In this empowering episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Jacquie Elliot—certified life, relationship, and spiritual coach—to explore her groundbreaking system for overcoming negative self talk, known as Abusive Brain Chatter (ABC). Jacquie opens up about her own journey through emotional abuse, self doubt, and the relentless inner critic that once controlled her life. Her transformation became the foundation for her upcoming book, The Silent Bully: A Journey from Abusive Brain Chatter to Self Love, releasing this November.

Jacquie breaks down the ABC method—Awareness, Belief, and Challenge—a powerful framework designed to help individuals recognize harmful inner dialogue, understand the core beliefs driving it, and challenge those patterns with compassion and truth. Through heartfelt storytelling and practical guidance, she shows how anyone can shift from self judgment to self love.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• What Abusive Brain Chatter is and how it forms

• How negative self talk fuels unhealthy behaviors and emotional pain

• The ABC method for transforming inner dialogue

• Jacquie’s personal journey from self criticism to empowerment

• Practical steps for healing, boundary setting, and living authentically

• How to embrace self worth and silence the inner bully

This episode is a must listen for anyone struggling with self doubt, emotional wounds, or the weight of an overactive inner critic. Jacquie’s wisdom offers a path toward peace, confidence, and genuine self love. Her message is clear: you are enough, just as you are.

Keywords:

Jacquie Elliot, Abusive Brain Chatter, ABC method, The Silent Bully, self love, negative self talk, emotional healing, inner critic, life coach, spiritual coach, relationship coach, personal transformation, self worth, boundary setting, Dead America Podcast, Ed Watters.

00:00 Introduction: Awakening Hearts

00:45 Meet Jacquie Elliot: Life Coach and Author

02:52 Understanding Abusive Brain Chatter

06:08 The ABCs of Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

11:24 Jacquie's Personal Journey and Transformation

18:03 Practical Steps to Self-Love and Healing

24:33 Living Authentically and Setting Boundaries

42:21 Final Thoughts and Resources

44:27 Empowering Outro: You Are Enough

Website

https://healingabc.com

Social media links

https://linktr.ee/jacquieelliott