This episode explores the “inner critic,” that relentless whisper of self-doubt, and its darker twin, the “shadow self.” From church pews to festival tents, Cub Scouts to Cynical Steve, we go on a journey through childhood rules, ancient myths, and modern psychology to uncover why we doubt ourselves, and how naming these voices can change everything.

Special Thanks to Andy Baker for telling to to “p*ss off in the pub scene” and the staff-training group that I borrowed to make: “That Beautiful Thing” sound bite.

References 

Sharon Salzberg – Meditation teacher and host of; The Metta Hour Podcast

Julia Cameron – The Artist’s Way

Tara Mohr – Playing Big

Debbie Ford – The Dark Side of the Light Chasers

Carl Jung – shadow self

René Descartes – Meditations on First Philosophy (“I think, therefore I am”).

Sound Effects

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Theme Tune 

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