What happens when you treat your inner critic like something that shouldn't be silenced or defeated, but something asking to be understood? How do neurodivergent nervous systems change the way we experience self-talk and shame? What if befriending your inner critic is the key to sustainable growth?

In this episode, I sat down with Allie Casazza to talk about something so many of us struggle with but rarely slow down enough to understand: our inner critic.

We explored how neurodivergent nervous systems, especially for folks with ADHD, can intensify self-talk, shame, and hypervigilance around what other people think.

Allie also spoke candidly about her own fear of public perception, especially when making life decisions that she knew were right but felt deeply uncomfortable—like ending her marriage. We talked about how easy it is to build our lives around other people's opinions, and how hard it can be to step out of that when you've been wired to please and anticipate others.

Ultimately, this conversation was about taking loving ownership of yourself—understanding your wiring, upgrading your reactions, and learning how to respond from your highest self instead of from fear.

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