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Overcoming Self-Criticism--How to Be Kinder to Yourself in Medicine: Episode 156
Ever feel like your toughest critic is… you? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the exhausting cycle of self-criticism and how to break free from it. From shifting your inner dialogue to embracing self-compassion (without losing your edge!), we share real strategies to help you thrive in medicine without the constant self-blame.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why your brain LOVES to beat you up (and how to stop it!)
✅ The power of curiosity over self-judgment
✅ How to reframe mistakes so they help—not haunt—you
✅ Practical tools to quiet that inner critic and build…
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