EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 1H 13M
EP31. Bennett Crawford, LCSW | Healing the Inner Critic with Lovingkindness and Self-Compassion
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“When we rest into presence, we discover a larger field of loving awareness holding all our fears, anxieties, and pain — our ultimate resource for healing.” - Bennett Crawford, LCSWTherapist and mindfulness teacher Bennett Crawford, LCSW, discusses how loving-kindness and self-compassion can become medicine for self-hate and the inner critic. He discusses how the inner critic often tries to protect us, why meeting it with compassion can transform our relationship with ourselves, and how simple daily practices—like grounding, self-talk, and visualization—can rewire the brain toward healing. A conversation about patience, presence, and remembering the love that’s already within you. https://www.hope-wellness.com/bennett-crawford-lcsw00:00 Understanding Loving Kindness01:39 Introduction02:17 Definition of loving kindness04:00 Loving kindness and self-compassion06:38 When you hate yourself09:50 Origins of the inner critic13:13 Compassion as medicine16:41 Voice dialogue and IFS tools21:57 Navigating Self-Hate and Compassion27:54 The Inner Critic and Its Origins33:57 Practices for Self-Compassion40:48 The Nature of Self-Compassion45:40 Cultivating Love Through Visualization50:43 Understanding and Embracing Our Stories55:49 Reparenting and Healing Through Love01:00:42 The Journey of Being Human and Embracing Vulnerability01:05:47 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery01:08:24 Experiencing Unconditional Love01:10:22 Qualities of Secure AttachmentJoin us as we walk each other home:✨ Subscribe for more episodes of the InnerCalling Podcast, where psychology meets mental health and spirituality.✨ Share this episode✨ Learn more about Dr. Victoria Ranade’s psychotherapy and wellness practice at www.hope-wellness.com✨ Visit www.innercalling.org to join the mailing list and download free mental health resources.✨ www.drvictoriaranade.com✨ IG: www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeDisclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“When we rest into presence, we discover a larger field of loving awareness holding all our fears, anxieties, and pain — our ultimate resource for healing.” - Bennett Crawford, LCSWTherapist and mindfulness teacher Bennett Crawford, LCSW, discusses how loving-kindness and self-compassion can become medicine for self-hate and the inner critic. He discusses how the inner critic often tries to protect us, why meeting it with compassion can transform our relationship with ourselves, and how simple daily practices—like grounding, self-talk, and visualization—can rewire the brain toward healing. A conversation about patience, presence, and remembering the love that’s already within you. https://www.hope-wellness.com/bennett-crawford-lcsw00:00 Understanding Loving Kindness01:39 Introduction02:17 Definition of loving kindness04:00 Loving kindness and self-compassion06:38 When you hate yourself09:50 Origins of the inner critic13:13 Compassion as medicine16:41 Voice dialogue and IFS tools21:57 Navigating Self-Hate and Compassion27:54 The Inner Critic and Its Origins33:57 Practices for Self-Compassion40:48 The Nature of Self-Compassion45:40 Cultivating Love Through Visualization50:43 Understanding and Embracing Our Stories55:49 Reparenting and Healing Through Love01:00:42 The Journey of Being Human and Embracing Vulnerability01:05:47 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery01:08:24 Experiencing Unconditional Love01:10:22 Qualities of Secure AttachmentJoin us as we walk each other home:✨ Subscribe for more episodes of the InnerCalling Podcast, where psychology meets mental health and spirituality.✨ Share this episode✨ Learn more about Dr. Victoria Ranade’s psychotherapy and wellness practice at www.hope-wellness.com✨ Visit www.innercalling.org to join the mailing list and download free mental health resources.✨ www.drvictoriaranade.com✨ IG: www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeDisclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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