The Inner Temple Podcast

For years, I lived with a voice inside my head that was critical, sharp, and relentless.

It made me feel small, unworthy, and not enough.

I thought it was me.

But one day, I realized that voice wasn’t mine at all.

In this episode, I share the story of uncovering the source of that inner dialogue—and the healing journey of separating from it. Inspired by a soul collage that represents peeling back the layers, The Voice That Wasn’t Mine explores what happens when we reclaim the words we speak to ourselves and choose self-compassion over self-criticism.

I reflect on how the voice I had internalized—harsh, shaming, and unforgiving—was rooted in my childhood, in the tone and words of my mother. I thought I had to be hard on myself to succeed. But what I truly needed… was kindness.

This episode includes personal stories, practical tools for shifting your inner dialogue, and an original poem that speaks to the moment we realize we were never meant to live under someone else’s voice.

If you’ve ever:

• Felt ruled by a harsh inner critic

• Questioned where your self-talk came from

• Wanted to replace self-judgment with gentleness

…this one is for you.

Featuring the poem: The Voice That Wasn’t Mine

• Reflection questions to help you reclaim your inner voice.

You are not the voice of your wounds.

You are the voice of your healing.

And above all—you are all you need.

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Intro/Outro - Reflection by Truniversal