Ep 159: How to Stop Negative Self-Talk: 3 Psychology-Backed Shifts That Actually Work

Negative self-talk can quietly erode your confidence, motivation, and emotional well-being — but it’s not a personality flaw. It’s a learned pattern your brain can unlearn.

In this episode of Your Courageous Life, Kate explores three psychology-backed ways to shift the inner critic using tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive reframing, and self-compassion research. You’ll learn how to separate yourself from self-critical thoughts, replace judgment with curiosity, and build a “counter-evidence” list to retrain your brain for truth instead of fear.

This isn’t about fake positivity — it’s about building real psychological safety within yourself so you can live with more courage and clarity.

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