Why being hard on yourself actually sabotages your success as a high achiever

Podcast: The Strong[HER] Way | Healthy nutrition and habits for moms, routines, strength training for women · Alisha Carlson, Fitness and Nutrition Coach for Moms

Opublikowano: 2026-07-30

Alisha Carlson breaks down a myth that keeps high achieving women stuck in cycles of starting and quitting: the belief that being hard on yourself is what makes you disciplined. Drawing on self-compassion research from psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff, Alisha explains why self-criticism backfires, what self-compassion actually is (it's not the same as self-esteem, self-pity, or letting yourself off the hook), and what the research shows about its effect on behavior change and consistency. The episode closes with a simple three-step practice listeners can use the next time their inner critic shows...