That voice in your head telling you you’re behind… failing… or not enough?

It’s not wisdom.
It’s your inner critic — and she’s louder than ever in midlife.

In this episode of Loving That Midlife, we’re talking about the meanest bully most women know — not the one from sixth grade, but the one living inside our own heads. The voice that shows up when growth feels uncomfortable, when you’re trying something new, or when you finally stop numbing and start paying attention to your life.

Through a very real (and slightly sweaty) piano lesson story, I share what midlife growth actually asks of us — not confidence or perfection, but the ability to stay present with discomfort instead of escaping it. We’ll unpack why the inner critic sounds so convincing, how fear disguises itself as logic (and even spirituality), and how to discern truth from condemnation.

We’ll also explore:

• Why the inner critic gets louder when you stretch yourself
• The difference between conviction and condemnation
• Identity vs. performance in midlife
• How faith anchors us when self-judgment takes over
• Practical tools for leading yourself when discomfort shows up

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be better by now,” this episode is for you.

You’re not behind.
You’re becoming.

🎧 Listen in — and if you’d like support learning how to quiet the inner critic and lead yourself with steadiness, you’ll find information in the show notes to book a 20-minute Emotional Reset Session.

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