"Why does criticism hurt so much?" Dr Julie on triggers and behaviour patterns

About this episode

<p>Ever looked in the mirror and told yourself “I am enough” ...and not believed a word of it? Psychologist Dr Julie Smith reckons affirmations only work to boost confidence if – deep down – you already believe them.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Julie explains why your brain needs evidence, not mantras, to change your critical inner voice and build self-worth. She also talks through why criticism from others can hit so hard, and why the discomfort felt is often an echo of a much older wound. Julie breaks down how the patterns we developed in childhood keep replaying in adulthood.</p><br><p>Julie also talks about her breast cancer diagnosis, and how it tested everything she’d been teaching everyone else about fear, agency, and mental health.</p><br><p>Plus, what’s the simple therapy exercise that could change how you carry pain?</p><br><p>Dr Julie’s best-selling book, Open When, is available now in paperback.</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/15d94a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Julie’s first Happy Place episode</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2c3bf2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Estelle Bingham</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/22e78e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adele Roberts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>