In this episode, we explore how childhood criticism creates invisible blocks that can sabotage adult success. With 41% of children regularly hearing hurtful words from adults, many of us carry an inner critic that whispers "you're not good enough"—sometimes as thoughts, sometimes as bodily reactions like panic or dread when good opportunities arise.

We dive into practical strategies for recognizing when your nervous system is stuck in old protective patterns, including body awareness exercises and inner dialogue techniques inspired by the movie Inside Out. Whether through professional therapy approaches like Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, or self-help tools like connecting with your younger self, healing is possible.

Drawing inspiration from figures like Vincent Van Gogh and Eleanor Roosevelt who achieved greatness despite deep self-doubt, this episode offers hope and concrete steps for anyone ready to move past invisible blocks and embrace their full potential.

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