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Help! The Voice in My Head Is… Kind Of a B*tch
Episode 1616th April 2025 • But For Real • Valerie Martin & Emerson Ryder
00:00:00 00:52:56

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If you’ve ever struggled with a rough inner critic, you’re not alone. While the judgments of the world can certainly get in the way of living your best life, we’re often our own worst enemies. But the good news is that Valerie and Emerson have you covered with a deep dive into the psychology of self-criticism and tips for how to navigate it. And, as always, we get into plenty of other fun stuff, like what “Queening Out” means 💁🏻‍♀️

This episode covers:

  • 04:21 - Tea & Crumpets: Book Lovers by Emily Henry and Dense Bean Salad
  • 07:41 - Step Into My Office: Navigating shame for not “being productive”
  • 10:58 - The DSM: Let’s Talk About The The Inner Critic
  • 37:55 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY!
  • 39:14 - Emerson Pick: "Leave (Get Out)" by JoJo
  • 40:23 - Valerie Pick: "Grace" by Conventional Wisdom
  • 45:50 - Wait...What? - Queening Out
  • 47:19 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: Cory Booker + Expanded Emergency Contraceptive Access in England


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DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.

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