Podcast 338: 8 Ways to befriend your inner critic and use it to your advantage

<p>Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat (Dec 3-4): https://www.drleafconference.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about our <a href="https://hbr.org/2010/01/how-to-quiet-your-inner-critic"><u>inner critic</u></a>: what it is, and how to manage it. Plus, why we shouldn't try silence our inner critic but rather befriend it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-befriend-your-inner-critic-how-to-become-a-thought-detective</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p> <p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747</p> <p>Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at <a href="https://drleaf.com/">drleaf.com</a>!</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p><strong>-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to </strong><a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf"><u><strong>http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf</strong></u></a><strong> and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order</strong></p> <p><strong>-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to </strong><a href="https://www.publicgoods.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=drleaf&amp;utm_medium=partner"><u><strong>https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>-BetterHelp: I am proud to say that this podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and </strong><em><strong>Cleaning Up the Mental Mess</strong></em><strong> listeners get 10% off their first month at </strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><u><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>2:16, 5:00 </strong>What is the inner critic?</p> <p><strong>3:30</st