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Melie Kerr opens up about her inner critic.#nzsport #nzmentalhealth #shorts

October 28, 2023 / 00:34

This episode features a discussion on self-criticism, perfectionism, and mental health. The conversation highlights the importance of self-compassion and the impact of inner dialogue.

One guest shares their experience of speaking with a psychologist while overseas, addressing their struggles with feeling not good enough and the pressure of perfectionism. They emphasize the shift in perspective regarding self-expectations.

Another participant relates to these feelings, acknowledging their own harsh inner critic and the negative self-talk they experience. They express the realization that they would not tolerate such treatment from others.

The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their self-talk and consider the importance of treating oneself with kindness and understanding.

TLDR

Guests discuss overcoming perfectionism and harsh self-criticism through self-compassion and therapy.

Episode

0:34
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I was talking to like a psychologist weekly and and weekly while I was overseas as well I shifted a little bit
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of that perspective of the not good enough the perfectionism I don't have to
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be perfect what I expected from myself I don't expect that from anyone else is
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your inner voice are you quite hard on yourself yes yeah oh my God I'm exactly
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the same it's terrible like the inner critic it's terrible the way I speak to
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myself sometimes I would never accept that from another human being no family member or otherwise I can be a bully to
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myself yeah actual bully

Episode Highlights

  • Shifting Perspectives
    A journey towards understanding perfectionism and self-expectations.
    “I don’t have to be perfect.”
    @ 00m 09s
    October 28, 2023
  • The Inner Critic
    Exploring the harshness of self-judgment and the struggle for self-acceptance.
    “I can be a bully to myself.”
    @ 00m 32s
    October 28, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • I would never accept that from another human being.
    Melie Kerr opens up about her inner critic.#nzsport #nzmentalhealth #shorts
  • I can be a bully to myself.
    Melie Kerr opens up about her inner critic.#nzsport #nzmentalhealth #shorts

Key Moments

  • Perfectionism00:09
  • Inner Voice00:16
  • Self-Criticism00:32