Silencing the Inner Critic

Episode 24 of the Vocal Honey™ Podcast with Kimberly LaForte podcast, hosted by Kimberly LaForte, titled "Silencing the Inner Critic" was published on April 15, 2026 and runs 12 minutes.

April 15, 2026 ·12m · Vocal Honey™ Podcast with Kimberly LaForte

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Love this episode? DM us to share 🍯🎤 Okay… real talk. If you’ve ever gone to post, speak, or show up and had the thought: "I know someone is thinking who does she think she is?” Welcome. You’re human. And also? You’re probably way more qualified than you think. In this episode, we’re breaking down the inner critic that shows up the second you get visible — the fear of sounding stupid, being judged, or being “found out.” But here’s the twist: That voice isn’t proof you’re not ready. It’s proo...

Episode Description

Love this episode? DM us to share 🍯🎤

Okay… real talk.

If you’ve ever gone to post, speak, or show up and had the thought: "I know someone is thinking who does she think she is?”

Welcome. You’re human.

And also?

You’re probably way more qualified than you think.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the inner critic that shows up the second you get visible — the fear of sounding stupid, being judged, or being “found out.”

But here’s the twist:

That voice isn’t proof you’re not ready. It’s proof you care.

You have integrity.
You have a heart.
You actually give a damn about doing this well.

And that means you’re not the fraud your brain is trying to convince you you are.

You’re just not used to being seen yet.

✨ Inside this episode:

Why the inner critic is actually an integrity check
How to stop making your voice about you (and make it about impact)
The real reason you spiral when you speak (hint: it’s not lack of confidence)
How to hold tension instead of rushing, rambling, or shrinking
3 simple shifts to start speaking immediately — even with fear present

Because here’s the truth:

You already have the experience.

You already have the knowledge.

You already are the woman.

Now it’s time to sound like her.

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