July 17, 2025

Part 1 Shut Up Your Judgmental Mind - Here's How

9 minutes

Get ready to flip your perspective on judgment! In this thought-provoking conversation, as Kim & Jill explore the counterintuitive practice of turning up the volume on judgment - yes, you read that right! - to become more aware of our thought patterns and ultimately turn down the judgment that's holding us back. Discover how this simple yet effective technique can help you make different choices and find more stillness in your mind.

Episode Highlights

Recurring Topic: The hosts humorously consider renaming the podcast to "The Judgment Show," reflecting on how often judgment comes up in daily life.

Personal Stories: Both Kim and Jill share relatable moments from their mornings—Kim while grocery shopping, Jill during her routine—where subtle, almost silent self-judging thoughts crept in unnoticed.

Judgment vs. Preference: They distinguish between neutral preferences ("I don’t want that") and judgment (adding a layer of negativity or “poor me” energy).

Physical Impact: Discussion on how judgment can manifest physically—feeling drained, tense shoulders, gut aches—and even contribute to imbalance or dis-ease.

Practical Exercise: Amplify Awareness of Judgment

Set an Intention: Decide to notice when you’re judging today.

Tune Into Your Body: When you sense judgment (from yourself or others), pause and observe where it shows up physically (stomach discomfort, tension, etc.).

Amplify the Feeling Briefly: Consciously allow yourself to feel it more strongly so you recognize its presence faster next time.

Shift with Gratitude: Thank your awareness for catching it; then consciously turn down the intensity.

“We’re turning up the volume on our judgments—not to dwell there—but so we can finally start turning them down.”

Key Takeaways

Most people have quiet background judgments running all day without noticing them.

Awareness is growing collectively—it’s easier now than ever before to hear these inner voices if we pay attention.

Before we can shift away from judging ourselves or others, we need heightened awareness of when it's happening—even if that means intentionally feeling it more at first.

...more

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By Jill & Kim

July 17, 2025

Part 1 Shut Up Your Judgmental Mind - Here's How

9 minutes

Episode Highlights

Recurring Topic: The hosts humorously consider renaming the podcast to "The Judgment Show," reflecting on how often judgment comes up in daily life.

Judgment vs. Preference: They distinguish between neutral preferences ("I don’t want that") and judgment (adding a layer of negativity or “poor me” energy).

Physical Impact: Discussion on how judgment can manifest physically—feeling drained, tense shoulders, gut aches—and even contribute to imbalance or dis-ease.

Practical Exercise: Amplify Awareness of Judgment

Set an Intention: Decide to notice when you’re judging today.

Tune Into Your Body: When you sense judgment (from yourself or others), pause and observe where it shows up physically (stomach discomfort, tension, etc.).

Amplify the Feeling Briefly: Consciously allow yourself to feel it more strongly so you recognize its presence faster next time.

Shift with Gratitude: Thank your awareness for catching it; then consciously turn down the intensity.

“We’re turning up the volume on our judgments—not to dwell there—but so we can finally start turning them down.”

Key Takeaways

Most people have quiet background judgments running all day without noticing them.

Awareness is growing collectively—it’s easier now than ever before to hear these inner voices if we pay attention.

Before we can shift away from judging ourselves or others, we need heightened awareness of when it's happening—even if that means intentionally feeling it more at first.

...more

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