38. Stop Self Sabotage and Befriend Your Inner Critic with Dr. Yanina Gomez

We all have times when we let our inner critic – the critical and judgmental voice inside our head – hold us back from moving forward with something we're excited about. But what if there was a way to befriend our inner critic instead of pushing her away?     In today's episode, I talk with psychologist, author and speaker Dr. Yanina Gomez about her new book: Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Life Fully: The Artist's Wellness Journey to Confidence and Success, which she co-wrote with her husband, Sergio Gomez. While the book lays out lots of practical strategies for artists who are ready to step more fully into their careers, it's full of universal mindset advice too.     In our conversation, Dr. Gomez shares why it's natural for us to get in our own way, ways to know when our inner critic is driving our behaviors or emotions and strategies for partnering with our inner critic. Additionally, she shares practices to help move past negative or catastrophic thinking and ways to talk to children when they feel like they have failed.     If you connected with something we talked about, Dr. Gomez and I would love it if you shared today's episode on Instagram. Be sure to tag us - @dryaninagomez and @whitneywoman!     Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:   -Why it is natural for us to get in our own way   -The reasons our brain more readily holds on to negative input than positive input   -Ways to know when our inner critic is driving our behaviors or emotions   -Common ways the inner critic shows up when a person hasn't established the awareness of ways it could be limiting their life   -Strategies for partnering with your inner critic     -Consistency, intentionality, and neuroplasticity   -Practical exercises for people to try when they have negative or catastrophic thinking   -Reframing rejection and staying motivated when you've experienced rejection   -Ways to talk to children when they feel like they failed     Connect with Dr. Gomez:   IG: @dryaninagomez   Websites: www.dryaninagomez.com & www.theartistnextlevel.com   Dr. Gomez's book: Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully! The Artist's Wellness Journey to Confidence and Success Connect with Whitney:   IG: @Whitneywoman    Website: www.myelectricideas.com