54. Shut Up Inner Critic, You're Not in Charge

Beth opens Season 5 with a candid conversation about the inner critic, exploring why it shows up, how it holds us back, and practical, compassionate ways to respond instead of surrendering to self-judgment. Listen for simple strategies to help you move forward with more confidence and less noise. Engage/Acknowledgements: Music credit: The Light from Within, by Howard Harper-Barnes (sourced via EpidemicSound.com) Engage with Beth Butram on social media:      Instagram: instagram.com/podcastsbybeth      YouTube: youtube.com/@PodcastsByBeth Read the FREE weekly blog and connect on Substack: substack.com/@bethbutram Want to help keep this podcast thriving? Buy host Beth Butram a coffee at ko-fi.com/bethpodcast. Never required but always appreciated!  Finally, check out Affirmations and Micro-Meditations, a moment of calm podcast, available on most podcasting platforms, or use this link:  spreaker.com/podcast/affirmations-and-micro-meditations--6793204  NEED HELP? Support is available if life is getting too hard to bear. If you feel you may harm yourself or others, please seek help immediately: Visit your local hospital emergency room. Call 9-8-8. Visit 988lifeline.org and access the online chat feature.