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Episode 07: Facing the Inner Critic - An Initiation into Deeper Self-Love with Chrissy Brady-Smith
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In today’s episode, Britta talks with one of COR’s former facilitators, Chrissy Brady-Smith, about the Inner Critic. Discover Chrissy’s profound journey of navigating this often shadowy realm, and her initiation into a much deeper level of self-love. Together, they unravel the complexities of self-love, the impact of childhood wounds and generational trauma, the intricacies of partnership, the joys and challenges of motherhood, all through Chrissy’s inspiring process of healing her Inner Critic. With wisdom nuggets from both ancient and modern teachings, and sprinkled with heartwarming anecdotes, Britta and Chrissy offer invaluable insights. Tune in to learn how Chrissy brings honesty, curiosity, compassion—and even humor—to her Inner Critic, transforming it from foe to ally. Don’t miss this episode filled with inspiration, effective healing techniques, laughter, and life-changing revelations!
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Show Notes
1:17 - Britta introduces today’s special guest and what they’ll be chatting about
2:31 - Chrissy recalls the story of when she first became aware of the presence of her Inner Critic
7:00 - Chrissy shares how her life changed nearly immediately following the revelation of her Inner Critic (and the beginning of her COR facilitator training journey)
10:55 - Britta and Chrissy discuss the Inner Critic’s shift during the human maturation process, and the process Chrissy went through to start to release her Inner Critic’s protective hold over her
15:10 - How honesty can - and has been for Chrissy - an antidote for the Inner Critic
16:27 - Britta breaks down the self-compassion model as it relates to the Inner Critic journey - relating it to Chrissy’s journey along the way
17:25 - Chrissy recounts her recent re-entry into the Transformation Cauldron Stage when her journey into motherhood didn’t go as planned
23:43 - Chrissy shares about breaking patterns in her lineage as it relates to a story Britta shares of the Buddha and the Inner Critic
27:26 - Chrissy explains why healing and transformation are necessary to stop generational patterns, and how shame can be quite challenging to transform
30:48 - How motherhood has transformed how Chrissy thinks about, and approaches, self-compassion and grace
32:40 - Britta explains what the purpose of the Inner Critic truly is (and it isn’t bad!)
35:11 - Britta identifies The Emerging Stage (the fourth initiation stage) in Chrissy’s present moment, and a few skillful ways one can be with their Inner Critic
37:26 - Chrissy explains how powerful redirecting her focus away from her Inner Critic has been
37:55 - Chrissy shares The Gift (the 5th initiation stage) she sees coming forth from this Inner Critic work
40:30 - Chrissy discusses how her Inner Critic work has positively affected her romantic relationship
45:40 - Chrissy shares her last thoughts for listeners (which includes some sage advice!)
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