S1 Ep 1 How to Stop Your Inner Critic from Sabotaging Your Life: The Science of Self-Talk

What if the biggest influence on your life isn’t your job, your relationships, or even your past—but the voice in your head that’s narrating all of it?

In this eye-opening solo episode, we explore the silent force shaping your decisions, emotions, and identity: your inner voice. You’ll discover how self-talk can either build your resilience—or quietly dismantle your confidence.

Inside this episode:

• Why your interpretation of events matters more than the events themselves
• The groundbreaking research behind third-person self-talk and performance
• How Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius used journaling as mental training
• What happens when negative self-talk goes unchecked—and how to stop it
• Three science-backed tools to shift your inner dialogue starting today

This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about becoming aware of your mental habits—and choosing which ones you want to keep. Because your inner voice isn’t just background noise… it’s the story you’re living by.

The question is: are you writing that story consciously—or letting it write you?

Tap play now and learn how to train your mind to talk back.

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