In today’s episode of Girl I Don’t Know, I open up about something many of us silently battle—instructive thoughts. These are the mental messages that seem to “instruct” us to doubt ourselves, shrink, overanalyze, or play small. I unpack where these thoughts stem from in my own life, how they’ve shaped my inner narrative, and the ways they manifest as self-criticism.

But this isn’t just about the struggle—this is about healing. I share how I’m beginning to disarm my inner critic, replace old programming with self-compassion, and challenge the beliefs that no longer serve me.

✨ Expect transparency, real-time reflection, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel a little less alone.

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🛠️ In This Episode, I Discuss:

    •    What instructive thoughts are and how they show up

    •    The root causes: trauma, conditioning, and survival coping

    •    The voice of the inner critic and the “rules” it tries to enforce

    •    How I began noticing patterns of internalized shame

    •    My current tools for interrupting and rewiring those thoughts

    •    A gentle reminder that you are not your inner voice

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🪞 Takeaways:

    •    Your inner critic may have been a survival guide once—but it’s not the truth teller of who you are now

    •    Healing requires awareness, tenderness, and repetition

    •    There is power in choosing a softer voice within

    •    You are allowed to re-parent yourself with love and trust

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