In today's episode, we delve into the intricate realms of the inner critic with our guest, Neil Allen. He is a spiritual coach and writer whose work centers on removing the obstacles of the ego and offering tools for freedom. He is the author of Better Days: Tame Your Inner Critic and Shapes of Truth: Discover God Inside You. He has written for newspapers, general interest magazines, and literary journals. A former journalist and corporate executive, he earned a master’s degree in Political Science from Columbia University and one in Eastern Classics from St. John’s College. He lives with his wife, the writer Anne Lamott, in Northern California.

In this episode,

Neil's journey from corporate life to spiritual exploration and his exposure to Eckhart Tolle's teachings
Encounters with influential figures like Adyashanti
The emergence and personifying his inner critic as a gremlin
Integration of spiritual insights with coaching expertise
The importance of self-empathy
The intricacies of the inner critic and embracing the journey towards self-acceptance
The inner critic's role in childhood development
Working with clients in clinical practice and the Important steps in taming the inner critic
Anxiety as a fear of punishment from the superego
Childhood authoritarian lessons from their mother
Join Neal for a guided exercise

Helpful links:

Neal Allen - Join his in-person and Zoom events via shapesoftruth.com/events
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Better Days: Tame Your Inner Critic
Why I am a misogynist, In Part by Neal Allen
Episode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick Connor
Rajneesh Movement
Eckhart Tolle
Adyashanti
The Diamond Approach
Finger’s Pointing to the Moon by Osho
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