Description

You wouldn’t talk to your best friend the way you talk to yourself—so why is your inner voice so cruel?

In this episode, Elyssa shines a compassionate light on one of the most common struggles for high-achieving women: negative self-talk. She unpacks how perfectionism, shame, and self-doubt drive the relentless inner critic and how this can manifest as anxiety, depression, or even paralysis when pursuing your goals.

More importantly, she offers tactical steps to recognize, interrupt, and transform that inner dialogue—so you can move forward with more ease, self-compassion, and clarity. Whether you're stuck in a shame spiral or constantly feeling like you're not enough, this episode will help you begin to rewrite the story in your head.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• Why high-achievers are especially prone to negative self-talk
• How perfectionism and shame fuel the inner critic
• Why shame doesn't lead to lasting change
• Simple ways to recognize and interrupt harmful thought patterns
• How calming techniques can help regulate your nervous system
• The power of noticing "decision points" in your inner dialogue
• Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness

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