Do you ever notice yourself reacting to a situation and then immediately criticising yourself for having that reaction in the first place? In this episode, I'm exploring the layers of thoughts, feelings, and responses that exist within us, and how easily self-awareness can turn into self-judgement when we expect ourselves to "know better" by now.

I talk about what happens when personal growth and self-coaching tools become something we use against ourselves instead of for ourselves. From judging your emotions to criticising your stress responses, I explain how quickly the inner critic can reappear in new forms and why trying to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings altogether often creates more suffering.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a more compassionate and realistic understanding of your inner world and the different layers that shape your experience. You'll be invited to explore your reactions with greater curiosity, interrupt cycles of self-judgement more quickly, and respond to yourself with more patience and respect.

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