It's a subtle form of the inner critic, so subtle, you might miss it. Comparison to others does not support you become your own, unique best self. Being inspired is great, thinking you don't measure up, not so much.

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Disengaging the Inner Critic

Identifying the Inner Critic

Sometimes, our certainty can cloud our perception of reality, making it difficult to see things as they truly are. When we're convinced that something is a certain way, we often overlook or dismiss evidence that contradicts our beliefs. This show explores the fascinating ways in which our minds can deceive us.

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The Divided Brain

Living in Uncertainty Podcast

When we know someone's story, it is hard to make them an "other". We can get past the labels and see the humanity in those who have different life experiences.

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Friends with Those People

A variety of podcasts on community

We all have an limiting identity, the story of who we think we have to be. We usually do not see our own choices unless we have the courage to reflect. Harriet's Load is a story I wrote years ago that was showing me I had choices I just couldn't see (yet).

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You can order copies of What Have I Mythed? from Drury Lane Books

Other Recorded Myths:

• Connected or Separate (NOT PUBLISHED)
• Looking Where You Want to Go (in What Have I Mythed?)
• Fear Gets a Hug (in What Have I Mythed?)

We have lots of potential that we do not allow ourselves to access. It's courageous work to reflect on our limited sense of identity and to open up to what else is possible. And we each have the capacity and resources to do it, given patience, curiosity and lots of compassion.

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The Mindtrap of Ego

Acceptances as a Step Towards Growth

Change One Step at a Time

When we contemplate significant changes in our lives, our flight, fight, or freeze response may kick in. We tend to prioritize safety, and our autonomic nervous system can pose a significant barrier to transformation. Learning to move forward without waging an internal war is crucial.

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Acceptance as a Step Towards Growth

Curiosity as a Growth Tool

Intentions: Allies for Growth

This is what is here now. An emotion, an irritating person or a disturbing situation. Learning to accept what is present and respond from a deeper place leads to a powerful shift.

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Acceptance Podcast

Learning to Accept What Is Podcast

Tuning In V Changing the Channel Podcast

Learning how to change our relationship with the inner critic can greatly increase the quality of our days. But not all inner critic episodes are the same. Some times the inner critic is a light breeze, something, when noticed that can be worked through easily. Other times, the inner critic is a level 5 hurricane and it's hard to navigate.

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What is the Inner Critic?

Identifying the Inner Critic

Disengaging the Inner Critic