In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise podcast, I talk about the inner critic, the "gremlin" that keeps women small and holds them back from realizing their full potential. I share a powerful story about Christine, a woman who, despite being successful, had been unknowingly carrying someone else's critical voice, leading to burnout and self-doubt.

I explain how identifying and naming the source of this critical voice is the first step in reclaiming your power and taking control of your narrative. The episode offers a framework for confronting the gremlin, evaluating its impact, and replacing it with empowering self-affirmations.

Key Takeaways:

• The "gremlin" is an internalized voice, not your own, that tells you you're not good enough or that you should stay small.

• Identifying whose voice it is allows you to take back your power and remove the gremlin's influence on your life.

• The gremlin doesn't provide accurate or helpful guidance; it's based on outdated beliefs and fears from others.

• Giving the gremlin a "performance review" helps you evaluate its impact and determine that it has never actually moved you forward.

• Swatting away the gremlin and replacing its narrative with evidence of your own success is the key to overcoming it.

Episode Timestamps:

• [00:00] - Introduction: The gremlin's impact on women's professional and personal lives.

• [05:59] - Christine's story: A woman battling burnout and self-doubt.

• [10:15] - Giving your gremlin a performance review: Assessing its career and life impact.

• [15:29] - The gremlin shows up at the worst times, when stakes are highest.

• [19:12] - Practical steps: Swat the gremlin away and replace it with empowering truths.

• [23:28] - For the woman who suspected her inner critic was too harsh, recognize it's not your voice.

• [26:07] - Final thoughts: Let go of others' limits and embrace your full power.

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