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Jun 2025
27m 32s

How to deal with criticism (without lett...

JEREMY GODWIN
About this episode

Some criticism helps you grow… and some is just plain nasty. So how do you tell the difference? And how do you deal with criticism without letting it wreck your confidence… or your peace of mind? In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I’m talking about how to handle criticism in a way that protects your emotional wellbeing. I’ll explore the difference between helpful feedback and harmful judgement, why criticism feels so loud these days (especially online), and how to stay grounded and calm when criticism comes your way. Plus I share practical tips to help you respond to criticism with confidence. Because when you know how to handle criticism, you can take back control of your mindset and your mental health. Ready to deal with criticism in a way that protects your peace? Then let’s talk!


💡 TL;DR: Criticism is louder than ever — learn how to handle criticism in a way that protects your peace, builds resilience, and strengthens your mental health. 😃


💬 Let me know:  What would change for you if you stopped letting other people's criticisms define your worth?


🧠 Subscribe/Follow for more episodes about better mental health — full of simple strategies that actually work!


📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17062 


🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 283: Self Doubt https://ltamh.com/?p=16884

Protecting Your Peace (video): https://youtu.be/pAjtu0ZOqQo 


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My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ 

Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ 

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/       


⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Criticism and mental health

0:54 Criticism and mental wellbeing

3:40 What is criticism?

8:03 Why the way you deal with criticism matters

12:47 How to handle criticism

25:13 Final tips and next time


New here? Hi! 👋😃 In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness. 


Follow @ltamentalhealth on Instagram for more tips, or visit ltamh.com for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos.


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