How to Turn Self-Doubt into Self-Compassion with Elaine Belson

If you’re a high-achieving woman who struggles with overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional triggers, or that relentless inner critic…this episode is for you. This week on Work Unscripted, Marlo sits down with therapist and former Army officer Elaine Belson to talk about the psychology behind the inner critic, or as Elaine calls it, the inner bully.Together, they unpack the six habits that fuel self-doubt in high-functioning women: ruminating, mind reading, anticipating others’ reactions, comparing, second-guessing, and over-analyzing.You’ll learn:Why high-achieving women experience such brutal inner criticismHow emotional triggers and automatic thoughts form and how to interrupt themCoping mechanisms that actually work in high-pressure workplacesHow to build emotional intelligence and self-validation skillsHow to handle perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and fear of failurePractical strategies to manage your emotions in the momentIf you’ve ever wondered why you feel “not good enough” despite being excellent at your job, this conversation will help you understand the root causes and give you tools to navigate work and life with more clarity, compassion, and confidence.Learn more about Elaine: https://www.elainebelson.com/Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@elainebelsonlcswFollow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineConnect with Marlo Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  -----------Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.