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Oct 24
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What to Do When Your Inner Critic Won’t ...

Headspace Studios
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We all know the voice of the inner critic — it tells us we’re not ready, not enough, or bound to fail. In this episode, Dora reflects on how self-doubt shows up and offers mindful practices like pausing, breathing, and self-reparenting to meet that voice with compassion instead of judgment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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