What if your loudest inner critic could become your greatest teacher? In this conversation, Foster and Cesar explore Growth Mindfulness, a practice that helps us separate from negative self-talk and uncover the calm, clarity, and confidence already living inside us. From childhood wounds to social fears, they reveal how our thoughts can hold us back—and how meditation, awareness, and simple mantras can free us to live with authenticity and courage.You will hear Cesar guide Foster through a live coaching session, offering a step-by-step approach to identifying and naming inner struggles, reframing self-doubt, and reconnecting with inner wisdom. This episode is for anyone who struggles with overwhelm, comparison, or fear of judgment, and wants practical tools to step into peace, self-trust, and personal growth.In this episode they explore: Why your inner critic may be stuck in childhood fearsA four-step framework for calming your inner struggleHow meditation is NOT what you think it isWhy external success can never quiet internal unrestSmall daily practices that build authentic confidenceWhy peace—not happiness—is the root of growthA live coaching session on overwhelm and self-trustPLUS, learn where you can find Cesar’s exclusive Growth Mindfulness meditation!To work with Cesar on Growth Mindfulness and meditation one-on-one, you can reach out to him via his website at www.cesarcardona.com.Foster mentions her eating disorder brain, which they talk about in The Eating Habits We Didn’t Choose. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube.If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review—it really helps!Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to [email protected] and be sure to follow on Instagram. Cesar Cardona:Attend his upcoming speaking engagementsListen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyReceive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster WilsonExecutive Producer: Glenn MilleyEditor: Bessie FongSend us a text

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