Intrusive Thoughts: Facing My Inner Critic
from Girl I don’t Know Hosted by Jovee Monique
In today’s episode of Girl I Don’t Know, I open up about something many of us silently battle—instructive thoughts. These are the mental messages that seem to “instruct” us to doubt ourselves, shrink, overanalyze, or play small. I unpack where these thoughts stem from in my own life, how they’ve shaped my inner narrative, and the ways they manifest as self-criticism. But this isn’t just about the struggle—this is about healing. I share how I’m beginning to disarm my inner critic, replace old programming with self-compassion, and challenge the beliefs that no longer serve me. ✨ Expect transparency, real-time reflection, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel a little less alone. ⸻ 🛠️ In This Episode, I Discuss: • What instructive thoughts are and how they show up • The root causes: trauma, conditioning, and survival coping • The voice of the inner critic and the “rules” it tries to enforce • How I began noticing patterns of internalized shame • My current tools for interrupting and rewiring those thoughts • A gentle reminder that you are not your inner voice ⸻ 🪞 Takeaways: • Your inner critic may have been a survival guide once—but it’s not the truth teller of who you are now • Healing requires awareness, tenderness, and repetition • There is power in choosing a softer voice within • You are allowed to re-parent yourself with love and trust ⸻ 💌 Let’s Stay Connected: If this episode resonated with you, leave a review, share with a friend
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