Taking things personally can be energetically draining and may perhaps leave us questioning our self-worth. Whether it’s copping criticism from your boss, being told that your cooking was crap or getting rejected by someone you fancy - these are all things we may take personally, but we don’t have to. Join Big Bros, Jeremy & Ilan, as they explore what i ... Show More
Nov 17
Ep 139. Big Bros Recently: Job Change & Rejections, 7-Year Uni Completion & Festival Season
<p>In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Ilan sit down for a casual chat about all things happening recently in their lives. Expect to learn about Jeremy’s new job and what he’s learnt about the process of starting, how Ilan’s perspective on uncertainty has evolved since completing ... Show More
30m 24s
Nov 10
Ep 138. Anabolic Gabe - The Untold Truth About Male Body Image
<p>In this week’s episode, we sat down with Gabriel Chenkov-Shaw, better known as Anabolic Gabe. Gab is not only an exceptional fitness content creator, but what sets him apart is his lifestyle content and introspection. His success comes from an unwavering pursuit of excellence ... Show More
46m 52s
Nov 3
Ep 137. Clint Stanaway - Reinvention After 25 Years In TV News Media
<p>This week we are joined by Clint Stanaway, one of Australia’s most familiar media figures, whose career spans years across television and radio. Clint has been the face of Weekend Today, the voice behind 9News sport, and now keeps Melbourne entertained every morning as the new ... Show More
43m 43s
Apr 2024
#202: Dealing with Criticism
<p>If you’re human, then you’ve probably received criticism. Though it can be quite unpleasant, your ability to encounter criticism and not let it affect you is directly proportionate to both your self-esteem and self-worth.</p>
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27m 10s
Sep 16
#129 - Navigating shame and criticism in healthier ways
I’m back for a (slightly delayed) recap of the Artist’s Way Chapter 3 - Recovering a Sense of Power. And to get your power back, Julia Cameron talks about bouncing back from feeling shame (unworthy, I am doing something bad or wrong, I am embarrassed of myself) and bouncing back ... Show More
29m 33s
Oct 2024
241. Are we our own worst critic?
Sometimes the loudest critic, our biggest hater is not someone we know, it is ourselves. We are the ones who are the first to judge ourselves, to shut ourselves and our ambitions down, to say the nastiest things. In today's episode we break down why we are our own worst critic, i ... Show More
38m 31s
Jan 2025
3479: The Big Bad Ego by Briana Harry of YeMash on How to Increase Confidence and Personal Growth
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Briana Harry explores the struggle of confronting and disarming the ego, especially when it resists criticism and per ... Show More
10m 11s
Sep 2019
Be Tough, But Not Bulletproof [E159]
<p>With all the criticism and negativity that surround us today, it can be hard to maintain a positive attitude. But when we tune out <em>all</em> negative-sounding comments, we risk cutting ourselves off from even the constructive criticism we desperately need to grow and improv ... Show More
26m 7s
Jan 2025
#78 Why Are You So Hard on Yourself?
You set impossible standards for yourself, pushing harder, expecting more—until it feels like nothing is ever enough. I get it. It’s easy to be your own harshest critic, caught in a cycle of doubt and self-judgment. But what if you chose a different way? What if you met yourself ... Show More
7m 22s