Hosted by Beatrice Goodwin on The Social Lens, this episode takes you inside the hidden world of self-criticism—the invisible voice that shapes our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in powerful, often destructive ways.

From the origins of the inner critic in childhood to the neuroscience of how negative self-talk rewires your brain, Beatrice explores why we internalize judgment, how it becomes our default voice, and what it really costs us—emotionally, mentally, and even physically.

In this deep-dive short podcast powered by Skoob, you'll discover surprising connections between criticism and motivation, fear and fashion, trauma and trust. You’ll also learn how harsh self-talk affects leadership, relationships, and performance, and why retraining your inner voice may be the key to unlocking your potential.

This is more than an AI podcast—it’s an immersive exploration into the psychology of identity and self-perception.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) THE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD

(02:52) THE ORIGIN STORY - WHERE THE INNER CRITIC IS BORN

(05:38) THE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE - A LEGACY OF FEAR

(08:38) THE RELATIONSHIP FACTOR - CRITICISM AS EMOTIONAL VAMPIRISM

(12:06) THE BODY KEEPS SCORE - PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS

(16:45) THE HIDDEN TRIGGERS - EMOTIONAL EATING AND UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS

(20:38) THE CAREER KILLER - HOW SELF-CRITICISM HOLDS WOMEN BACK

(24:59) THE PATH FORWARD - TAMING THE INNER CRITIC WITH COMPASSION

(29:54) CONCLUSION: BREAKING FREE