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The Inner Game

The Inner Game is a personal growth and mindset podcast for people who feel stuck in their own heads — overthinking, self-doubting, and quietly carrying more than they let on. Hosted by Shane, each episode is a grounded, honest conversation about what’s really going on beneath your thoughts, habits, and emotional patterns. This isn’t about forcing positivity or fixing yourself. It’s about understanding your inner world with compassion, rebuilding self-trust, and learning how to respond to life with more clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience. Through relatable stories, practical reframes, and gentle reflection, The Inner Game helps you challenge unhelpful thinking, calm your nervous system, and create change that actually lasts — without pressure or perfection. If you’re ready to stop being ruled by your thoughts and start living from a steadier, kinder place within, you’re in the right space. New episodes weekly. Follow the podcast and check the show notes for the Inner Game Wo

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    The Myth of Confidence That’s Keeping You Stuck

    In this episode, I challenge the common myth that confidence comes before action. We unpack fear of judgement, self-doubt, and how real confidence is built through small brave steps. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this episode reframes what confidence really is.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind — Here’s Why That Matters

    Here I talk about growth, identity shifts, and the courage it takes to change direction. We explore self-trust, sunk cost thinking, and how evolving doesn’t make you inconsistent — it makes you responsive. A powerful episode on personal development and alignment.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    How to Stop Emotional Spirals Before They Take Over

    In this episode, I break down emotional spirals — why they escalate and how to interrupt them early. We explore anxiety triggers, nervous system activation, and practical tools to regulate before overwhelm takes control. A grounded approach to emotional resilience and mental clarity.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    The Inner Voice That’s Holding You Back (And How to Rewire It)

    Today we dive into your inner critic — where it comes from and how to gently rewire it. I talk about self-talk, limiting beliefs, nervous system protection, and building a kinder internal dialogue. This episode is about mindset transformation, self-confidence, and emotional awareness.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    Why You Don’t Follow Through — And How to Change That

    In this episode, I explore why follow-through isn’t about laziness or willpower, but about emotional tolerance and self-trust. We unpack avoidance, fear of judgement, and how to build consistency through small promises. If you struggle with discipline or staying committed to your goals, this one’s for you.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    5 Subtle Ways You’re Being Too Hard on Yourself

    Here I break down five quiet patterns of self-criticism that may be affecting your confidence and self-worth. We explore comparison, perfectionism, overworking, and internal pressure — and how to shift towards self-compassion without lowering your standards. A powerful episode for personal growth and emotional resilience.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

  7. 13

    How to Feel Calm Without Fixing Everything

    In this episode, I share why calm isn’t something you earn by solving every problem. We look at anxiety, overthinking, and nervous system regulation, and how to practise inner steadiness even when life feels unfinished. This is about emotional regulation, stress management, and building peace without perfection.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    The Real Cost of Being “Strong” All the Time

    Today I talk about the hidden emotional cost of always being the strong one. We explore how over-functioning, emotional suppression, and self-reliance can quietly lead to burnout and disconnection. This episode is about vulnerability, nervous system health, and building sustainable resilience without self-abandonment.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem (And Never Was)

    In this episode, I unpack the truth about motivation and why relying on it is keeping you inconsistent. I explore how nervous system safety, emotional bandwidth, and small sustainable action matter more than hype or willpower. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of starting and stopping, this is a mindset shift around discipline, productivity, and personal growth you need to hear.Get your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HEREThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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    The Hidden Reason You Keep Self-Sabotaging

    Self sabotage isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline, it’s about protection. In this episode, Shane explores the hidden emotional drivers behind procrastination, overthinking, and pulling back when things start going well.You’ll learn how your nervous system links growth with risk, why expansion can feel unsafe, and how to build self awareness without self criticism.This is a compassionate reframe that helps you replace self sabotage with self trust and emotional safety.Get The Inner Game Workbook HEREGet your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HERE

  11. 9

    How to Rebuild Self-Confidence When It’s Been Knocked Flat

    When confidence takes a hit, it can leave you second-guessing everything. In this episode, Shane shares how to rebuild self confidence through small actions, self trust, and emotional resilience,not forced positivity.You’ll discover why confidence is rooted in trust, how to stop waiting to “feel ready,” and practical steps to strengthen your inner stability after setbacks, criticism, or failure.Get The Inner Game Workbook HEREGet your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HERE

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    You’re Not Lazy, This Is What’s Really Going On

    If you keep calling yourself lazy, this episode is for you. Shane reframes “laziness” as a sign of emotional overload, fear, or burnout, not a character flaw. Together, we explore why motivation disappears, how self-criticism makes it worse, and what actually helps you move forward with compassion and momentum. This one’s a deep exhale for anyone stuck in self-judgement.Get The Inner Game Workbook HEREGet your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HERE

  13. 7

    How to Stop Letting Your Thoughts Run Your Life

    Your thoughts feel convincing, but that doesn’t make them true.In this episode, Shane breaks down how internal narratives quietly shape your decisions, confidence, and behaviour. You’ll learn how to create space between you and your thoughts, respond instead of react, and regain a sense of choice in how you live. This isn’t about positive thinking, it’s about inner leadership.Get The Inner Game Workbook HEREGet your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HERE

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    Why You Keep Overthinking Everything (And How to Finally Switch It Off)

    Overthinking isn’t a flaw, it’s a nervous system response.In this episode, Shane explains why your mind keeps looping, replaying, and analysing everything, even when you’re exhausted by it.You’ll learn what overthinking is really trying to protect you from, and how to gently calm the mental noise without fighting your thoughts.Get The Inner Game Workbook HEREGet your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HERE

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    The Shocking Truth About Why You Still Don’t Trust Yourself

    If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t trust myself anymore”, this episode gently unpacks why.We explore how self trust isn’t broken, it’s been quietly eroded by past experiences, overthinking, and learned self-doubt. Shane shares a compassionate reframe that helps you reconnect with your inner voice without forcing confidence or “fixing” yourself.This episode is about rebuilding trust through safety, consistency, and self-respect, not pressure.Get The Inner Game Workbook HEREGet your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HERE

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    If you’re ready to stop fighting yourself,to trust your inner voice again,and to show up to your life with a steadier heart…You’re in the right place.This is The Inner Game.And it starts with listening.Ready to play differently?Get The Inner Game Workbook HEREGet your own copy of the Inner Game Workbook HERE

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Inner Game is a personal growth and mindset podcast for people who feel stuck in their own heads — overthinking, self-doubting, and quietly carrying more than they let on. Hosted by Shane, each episode is a grounded, honest conversation about what’s really going on beneath your thoughts, habits, and emotional patterns. This isn’t about forcing positivity or fixing yourself. It’s about understanding your inner world with compassion, rebuilding self-trust, and learning how to respond to life with more clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience. Through relatable stories, practical reframes, and gentle reflection, The Inner Game helps you challenge unhelpful thinking, calm your nervous system, and create change that actually lasts — without pressure or perfection. If you’re ready to stop being ruled by your thoughts and start living from a steadier, kinder place within, you’re in the right space. New episodes weekly. Follow the podcast and check the show notes for the Inner Game Wo

HOSTED BY

Lynsay Gould

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The Inner Game is a personal growth and mindset podcast for people who feel stuck in their own heads — overthinking, self-doubting, and quietly carrying more than they let on. Hosted by Shane, each episode is a grounded, honest conversation about what’s really going on beneath your thoughts,...

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The Inner Game is created and hosted by Lynsay Gould.
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