Overcoming Self-Criticism--How to Be Kinder to Yourself in Medicine: Episode 156

Ever feel like your toughest critic is… you? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the exhausting cycle of self-criticism and how to break free from it. From shifting your inner dialogue to embracing self-compassion (without losing your edge!), we share real strategies to help you thrive in medicine without the constant self-blame. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why your brain LOVES to beat you up (and how to stop it!) ✅ The power of curiosity over self-judgment ✅ How to reframe mistakes so they help—not haunt—you ✅ Practical tools to quiet that inner critic and build resilience ✅ Why perfection is NOT the goal (and what to aim for instead) 💡 Golden Nuggets from This Episode: ✨ “You wouldn’t tear down your 8-year-old self—so why do it now?” ✨ “Your 80% on a rough day is still someone’s 100%.” ✨ “Self-compassion isn’t about lowering the bar—it’s about setting yourself up for sustainable success.” 💖 You Deserve This Reminder: You are whole. You are a gift to medicine. The work you do matters. 🎧 Loved this episode? ✔️ Subscribe for more! ✔️ Share with a friend who needs this! ✔️ Leave a review—it helps us reach more amazing people like you! Let’s keep lifting each other up. See you next time! 🚀💙 Resources: Book a Free Session with a Physician Coach Free Video: "How to Crush Physician Burnout (for Good) without Cutting Back Hours, Quitting Medicine, or 'Sucking It Up' in Silence"