Episode description

Talking points: psychology, mindset, self-talk

This is one of THE things that blocks men from all kinds of growth and progress. An internal dialogue that is harsh, abusive, shaming, even cruel. Let's change that, shall we?

If you or someone you know is constantly deprecating or talking negatively towards themselves, strongly encourage you to share this one. It's important.

(00:00:00) - Intro, how prevalent a harsh inner critic is, and how nasty mine was

(00:06:56)- Where does an inner critic come from, and how is it formed?

(00:11:13) - Neglect and abandonment

(00:15:52) - Trauma as an origin for a harsh inner critic

(00:16:57) - “Dark motivation” and it’s useful but maladaptive power

(00:23:15) - It damages your ability to appreciate or validate yourself

(00:24:45) - What to do, what NOT to do, and questions you can use to find your inner critic’s origin

(00:28:09) - Figure out what it wants

(00:29:51) - Set some boundaries

(00:31:34) - Repurpose the loyal soldier

(00:34:31) - Build a relationship with this part of you

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