The Shame I Had to Heal Before I Could Feel Successful
Dethroning Your Inner Critic Podcast
Release Date: 08/21/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Dethroning Your Inner Critic podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a powerful realization—how hidden shame shaped my success, motherhood, money stories, and the constant pressure to be “enough.”
We’ll unpack how shame often hides beneath perfectionism, overachievement, and people-pleasing—and how your Inner Critic keeps you stuck chasing a version of success that never truly satisfies.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still feel like it’s not enough, this conversation is your wake-up call.
✨ Tune in to learn how unhooking from shame can free you to actually receive the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
Your weekly reflection questions:
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Where in your life are you still measuring your worth by how much you achieve or control?
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What subtle messages from your Inner Critic might be fueling hidden shame in your relationships, work, or parenting?
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Who would you be—and how would you live—if you no longer believed you had to prove you’re enough?
💬 Join the Conversation: Does this resonate with you? Let me know in the comments!
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