E4. My Inner Critic Has a Back Seat Only

In this episode, Chetna talks about: Two indigenous women-lead organizations that offer important resources for native and non-native folks: Spirit of the Sun and All My Relations Podcast What the inner critic is... Five traits and tendencies of the inner critic: 1. black or white thinking 2. motivating but actually invalidating 3. highly triggered by uncertainty 4. internalizing of oppressive value systems around us 5. hyper-protective based on the past Ways in which we respond automatically to the inner critic: fight, flight, freeze and appease The bold and uncertain nature of creative practice being a triggering space for the inner critic Two conscious ways to respond to the inner critic: 1. an embodied “no” 2. mindful consent Cultivating space through this practice for our wiser, kinder and higher voices Being embodied in order to access more of our own wisdom and power Doing the shadow work of giving the inner critic a back seat without letting it drive or navigate our lives Free resources: The feelings wheel to help acknowledge the emotional impact of when the inner critic is present The t-chart template to give space in mindful consent to the inner critic and to our higher voices distinctly Reach out: Learn about the 3-month Abundant Creativity program, applications are open for January 2022 cohorts Follow Chetna @mosaiceye and the podcast @creationforliberation on instagram

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