The Rich Roll Podcast Proof Of Life: Jennifer Pastiloff On Silencing Your Inner Critic, Transforming Childhood Trauma, & The Radical Power Of Self-Acceptance
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Jul 21, 2025 
Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author and founder of the "On Being Human" movement, dives into her transformative journey from childhood trauma to radical self-acceptance. She challenges listeners to silence their inner critics and emphasizes how our deepest wounds can become superpowers for connection. Jennifer shares poignant stories of vulnerability and growth, illustrating the significance of community support and the power of embracing one's true self. Her insights offer a refreshing perspective on overcoming life's challenges with humor and authenticity.
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Childhood Trauma Impact
- Jennifer Pastiloff lost her father at age eight, believing she was to blame.
- This trauma led her to feel inherently bad and shaped much of her early life struggles.
Quiet Your Inner Critic
- Tell yourself "nothing you do is wrong" except when intentionally hurting others.
- Use a nurturing internal voice rather than a harsh inner critic to foster self-compassion.
Fear Versus Willingness
- Changing your life extends beyond fear of change to embracing willingness despite fear.
- Fear that immobilizes contrasts with fear acknowledged and acted upon for growth.
