Ep 111: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: Strategies for Cultivating Self-Compassion and Awareness with Laura Sgro

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Ever wondered why your inner dialogue often seems to sabotage your best efforts? Discover the origins and influences of negative self-talk with Dr. Beth Trammell and her guest, licensed clinical social worker Laura Sgro. Laura shares her expertise on how comparison, perfectionism, and people-pleasing mold our inner voices, and why compassionate self-talk is better than mere positive affirmations. She even shares personal anecdotes—including her stint in an acapella group—to highlight the pervasive nature of self-talk in our daily lives.

Explore how past experiences, societal pressures, and even well-meaning parents contribute to a damaging inner critic. Learn why our brains have a natural tendency to skew negative in an attempt to protect us and how this can impede personal growth. Understand the subtle ways parents might inadvertently instill perfectionism and negative self-talk in their children, and how these patterns can persist into adulthood, causing long-lasting impacts on mental health.

You can also learn actionable steps to take toward breaking free from negative self-talk. Laura and Dr. Trammell delve into practical strategies for challenging ingrained beliefs and fostering self-compassion. Discover the importance of treating yourself with the same kindness you'd extend to a friend, and how mindfulness can help in building a more compassionate and empowered inner dialogue. Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts or simply looking to improve your mental well-being, this episode offers valuable insights and tools to cultivate a healthier mindset.

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Chapter

1. Ep 111: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: Strategies for Cultivating Self-Compassion and Awareness with Laura Sgro (00:00:00)

2. Negative Self-Talk (00:00:12)

3. Impact of Negative Self-Talk (00:07:22)

4. Recognizing and Addressing Negative Self-Talk (00:17:34)

5. Breaking Cycles of Negative Self-Talk (00:22:07)

6. Cultivating Self-Compassion and Awareness (00:35:24)