Even “Great work!” can send artists into a spiral of overthinking. And silence? Sometimes it feels worse than criticism.

In this episode of Peace ◇ Pixels, we unpack why critique feels so personal, and why it often feels like an attack. From psychology research on rejection sensitivity to the negativity bias that makes us fixate on one comment over ten compliments, we explore the science behind critique anxiety.

But we don’t stop there. You’ll also learn practical ways to reframe feedback so it fuels your growth instead of shutting you down.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why creatives tie critique to identity

• The science of feedback aversion & rejection sensitivity

• Why silence can feel as painful as criticism

• Practical tools

🎙️ If you’ve ever dreaded showing your work or spiraled after reading feedback, this episode will help you build a healthier relationship with critique.