#21. From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: Transforming Your Inner Dialogue for Self-Care with Rachel Miller

Struggling with self-care? In this podcast, Rachel Miller shares how to practice self-compassion with simple mindfulness techniques that can help you stay connected to yourself and your emotions while rewriting negative self-talk scripts. Learn the importance of self-care and how it can help you take control of your life. Discover the power of self-compassion and create a positive mindset. She discusses how to slow down and make time for yourself with simple yet powerful exercises that energize your mind and body. Discover self-care techniques that will help you develop greater awareness and understanding of yourself so that you can be your best self. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rachel has been helping others for the last 20 years. She is passionate about helping people find purpose and meaning in their lives and heal from trauma. She’s an EMDR-trained clinician who takes the approach of starting with where you are at, skill building, talk therapy, and offering a non-judgmental space for you to come, slow down, breathe, and just be. She likes to work collaboratively to help her clients to heal from past hurts and the negative scripts that are running the show. She invites her clients to take a deeper look at how they are talking to themselves and to help them heal from past trauma by providing a safe space for them to vent, laugh, cry, and even curse. She has learned through many years of experience that each person comes to the table with their own story and strengths from which to pull. Her belief is that you already have all you need to live your best life. Connect with Rachel: [email protected] Psychology Today:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rachel-miller-morgan-hill-ca/925571 Books mentioned on the show: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - https://amzn.to/3K8bfEr Tapping In by Laurel Parnell Ph.D.- https://amzn.to/3jUgTiO Podcast mentioned: Notice That - An EMDR Podcast -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notice-that/id1462605147 ——— Enjoy this Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired & empowered! Questions? You can contact me through my website www.PocketsofKnowledge.com or find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/desireedstanley/. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Pockets of Knowledge Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! ——— Please note that this episode may contain advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and empower you on your personal journey. This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.