Stompcast Pt 2: The Key to a Kinder Inner Monologue | Ro Mitchell
Aug 19, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Ro Mitchell, author of 'How to Talk to Yourself: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence', shares her journey to transforming negative self-talk into a kinder inner dialogue. She emphasizes that you don’t need to love yourself, just to avoid hating yourself. Ro dives into the power of journaling for mental wellness and offers practical tips for combating self-comparison, especially in our social media-driven world. Together with Dr. Alex George, they explore the value of self-kindness in navigating life’s challenges.
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Neutrality As Practical Progress
- You don't have to love yourself to improve; aim to go a day without hating yourself.
- Neutrality is a practical step between harsh self-criticism and full self-love.
Change Your Environment And Reframe
- Remove physical triggers, for example cover mirrors if they prompt negative self-talk.
- Flip catastrophic thoughts into realistic, manageable statements to reduce distress.
Thoughts Can Come From Illness
- Seeing an eating disorder as an illness helped Ro separate destructive thoughts from her true self.
- Realising thoughts can come from unhealthy processes gave her power to choose differently.
