question our stressful thoughts

    I started Grace Notes, my newsletter to readers, in 2011. My first note began with "LIVE! From the New Year's Cleanse!" In 2011, about 6 years into using The Work of Byron Katie to question my stressful stories, I was amazed to realize how much calmer and more peaceful I was in my life in general. I felt nothing like I once had felt. It was like a door had opened....permanently for the better.  🎁 **FREE GUIDE: Starter Kit--First Response Guide for Thought Storms Download here: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/start... Includes The Work's 4 Questions framework *In this video:* Peace is possible with The Work of Byron Katie in your pocket The Work is a form of self-inquiry which has been practiced in various forms for centuries by wise people who become aware that their problems stem from the way they think about the world, not the world itself *The Four Questions:* 1. Is it true? 2. Can you absolutely know that it's true? 3. How do you react when you believe that thought? 4. Who would you be without that thought? Then, find your turnarounds: to yourself to the other to the complete opposite  *This is part of my Friday series: Grace Notes + The Work.* Grace Notes are excerpts from my blog workingwithgrace.com (2011-2021) where I documented my inquiry journey.  *New to The Work?* Visit thework.com for free resources and worksheets.

    11 min

  9. 12/12/2025

    Peace Talk Question Your Thoughts Episode 290: What if your compulsions are trying to help you?

    What if the part of you that does crazy or unwanted behaviors, like emotionally eating, isn't your enemy? What if it's actually trying to protect you? In this video, I share the way I love to work with compulsions: first, to bring curiosity to the conversation. The Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective on binge eating and emotional eating is one modality that holds this view. You can completely changed how you view your compulsive behaviors. Instead of fighting the urge, what if you listened to it? 🎁 FREE GUIDE: Starter Kit--First Response Guide for Thought Storms Download here: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/start... In this video: Why the "grabbing part" isn't your enemy The protector that showed up when you were overwhelmed to take over and get it handled How to acknowledge urges with compassion A simple 5-second practice to try this week New videos every week: 📅 Mondays - General inquiry, therapy wisdom, 3 Principles 📅 Wednesdays - Inquiry for compulsive eating & addiction of all kinds (with inquiry and Internal Family Systems) 📅 Fridays - The Work of Byron Katie + Grace Notes CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 Website: workwithgrace.com 📧 Email list: https://workwithgrace.lpages.co/sign-... 💬 Questions? Leave a comment below!

    9 min
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Peace Talk is hosted by Grace Bell, facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie. You'll hear folks from all walks of life dedicated to self-inquiry especially using The Work and IBSR (inquiry based stress reduction)...and the life of freedom and joy that can be led by having an open mind, and looking.

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