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The RewritersCreating careers and lives that actually work Author: Monique Shaw
Would you secretly love to create a new career, business or way of life, but think its too late, too difficult or too much of a risk? The Rewriters Podcast with Monique Shaw is a celebration of feeling fear and doing it anyway, packed with anecdotes, tools and tips to help you rewrite your story to create a create and life that actually works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S3, Ep 4: How to befriend your inner critic
Wednesday, 31 December, 2025
In this episode, we’ll explore why the common advice to "silence" or "erase" your inner critic is destined to fail. Instead, we’ll dive into the transformative power of listening to, learning from, befriending – and ultimately transcending – that critical inner voice. Whether you're struggling with confidence, imposter syndrome or negative self-talk, this episode provides guidance and techniques to turn your harshest critic into your greatest ally.You'll learn:The psychology of the inner critic: What it actually is and why it’s trying to protect you.Identifying limiting beliefs: How to spot the hidden assumptions holding you back.Actionable tools & techniques: Methods for managing the inner critic in-the-moment and longer-term.A deep-dive case study: A real-life look at someone’s personal experience with their inner critic.Self-coaching framework: Questions to help you befriend and move beyond your critic, starting today.Stop fighting your mind and start leading it. Resources referenced:‘Decoding the inner critic’s origins and purpose’ by Dr. Nelda Andersone: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/human-inner-dynamics/202312/decoding-the-inner-critics-origins-and-purposeDr Kristin Neff’s exercise for changing your critical self-talk: https://self-compassion.org/exercises/exercise-5-changing-your-critical-self-talk/The Rewriters Podcast - 'Grow confidence and overcome imposter syndrome’: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/re-release-how-to-grow-confidence-and-overcome/id1538589146?i=1000720570445Ready to slowly transform how you live and work? Join 'The Rewriters Community'. Explore here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/becomeamemberFor more tips, tools and stories, subscribe to The Rewrite Newsletter: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/get-the-weekly-rewrite Get in touch with Monique Shaw:Web: www.rewriterewrite.com/contactInstagram: @the_rewritersLinkedIn: Monique Shaw The Rewriters is written, produced and presented by Monique Shaw. Original music by DJ Cinnamon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
