17: A{Live} Now: Good Morning, Perfectionist & Inner Critic

Waking up with fear is never fun for me. Who is feeling the fear? Ah… Good morning, Perfectionist and Inner Critic - what are doing here right now??In this episode you’ll get an inside look at my waking up with fear, exploring perfectionism, how I give love to my inner critic and inner perfectionist so they don’t get out of hand, exploring the roots of protection and purpose behind the perfectionism, and the inspiration I got knowing that Madonna has reinvented herself 14 times (maybe more at this point). A Little About A{Live} NowI’ve found that when I share what’s true in the moment, there is so much ALIVENESS and fullness in me.That’s why I started the the A{Live} Now mini-series, which is within the Embody Podcast. This is the second episode and I intend to share what’s happening in my real life and in my inner world, what’s truly full and alive now.What’s alive now in me has often been what’s filled the juicy stuff of life: themes, joys, or challenges that others may also be experiencing, a fear and other emotions that bring me to the edge of my fullest expression in the moment.As you listen, I will also share snippets of how you can support your own heart and soul, know yourself, be your fullest, or heal and love yourself. Links, Article, and ResourcesAll Show Notes for This Episode📝https://candicewu.com/alive-now-good-morning-perfectionist-inner-criticPodcast Homepage🎧https://candicewu.com/podcastNewsletter & Embody Community💌https://candicewu.com/embody-communityCandice Wu Page on Facebook👫https://facebook.com/EmbodyYourNatureFollow Candice on Instagram📷https://instagram.com/EmbodyYourNature Show Notes & Timestamps00:00 Intro & Welcome00:43 Sharing Vulnerably in the Last Podcast: Part 2 of Spiritual Crisis01:16 Waking up With Fear02:00 Vulnerability Hangover? What is this fear?02:10 Let's Talk About Perfectionism02:56 An Artist’s Work is Never Done03:16 Perfectionism as a Choice03:51 Giving Ourselves Space to Evolve and Have Humility04:32 Be who we are today04:45 Don't be hurtful, but stand behind yourself NOW05:13 Standing Behind my Voice05:48 The Team of Inner Destruction: Perfectionist & Critic06:36 The Power they Have and why they are important07:01 Protection Can Get Out of Hand: Antidote is love and assurance08:06 It's safe to be imperfect08:27 Memo to your inner critic/perfectionist09:53 How & When I Check In with them10:52 Be Gentle11:02 Madonna Reinvented herself 14x12:20 Bringing Back the Artist13:47 You don't have to pick one thing14:33 Thanks for listening in15:06 Parts Work and Voice Dialogue15:50 Sendoff