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

October 28, 202300:34
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I was talking to like a psychologist
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weekly and and weekly while I was
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overseas as well I shifted a little bit
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of that perspective of the not good
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enough the perfectionism I don't have to
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be perfect what I expected from myself I
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don't expect that from anyone else is
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your inner voice are you quite hard on
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yourself yes yeah oh my God I'm exactly
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the same it's terrible like the inner
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critic it's terrible the way I speak to
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myself sometimes I would never accept
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that from another human being no family
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member or otherwise I can be a bully to
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myself yeah actual bully

Podspun Insights

In this candid episode, the conversation dives deep into the often unspoken battle with self-criticism and perfectionism. Two individuals share their personal journeys of grappling with their inner voices, revealing how they learned to shift their perspectives while navigating life overseas. The dialogue is both relatable and enlightening, as they explore the harsh realities of being one's own worst critic and the liberating realization that perfection is an unrealistic expectation. Their vulnerability invites listeners to reflect on their own inner dialogues, making this episode not just a discussion, but a heartfelt exploration of self-acceptance and growth.

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Episode Highlights

  • Shifting Perspectives
    A journey of self-acceptance and letting go of perfectionism.
    “I don't have to be perfect.”
    @ 00m 09s
    October 28, 2023
  • The Inner Critic
    Exploring the harshness of self-talk and the struggle with perfectionism.
    “It's terrible the way I speak to myself sometimes.”
    @ 00m 24s
    October 28, 2023

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

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