Episode 36 - [Interview] Evicting Your Inner Mean Girl with Melissa Janson

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Janson, a coach who specializes in helping people tackle that inner critic head-on. Together, we explore how this voice affects creativity, the sneaky ways perfectionism creeps into our work, and why self-compassion is one of the most powerful tools we have. Melissa shares practical, actionable strategies to help you recognize that critical voice, turn down its volume, and reclaim your creative confidence. Whether you’re a professional creative, an aspiring artist, or someone who just wants to feel more confident in their everyday life, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. What You’ll Learn: What the "inner mean girl" is and how to spot her when she shows up. Why perfectionism often disguises itself as “standards” and how to let go of it. Actionable tips to challenge self-doubt and create more freely. How to reframe failure and rejection into stepping stones for growth. The role of self-compassion in sustaining long-term creativity. Links and Resources: Connect with Melissa Janson:  https://melissajanson.com/ IG: @its.melissajanson TikTok: @its.emjayy33 Keep the conversation going: @mendingcreatively on all socials [email protected] Join us over at facebook.com/groups/mendingcreatively Let’s keep creating together! And remember: just keep going.