Are the conversations you have with yourself empowering or defeating? We’re diving back into one of my favorite topics - the inner critic - with guest Joanna Kleinman. Joanna is a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and best-selling author who has dedicated her career to helping people unhook from the negative self-talk holding them back. Through her M.I.N.D Method™, she offers a clear path to recognize, dethrone, and ultimately transform your inner critic’s influence. Together, we explore how self-compassion, personal growth, and trusting your inner wisdom can help you break free from the mental loops that keep you stuck. You’ll hear: Why you can never really break free from your inner critic, you can recognize it and dethrone it (5:05) Some of the biggest misconceptions people have about what it takes to cultivate true self-compassion (14:14) The idea that “our pain is our greatest teacher” and what it means for your growth (14:46) Practical ways to unhook from your inner critic with the M.I.N.D Method™ (17:32) What happens when you learn to trust your inner wisdom and embrace the natural flow of life (29:37) Resources: Coaching with Andrea Joanna’s website Joanna’s book When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, Pema Chodron Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading! MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/641 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices