141: Self-Love Isn't Selfish: Why Being Kinder to Yourself Changes Everything

Send us Fan MailPeople are often kinder to others than to themselves, using harsh self-criticism to stay motivated actually increases anxiety, overwhelm, shame, and low self-worth. We discuss how the inner critic fuels stress and inadequacy, urges listeners to speak to themselves as they would to a loved one or child, and shares an example of a high-achieving woman who made amends yet stayed stuck in self-blame. Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast as we discuss:Why self-love con be interpreted as selfish.How you can reframe criticism with compassion AND accountability.Learn about a Self-Love Reset. 00:00 Welcome and Topic01:22 Your Inner Voice03:40 Self Love Isn’t Selfish08:09 Self Love vs Self Care10:15 Compassionate Self Talk12:12 Inner Critic and Shame15:17 Accountability Without Attack18:42 Self Love Reset Steps20:27 Closing and Disclaimer Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles.  Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapisthttps://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide Here are some links we discussed:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-missing-pieces-of-mental-health-6-pillars/id1473042304?i=1000772847927 Connect with KimTherapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog Kim McLaughlin, MAKim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected] Thank you for listening.Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend. Join us for more conversation at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/@feedyoursoulunlimitedWebsite:http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.