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Mar 2016
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Extra Awesome: Melissa Toler on making f...

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If you've ever done battle with your inner critic, you know that cycle of self-criticism and self-hatred is very not awesome. On today's episode of Extra Awesome, wellness and body image coach Melissa Toler explains why the secret to breaking this cycle is all about making friends with our Inner Mean Girl. SHOW NOTES MelissaToler.com: How to stop being a jerk to yourself: a lesson in self-compassionDr. Kristen Neff: Self-Compassion.org Find Melissa on her website MelissaToler.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!

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