Episode 571 Taming the Inner Critic: How to Stop Holding Yourself Back
Release Date: 03/17/2025
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The Dr CK Bray Show
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Episode 575: Don't Be a Victim of Your Past
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What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, but the story you’ve been telling yourself about them? We all experience setbacks—failure, rejection, trauma, or just plain bad luck. But instead of seeing these moments as chapters in a bigger story, we often let them define us. We replay the past, reinforce limiting beliefs, and convince ourselves that nothing will ever change. The problem isn’t just what happened—it’s the meaning we attach to it. And sometimes, that meaning is completely wrong. In this episode, Dr. Bray dives into the science of learned...
info_outlineHave you ever caught yourself replaying that awkward moment from last week? Or hear that relentless voice in your head whispering, “You’re not good enough. You’ll never get this right”? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Dr. Bray dives into the science behind self-doubt, why your brain is wired for negativity, and—most importantly—how to stop letting your inner critic run the show.
Here’s what we unpack:
-Why your brain is hardwired for self-doubt (hint: it’s an evolutionary survival tool)
-The mental traps (cognitive distortions) that trick you into believing false narratives
-A simple, research-backed technique to rewrite your self-talk and build confidence
-The powerful story of Maya Angelou and how even the most successful people battle self-doubt
Your inner critic isn’t reality—it’s just one version of the truth. And you get to decide which voice you listen to.
Listen now and take back control of the conversation in your head!
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY
"The voice in your head is never going to go completely away. But that doesn’t mean it has to run the show."
“Treat yourself with the same kindness and perspective you would offer a friend.