120 : Taming Your Inner Critic with Coach Sam

Coach Sam solo this week schooling on the INNER CRITIC! You know, that “not good enough” voice that can sound like motivation, but it usually runs it's mouth on fear, shame, and moving goalposts. #truthtalk I’m sharing what’s been coming up for me lately: the inner critic, how it sneaks into everything from relationships to body image, and why trying to satisfy it only drains your life force. To ground the conversation, I read a powerful passage inspired by one of my Dharma Teachers, Frank Ostaseski’s and his The Five Invitations book, which captures just how relentless self-judgment can be, even in our most vulnerable seasons.From there, I break down a simple framework that helps me step out of negative self-talk without pretending it never shows up: wisdom, strength, and love. We jam about wisdom as something you cultivate from within, not a list of rules you inherit from culture, family, or other people’s expectations. We talk about strength as the willingness to stand up for yourself like you would for a friend, and how naming the inner critic helps you recognize it as conditioning rather than truth.I also share a personal, very real story from my return to working out after illness, back surgery, and family loss, and how my “evil twin” critic tried to hijack the process. If you’re working on self-compassion, mindfulness, self-acceptance, and lasting personal growth, this one gives you language and tools you can use today. If it helps, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a kinder inner voice, and leave a review with what you’re practicing right now. #coachsamjam #eviltwingoaway #selftalkreframeSend us Fan Mail Follow Coach Polly @getbusythriving and Coach Sam @thesamanthapruitt Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/everydayawesomeprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydayawesomeprojectLinktree for ALL THE THINGS: https://linktr.ee/everydayawesomeprojectWebsite/About Us: https://everydayawesomeproject.com/about-us/