Inner Critic
3 episodes tagged "Inner Critic".
Why You’re Doing Better Than You Think!
🔥 Your brain says you're a fraud. I'm here to say you're a freaking legend. 🔥 Imposter syndrome isn’t cute. It’s not quirky. It’s your brain in full-blown drama queen mode — whispering lies like, “You’re not good enough,” “You don’t belong here,” and “Everyone’s about to figure you out.” Sound familiar? Yeah, me too. Welcome to Sober Psychology, the no-fluff mental health podcast where we unpack the chaos between your ears and hand you real tools to fight back. I’m Michael — sober dad, recovering perfectionist, and psychologist in training — and in this episode, we’re calling out imposter syndrome for what it is: psychological sabotage. 💥 Here’s what we dive into: Why imposter syndrome thrives in silence (and how to kill it with truth) How to challenge those “I’m a fraud” thoughts with actual facts What CBT and the Big Book both say about self-doubt And why progress, not perfection is the name of the game Whether you're crushing it in recovery, barely holding it together, or somewhere in between — you're doing better than you think. 🎯 Your homework: Write down one thing you did well this week — doesn’t matter how small — and say it out loud. Then keep going. Because you’re not behind. You’re building.
Why You Don’t Need To Be Perfect!
🎯 “Imposter syndrome is a liar, a thief, and a total buzzkill.” Let’s wrap this up with a truth bomb: That voice in your head telling you you’re not enough? It’s full of it. Whether you’re battling addiction, crushing your career, or just trying to survive another Monday without losing it — imposter syndrome does not get to write your story. You’re not here by accident. You’re here because you showed up. Period. The Big Book says “progress, not perfection.” Science says up to 70% of people deal with imposter syndrome. Even the ones who seem to have it all together. So if you’re waiting until you “feel” worthy — stop. Feelings aren’t facts. 🧠 Homework time: Write down one thing you did well this week. Anything. Then tell someone about it. Out loud. And when that inner critic shows up? Laugh. Literally laugh. That’s just your brain throwing a tantrum because you’re finally winning. If you’re working on loving others and learning to love yourself — you’re doing okay. 👏 Keep going. You belong here.
Why Perfectionists Feel Like Frauds!
🔥 “Imposter syndrome isn’t humble. It’s hostile.” Let’s set the record straight. Imposter syndrome isn't some quirky little line you toss in your Tinder bio like “lol I’m such a perfectionist 🙃.” Nah — this is a psychological landmine where your brain convinces you that your wins are just cosmic accidents. You finally land that job, hit a year sober, crush a big project — and your brain goes, “Meh, probably luck.” Sound familiar? It should. A 2011 study in the Journal of Behavioral Science found that up to 70% of people feel like frauds at some point. That’s right — even the people you look up to feel like they don’t belong. Here’s the kicker: perfectionism is the battleground of imposter syndrome. You’re not lazy. You’re actually doing too much, and your brain still says, “Not enough.” That’s the inner critic, not reality. So in this episode of Sober Psychology, we’re ripping the mask off imposter syndrome — why it happens, what it does to your recovery, and how to call out that inner voice for what it really is: a liar in a lab coat. If your brain’s been gatekeeping your own success, it’s time to evict that voice and take your seat at the damn table.