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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 8 MIN

Ep. 63 – Pep Talk Series: When Criticism Stings

from Accountable · host Hosted By: Amanda McKinney | Inspired By: Mel Robbins, Brene Brown, Steven Bartlett, Andrew Huberman

Send a textCriticism hurts the most when it comes from someone you love or trust. This pep talk helps you navigate that pain without abandoning your dreams. Your dream was given to you, not them. Let this episode help you protect your spark and keep moving forward.Hit play on this episode if you want: To hear why other people don’t get a vote in your dreamsTo know the 4 common reasons people criticize (hint: it’s not about you)The reminder of why sharing your dream requires discernmentTo know how to keep going even when someone close to you doesn’t understandResources Mentioned: Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator  All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast  Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/ Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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