EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 39 MIN
Silencing the Inner Critic: The Science of Self-Compassion | Give & Receive Podcast Ep. 2
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In Episode Two of Give & Receive, hosts Brian H. Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov take a deep look at the most relentless voice in your head — the inner critic. Elizabeth explains how this voice develops, why our brains are wired to focus on negativity, and how to retrain your mind through mindfulness and self-compassion. Brian shares personal stories about how silencing his inner critic changed his life and career. Together they explore: The science behind negative self-talk and evolution’s role in it Why high-achievers are often their own worst critics How to turn self-compassion into a practical daily habit Real-world examples of success through kindness and awareness 💡 If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough — this conversation will help you rewrite that story. 🧠 Listen, learn, and start speaking to yourself with the same compassion you show others. Watch Episode 1: • Welcome to the Give and Receive Podcast! Subscribe for more episodes on success, happiness & the science of the mind. #GiveAndReceivePodcast #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #InnerCritic #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #ScienceOfTheMind #MentalHealth #SuccessPodcast #ElizabethPyjov #BrianPotts #GiveAndReceive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In Episode Two of Give & Receive, hosts Brian H. Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov take a deep look at the most relentless voice in your head — the inner critic. Elizabeth explains how this voice develops, why our brains are wired to focus on negativity, and how to retrain your mind through mindfulness and self-compassion. Brian shares personal stories about how silencing his inner critic changed his life and career. Together they explore: The science behind negative self-talk and evolution’s role in it Why high-achievers are often their own worst critics How to turn self-compassion into a practical daily habit Real-world examples of success through kindness and awareness 💡 If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough — this conversation will help you rewrite that story. 🧠 Listen, learn, and start speaking to yourself with the same compassion you show others. Watch Episode 1: • Welcome to the Give and Receive Podcast! Subscribe for more episodes on success, happiness & the science of the mind. #GiveAndReceivePodcast #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #InnerCritic #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #ScienceOfTheMind #MentalHealth #SuccessPodcast #ElizabethPyjov #BrianPotts #GiveAndReceive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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