The Courage to be Kind to Yourself
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The Courage to be Kind to Yourself
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About this listen
We’ve been taught that being hard on ourselves is the price of success. That pressure equals progress. That if we ease up, we’ll fall behind.
But what if that belief is quietly burning us out?
In this episode, Dr. Mike challenges the lie that self-criticism is the key to growth and introduces a more powerful, sustainable fuel: self-compassion. Drawing from personal experience, psychological research, and faith-rooted insight, he unpacks how many men learned to survive through pressure—and why that same strategy now keeps them stuck in shame, imposter syndrome, and exhaustion.
You’ll learn:
- Why self-criticism often masquerades as discipline and maturity
- How the inner critical voice is formed—and what it actually does to your mind and spirit
- What research from Dr. Kristin Neff and Carol Dweck reveals about growth, resilience, and learning
- The difference between lowering standards and changing fuel
- What self-compassion looks like in real life, right after you mess up
This discussion isn’t about letting yourself off the hook. It’s about creating the conditions where real growth can finally take root.
If you’re tired of carrying pressure that once helped you survive but now keeps you stuck, this episode is for you.