Your Inner Critic Is Lying: How to Break Free from Negative Self-Talk
Description
We all have that voice in our head—the one that says you’re not good enough, not ready, not worthy.
But here’s the truth: that voice is lying!
In this powerful episode of the Personal Mastery & Growth podcast, we pull back the curtain on your inner critic and explore how to stop letting self-doubt steer your life.
You’ll learn how to identify the voice, understand where it comes from, and most importantly, how to rewrite the script.
You’ll discover:
✅ Where your inner critic originates—and why it developed
✅ What neuroscience reveals about the power of self-talk
✅ 4 common inner critic archetypes and how they sabotage your growth
✅ Research-backed tools for shifting negative internal dialogue
✅ Why self-compassion is your most underestimated superpower
If you’ve ever been held back by doubt, guilt, or fear of not being enough, this episode is for you.
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HIGHLIGHTS
01:40 – Why your inner critic exists and how it forms
03:28 – The neuroscience of self-talk and neuroplasticity
05:11 – The 4 inner critic archetypes: Perfectionist, Impostor, Taskmaster, People Pleaser
09:58 – 5 proven tools for rewriting your inner dialogue
14:02 – This week’s mindset challenge + final reflection
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