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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 5 MIN

#155 Would you ever talk that way to a friend?

from Finding Joy in the Hard · host Suzanne Andora Barron

Would You Talk That Way To A Friend?You know that voice in your head — the one that says "that was so dumb" or "you said too much." But would you ever say that to a friend?In this episode, Suzanne walks you through a simple but powerful experiment to help you become aware of your inner critic — and start replacing it with something kinder. Because the way you speak to yourself matters more than you might think.Try it yourself: Make a list of what your inner critic says. Then imagine saying it to a friend. Notice how that feels. Now flip it — and say the kinder version to yourself instead. Practice this every day for 3 weeks and notice how that inner critic starts to become an inner cheerleader.Try it and let me know how it goes — find me on Instagram and share your experience.The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions. 

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Would You Talk That Way To A Friend? You know that voice in your head — the one that says "that was so dumb" or "you said too much." But would you ever say that to a friend? In this episode, Suzanne walks you through a simple but powerful experiment to help you become aware of your inner critic — and start replacing it with something kinder. Because the way you speak to yourself matters more than you might think. Try it yourself: Make a list of what your inner critic says. Then imagine saying...

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