EPISODE · Apr 9, 2021 · 36 MIN
Taming the Inner Critic - Susskind and Merlino
from It’s Not About the Sex · host Westside Therapist
Today we take a closer look at the inner critic that exists within each of us and often gets entangled with shame and perfectionism. Because you learned in childhood how to judge yourself, you can also learn to cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion in your recovery today. By observing yourself with curiosity, you can explore how your inner saboteur might have served a purpose but has outlasted its welcome. Tune in to learn more about turning down the volume on the inner critic while practicing self-compassion.
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Today we take a closer look at the inner critic that exists within each of us and often gets entangled with shame and perfectionism. Because you learned in childhood how to judge yourself, you can also learn to cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion in your recovery today. By observing yourself with curiosity, you can explore how your inner saboteur might have served a purpose but has outlasted its welcome. Tune in to learn more about turning down the volume on the inner critic while practicing self-compassion.
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