Why Your Inner Voice Is So Mean & How It Affects Your RecoveryWhy Your Inner Voice Is So Mean & How It Affects Your Recovery
Addiction Unlimited
Why is your inner critic so freakin' mean?? We all have that inner monologue - We talk to ourselves all day long. We debate with ourselves about eating another cookie, or drinking another cup of coffee, or how to respond to an email.
15:22•8 May 2024
Taming Your Inner Critic: A Key to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Understand the origins of your negative self-talk.
- Learn how repeated thoughts shape emotions and actions.
- Discover practical steps to rewrite your personal story.
- Find out why consistency is key in adopting new behaviours.
- Turn your inner critic into a supportive ally.
“Every time we repeat a thought, it leads to a corresponding emotion and that leads to a behaviour”
Angela Pugh, the savvy sober entrepreneur and professional coach behind the Addiction Unlimited podcast, takes on the relentless inner critic in this episode. Ever wondered why that little voice in your head is so harsh? Angela dives into the origins of this negative self-talk and how it impacts your journey to recovery. She shares personal stories, like her own struggles with self-worth and the damaging narratives she carried from childhood. Angela’s candid reflections make this episode relatable and eye-opening.
She explains how the brain’s wiring can reinforce negative thoughts, making it harder to break free from harmful behaviours. But don’t worry, she also offers practical advice on how to rewrite your story and turn that inner critic into a supportive ally. Dr. Joe Dispenza’s quote about nerve cells firing together sets the stage for understanding how repeated thoughts shape our emotions and actions.
Angela emphasises the importance of consistency in adopting new behaviours to help your brain form new, healthier connections. Whether you’re dealing with addiction or just trying to be kinder to yourself, this episode is packed with insights that can help you change your life for the better. Ready to quiet that mean inner voice and start living your best life? Tune in to find out how.
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