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When Your Inner Critic Is Loud: Unshaming the Voice Within with David Bedrick


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How do you deal with that voice in your head - the inner critic -  that constantly puts you down and judges you?

In this episode, I speak with renowned psychologist and author David Bedrick about how criticism from within often carries wisdom - it reflects old stories, past traumas, hidden needs, and parts of ourselves we've learned to exile. Together, we explore ways to recognize and deal with the inner critic that often plague our minds. This isn't about 'fixing' yourself. It's about unshaming your inner dialogue, and seeing your self-judgment as a part of the dance of progress. This is where judgment is met with compassion. Through awareness we can see ourselves more clearly and learn to make different choices. 


About David Bedrick:

David shares his extensive experience, including insights from his books, 'You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover' and his latest, 'Unshaming.' David Bedrick is a renowned teacher, psychologist, author, and founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame Based Studies. With over 30 years of experience, David has worked with thousands of people and has written several books. Click the links below to learn more about him!

Davids' newest book: https://www.amazon.com/Unshaming-Way-Compassionate-Dismantling-Shame-Heal-ebook/dp/B0D11JMV4L
David's website: https://www.davidbedrick.com/
David's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.bedrick

00:00 Pathfinders: Guest David Bedrick

02:51 Dealing with Internalized Oppression

05:28 Building Resilience Against Criticism

09:23 The Role of External Support

18:35 Finding Strength in Art and Literature

25:31 Exploring the Inner Critic's Influence

31:50 Exploring the Inner Critic

33:07 The Role of Elders and Authority

33:47 Body Awareness and Emotional Reactions

37:32 Embracing Defensiveness and Power

40:45 The Dance of Running and Fighting

42:45 Unshaming and Wholeness

45:05 Redefining Healing

49:20 The Power of Personal Experience

01:01:00 The Unshaming Way: A New Book

01:03:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell




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