Kohila Sivas: Owning Your Narrative and Taking Ultimate Control of Your Brain

Send us Fan Mail “You own your narratives, so you own your brain. It doesn’t own you.” ~ Kohila Sivas The Power of Perspective: Kohila Sivas on Brain Ownership and Healing What if your brain wasn’t your master, but your student? In this deeply moving and transformative episode of The Remarkable People Podcast , Kohila Sivas joins David Pasqualone to share her journey from a silent child struggling in a new country to a powerful advocate for mental sovereignty. From Silence to Strength: A Journey of Survival At just 12 years old, Kohila faced a darkness that led her to a suicide attempt. She opens up about the “seeds” planted in her mind by a difficult home life and the struggle to fit into a new culture. However, it was her survival that led to a paradigm shift: the realization that the brain can betray us with compelling lies, and that we have the power to write our own narrative. Questioning the Narrative: How to Take Control of Your Mind Kohila explains that we are often taught we have no control over our thoughts, but the truth is the opposite. By becoming “like a lawyer” and challenging every toxic or negative thought, we can reclaim our willpower. KEY TIMESTAMPS & MOMENTS OF GOLD 00:01:11 – The Core Guarantee: Why owning your narrative is the key to life. 00:01:43 – The Turning Point: Surviving a suicide attempt at age 12. 00:03:46 – The Silent Child: Struggles with culture, language, and an alcoholic home. 00:05:31 – The Lawyer Method: How to challenge and question every negative thought. 00:06:43 – Ultimate Control: Reclaiming your willpower from toxic influences. REMARKABLE SPECIAL OFFER(S): REMARKABLE OFFER 1: Save 30% to 80% on EVERYTHING you order at MyPillow.com with Free Promo Code, “ REMARKABLE “. Yes, that’s right! Use the best My Pillow promo code out there to save a TON of money on all 200+ quality, comfortable, cozy home goods at MyPillow.com/Remarkable, or by calling 1-800-644-6612. From sheets, to blankets, to pillows, to mattress toppers, be ready to sleep better and live more comfortably than you ever have before! REMARKABLE OFFER 2: Your Exclusive Offer: Save Big on Your Console Vault In-Vehicle Safe. With our exclusive promo code, “ REMARKABLE “, you will Save 10% or more on all Console Vault anti-theft vehicle safes you order. And sometimes, you’ll receive Free Shipping too! Just make sure to use the free Console Vault discount code, “ REMARKABLE ” at checkout. Support the show THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit now!

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Kohila Sivas: Owning Your Narrative and Taking Ultimate Control of Your Brain is an episode from Remarkable People Podcast by David Pasqualone.

This episode is 45:05 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2026.

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